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Families enjoyed a guided snowshoe trip across Strawberry Flats during Family Day celebrations in Manning Park on Monday. Hosted by the Hope Mountain Centre and Manning Park Resort, the event offered people of all ages a chance to play in the snow. Activities included snow cave building, a scavenger hunt, obstacle course, snow art, and ice cream making, with hot chocolate and prizes as well.

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New flower shop opens in Hope Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard

A new flower shop has opened on Wallace Street in time for one of the busiest holidays of the year – Valentine’s Day. Carli Spielman recently moved to Hope with her two children, Frankie and Charlie, to pursue a business opportunity that combines two of her passions: plants and natural crafting. After spending a decade living in Vancouver, she was ready to return to her roots in the Fraser Valley, where she has lots of family and friends.

“Hope has always been some-

where I’ve really had my heart set on as a place for my kids to grow up,” said Spielman. “I definitely wanted my kids outdoors and living in a mountain town, more than I wanted them in a city.”

The young entrepreneur opened Wild Rabbit Flowers + Handmade on Feb. 1, a shop that boasts shabby chic decor and environmentally friendly products. Spielman offers a wide variety of flowers for all occasions, with a focus on fresh hand tied bouquets.

“My mandate with this shop is to think as locally and sustainably as possible, especially when it comes

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to cut flowers,” she said. “Rarely do I bring in anything that is imported. I’m always looking for closer alternatives and finding a greener alternative. Having a product that is thoughtful to the environment doesn’t mean you should be paying tons out of your pocket for it.

You should get value in your smart choices.”

Spielman’s goal is to have her shop not only be a creative outlet for herself, but for others as well. She plans on hosting monthly workshops on seasonal topics. The first one in April will be about mason bees, learning how to care for them and creatinh

your own mason bee house.

“I’ve always been someone who has used plants for many different things and everything I do is handmade. So I really wanted to bring that into some kind of retail outlet,” said Spielman. “You’re able to reuse and repurpose materials that you might already have in your own backyard or in your home, and create something that is good for the earth.”

So far, Spielman has been taken aback by the amount of community support for Wild Rabbit Flowers + Handmade.

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Hope RCMP has released a video surveillance image of a man they believe is responsible for a robbery at Blue Moose Café last month. The man walked into the coffee shop on Jan. 3 at about 4:16 p.m. and stole a camera and undisclosed amount of money before leaving. Anyone that recognizes this man is asked to contact Cpl. Darren Rennie at 604-869-7750.

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Chamber supports recycling changes The Hope & District Chamber of Commerce applauds the B.C. government for amending a recycling regulation that was causing substantial concern among businesses.

“This is a huge relief to our local business community,” said Kathleen Alexis, president of the Hope & District Chamber of Commerce. “This change exempts the majority of our local businesses, including all of our mom and pop shops, from new costs and red tape.”

The regulation targets packaging and printed paper (PPP) and is slated to go into force in May. The B.C. government has announced that it will enshrine in regulation an exemption for any B.C. business that meets any of the following criteria: annual revenues of less than $1 million, less than one tonne of packag-

ing and printed paper produced annually and/or a single point of retail sale (and not supplied by or operated as part of a franchise, chain or under a banner).

That means that less than 3,000 businesses in the province will be captured by the regulation, out of more than 385,000.

Alexis noted that the Hope & District Chamber of Commerce supports the principle of extended producer responsibility (EPR), which aligns with B.C. business values, but cautioned that EPR programs need to be implemented carefully to avoid unintended consequences.

“This exemption correctly balances environmental goals with business needs,” Alexis said The Hope & District Chamber of Commerce raised the alarm about the regulation last summer after businesses across the province were contacted

about coming new obligations and fees by Multi Material BC (MMBC), the agency charged with producing a stewardship plan under the regulation.

“It became clear that this regulation would have unintended fallout for businesses, and particularly small businesses, across B.C.,” said Alexis. “As a Chamber network, we knew we needed to roll up our sleeves, get to work and fix this.”

Backed by local Chambers, the B.C. Chamber of Commerce worked extensively with the B.C. government and MMBC to hammer out a way forward that avoided a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

“The announcement is the fruit of those labours: A retooled regulation that achieves B.C.’s environmental goals, while protecting the vast majority of B.C. businesses from new

costs and red tape,” said John Winter, president and CEO of the B.C. Chamber.

Winter commended the B.C. government for actively listening to, and responding to, businesses’ needs.

“This exemption is a testament to a responsive government that’s serious about its commitment to businesses and to cutting red tape,” Winter said.

Winter also commended local Chambers throughout B.C. for helping drive the solution.

“Our partnership with local Chambers, such as the Hope & District Chamber of Commerce, has been crucial to achieving this victory,” said Winter.

The B.C. Chamber and its network of local Chambers will carefully monitor the implementation of this regulation, to ensure that any further issues are quickly identified.

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Yale man killed in Deroche accident A single vehicle crash in Deroche Monday afternoon has claimed the lives of a 56-year-old man from Lake Errock and a 73-year-old man from Yale.

The collision happened around 1:30 p.m. in Deroche on the Lougheed Highway,

about one kilometre east of Brooks Road.

According to police investigators, the 56-year-old driver appeared to have lost control of the 1998 Ford Escort as he was heading westbound. The vehicle started to rotate clockwise before leaving the

road and crashed into the ditch on the north side. The car came to a rest at the bottom of the steep embankment.

Police say weather and road conditions appear to be factors in the incident, but have also not ruled out speed, vehicle mechanics and

driver distraction as causes.

The driver and his passenger were treated at the scene by emergency personnel, but both succumbed to their injuries. The names of the deceased are not being released until approval is given by their imme-

diate families.

Fraser Valley Traffic Services and the coroner’s office continue to investigate the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the crash and has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact Const.

Jared Schell at 604-7024039.

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Woman dies following crash on Highway 1 A 43-year-old Kamloops woman has died in hospital following a single vehicle crash Monday afternoon on Highway 1 near the Peters Road interchange.

According to police, the woman’s 42-year-old husband was driving a 2007 Toyota minivan eastbound at about 3:30 p.m. when he lost control in the slush when attempting to pass another vehicle. The minivan left the road and came to rest on it’s side

partially submerged in a slough.

The driver and his two boys, aged 11 and eight, were able to escape from the vehicle. However, the woman was submerged and lost consciousness, and had to be cut out of her seatbelt and removed from the vehicle.

