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By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

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“Martians” was presented by Ashley Borglund, Kristen Giesbrecht and Sophia Rolke, when Aldergrove Skating Club presented their annual pop concert, “Slumber Party Dreams” on Friday, March 7 for an appreciative crowd at Aldergrove Arena. More photos, page 3.

RCMP crack down on distracted drivers

By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

Langley RCMP handed out the highest number of tickets for distracted driving in the month of February, compared to every other community in Metro Vancouver. Clearly, distracted driving is still a going concern in Langley and police have the fine revenue to prove it.

February was distracted driving

month. Langley RCMP issued 702 violation tickets for distracted driving during the month. That is $117,234 in ticket revenue. If the person ticketed has a graduated licence, they also get three points on their driver’s licence.

Officers have been in unmarked cars or dressed in plainclothes to catch chatty or texting drivers at busy intersections like the Langley Bypass and Fraser Highway.

Distracted driving legislation has now been in force for four years. Distracted driving is now the leading cause of fatal car crashes, said ICBC. Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Holly Marks points out that it is illegal to check your phone, text, talk or even hold it, when at a stop light. The cost of a ticket is much higher than the price of a handsfree device.

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Langley Township fire crews can run at full strength only if no one gets sick, Township Fire Chief Stephen Gamble told council March 3.

Whenever two Township firefighters go on vacation and one other becomes ill, crews drop below the industry standard minimum of four, Gamble said.

“We can have four guys on a truck if no one gets sick,” Gamble said.

The chief was providing a more detailed analysis of numbers showing every one of the four Langley Township fire halls with full-time firefighters will be under the minimum at different times this year.

The worst situation is in Aldergrove Fire Hall No. 3.

From Aug. 4 until Aug. 19, every one of the four shifts in Aldergrove will be operating with three-person crews.

Gamble said that is because two of the firefighters in the hall are off on long term disability, and here aren’t enough available firefighters to shuffle around to cover for them all the time.

Falling below the minimum does not mean increased risk to the firefighters, but it can mean a longer wait before firefightFire Chief Stephen Gamble says ers can enter a burning building because a threesituation worst in Aldergrove. man crew is too small to meet a “two in, two out” safety rule that forbids them from going in alone.

Gamble said in an emergency, safety rules allow firefighters to go inside even if they don’t have a full crew, but only briefly.

“We can make an entry, but we have to be out of the building in 10 minutes,” Gamble said.

“And that’s not a lot of time.”

He said he could use a “few more bodies” on each shift to maintain crew levels.

The fire chief added the crewing problem will become “slightly worse” if no additional firefighters are hired, because people with increased seniority will become entitled to longer holidays.

Gamble said he is a “little worried” about what will happen with sick leaves this year.

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Aldergrove Skaters Showcase ‘Slumber Party Dreams’

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Aldergrove Skating Club presented their annual pop concert, “Slumber Party Dreams” on Friday, March 7 for an appreciative crowd at Aldergrove Arena. Performances included “Stompa” with the Ice Silhouette adult synchronized skating team, coached by Colleen Laferriere and Roberta Sawatzky. The members are Sue Adams, Joelle Paleologou, Fiona O’Brien, Arlene Jessop, Sue Edwards, Jill Parker, Siobhan Phillips, Dianne Van Paridon, Kayla Brown-Lomas, Leah Bowman, Nicole Fowler, Laura Moore, Heather Lange, Samantha Koerbel, Nancy Edwards, Vicky Bourassa, Darlene Lenfesty, Amanda Andrews, Luisa Johnson, Gaylene Rode, Monique Hussiage and Raye Ryan.

“Belle and the Beast” was presented by Jim Wilkinson and Sue Edwards, coached by Colleen Laferriere.

Katie de Groot was featured in a solo called “Veggie”, coached by Natasha Woods.

“Fairies” (above) was presented by Lexus Lomas and Courtney Watson, coached by Roberta Sawatzky.

Canskate members presented “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”, coached by Roberta Sawatzky. The team included Cassidy Anderson, Alexandra Johnson, Julie Kandler, Carys Kopp, Tyler Learned, Elizabeth Macdonald, Payton Macintosh, Brody Rice, Taryn Nicholls, Natasha Woods was Ayden Nordel, Liam Potter and Kaylee Toth. featured in a solo called “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend.”

The Juniors (at left) presented “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” coached by Colleen Laferriere and Roberta Sawatzky. The team includes Emma May Alcock, Ogechi Anumba, Emily Wildy, Katie de Groot, Ashley Borglund, Kristen Giesbrecht, Rachel Lagasse, Lexus Lomas, Ivy Nordell, Kirsty O’Brien, Julia Rybalka, Courtney Watson and Tiffany Bakos.

The Snowflakes beginner synchronized skating team presented “Ghostbusters” coached by Colleen Laferriere and Roberta Sawatzky. The team includes Emma May Alcock, Chiemela Anumba, Emily Wildy, Katie de Groot, Katie Wiebe, Tarra Lomas, Tia Fiello, Lexus Lomas, Ivy Nordell, Abbey Mierzjewski, Courtney Watson and Taelyn Falk.

“Go to a Candy Shop” (at left) was performed by the Excel team of Taelyn Falk, Lindy Kadagies, Elizabeth Hopto, Rachelle Otteson, Rachel Purdom, Emilee Theriault and Katie Wiebe, coached by Roberta Sawatzky.

Tia Fiello was featured in the solo “Lollipops” routine, coached by Colleen Laferriere.

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Metro Vancouver now has approval to landfill bottom ash from its Burnaby garbage incinerator that had been set aside after some loads failed pollution tests.

Starting last spring, testing began to show some samples of bottom ash contained more than twice the allowed level of leachable cadmium for landfill disposal.

Those loads were kept under tarps instead of being dumped at the Vancouver Landfill in Delta, as usual.

Metro solid waste general manager Paul Henderson said extensive additional testing found there were tiny bits of cadmium-containing material – mostly from incinerated rechargeable batteries – randomly

distributed through the ash loads in what he calls a “chocolate chip phenomenon.”

With the provincial environment ministry’s approval, Metro staff used statistical analysis to conclude that the ash loads as a whole were within regulatory limits.

“In all cases, when you took enough samples and did statistical analysis of the samples, the material was determined to be non-hazardous,” Henderson said.

The waste-to-energy plant generates about five truckloads a day of bottom ash, or 50,000 tonnes per year. Henderson said cadmium content in garbage is generally from rechargeable batteries, as well as electronic devices and toys containing rechargeable batteries.

“Those are all easily recyclable

materials,” he said, adding Metro is planning more public education to get residents to return the products for recycling instead of throwing them in the trash. Henderson said Metro is also convinced the incinerator’s fly ash, which the Cache Creek landfill refuses to accept after some failed tests in 2012, is also non-hazardous.

But since there’s no other viable destination in B.C., Metro expects to soon sign a new three-year contract to send the fly ash to an outof-province special waste landfill.

That ash has so far been trucked to a landfill near Hinton, Alberta.

A consultant named by the province is still expected to make recommendations on what to do with the fly ash brought to Cache Creek in 2012.

Fraser Valley measles outbreak alarms minister Aldergrove Star

Health Minister Terry Lake said his ministry is watching closely as Fraser Health deals with a potential outbreak of measles, which appears linked to a lack of routine vaccinations in school-aged children.

Lake said he has not yet considered making vaccinations mandatory for school-aged children, as other provinces have, despite some schools in the Fraser Valley report-

ing no vaccinations at all.

“At this time we’re not going down that road, but we certainly want the public to be very aware of the importance of vaccination, and get the rates back up where they should be,” Lake said.

Fraser Health has confirmed two cases and about 100 suspected cases in the Eastern Fraser Valley.

Officials wouldn’t identify the school Monday, except to say it is in

a Chilliwack community with a history of low immunization rates.

Officials asked anyone who believes they are exposed to measles to contact their doctor before arriving at a medical facility.

“We are urging individuals who may have been exposed to the virus to contact their local Public Health Unit to be cleared before travelling during spring break,” said Dr. Paul Van Buynder, chief medical officer.

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New marijuana regulations worry medical pot users

By ALEX BUTLER Aldergrove Star

The medicine that Valley resident Bob Davidson takes for multiple sclerosis treats all of his symptoms, has allowed him to wean himself off morphine and get out of his wheelchair and start walking again.

But that medication may soon become unaffordable, putting his most effective treatment – marijuana – out of reach.

Federal changes to the medical marijuana system will go into effect on April 1, switching from the current personal athome production licences to large-scale and highly regulated commercial grow-ops that will deliver the product by mail.

The federal government states that the goals of the current system have been “seriously compromised” by its rapid expansion, increasing from fewer than 100 licences in Canada in 2001, to more than 37,000 in January 2014.

As the rules change, officials from municipalities, police forces and fire services across the country have concerns whether currently operating legal grows will shut down – and if so, whether the homes containing them will be properly remediated for issues such as fire hazards and mould.

Federal oversight of the program makes it difficult for local authorities to deal with potential abuse of the system at the municipal level – part of the reasoning for the new regulations.

Health Canada will not release the locations of the soon-to-be-illegal home grow-ops, due to patient privacy concerns.

Consequently, the city and police can only estimate the number of legal grows in Abbotsford and Mission.

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News filed an Access to Information Act request, asking for that figure.

Health Canada responded that there are 761 licences in Abbotsford for authorization to possess marijuana, with 602 personal-use production permits and 85 designated-person production licences. District of Mission officials predict that community has 700 to 800 home grows.

But for law-abiding medical pot users, such as Davidson, certain changes – such as only allowing dried marijuana product, and the potential for a large price increase – create a concern for how accessible treatment will be.

Davidson said he can produce a gram of marijuana for about a dollar, and many people have licences allowing 10 grams a day. He said he has heard prices, with delivery charges, going up to $16 a gram.

Canada’s first licensed producer, CannaMed, has advertised at $9 to $12 per gram.

“If I can’t afford cannabis therapy, I fear going back on a whole list of medications to control this disease. Those medications have side effects that are unbelievable,” said Davidson.

As for official concerns, Davidson abides by all the laws in his legal marijuana grow-op. He has a multi-breaker system with a heat shut-off system in case of electrical issues – installed by a certified electrician.

There are no bypasses, he pays for his electricity, and the safety of his home and himself is paramount.

He doesn’t use hydroponics to grow, which create a lot of moisture and the potential for mould. He grows his marijuana in organic shredded coconut husks and runs an industrial

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VICTORIA – Proceedings here at the B.C. legislature were briefly thrust into the spotlight last week, firing up the radio talk shows and twitter feeds.

No, it wasn’t the B.C. Liberal government forcing through legislation to allow industrial “research” for things like pipeline routes in provincial parks, or the debate on sanctioned wolf and grizzly kills. It wasn’t the teacher strike vote, as the scripted motions of that ritual combat are well known to weary parents.

It was muffins. More specifically, “free” muffins in a newly relocated and equipped MLA lounge, and a rack installed to hold the said muffins at a cost of $733.

This was portrayed as part of a spending spree by Richmond East MLA Linda Reid, elected Speaker last summer. In fact it’s just the latest phase of a strikingly expensive refit to provide wheelchair access, which Reid has championed.

The new MLA lounge replaces a seldom-used one at the top of steep stairs high in the 1898 stone structure.

The new lounge is served by a ramp near the chamber exit to another underused room in the library, and equipped with big-screen TVs to follow proceedings, similar to those installed in the legislature chamber last year.

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ornate woodwork to upgrading ancient plumbing and wiring. But the public, conditioned by media to expect corruption and scandal, would rather be outraged about free muffins.

Prior to this, MLAs had to troop down to the basement dining room to put muffins and coffee on their expense accounts, or have an assistant fetch them. The outraged talk shows didn’t mention that.

There are access issues in the dining room too, a fact more difficult to ignore with Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux, Paralympian Michelle Stilwell and former Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan now elected to serve using their wheelchairs.

A costly new outside access ramp assisted Kenny Michell, who visited last week to tell his harrowing story of the Burns Lake sawmill explosion that nearly burned him to death in 2012 and left him in a wheelchair.