Emergency personnel and passing motorists attempted to resuscitate her and restored a pulse. The woman was transported to Chilliwack Hospital and then transferred to Royal

Columbian Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.

Police say weather and road conditions were contributing factors in the crash, however, speed, vehicle mechanics and driver error have not been ruled out.

Sgt. Peter Thiessen of the Lower Mainland District RCMP said Fraser Valley Traffic Services responded to three serious crashes resulting in three deaths and serious injury to several others be-

tween 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Monday.

“The public is reminded to adjust there driving as dictated in accordance with the road, weather and traffic conditions,” he added.

The crash remains under investigation by Fraser Valley Traffic Services. Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact Const. Blair Fuller at 604-702-4039.

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Chilliwack city council is defending its unanimous approval last week of a controversial waste recycling facility near the Fraser River.

As threats of legal action swirled, Mayor Sharon Gaetz said those opposed to the facility are simply misinformed. Council approved fourth and final reading last Tuesday of a rezoning proposal for a waste recycling and transfer facility at 7582 Cannor Road.

Critics said they value the recycling work the Ontario-based applicant Aevitas is known for, but not the proposed location in the heavy industrial Cattermole lands.

The threat of legal action sprang up last week about details around the city’s hearing notice from a coalition of groups opposed, who say they are also worried that an accidental spill could impact the Fraser River.

Unfortunately there is a clear lack of understanding about the City of Chilliwack rezoning process and the actual safeguards proposed for the site, said Mayor Sharon Gaetz.

“I get that some would not fully understand our process,” she said.

“But what has been frustrating and unwelcome is the desire to twist information around. We on council all want a safe community, and we all want to make sure we look after the environment.”

Strict rules guide council when conducting a rezoning hearing.

That’s what kept them from answering questions following the Dec. 3 hearing, certainly not a Machiavellian desire to push something unpopular through city hall quickly, she emphasized.

“If we’ve been silent on this, it was because we had to be silent under the legislation,” she told Black Press last Wednesday. “We never tried to circumvent any questions.”

Council had to be careful not to take in any new information between the third and fourth readings. But in the wake of the coalition clamouring for answers about why the riverside location on Cannor Road was chosen, Mayor Gaetz is trying to clear the air with facts. It’s only now that she can speak publicly. The only window for public input was the public rezoning hearing on Dec. 3, she underlined. Council acts in a quasi-judicial capacity during these hearings. To offer the public additional time or considerations would not be fair. They have to conduct hearings, and the notification for them, the same way each and every time, said Gaetz.

Aevitas is gearing up to build a state-of-the-art recycling operation employing 40 to 50 people, not a toxic dump of any kind, she said, as some have erroneously suggested.

With myriad and multi-layered environmental safeguards in place, council felt confident about its controversial decision. Engineering staff made it clear to council that the

distance of the facility from the riv- industrial areas. So the proposed er, which is about 150 metres, is in M6 special industrial zoning, along fact a sufficient distance from which with a restrictive covenant with its to operate this recycling plant safely. conditions was viewed as the “most The location was chosen by the ap- appropriate zone” for this facility.

“So from my perspective as plicant, but city officials hold the view that is acceptable and expect mayor, when council votes unanimously as it has done here, it means Aevitas to be able to operate safely.

“Given the interconnectedness of we are completely convinced that all major waterways in Fraser River staff has done the work to keep us watersheds, no other location in all safe, and council has done its Chilliwack, or throughout the Low- homework.”

The application has drawn fierce er Mainland for that matter, would be inherently safer than this one for opposition from the critics who say the facility’s location poses a real the facility,” she said.

In other words whether the fa- threat to the nearby Fraser River. cility site was 150 metres from the It has even drawn a letter from a B.C. Liberal MLA, river, or 1500 meas well as a visit by tres, there would the B.C. NDP enbe similar vulner“We on council vironment critic. ability in the event About 30 memof a major disaster, all want a safe of a coalition either catastrophic community, and we bers of more than 20 flood or earthgroups opposed to quake. all want to make the location were As a high-hazard sure we look after present as the vote facility it would was recorded and have to be built to the environment.” are angry about the withstand earthquakes, even the decision.

Sharon Gaetz “big one” threaten“We plan to chaling the West Coast. lenge this in court,” Storm water flows said Glen Thompwould not go directly into the river, son, president of Friends of the but into a ditch and then staff could Chilliwack River Valley, one of the close a valve at the pump station, re- groups in the coalition that includes First Nations, environment and sponding if necessary.

Critics who took issue with the river stewardship groups.

The coalition has been working M6 special industrial zoning designation, according to Mayor Gaetz, with a lawyer for West Coast Enviare not aware that it not only further ronmental Law, who sent the city a restricts the use at the site, but also last minute letter asking them not gives the city authority for more en- to approve fourth reading based on some questions about the notice forcement and monitoring.

Containment specifications procedure for the rezoning hearing found within provincial regulations on Dec. 3. Thompson said there are and standards would have to be now plans to file in court.

The waste plant, proposed by Aemet, and Aevitas, has pledged several safeguards that the opposition vitas Inc., which will recycle insulathas seemed to be ignoring. There ing oil and powdered mercury from are plans to install a clay liner, as light bulbs among other activities, well as secondary containment abil- received unanimous council supity. Storage areas will be covered, port at third reading, on Dec. 3.

Fourth reading was also unaniand storm water goes into a conmous, signalling the applicant met tainment well that’s valved off.

“What people don’t seem to conditions set out during the reunderstand is that this recycling zoning process. Final approval was facility takes things that are lying passed without comment, which around in people’s backyards and seemed to surprise some.

“There was no discussion and basements, and safely recycles these materials.” no reaction on the part of the city, The proposal by Aevitas would which is kind of disturbing for us,” see transformer oils re-used and re- said Thompson. cycled, as well as mercury removed The notice of hearing for the refrom light bulbs and lamps. zoning contained “glowing errors,” “If we had a flood or other disas- according to Thompson, which inter where do you think this stuff, clude the omission of the Aevitas which is laying around at home, name, nor any mention of the waste would go with out this recycling recycling activities of hazardous plant? It would get into the river.” materials that could involve PCBs The proposed location within or mercury powder.