The NDP brought a delegation of survivors and family members of the dead from sawdust explosions in Burns Lake and Prince George. They supported the opposition’s demand for an independent inquiry, although their own demands ranged from counselling for long-suffering wives to seeing someone punished for alleged negligence.

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Prosecutors also said they had enough evidence for charges, but the companies or executives would be able to show “due diligence” that would likely result in acquittal.

What that means in English is that the explosion risk of extra-dry dust and air wasn’t fully grasped by either mill operators or WorkSafeBC. All B.C. mills are now subject to more scrutiny, and a coroner’s inquest will be calling witnesses this fall to see what lessons can be learned.

Back to pipelines through parks. This may seem like a scandal to urban B.C. residents who already fret about the possibility of the 60-yearold Trans Mountain pipeline, or one of several proposed gas pipelines, intruding on a park.

It’s not as well known that Trans Mountain completed a major twinning and upgrading project on the Alberta side in 2008.

It crosses Mount Robson Provincial Park and Jasper National Park, without incident or scandal to date.

But back to muffingate, as it’s become known around here.

I don’t know why people are so cynical and uninterested in serious issues. I wish I did.

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Interests clash over planned changes to ‘medical grow-ops’ FROM: Page 5

leaves, which provides the health benefits without the high.

Davidson said it’s a misconception that medical users are “all stoners,” adding that he uses marijuana because he doesn’t want to use morphine. “If I wanted to get high, I would take a syringe ... of morphine and inject it.”

But from a policing perspective, Abbotsford Police Const.

Ian MacDonald said that declaring as illegal all grow-ops in residential neighbourhoods, and knowing where medical marijuana is grown, will increase safety.

Because police currently don’t know where legal grows are, when they receive information about a potential grow-op, they begin to investigate. Only when they are prepared to issue a warrant will Heath Canada confirm whether the grow is legal.

“It’s probably about 75 per cent of our investigations that we later learn are legal grows,” said MacDonald, adding that the new rules will amount to a “huge amount” of police time saved.

He said it will remain to be seen whether there are issues in compliance with the new laws.

Abbotsford’s fire chief Don Beer has said that moving marijuana production out of homes is a step in the right direction, as fire services across Canada have sounded the alarm about fire and safety risks associated with growing marijuana in homes.

Abbotsford and Mission intend to ban the new commercial grow-ops, meaning all marijuana production would be prohibited in the communities, although Mission will review commercial applications on a case-by-case basis.

Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman has been critical of Health Canada’s failure to ensure it will assist municipalities with the consequences of the old system and potential fallout from the switchover. Banman said previously he has “broken faith” in Health Canada and remains skeptical of the new program.

A representative from Health Canada said the agency expects participants to comply with all bylaws and remediation requirements, and will be issuing reminders to that effect.

To protect the interests of the patients who are currently using medical marijuana, Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy will be in court on March 18 alleging the new laws violate the constitutional rights of patients to produce their own medicine. On behalf of users across Canada, he is seeking an interim exemption for current growers when the new laws go into place, while continuing to seek a permanent exemption for legal grows.

“There is such a myth out there that this is just about people getting high to feel good, instead of understanding how serious this is for a number of them,” said Conroy.

For Davidson, as the deadline grows closer, he is hoping the legal action will stop him from having to get rid of his marijuana on April 1. He said with the new rules, all users stand to lose by being priced out of their medication.

“These are just a lot of very sick people, looking to medicate peacefully without bothering anybody.”

Business alliance to battle MMBC recycling fees

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go back to manufacturers,” said Corinne Atwood, executive director of the B.C. Bottle and Recycling Depot Association.

Unlike existing depositrefund systems in B.C. on cans or electronics – which are subject to audits and transparent reporting – Atwood said MMBC can do what it wishes with its revenue, without accountability.

“It’s a licence to print money,” she said.

Atwood has lobbied for years to expand the deposit system to include milk cartons and other containers, from hair spray canisters to detergent bottles.

She argues the refunds offered would ensure a high rate of recycling through depots, as with beverage cans now.

“If you put deposits on things initially the consumer would pay a bit more, but the people who bring it back will get their money back,” she said.

Instead, she said MMBC’s non-refundable fees on packaging generators will inflate prices with no recourse.

“With a hidden fee you don’t know what it is and there’s no opportunity to get that back – then you’re genuinely taking money out of families’ pockets.”

Atwood said she believes the government likes the new system because if MMBC fees drive retail prices higher, the province will collect more sales tax.

Existing bottle depots may be threatened because MMBC will also collect refundable beverage containers, she said, adding school teams and community groups that depend on bottle drives to raise money may also lose out if there’s less to collect.

Other recyclers say they’re also losing out under MMBC’s system.

The agency recently announced a consortium of waste firms that will handle the processing of containers that are collected.

Urban Impact Recycling was one of the bidders that wasn’t selected and CEO Nicole Stefenelli said her firm will now have to restructure and potentially shed jobs as a result.

An alliance of business groups opposed to the new Multi Material BC recycling system are demanding the province halt the planned May 19 launch and go back to the drawing board.

MMBC, an industry stewardship group, is poised to take responsibility for curbside blue box collection – with more containers and material types collected than before – while charging businesses for the recycling of the packaging and paper they generate.

But it’s been in a bitter fight with small business groups that complain they are set to pay punishingly high fees, which will then be passed on to consumers.

The battle took a new turn JEFF NAGEL PHOTO Monday, when the Canadian Corinne Atwood, executive director of the B.C. Bottle and ReFederation of Independent cycling Depot Association, is among the business critics of the Business and eight other assonew Multi Material BC recycling system. ciations launched a campaign system. in B.C. newspapers and online pay to a similar agency.

“If they think there’s a better at rethinkitbc.ca to amplify the Newspapers say they face a pressure on Victoria. $14-million-a-year bite out of way, I think it’s important they CFIB provincial affairs direc- their operations because of the put it forward.”

Environment Minister Mary tor Mike Klassen predicted job 20 cents per kilogram they will losses and some business clo- pay on newsprint, compared to Polak said most businesses are sures as a result of the MMBC less than half a penny in Ontario. exempt from the fees if they have regulations and fees.

They contend a high propor- under $1 million of retail sales, “This is public policy run tion of newsprint is already recy- generate less than a tonne of material or operate out of a sinamok,” he said. “We are asking cled in B.C. through blue boxes.