Cattermole Estates on Cannor “Plus their map doesn’t indiRoad, already saw heavy industrial cate the Fraser River or the berm,” use through the years, with adjacent Thompson added. parcels also compatible with heavy City officials maintained that the industry and special industrial uses. conditions set in the special M6 inThe remote location just off the dustrial zoning and restrictive covhighway also makes it perfect for enant, coupled with the company’s transportation reasons, as trucks unblemished safety record, were can access the site without having deemed sufficient for rezoning apto go through residential or busy proval.

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New ESL program launched The Read Right Society is running another free program this month to help residents with their English skills.

A government funded initiative called English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program (ESLSAP) has already existed in Hope for several years.

However, efforts are now being made to revitalize English learning opportunities for adults who need the support. Classes for those who speak English as their second language will start on Feb. 20 and casual conversation circles will begin on Feb. 25.

Thursday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. free English as a

Second Language (ESL) classes will take place at Grace Baptist Church (GBC generously donated their space for the community program). The class will be run by a certified ESL instructor and will focus on individuals with level one, two or three English skills.

On Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., a drop in conversation circle will run at the Hope Library. Participants of this group will get to take part in facilitated discussions that will give them opportunity to practice their conversational skills in a stress-free and supportive environment.

Both programs are free but registration is required. To register contact Shayna Jones at 604869-1973 or shayna.readright@ gmail.com Read Right Society is a registered non-profit agency that works to bring community based literacy and learning opportunities to Agassiz, Hope, and Boston Bar. Programs are volunteer run and community focused.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities contact executive director Jodi McBride (jodi. readright@gmail.com) or literacy outreach coordinator Shayna Jones (shayna.readright@gmail. com).

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Police looking for hit and run driver Boston Bar RCMP is looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck a 72-year-old man and then fled the scene on Jan. 31.

The man was walking

against the flow of traffic, north bound in the 47000 block of Highway 1, at about 4:30 p.m. when he was clipped by the vehicle.

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“People are really excited to see something new,” she said. “They’re excited to see young business people come into the town – people with families and people that plan on staying for a long time. That support has helped me feel confident in what I’m doing.”

The shop is currently open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 454 Wallace St. Flower delivery is available throughout Hope and surrounding areas.

For more information about upcoming workshops, visit the Wild Rabbit Flowers + Handmade Facebook page, call 604860-9278 or email carli@wildrabbitflowers.ca Mountain Border Floral Garden, on the corner of Third Avenue and Hudson Bay Street, also reopened this month after a short winter vacation. The shop offers a selection of bouquets and fresh cut flowers for all occasions, including a Valentine’s Day special.

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Weigh economic benefits The debate about oil pipelines and supertankers in this province is entering a significant new phase.

In its first report, a B.C.-Alberta government working group on energy development recommends increasing “the public’s energy literacy on oil transportation, production and impacts on daily life.”

Since the group was formed by Premier Alison Redford, whose province’s economy runs on oil, and Christy Clark, whose province has serious economic challenges, expect the group to favour oil and gas development.

As reported by Black Press B.C. legislature reporter Tom Fletcher, the report notes a “disconnect between public perception and the reality” of the importance of oil and gas to the Canadian economy.

There’s truth to this.

While many people understand the devastating effects of an oil spill, the economic upside is a case industry and government still have to truly make.

For starters, the industry is the largest contributor to Canada’s balance of trade.

Canada is losing an estimated $50 million a day in potential revenue due to lack of access to oil customers outside the U.S., adds the report.

It further urges a better effort to educate people in communities, First Nations and schools about the upside of the industry to counter “misinformation on numerous fronts.”

Speaking of which, the report paints a rosy picture of oil spill response off the B.C. coast in spite of a B.C. government study showing little capacity to recover crude oil spilled off the North Coast.

As usual in a battle for our hearts and minds with so much at stake, expect misinformation from both sides.

To make the best possible decision, though, in a referendum or an election that will decide the matter, we should educate ourselves.

At the heart of this is weighing the economic benefits against inevitable environmental catastrophe. If oil and gas exploration doesn’t happen, we might have to make some lifestyle changes.

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Prescription pot pretense ending B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher On April 1, medical marijuana growing licences expire across the country, and only licensed commercial growers will be able to legally fill a prescription for pot.

Ottawa is moving to clean up the mess it created by issuing medical licences all over the country. Since then, municipalities have complained that small-scale medical licences have been greatly exceeded, with many used as fronts for a criminal drug trade that has made B.C. infamous around the world.

How big is the problem? There are about 38,000 Canadians licensed to carry marijuana for medical purposes, and half of

them live in B.C. Their permission to grow their own or buy it from designated small-scale growers is withdrawn in a couple of months.

Here’s a look at the community level. Police in the Fraser Valley suburb of Maple Ridge estimate that it alone has 500 properties licensed to grow pot. No, Maple Ridge is not a world hotspot for glaucoma or arthritis. It is historically known for its secluded properties and as a base for B.C.’s prison system and the province’s Hells Angels.

Police have only an estimate because Ottawa’s bungled medical pot scheme conceals the location of licensed growers from provincial and local governments.

RCMP Insp. Dave Fleugel told Maple Ridge council last week that his detachment will first target medical growers they know are linked to organized crime. But it’s

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difficult to determine which are legal and which are not.

“This has the potential to cripple the courts,” Fleugel said. “Something is going to have to take a back seat if we are going to go after all of them.”

The police and fire department have proposed an amnesty or grace period, allowing people to disclose their location and have it properly dismantled without penalty, to help deal with the volume.

This mess was created by Ottawa in response to a court ruling that forced them to make medical pot available. The Harper government remains trapped in a failed waron-drugs mentality that prevents any innovation or even common sense.

Then there is the circus in Vancouver, where self-styled princes of pot exploit the confusion of the medical marijuana law to run an

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Cannabis Culture, the pot and propaganda empire built by Marc Emery before he was jailed in the U.S., rants about the government’s “war on patients,” amid garish ads for “pot by post” and exotic weed varieties.

“By Health Canada’s own estimate, the cost will increase from $5 per gram to $8.80 per gram – going up by nearly 400 per cent,” its website warns. Apparently smoking lots of weed really is bad for your math skills.

Dana Larsen, who spearheaded the ill-conceived and failed decriminalization petition last year, heads up the serious-looking “Medical Cannabis Dispensary.” It has done so well at its location in the drug bazaar of East Hastings Street that it’s got a branch office on Vancouver’s west side.