British Columbians to talk to Kvarnstrom said newspapers gle retail outlet, while generators the B.C. government to push the are considering options to create of one to five tonnes per year pay pause button on its reckless and their own newsprint collection flat fees of $550 or $1,200.

She said property taxpayers red tape-laden program.” system – a move that could also B.C. Agriculture Council deprive MMBC of newsprint will save money because MMBC vice-chair Stan Vander revenue and under- will now pay for recycling collecWaal said farmers can’t mine the program’s tion that local municipalities previously paid. readily stop packagviability.

“The City of Richmond ing strawberries and Magazine indusblueberries in plastic try reps also warned will save $1.5 million a year, clamshells, because small B.C. magazines Nanaimo will save just over retailers insist that’s will pay not only $900,000 a year and the list goes what consumers want. for their own paper on,” Polak said. “This is about “We have to wear recycling, but will shifting the costs from the propthe cost,” he said, addalso effectively sub- erty taxpayer to the people who ing MMBC fees will sidize big U.S. maga- produce the packaging and printcost his Chilliwack zines like Harper’s ed paper.” farm $60,000 to or Vogue that will be Shoppers warned higher prices will come with MMBC hidden fees $100,000 a year. “It exempt from MMBC Mike Klassen New recycling costs imposed goes directly against fees on magazines

by Multi Material BC will ultigrowing agriculture.” mailed into B.C. Canadian Newspaper Printers predict some orders mately hit consumers through Association chairman Peter will shift to presses in the U.S. or hidden price hikes, critics say.

“The public is largely unaware Kvarnstrom, who is publisher of Alberta to skirt the fees, costing of the money that will come out a paper in Sechelt, warned the jobs in B.C. the new system will be “cataMMBC managing director of their pocket and ultimately strophic” to B.C. community and Allen Langdon said MMBC’s daily newspapers, resulting in job higher fees are because they fully losses in an already challenged finance the program and ensure industry and reduced service to service for multi-family apartcommunities. ments and rural depots, in conThe opposition groups say trast to Ontario’s more limited they support the aim of the pro- focus on single-family homes. gram – to make generators of He said B.C.’s successful conpackaging pay to recycle it – but tainer deposit system also means they dispute the fees and say there’s less recyclable material multinational consumer goods left here for container stewards firms like Unilever and Walmart to collect and sell, so fees have control MMBC and are manipu- to be higher to cover the system lating it to their benefit, not that costs. of local businesses.

Langdon said no business is Most of the fees for container forced to join MMBC, adding waste are double or even quadru- groups like the newspaper indusFILE PHOTO ple what businesses in Ontario try are free to develop their own The proposed system may eliminate fundraising bottle drives.

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New McLellan Forest Natural Park ‘Pizza, pop and power named after Glen Valley pioneer tools’ for female students Aldergrove Star

A newly created municipal park has been named after a pioneer who lived off the land in Glen Valley and helped lay the foundation for the burgeoning Township of Langley.

Over 25 acres of wooded land on 84 Avenue between 252 and 254 Streets was officially named McLellan Forest Natural Park by Township of Langley Council.

Mayor Jack Froese made the announcement at Council’s March 3 meeting.

“This place holds special significance for many of our residents and it is fitting that it be named after the man and the family who first called the area home,” he said. “McLellan Forest Natural Park is a beautiful spot that holds great environmental value and will be enjoyed by the public for many generations to come.”

Historical records show that John Fred McLellan acquired the lands immediately north of the park site in 1884. The McLellan farm was located near 256 (Coghlan) Street and River Road.

John F. McLellan’s direct descendent, great great grandson

Greg McLellan, who still lives in Glen Valley, was contacted by the Township and provided valuable written and anecdotal family history about his ancestor’s life in Glen Valley.

Born in Scottsville, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia in 1860, John F. McLellan moved west in 1878.

A construction man, he helped build many of the community’s roads and bridges in the early days of Langley’s settlement. John F. McLellan died on July 2, 1940 at the age of 80 years, but his descendants continued to farm in Glen Valley and became involved with the fishing industry on the shores of the Fraser River.

“This is a community that values its history and heritage, and we are pleased that John F. McLellan’s name and the contributions he made to Langley will be commemorated in this park,” Froese said.

McLellan Forest Natural Park had previously been known as McLellan Forest West, and was one of two Glen Valley properties that were put up for sale by Township Council in 2012. Members of the community made it clear they didn’t want the properties to be

sold, due to their lush beauty and environmental significance, and Council decided in the fall of 2013 to preserve McLellan Forest as a municipal natural park.

Plans to provide future public access to the park and protect the existing natural assets will be developed by the Parks Department over 2014, with input from local stakeholder groups. Operating budgets to manage the new natural park will also be established.

The second Glen Valley property, known as the Gray Pit Lands, was purchased by Trinity Western University for use as a conservation area, thanks to a generous donation from Ann Blaauw and her family. The property was named after Ann’s late husband Thomas and has been preserved for public use, education, and research.

“In the past few months, more than 50 acres of new parkland has been created in northeast Langley,” Froese said. “Being able to access these forests, trails, and parkland in Glen Valley has created a wonderful legacy.”

Unveiling of signage in McLellan Forest Natural Park will take place later this year.

Aldergrove Star impact on their career decision making On Thursday, March 6, 30 grade six down the road. It demystified the trades and seven female students from Fort for them and gave them confidence that Langley Elementary school took part this is something they could actually do in a pilot event titled “Pizza, Pop and and enjoy,” said Michelle Skelly.

With a looming skills shortage in Powertools” to gain hands-on experimany of the resource sector industries ence with the tools and trades.

Students participated in hands-on in B.C., the trades are a viable career activities with Makita tools, Tomboy option for females, as well as for males.

Tools, and Langley Secondary School’s The apprenticeship model allows them trades department. There were skills to earn and learn at the same time, gain “red seal” national crecompetitions by Skills dentials, earn higher BC and Worksafe BC than average salaries, talked about safety and enjoy varied and chalprovided safety demlenging careers and a onstrations. great lifestyle.

“We have completResource Training ed a number of sucOrganization, located cessful events around in Langley, was estabthe province but this lished in 2007 to overtime it was a female see the management focus and the girls did and development of great on the tools,” says apprenticeship training Michelle Skelly. for the resource sector At the grade 6/7 in B.C. RTO represents level, the event is Langley elementary students a cross-sectorial group geared towards awaretried their hands at trades tools of employees in the ness and fun and fun under proper supervision. mining and smelting, was certainly had by all.

The girls were very engaged the entire oil and gas, pulp and paper, solid wood, time and the Makita tools reps com- shipbuilding and repair and utilities secmented that they were great on the tools tors.

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Most of the students had limited information about career opportunities trades knowledge prior to the event, yet in the resource sector trades.

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“We believe this event could have an considering the resource trades.

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Langley Seniors Gear Up to Host BC Games

Langley senior athletes helped BC Seniors Games organizers and local politicians kick off a “Key Volunteer Rally/Community Awareness” campaign for the upcoming Langley 2014 BC Seniors Games on Saturday at the Langley Seniors Resource Centre.

The BC Seniors Games are coming to Langley venues this September 9-13 and Games president Milt Krueger says all the pieces are coming together for a great event but more volunteers and hosts are welcome to sign up to help out.

Please contact Shirley Stewart at the Games office, 604-533-8065 or email her atshirley@bcsg2014.com to get involved.

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Township approves ‘revised’ soil deposit and removal bylaw Aldergrove Star

Following consultation with residents, staff, and the Provincial government, Township Council has approved changes to the Soil Deposit and Removal Bylaw.

The amended Bylaw, adopted by Council on March 3, redefines the rules with respect to the application and permitting process for residents who wish to deposit on or remove material from land within the Township.

Paul Albrecht, Township Soil Enforcement Officer noted, “The Township believes the revised Bylaw strikes a balance between giving residents input into proposals that may impact the neighborhood and the broader community, while still providing an opportunity for a land owner to initiate a proposal that may improve their property.”

Through the newly amended Bylaw and related policy, non-farm use soil deposit and removal appli-

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“It is important that residents who wish to deposit on or remove soil from their property attain a permit from the Township,” Albrecht said. “We strongly encourage residents to contact the Township for information related to the Bylaw and policy prior to initiating such work.”

Residents who suspect that unauthorized dumping or removal of material is taking place are urged to immediately report it by calling the Township’s Soil Hotline at 604-532-7349 or the Operations Centre at 604.532.7300 to ensure prompt and timely enforcement.

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Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Playoffs The Langley Rivermen continued their playoff series against the Surrey Eagles after the press deadline.

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public notice Composting: Nature’s Recycling Help the environment and get great soil for your garden by using a backyard composter.

Township residents can get a backyard composter for $25. They can be purchased at the Civic Facility or Operations Centre during regular operating hours.

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Temporary Full Road Closure: 206 Street Between 84 Avenue and 86 Avenue

34A AVE Civic Addresses: none – 3500 Block – 198 Street Legal Descriptions: Lot 1 Section 27 Township 7 NWD Plan EPP37019 and Lot 2 Section 27 Township 7 NWD Plan EPP37019 Description of Lands: The properties are both vacant, residential properties, approximately 857m² in size. Both properties are currently zoned R-1E and have water connections.

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The temporary road closure of 206 Street between 84 Avenue and 86 Avenue, which was originally scheduled for March 10 to March 22, has been postponed due to inclement weather.

The full road closure, which is required for the installation of a storm sewer main, will occur April 2 to April 16.

The pedestrian route to the Carvolth Transit Exchange will be maintained through the closure.

We appreciate your patience.

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Scott Thompson Manager, Property Management Department 604.533.6138

public notices Water Main Flushing As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains within the dates shown below. Water main flushing is weather dependant and we are unable to provide a specific date for when it will occur in your area.

As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water.

This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry and you may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking.

Upcycling Art Contest Calling all eco-artists! Turn trash into treasure with our second annual Upcycling Design Challenge. Create a unique and interesting piece made from at least 75 per cent found/recovered material.

Prizes will be awarded for the top entries: 1st - $500 2nd - $200 3rd - $100

Willoughby: February 17 – April 4

Contest entries will be displayed at an exhibit at the Langley Arts Council gallery on Earth Day, April 22.

Aldergrove, Gloucester, and Salmon River Uplands: February 24 – April 25

Deadline for submissions is April 12.

Brookswood: March 17 – April 25 Murrayville: April 25 – May 30 Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

Murrayville Reservoir Cleaning: March 4 - 21 As part of the Township’s long-term water quality maintenance program, we will be cleaning the interior of the Murrayville water storage reservoir. This work requires the reservoir to be drained and out of service from approximately March 4 to March 21.

As a result of this cleaning, you may notice minor changes in water pressure. This will be a temporary condition during the reservoir cleaning.

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Public Safety Information Session The Township of Langley’s Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is hosting a free evening of information for the public.

Langley RCMP Superintendent Derek Cooke will speak about crime rates in the community, the cost of policing, and the strategic planning behind the Detachment’s crime reduction initiatives.

Sheena Vivian, Senior Emergency Planning Advisor for BC Hydro, will speak on BC Hydro’s response framework (on site and at the Emergency Operations Centre), communication with communities, and Hydro’s role in the Provincial/Regional/Emergency Operations Centre.

Registration is not required.

Date: Wednesday, March 19 Time: 7pm Place: Fire Hall #6 – 2nd Floor Address: 22170 - 50 Avenue Legislative Services 604.533.6100

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Spring Break Programs — All Programs are Free Teen Games Afternoon - Imperial Hobbies in Richmond is bringing some of their popular and crazy cool games to the Walnut Grove Library on Saturday, March 22, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Come out during Spring Break and play some of the coolest games on the market. Free pizza, snacks and refreshments will be provided. For teens (ages 12-18) and registration required, space limited. Register by visiting the Walnut Grove Library or by calling 604-882-0410.

OWL: Birds of Prey - Wednesday, March 19, 1-2 p.m. at City of Langley Library, a presentation by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L.). Learn about birds and their prey and the roles they play in our environment. Live birds will be on display. Please call 604-514-2855 or visit 20399 Douglas Cres. to let the library know you are coming.