Its official-looking forms have

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a long list of conditions where only a confirmation of diagnosis is required. In addition to genuine conditions such as side effects of chemotherapy, it includes anxiety, psoriasis, spinal cord injury and even “substance addictions/withdrawal.”

And did you know you can get a vet’s note to buy medical pot for your pet?

Larsen has boasted about the exotic offerings of his stores, including “watermelon hash oil” at $150 for 2.5 grams. Wow man, that’s like 400 million per cent higher!

Fittingly, this farce goes back underground on April Fool’s Day. Medical users can only order shipments from an approved commercial producer.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Elders on reserve and senior citizens everywhere, ask questions and do research on reputable repair men/women, contractors, building, renovations, cars, appliances etc, etc.

I’ve had a bad experience this winter, mostly during the coldest periods. My furnace worked part of the time. As I write this letter to the editor on Feb. 11, 2014, my furnace is still not working.

Thank God the weather is warming up.

I’m not asking for free repairs,

as I’ve always paid my way all my life. In my community I do not qualify for help of any kind. The funds go to administrations. An Elder does not count as they are no longer a productive member.

Therefore an Elder can put up with an unheated house during the winter months, right? I’ve had people offer help, such as a warmer place to stay while I have my furnace fixed.

That’s where the problem is, the furnace man will not come out anymore, even though the

furnace is only five years old.

When I pay my bills on time and I don’t take hand outs, why do we have to freeze in our home when we’re willing to pay for repairs?

Is it because I’m a female or because I’m old or is it because I’m aboriginal?

If you have any question or comments you can contact me at 604-796-9877.

Hereditary Chief Anna Chapman-Maguire

March is Pharmacy Awareness Month On behalf of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists B.C. branch, it is my pleasure to invite British Columbians to share our celebration during Pharmacy Awareness Month. This year’s theme is The Pharmacist is In. The process by which medications reach a patient in a hospital setting may not be as familiar to the public as the one that occurs in a community pharmacy. The hospital pharmacy team consists of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, working with patients and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate, safe

and effective medication use. The preparation of medications in the dispensary is just one aspect of medication delivery that the pharmacist is involved with in the hospital. Pharmacists will also be involved on patient wards as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team that serves patients.

The pharmacist will work to assess patient’s medication therapies to help them better optimize their regimens, minimize the occurrence of adverse drug reactions and educate them on the drug therapy that they are taking.

Regulated technicians, with their

expanded scope of practice, are performing more technical duties enabling the pharmacists to be more involved with direct patient care activities.

During Pharmacy Awareness Month, a number of hospitals and community pharmacies will be hosting activities. I encourage everyone to join in the festivities, drop by and discuss with the pharmacy team how they contribute to patient care on a daily basis.

Karen Dahri President, Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists, B.C. branch

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Columnist should stop taking minister’s advice nore what goes on in our country? Would Fletcher at least concede that any industrial development of this size comes at a significant cost to the environment?

I agree that the oilsands are extremely

Young repeats false claims

shutting it down as Neil Young would prefer or expanding it as fast as humanly possible, the clear choice of the present federal and Alberta governments.

If Young’s comments lead to discussions at

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Re: Neil Young take a look at your facts, B.C. Views (Jan. 23) Thanks to Tom Fletcher’s column, a few more people know the truth.

Using lies to sell a point of view robs any movement of credibility. There is no truth by vote; if enough people believe a lie, it’s still a lie. If we citizens want to fight the good fight, we must use the truth and not recursively quote each other’s untruths.

Otherwise, the moment our lies are found out, we are discredited. Neil Young, your lies betrayed the movement you claim to support.

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important to the Canadian economy and provide thousands of highpaying jobs to people across this country, but surely there’s room for a balanced discussion.

Perhaps we could start somewhere between

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Re: Neil Young take a look at your facts, B.C. Views (Jan. 23) Tom Fletcher should stop taking Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver’s advice. Drinking from tailings ponds does not appear to be bringing any clarity to his argument.

The fact that similar environmental destruction exists in the U.S. means Canadians should shut up and ig-

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A Burnaby man whose negligence while piloting a passenger on a hang gliding flight in Agassiz caused her to fall to her death has been sentenced to five months in jail.

Jon Orders, who’s originally from New Zealand, had earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal negligence causing death after Lenami Godinez-Avila, a 27-year-old from Mexico, plummeted 300 metres during a tandem flight from Mount Woodside just before noon April 28, 2012.

Orders was also charged with obstruction of justice after he swallowed a memory card from a video camera that recorded the incident, but that charge was stayed. The card was eventually recovered and its contents were described during the

court hearing Feb. 7 when Orders pleaded guilty.

The flight was Godinez-Avila’s first, a gift from her boyfriend who was watching from the ground. Shortly after taking off, Orders realized something had gone wrong and his passenger was slipping out of her harness. He tried to hang on to her but she fell to the ground.

Her body was found later that night.

Shortly after the incident, Orders made a public apology and vowed he’d never hang glide again.

The Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Canada, which also investigated the incident, said it was the first time such a fatality had occurred in Canada. It found Godinez-Avila’s harness had not been connected to the glider at takeoff and Orders had failed to per-

form a pre-launch readiness assessment. A report released by the association four months after the accident suggested “multiple distractions” may have contributed to the oversights.

As part of his sentence, Justice Brian Joyce also placed Orders on probation for three years during which he’ll be prohibited from hang gliding. He’ll also have to perform 24 hours of community service work, likely lecturing hang gliding groups about safety, said Crown Counsel spokesman Neil MacKenzie.

The sentence was consistent with what Crown had requested, said MacKenzie.

The hang gliding association had already suspended Orders’ certification as an instructor.

- with files from the Chilliwack Progress and Agassiz Observer

B.C. moves ahead with liquor reforms Tom Fletcher Black Press

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The B.C. government is moving ahead with promised liquor reforms, promising free-range drinking at music festivals, stadiums and hotels as well as eventual sales in grocery stores.

Attorney General Suzanne Anton announced that the government is accepting all 73 recommendations from RichmondSteveston MLA John Yap, who led a consultation last year on updating archaic liquor laws. New rules include eliminating the requirement for fencing around music festival beer gardens, licensing the entire

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“This will allow families to stay together at events, reduce costs for festival organizers and make the festival experience that much better for all fans of live music,” said Bob D’Eith, executive director of Music B.C. Along with a dip in the Canadian dollar, the move should be good news for the Squamish Valley Music Festival in early August.