Teen Games Night - Tuesday, March 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at City of Langley Library. Imperial Hobbies in Richmond is bringing some of their popular games to the City of Langley Library. Come out during summer break to play Cloud 9, Dominion, Carcassonne, Ultimate Werewolf and other new games. Free pizza and refreshments will be provided. For teens 12-18 years. Space limited.

Registration required: 604-5142855 or 20399 Douglas Cres.

Springtime Nature Sense TuneUp - Wed., March 19, 1:30-4 p.m. at Campbell Valley Regional Park, Township Of Langley. Free family event. Self-paced scavenger hunt. Find discovery stations where you will tune-up your senses and skills at nature exploration. Learn about local plants, animals and regional parks while

exercising your mind and body.

This walk takes one hour to complete and is fun for all ages. Meet at the 16th Ave. parking lot via the North Valley park entrance.

All ages. Free, drop-in event.

Metro Vancouver events calendar at www.metrovancouver.org Clayworks - Enjoy making interesting sculptures using natural clay. Discover the sticky, slippery and smooth properties of clay and where natural clay can be found outside. Supplies are provided. Fort Langley Library, Wednesday, March 19, 1-2 p.m.

Registration required.

Crafts from Around the World Celebrate World Cultures Month at the library by creating some crafts from around the world. All supplies are provided. For ages 5 and up. Muriel Arnason Library, Wed., March 19, 2-4 p.m.

Spring Break Craft - Bored with nothing else to do? Come to the library for a colourful craft event just right for kids ages 6 to 10.

Registration required. Aldergrove Library, Thursday, March 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Around the World Stories and Crafts - Celebrate World Cultures Month! Travel around the world through story, song and crafts. For ages 5-12. Registration required.

Walnut Grove Library, Tuesday, March 25, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Origami for Kids - Learn paper folding techniques to create a jumping frog, listen to stories about the tradition of origami, and participate in an origami jumping frog race! Winner and runners-up will receive a prize!

Registration required. Fort Langley Library, Wednesday, March 26, 1-2 p.m.

The Selkie - A fisherman watches

in awe as a seal removes her seal- Bradner Flower Show - April coat to transform into a beautiful 11-13, daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. woman. He instantly falls in love, at Bradner Hall and School, and decided that she will be his 5305 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford. wife. Join the Trollsons as they Fun for all ages, admission only use comedy, improvisation and $2. Opening ceremony, Friday, 2 audience participation to bring p.m. with KING 5 TV gardening this Irish tale to life. Suitable for expert Ciscoe Morris and Bradages 5-12. Please pre-register. ner Elementary Handbell Choir.

City of Langley Library, Monday, Saturday and Sunday features .BSDI B N r 8BM- chefs, local wineries, plus spenut Grove Library, Monday, March cial speakers. Lots of interesting Q N r #SPPLTXPPE -J- displays, crafts, art, music and brary, Tuesday, March 18, 2-2:45 food. It’s “Tea Time� in Bradner, a Q N r .VSJFM "SOBTPO -JCSBSZ tea party you’ll never forget. Info: Tuesday, March 25, 10:30-11:15 Facebook.com/BradnerHall or B N r "MEFSHSPWF -JCSBSZ 5IVSTEBZ bradnerflowershow@gmail.com March 27, 2-2:45 p.m.

Sea Shepherd Society FundraisThe One-Eyed Troll - An evil, er - March 18, 4-9 p.m., featurone-eyed troll has taken over the ing specially created vegan menu forest. Everyone is terrified, but a at An Indian Affair Restaurant, young boy searching for firewood 146-19653 Willowbrook Drive, just might have a solution. Join Langley. Info: 604-539-8114. the Trollsons as they use comLangley Seniors Community Acedy, improvisation and audience tion Table - meets Wed., March participation to bring this Scan19, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. dinavian tale to life. Suitable for at Langley Senior Recreation ages 5-12. Please pre-register. and Resource Centre, 20605 – Murrayville Library, Wednesday, 51B Ave., Langley. Presentation March 19, 11-11:45 a.m. about Tetra Society that matches Vegetarian, Vegan, and Raw technical volunteers with seniors Nutrition - Join registered dieti- with disabilities to design and cian and author Vesanto Melina build custom assistive devices to to learn about the latest research help maintain independence and on topics such as protein, iron, quality of life. Everyone welcome. non-dairy sources of calcium Info: Lynda at 604-533-1679 or and omega-3 fatty acids. The llyscat@gmail.com challenges of plant-based diets and their solutions will also be “Meat-Out� Langley - Sat., discussed. Please pre-register. March 15, 1-5 p.m., at MarketWalnut Grove Library, Thursday, place IGA in Walnut Grove (Thunderbird Mall). Langley Herbivores March 13, 7-8:30 p.m.

Storytime - Introduce kids to the will be hosting the first Meat-Out love of books and language. Chil- event here to promote vegan dren five years and younger and options available in the markettheir caregivers will enjoy interac- place. Sample free vegan food. tive stories, songs, rhymes, and Members on hand to answer more. Aldergrove Library, Wednes- questions and guide you through days, March 19 and March 26, the wide selection available.

Seniors Fitness Exercises 10:30-11 a.m.

Township For the week of March 13, 2014

with qualified instructor, every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street. Cost is $6 per week.

St. Patrick’s Day theme CÊilidh - a down home style kitchen party with live music, Thursday, March 13, 7-9:45 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, 9025 Glover Rd., Fort Langley. Come out and enjoy the great music, lunch and fun. Tickets are $5 at the door including the traditional Maritime lunch of tea biscuits and jam. Next event will be on April 17. New performers contact Jack Williamson, 604-888-7925.

The Fab Fourever - Canada’s premiere tribute to The Beatles, Thursday, April 24 at the Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd, White Rock. Tickets $42.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at the Coast Capital Playhouse Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-536-7535 or online: www.whiterockplayers.ca Fefe Dobson - with special guest Courage My Love, Thursday, April 3 at the Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission. Tickets $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Abbotsford Genealogy Society - meeting on Thursday, March 20 at The Reach, Studio 2, 32388 Veterans Way. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the speaker will begin about 7 p.m. after the business meeting: Peter Whitlock from the BCGS regarding “Some Little Used British Sources� to aid searches. Everyone is welcome.

Babytime - Make language fun!

Babies and their caregivers will join in bounces, songs, rhymes,

and simple stories that encourage the development of speech and language skills. Please preregister. Walnut Grove Library, Wednesdays and Thursdays, March 5-27, 9:30-10 a.m.

Jim Byrnes - with special guest Babe Gurr, Friday, April 11 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $37.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) from Casino Guest Services.

Charge by phone at 604-5302211 or online at www.ticketweb. ca Aldergrove Toastmasters meets every Monday, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove Community Secondary School in room 125. Boost your self confidence; become a better speaker and have fun.

Info: Murray Burgum at 604856-5483 or email mgbergum@ gmail.com Volunteer Drivers Needed - to help seniors. No special insurance needed. Kilometres reimbursed. Call Janice at 604-5303020 Ext 302.

Seniors Carpet Bowling - every Thursday afternoon, 1:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3025 273 Street. Cost is $1 per week.

Square Dance Classes - Sundays at 12:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, Fraser Hwy. at 273 Street. Singles and couples welcome, free admission, first three dances no experience. Info: call Tyler, 604-590-9039.

Aldergrove Art Club - join our friendly group every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. at the OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 St., Aldergrove. Info: Laurie at 604-856-6990 or Sheila at 604-539-0225.

People in Pain Network - nonprofit organization which assists people living with all types of

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public notice Be Wild Animal Aware The Township of Langley is full of wildlife habitat, and residents share the area with animals including bears, cougars, and coyotes. While residents throughout Langley do not need to be continually on alert, there are a number of actions that can be taken to deter wild animals if they are spotted in your area. Parents are encouraged to educate their children on what to do if they encounter any of these animals, especially if they play by themselves in areas that wildlife frequent or have been seen in the past.

To help people coexist with creatures that are simply trying to survive but can be dangerous if provoked, the following information is offered:

Bears: are coming out of three or four months of hibernation this time of year. They are extremely hungry, have lost weight, and are looking for a lot of food. They also have cubs, which the mothers will teach how to hunt and look for food. Baby bears learn from their mothers’ behavior and they are smart animals: don’t let them learn that food can easily be obtained from humans.

If you encounter a bear, do not run. Act big and loud, and back away slowly to a safe place.

Cougars: can have kittens throughout the year, and family groups can be seen at any time. They survive on natural food sources found in the wild, primarily deer.

Cougar attacks on humans are highly unlikely. However, if you encounter a cougar, do not run. Pick children up immediately and talk to the cougar in a confident voice. Act big by waving sticks and branches, and back away slowly while still facing the cougar. If it attacks, fight back.

Coyotes: have the largest population of potentially dangerous wildlife in Langley and can be seen year round, even in residential areas. Pups are born in the spring and are trained to hunt and kill.

Coyotes are bold and easily lose their natural fear of people. Never feed a coyote. If you encounter a coyote, scare it off by making loud noise or throwing something at it to make it afraid. Never ignore a coyote. If it continues to approach, do not run. Maintain eye contact, pick up small pets or children, and slowly move to an area of increased activity.

public notices

In Residential Areas: Reduce the smell of food by keeping barbecues clean. Keep pet food inside.

Garbage is the biggest attraction for bears so keep it secure and inaccessible to wildlife. Do not leave garbage cans out overnight: keep them in the house, a locked garage, or secured outbuilding that cannot be broken into by large, smart bears. Put them out only on the morning of collection. If you are worried about odour, keep garbage in the freezer until collection day.

chronic pain. A new, free Fraser Valley support group begins this September at Aldergrove’s Seventh-Day Adventist Church, on the third Tuesday each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at 26245 - 28 Ave., Aldergrove.

Info: Dick via e-mail at dick@ pipain.com, or 604-928-0486.

Aldergrove ESL Classes - Free English as Second Language classes every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Dunstans Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove. All are welcome.

Celtic Woman - Sunday, March 23, 7 p.m., at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets $40, $70, $100 (Plus FMF & service charges) available at abbotsfordcentre.ca, AESC Box Office, by phone 1-866-977- AESC (2372).

Rhythm Of The Dance - Tuesday, March 25, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre.

Tickets 20.25 to $40.25 (Plus FMF & service charges) available at abbotsfordcentre.ca, AESC Box Office. By phone 1-866977- AESC (2372).

Knitting Circle - at Aldergrove Library. Feeling at loose ends?

Why not gather up your materials and join other adult knitters who are open to learning and sharing ideas. Bring your current needlecraft project with you. Aldergrove Library is located at 26770 - 29 Ave., info: 604-856-6415.

Corb Lund - with guests Harlan Pepper, Thursday, May 8 at Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St. Tickets $37.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at the Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

Parcel Tax Roll Review for 2014 The 2014 Parcel Tax Roll in respect to frontage/parcel assessment will be held:

WARNING

Date:

Monday, March 24, 2014

Langley has a large deer population

Time:

2:30pm

Place:

Yorkson Creek Meeting Room, Civic Facility

Address:

20338 - 65 Avenue

USE CAUTION ON ROADS

Do not use bird feeders, as they attract bears and the birds do need seeds when other natural food sources are available. Be vigilant with small animals, especially cats, in areas where coyotes are around.

In Agricultural Areas: Protect your investment by keeping fences secure and free of damage that predators can use for access. Coyotes burrow, so ensure surrounding netting goes deep into the ground.

Use electric fencing to deter bears from blueberries and beehives, and pick berries and fruit as they ripen. Be vigilant with livestock and keep them secure.

Farm animals are usually killed at night, so bring them inside in the evening.

It is an offence to attract wildlife into a residential neighbourhood.

Those who do not take steps to deter bears and other wild creatures can face a fine of up to $575.

To report poachers or polluters or if you have a problem with wildlife call: Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) 1.877.952.7277

Those property owners affected have been notified by mail. All complaints regarding the frontage assessment must be directed to the Manager, Revenue and Tax Collection at least 48 hours prior to the sitting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel. The frontage/parcel assessment is used in the calculation of the frontage/parcel tax for water/sewer services that appears on the tax notice each year.