Organizers have announced a high-profile lineup including Detroit rapper Eminem, Quebec’s Arcade Fire and Hawaiian singer-songwriter Bruno Mars.

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back Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival had an incident in 2009, when reggaerock band Bedouin Soundclash invited patrons of the packed beer garden to break down the fence and join the main throng in front of the stage for their final Saturday night set. The invitation was quickly accepted, with damage restricted mainly to the snow fencing.

The Merritt Mountain Music Festival ran for nearly 20 years, becoming notorious for uninhibited all-night parties featuring outdoor couches and hot tubs. It was cancelled in 2010 after efforts to tone it down resulted

in poor attendance. It has since been replaced by the Bass Coast Music and Art Festival, a dry event that relocated from Squamish last year. The country crowd now has the option of the Rockin’ River Music Fest in Mission Aug. 7-9, with this year’s lineup including Rascal Flatts and Terri Clark.

In sports stadiums, hard liquor sales will no longer be restricted to premium seating and private boxes. Anton warned that some recommendations, such as liquor sales in grocery stores, will take time to implement, and legislation is needed for some changes.

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• Environmental Monitoring (Offered by a public post-secondary) Starts May 5, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. weekdays • First Nations Traditional Herbal Practices – Now On* • Halq’emeylem Introduction – Starts Monday February 3, 2014 from 6:30 to 9:30 every Monday night • Halq’meylem I) – Starts April 7, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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• Office Administration (provided by a public post-secondary) – Potential start date is March 24, 2014 • Powerline Technician - (delivered by an outside provider) – Starts May 5, 2014 – daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Eleanna Angelis reaches for her broom in a sweeping relay during last Wednesday’s Capital One “Rocks and Rings” indoor curling lessons at Coquihalla School. CurlBC representative, Wendi Prinse, gave lessons to all eight classes from grades one to four.

New comedy about marriage and retirement

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Gord Sutherland is debuting his latest comedy His Her Retirement at the Hope Legion this week.

The show, presented

by Family of Comics, deals with the challenges of being together 24/7 when a couple retires. The couple is faced with renewing their relationship and finding dreams they can chase now that their time is their own.

“Retirement can be confusing, but it can also be time to reconnect, reflect and have a laugh. Laughing in the face of wrinkles is what this show is all about,” said Sutherland.

“It is my hope that this work will connect with my generation,

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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.

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.

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the Baby Boomers, as we face the reality we never prepared for – we’re now the old folks. The movers and shakers are now being sidelined and finding

retirement is not the great life the 55 plus commercials promised.”

Sutherland’s connection with Hope’s location and people com-

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pelled him to debut His Her Retirement here.

“Now in my 60s I can say I’ve had a lifelong love affair with Hope,” he said.

“I have stood in awe at the natural beauty and delighted with the humour and welcoming nature of residents.”

Sutherland remembers hitchhiking through the community as a teenager from his home in Surrey to pick fruit in the Okanagan. Arriving late in town, a motel owner took pity on him and a friend, and provided them with a room and meal.

He also has fond memories of canoeing the Fraser River and stopping for breakfast numerous times on his way out of town.

Sutherland will be joined on stage by seasoned actress Nancy Guitar. The pair present His Her Retirement Feb. 14 and Feb. 21. Showtimes are 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12.50 for matinee and $15 for evening shows. Reservations can be made at 604-217-0849.

Tickets are also available at the door by cash.

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Hockey tournament attracts former Hope players Barry Stewart Hope Standard

When the dust settled, it was visiting teams taking home the treasure after the sixth annual Dusty’s Men’s Hockey Tournament last weekend.

The 14-team, two-division event attracted squads from as far away as Quesnel.

That 30-plus men would travel such a distance says something about their passion for the game — but also something about the value of connections and friendships. The Hope Icebreakers junior B hockey team hasn’t been in town since 2007 but they have left a legacy that keeps bringing players to the Hope Arena.

“The Quesnel team has two brothers that were on the team in the A-division that are related to old Icebreaker co-owner, Janine Skerratt,” said event organizer, Dusty Smith.

“They’ve come down for the last three years. The other Quesnel team’s rep had played with Reghan and Jason Skerratt before, but he wanted to bring his own team this year.

“The Quesnel B team were all young. Their oldest player was 25,” added Smith. “The youngest player in the tournament was Kevin Misumi, who is 18. He played for Ogilvie Mountain Holdings… Rick Limb’s team.

“And the oldest player was 63 years old, on the Jolly Miller team from Chilliwack,” said Smith.

“Dave Gormley. He used to play pro hockey and he was probably one of the steadiest defensemen out there last weekend.”

Of the more than 200 participants, Smith figured about 45 were former Hope Minor Hockey players, many now living out of town.

Former Hopians Chris Budau and Bill Nash brought in a team from Maple Ridge and picked up

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The Car Guys’ Jeff Smith shoots on the Bruins’ Clayton Steinebach in the opening game of the Dusty’s Tournament last Friday. The game featured two Claytons in net, with Clayton Kellum at the other end. The Bruins prevailed for a 7-1 win but ran out of magic for the rest of the weekend. The 14-team tournament attracted teams from as far away as Quesnel.

locals Mike Talarico and goalie John Fortoloczky.

They beat the Abbotsford Snakes 4-2 in the B-final on Sunday and received $250 in prize money, which helped defray some of their $750 entry fee.

Friday’s opening match at 4 p.m. featured Mark Petryk’s Bruins against Smith’s Car Guys squad, with the Car Guys getting

run over 7-1. The Bruins’ Kurtis Bergstrom iced the win with a late-game goal, following an end-to-end rush that he might be hardpressed to ever repeat. It was a thing of beauty.

Jolly Miller grounded the Abby Flyers in Sunday’s A-final, winning 4-2.

“Jolly Miller also has Mike Carlson, who used to play on the Abby Pilots in

the same era as the Hope Icebreakers,” added Smith.

“And the Flyers play in a premier league in Abbotsford. They’re pretty good.

“If I had more ice times available, I could have gone to 16 or 18 teams,” figured Smith.

“I’ll try to have it on the same (Family Day) weekend next year, so I can run it a bit later on Sunday and

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the guys won’t have to rush home. The holiday Monday is a nice day for recouping.”

Even with the 14 teams, there were some red-eye game slots on Friday and Saturday nights, with 11:30 and 10:30 starts.

“We’re shooting for 14 teams in our March 21, 22, 23 league tournament,” said Smith, the president

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of the six-team Hope men’s league.

“We’ll have all six local teams and I hope to have eight others.”

The formerly-annual Hope Friendship Hockey Tournament will be a nogo this year, said Smith — though he has a plan to perhaps run one at the beginning of next season, shortly after Brigade Days.

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LANDSCAPING

TILE

ROBPELLEGRINO.COM

Cell

Renovations & New Construction Cell: 604.869.1686 Fax: 604.869.7605

Licensed Plumber • GAS FITTER • INSURED FREE ESTIMATES! Home

barclay fletcher contracting ltd. bÅetchercontracting.com

966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244 www.hopeautobody.ca

22 Years Experience

Hey! If this got your attention, then it worked...

PLUMBING

Got the plumbing blues?

CONSTRUCTION

Hope Auto Body Ltd.

AUTOMOTIVE

FRASER CANYON GLASS LTD.

COMPUTERS

(Personal Real Estate Corporation)

“Lifetime Hope Area Resident”

604-869-2945 (Office)

HOPE REAL ESTATE ADVERTISER New Edition Available Now

R O GE R S Upholstery Furniture, Windows, Fabric

Hey! If this got your attention, then it worked...

rogersupholstery@telus.net

call today to advertise your business: 604.869.2421

In-home & on-line estimates

604.860.0939

Your source for quality local professionals.

ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 4:30pm

Call Janice at 604.869.2421 to advertise on the Business Services page.

02/14H_BS13

Thursday, February 13, 2014, Hope Standard A13

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

5

IN MEMORIAM

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Hope Station House

PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

Sat., Feb. 21 Chowder Night

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

6:00 pm $10.00

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year.

All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years.

Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629.

Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696

Plus Jam

In Loving Memory

TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98

111 Old Hope Princeton Way

EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

RENTALS ......................................703-757 MARINE .......................................903-920

Judy Maurice

AGREEMENT

May 10, 1954 Feb. 17, 2013

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes for typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHT

The Hope Community Choir will perform at 1 pm

is holding their

In Loving Memory

Annual General Meeting Feb 26, 2014 at 7:30 pm

Sab Yano Feb., 16, 2007

Enjoy a great lunch!

Quiche, Salad, Coffee, Dessert Looney squares, book table, door prizes, bake table

Tickets $7.00 You'll find something for the kid in you in the Classifieds!

604-869-2421

MEDICAL/DENTAL

33

115

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

COUNSELLOR TRAINING ONLINE, Register before February 28 at www.collegemhc.com, Mental Health Counsellor Certificate/ Diploma, Recognized Available: Supervision, Membership, Insurance, Employment/ Placement Assistance, Client Referrals.

If YES, call or email for your FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION

and protect your right to compensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

Love always Chek & family

OBITUARIES

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

BC QUALIFIED HAIRDRESSERto work 1 day per week with seniors in Hope care home.

Commission.

Denied Long-Term Disability Benefits or Other Insurance?

REACH

(604) 420-9339

✓ 130

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-869-2421

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

Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers.

Call bcclassified.com at 604-869-2421

MECHANIC

EDUCATION

INFORMATION

LOOKING FOR the whereabouts of C.F. Single & S.W. Single. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of these people, please phone 1-204-2244815 and leave a message.

LPN’s & CSW’s

Full & part time positions are needed to staff an Assisted Living Facility in Hope BC. Please email resumes to info@optima-living.com, fax to: 604-860-4701 or drop off at Riverside Manor.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES START NOW! Complete Ministry approved Diplomas in months!

Business, Health Care and more!

Contact Academy of Learning College: 1-855-354-JOBS (5627) or www.academyoflearning.com.

We Change Lives!

127

940 Fraser Street, Hope

This day is remembered and quietly kept, no words are needed I shall never forget, for the one I love never goes away he walks beside me everyday.

Unseen & unheard, but always near so loved, so missed and so very dear.

Now Hiring Healthcare Security Officers Paladin Security is not only the largest security company in B.C., but is also the fastest growing company in the industry. We are currently recruiting Healthcare Security candidates to fill several openings that we have. WE OFFER: Flexible Hours, Extensive Training, Competitive Pay, Benefits, Opportunity, Rewards and Recognition and More!

APPLY ONLINE:

www.paladinsecurity.com /careers

160

Required F/T for Vancouver Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines.

Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license.

Exc. Compensation Based On Experience.

Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

PERSONAL SERVICES 173

CHANEL SPA New Year Specials!

TRADES, TECHNICAL

BRANCH MANAGER & Counter Parts Person required for automotive parts, HD parts and body shop supply business in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Parts experience required.

Email: radirect@telus.net.

MIND BODY SPIRIT

604-746-6777

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

TRAVEL

ASTON, Corina “Cora “

130 74

.opinionmatters.ca Focus groups

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

TIMESHARE

Advertising Coordinator

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today.

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FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248 FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

7

OBITUARIES

7

OBITUARIES

7

OBITUARIES

Wills can be confusing.

The Agassiz Harrison Observer, one of BC’s leading community newspapers, has an immediate opening for an Advertising Coordinator. This junior position is part-time, 30 hours per week, located at the Observer office in Agassiz.

The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets selling advertising in special features and classifieds sections. The position is also responsible for administrative duties including reception, walk-in inquiries and processing advertisements booked by the advertising department.

The ideal candidate must be motivated, energetic, outgoing and organized. Being able to work independently and part of a small dynamic award-winning team is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

This position is a perfect introduction into the media and advertising industry and while sales and office experience is an asset, it is not a requirement.

But they don’t have to be.

11/13W_SN14

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bcclassified.com

Fri. Feb. 14 12:00 to 2:00

Hope Volunteer Search and Rescue

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse by law.

Advertise across the Lower Mainland in the 18 best-read community newspapers and 1 daily.

ON THE WEB:

corner of Queen & 3rd

Plus Jam

Love Bill, Treena and Tanya

My much loved Mom passed away peacefully, Sunday February 2, 2014 at the age of 84 years.

She is predeceased by her loving husband Don, dear sister Pat and beautiful daughter Donna.

Left to mourn her passing is daughter Jean, grandchildren: Cindy (Bob), Craig (Sandy), Trevor, Nate (Erin), Erin, and many great grandchildren.

No funeral service at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the SPCA in Cora’s name would be greatly appreciated.

United Church Hall

6:00 pm $10.00

Gone too soon but always in our hearts. We miss you every day.

7

VALENTINE’S LUNCHEON

Sat., Feb. 28 Chili Night

AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

139

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Retro Design & Antiques Fair. Feb 16, 10am-3pm. 3250 Commercial Dr, Vanc. Adm $5. 604-980-3159.

EXCITING NEW CANADIAN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Available in your area! Min inv req’d. For more info, call 866-945-6409

bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Please submit your resume and cover letter by 5:00 pm Friday February 14 to ads@ahobserver.com or drop off in person to 7167 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz.

No phone calls please.

We appreciate all those that apply, however only those who receive an interview will be contacted.

Available for appointments Wednesdays in Hope 1-800-667-8403

BC Cancer Foundation Legacies accepted. 604.851.4736 or visit: bccancerfoundation.com

w w w. s i m p s o n n o t a r i e s . c o m COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

The Agassiz Harrison Observer is a part of the Black Press group of newspapers.

COMING EVENTS

Quality Assurance Course for Health Canada’s COMMERCIAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM. February 22 & 23 Best Western Hotel, Kelowna, BC. Tickets: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

HIGH VOLTAGE ADVERTISING 17 Newspapers - One Call 604.869.2421 TF 1.866.575.5777 Open Early > Open Late Mon. to Fri. 9-9pm & Sat. 9-3pm

www.ahobserver.com 01/14F_AAC31

A14 Hope Standard, Thursday, February 13, 2014 PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 239

COMPUTER SERVICES

ANNACIS ISLAND PAWNBROKERS open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for Jewellery, Computers, Smartphones, Games, Tools etc. #1041628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawnbrokers.com.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

300

CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. $1000: Call 604-826-7634

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

Call 604-720-0931

245

CONTRACTORS

260

FEMALE PEKINGESE top of the line pup, reg’d. Email for more info.

Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750. charlesfoyers@gmail.com

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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.

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

239

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & propane furnaces, class A gas fitter.

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

130

HELP WANTED

338

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

341

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

MALE WESTIE. Top of the line pup.

Registered, email for more info.

Video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com MINI DACHSHUND puppies - born Dec.11, 2 females, unique smooth coat silver dapple, raised by 12 yr old girl in 4H dog obediance, well socialized. 1st shots and deworming, $800 (will go toward education fund) 604-820-4827 Mission 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

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

Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

bcclassified.com

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

503

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

WANTED: BRITISH PAINTINGS. STERLING SILVER & MEDALS, ETC. CEF Est 1980. 604-727-0137

506

APPLIANCES

RENTALS 715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

545

FUEL Eagle Valley Premium

WOOD PELLETS

Call 604-869-9952 or 604-819-3593 20305 Flood Road, Hope

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

UPHOLSTERY

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

387

WINDOWS

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

130

HELP WANTED

HOPE

“Would you like to be part of our team?”

Position: Full-time Pharmacy Assistant

for maternity leave coverage Must be willing to work weekends and evenings.

Key job duties: Customer service, till operations, assisting Pharmacists in organizing and preparing prescriptions and related tasks.

Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Experience an asset but not necessary.

MISC. FOR SALE

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

SAWMILLS from only $4,897 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. 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 STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

an interview

235 Wallace St. www.hopepharmasave.com 604-869-2486 1/14h PS5

AUTO FINANCING

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

736 New modular on 1/2 acre lot in Hope. $6250 down, $617/mo P.I., & $650 pad rent. 604-830-1960

HOMES FOR RENT

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

HOPE

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

Call Gordon 604-240-3464

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? •

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

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

RENTALS RENT TO OWN

700

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms!

CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo.

Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT For Rent in Kings Court. $610./mo. Heat & hot water incl. Air conditioning & balcony. D.D. and Ref’s Required. Seniors preferred. Avail Mar. 1. Call 604-869-0932 HOPE

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

3 bedroom townhouse, 5 appl., soundproof, radiant heat, blinds, fenced yard, patio, 658 Coquihalla St., sunny side of town, N/S, no dogs, D/D Ref’s req. Avail now.

Call (604)869-6599

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL HOPE, Commercial office space in centre of town, suitable for studio, business, health care, pet care, etc.

Call 1-604-267-7473 or cell 1-604250-6339

ANSWERS FOR FEBRUARY 6 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Submit resume attention: Human Resources *Only successful Fax: 604-869-8405 Email: rx198@forewest.ca or fs198@forewest.ca candidates will be Mail: Box 1548, Hope B.C. V0X 1L0 called for Deadline: February 28, 2014

810

HOPE, small 1 bdrm unit in 4-plex, newly reno’d, suitable for older tenant. $525/mon. incl. utilities. Call (604)302-5100

HOPE, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1200 sq ft rancher, 5 appliances, very private & quiet setting, greenbelt property, extra clean, $1200/mo + util. Avail Feb/March. Call (604)463-1731 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

autocredit 911

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

HOPE, 6 bdrm house for rent near Kawkawa Lake. $1400 (negotiable). 6 bdrm (2 up, 4 down – total 2496 sqft), 3 full bathrooms, finished bsmt, partially furnished, large yard (10400 sqft), garage, 10x12’ rear shed, separate woodshed, sandbox, lots of space for kids to play, firepit, N/S, N/P, refs req. (604)999-9894 or ksteblin@gmail.com.

Available March 1.

HOPE, Large 4 bdr, 3 bath house for rent, with separate suite downstairs. New flooring throughout.

Nonsmoking, no pets. Double car garage.

Walking distance to town and schools Available March 1. $1200/month. Call 778-808-4970 after 4 p.m.

HOPE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

TRANSPORTATION

HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park.

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FRIDGE, GE, 19 cu. ft., cross top freezer, 4 yr warranty. $400. Call (604)750-0611

377

HOPE AREA

HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

MALE POMERANIAN registered, micro-chipped, all health records, video avail. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

$4.30 / 40lb bag when purchasing a pallet, or $5.10 / 40lb bag individually

FOR THE

627

FEMALE YORKIE - Micro-chipped Reg’d, cert of pedigree, video avail. health records. $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

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

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

CARRIERS NEEDED

REAL ESTATE

CHIHUAHUA’S - Reg’d microchipped, cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, $595. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

ELECTRICAL

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

www.brothersmoving.com

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

275

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

DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

188

MOVING & STORAGE

Local & long distance Movers

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

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

LANDSCAPING

BROTHERS MOVING & DELIVERY

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

PETS

ADORABLE PUPPIES -sm. breed & X’s. Vet Check, Deworm, Shots. $350+ Ready To Go (778)545-0311

320

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.

477

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

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PETS

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

750

812

AUTO SERVICES

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

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

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

SUITES, LOWER

3 Bd, 1500 Sq. Ft, Reno’d Bsmnt, Shared Laundry, Full Kitchen, $1050/Month.

Utilities Included, Pets Ok, 604-340-9757.

Are you trying to rent your residential or commercial property?

Contact our friendly & informative BCCLASSIFIED.COM Classified Representatives at...

604-869-2421 toll-free 1-866-575-5777

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

Thursday, February 13, 2014, Hope Standard A15 TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

CARS & VANS 2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. ST#467. $2,500.

1997 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, Aircared, loaded, ST#506 $3,495.

2002 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, fully loaded, lthr, Aircared, ST #516. Only this week! $3,900.

2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4 door, auto, loaded, ST#376. $3,900.

2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K. Only this week. ST# 493. $3,995.

2001 FORD FOCUS, 4 dr, auto, low kms, fully loaded, ST# 498 $3,995.

2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 dr, auto, Aircared, full load, ST# 517, $4,500.

2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900.

2005 HONDA CIVIC, 2dr, auto Si, loaded. ST#497, $4,900.

2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week! $4,900.

2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. Only this week! $5,500.

2004 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4, auto, 7pass. Aircared. ST #457.Only this week $6,900.

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good.

ST#364. $6,900.

2007 CHEV COBALT 4 dr, auto, low kms. ST#367. Only this week! $6,900.

2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#383 $7,500.

2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, ST#470 $7,900.

2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. Only this week! $8,900 2008 CHEV MALIBU. 4 dr, auto, full load, black on black, ST# 520. $8,900.

2008 KIA MAZDA, 4 dr auto, fully loaded, ST#417. Only this week! $8,900.

2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366.

Only this week! $9,900.

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. ST#393. Only this week! $10,500.

2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 pass, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447 this week $11,900.

2008 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, runs good. Only this week! $11,900.

2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, 5 passenger. ST#418.

Only this week! $11,900.

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr auto, sedan, loaded. ST# 504. Only this week! $11,900.

2010 FORD ESCAPE 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#487.

Only this week! $11,900.

2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,900 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428.

Only this week! $15,900.

2009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402.

Only this week. $17,900.

2011 FORD ESCAPE, auto, 4 door, fully loaded. Only 20K, ST#471. $18,900.

TRUCKS 2006 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, long box, runs good ST#309 $12,900.

2004 HUMMER H2, 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, ST#384. Only this week, $13,900.

2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160K. ST#310. $13,900.

2006 FORD F350. Quad cab 4 X 4, auto, long box, diesel.

ST#13. $13,900.

2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $12,900.

2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. ST#126. $14,900.

2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900.

2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $18,900.

32055 Cedar Lane Abbotsford, BC DL#31038

Financing Available

604-855-0666 www.keytrackautosales.ca

The Public Hearing will be conducted on Wednesday February 26, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Yale Community Centre, 65050 Albert Street, Yale, B.C. The purpose of the bylaw is to amend the “Zoning Bylaw for the Community Plan Areas of Electoral Area “B”, of the Regional District of Fraser-Cheam” and rezone a portion of the properties located at Lot 7 & 8 Trans Canada Hwy (PID: 012-923-788 and 012-923-770) from Commercial (C-1) to Multi-Use Residential (RS-4) to facilitate the placement of a single-wide mobile home for residential use.

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FrontCounter BC has accepted an application made by TM Mobile Inc., of Burnaby, BC, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Lower Mainland, Surrey for a License of Occupation for the purpose communication site, powerline, and roadways situated on Provincial Crown in the vicinity of Hope, BC, for approximately 5.22 ha (more or less) for communication site, powerline, and roadway.

The MFLNRO File Number that has been established for this application is 2410961. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 200-10428 153 Street, Surrey BC V3R 1E1 or email to: FrontCounterBC.Surrey@ gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until April 4, 2014. Front Counter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/search.jsp and look up the applications with the file numbers listed above.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the MFLNRO regional office in Surrey.

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NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, the Fraser Valley Regional District will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1235, 2013 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1235]

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The public hearing on Bylaw 1235 is to be held by a delegate of the FVRD Board. Copies of the Board resolution making the delegation and copies of Bylaw 1235 are available for public inspection until February 26, 2014 at the Fraser Valley Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) . For further information, please contact the Planning Department at 604-702-5000, toll free 1-800-528-0061, or by email at planninginfo@fvrd.bc.ca.

At this public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw which is the subject of the hearing.

Written submission may also be submitted to Fraser Valley Regional District in advance of the hearing but must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. February 26, 2014. Written submissions will be entered into the public hearing record.

Dated this 5th day of February, 2014 Paul Gipps Chief Administrative Ofmcer

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*Limited time lease offer based on a new 2014 Civic DX model FB2E2EEX. #2.99% lease APR for 60 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $87.64. Down payment of $0.00, frst bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $11,393.20. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. ΩLimited time lease offer based on a new 2014 Accord LX model CR2E3EE. ¥3.99% lease APR for 60 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $146.11. Downpayment of $0.00, frst bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,994.30. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. £Limited time lease offer based on a new 2014 Fit DX model GE8G2EEX.€2.49% lease APR for 60 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $82.64. Downpayment of $0.00, frst bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $10,743.20. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. **MSRP is $17,185 / $25,685/ $16,130 including freight and PDI of $1,495 / $1,695 / $1,495 based on a new a 2014 Civic DX model FB2E2EEX / 2014 Accord LX model CR2E3EE / 2014 Fit DX model GE8G2EEX. PPSA, license, insurance, taxes, and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. ¥/£/€/Ω/#/* Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery. #/*/Ω/€/¥/£/** Offers valid from January 3rd through January 31st, 2014 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

A16 Hope Standard Thursday, February 13, 2014

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