If you require further information please contact: Darlene Foxgord, Manager Revenue and Tax Collection Finance Division 604.533.6005

Make a difference where you live, work, or play The Township of Langley Adopt-a-Program is a great opportunity to get outside and make a difference where you live, work, or play, which benefits all Township of Langley residents.

You can adopt a street, park, trail, or creek.

Adopt-a-Program 604.532.7339 adopt@tol.ca

After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700

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NEWS , u o y o t s k n a Co-op Achieves h T Record SalesOtter 4 YEARS IN A ROW!

DIRECTORS WANTED FOR A 3 YEAR TERM

Are You Interested in Being a Part of a

Fast Growing Operation?

If Yes, Otter Co-op Board of Directors is looking for you. Sense of Community, Business Acumen in helping direct a $200 million operation.

If you are interested in running for the Otter Co-op Board of Directors you must have your Director Qualification Declaration signed by Thursday, May 15, 5:00 pm to be eligible to run for a position at the May 29, 2014 Annual Meeting. Applications are available at the Administration Office.

Everyone at Otter Co-op is thrilled to have seen an increase in sales of $4.8 million over the last year despite the challenges of cross border shopping and our local competition. We would like to thank our Members/Customers for their continued loyalty and support. “Thank You”.

How does it work?

Watch for our Chilliwack Location

Otter Co-op’s Board is made up of 9 Directors with staggered three year terms. A Director must run and be successful after each three year term to secure the next three years to a maximum of nine years (three terms). After nine years a Director must take a one year break before being eligible to run again.

OTTER CO-OP • Gas & Diesel • 24 Hour Cardlock • Marked Fuel • Bulk Fuel Delivery • Convenience Store • Oil & Lubricants

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Good Board governance ensures that Otter Co-op operates in an economically, socially and environmentally responsible way, aligned with the interests of our members.

If you have any questions please email chair of the Nominating Committee Frank Hauzer at hauzer@telus.net or call Merilee at the Administration Office 604 607 6923.

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tickets reveals a prize or discount!

Contest Ends April 24, 2014.

9Scholarships Available

Otter Co-op is very pleased to be able to offer nine $1000 Scholarships. How can you apply?

If you are a grade twelve student and your family has spent at least $2000 in the prior year, you are eligible to apply for one of (seven) $1000 scholarships offered by Otter Co-op.

We also have (two) $1000 scholarships available for a mature student (an individual that has been out of high school for at least one year) with the same qualifications. Applications are available at the Administration Office or on our website www.ottercoop.com.

Deadline for applications is April 30, 2014 6:00 pm.

“You’re at Home Here.”

President’s Message:

I wasn’t sure how I was going to start my report for SPRING, but those last two snowfalls seem to have disappeared and we can now see SPRING. Maybe groundhog knew what he was predicting after all!! A number of your Directors on the Board recently traveled to the Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) 85th. Annual Dorothy Anderson Board President General Meeting in Saskatoon and there the temperatures were –40 and we could tell it was really cold. Just over 500 people attended the annual meeting coming mainly from the four western provinces.

serving our

Our year-end just ended and now we are working on getting our financial reports ready for our Annual General Meeting to be held the end of May. Of note here is that we are looking for willing people who would meet the criteria of what it takes to become an elected member of the Board of Directors. Look elsewhere in our News and Views for more information. At our AGM we also award scholarships for Grade 12 students and Mature student scholarships so do have eligible applicants pick up the application forms which are due at the Co-op by April 30th.

It is a very exciting time for all of us at the Co-op – management, staff, members, and the Board of Directors. Enjoy SPRING, and remember the garden seeds are in stock now.

We look forward to your visiting us at Otter Co-op and remember our tagline, “You’re At Home Here”.

Dorothy Anderson OTTER CO-OP BOARD PRESIDENT

This could not have been achieved without the hard work and dedication of everyone here at Otter, including Board, Management and Staff, and I want to thank them all publicly for helping us achieve these amazing results. And of course it could not have been possible without you, our loyal members! Did you realize when you first paid your one time lifetime fee of $10 that you would be enjoying returns for years to come? Truly a great benefit of being a part-owner of Otter Co-op, and sharing in the profits generated by your purchases.

Otter Co-opService Awards 2014 Ten Years

Twenty-Five Years

Twenty Years

Brad Hannah Tony Caffyn HATZIC GAS BAR

Shiva Pillay LADNER GAS BAR

Maria Dela Cruz LADNER GAS BAR

Brandon Kosciuk HARDWARE DEPT.

Alexis Hook PHARMACY/FILE MAINTENANCE BAKERY

Our management team is working diligently on the financial statements and finalizing all the expenses for the past year, and will have a bottom line report ready for our next edition of the News and Views. Of course if you’d like to hear about the results sooner than that, plan on attending our Annual General Meeting, to be held at D.W. Poppy Secondary School in Langley on Thursday, May 29th.

Some of the highlights from our 2013 fiscal year include the purchase and opening of a second feed mill operation in Armstrong, BC in March of last year. We also purchased and opened a sixth gas bar and convenience store site in Mission late this past fall. And we have worked throughout the year on the design and construction of a new bulk plant, cardlock, gas bar and convenience store for Chilliwack, that began construction this past month; with an expected opening date of September, 2014.

WHOLESALE TERRITORY MANAGER

Shelley Frank

Spring Greetings Everyone!

We are just wrapping up our 2013 fiscal year results, which ended on Saturday, March 1st.

It was definitely a challenging year, with the increase in cross-border shopping, cross-border fuel pricing, lowering of the Canadian dollar that affected some of our commodity buying power, and new competitors opening up in the markets Jack Nicholson we are already in. I am proud to report that General Manager through these challenges, Otter Co-op has had another record breaking year in sales, for the 4th year in row! Our combined sales of all our locations ended at $171,949,710 which is 2.9% above last year’s record of $167,114,431.

Hey Kids’ Join Us on Friday April 18 from 10:00 - 2:00 for our Annual Easter Party. There will be tons of games, prizes, treats, face painters, petting zoo, Bouncey Castle, Balloon artists, Cooper our store mascot and of course the Easter Bunny will be hopping by! If you are not yet a Kids’ Club Member (have not yet reached your 12th birthday) you can register through our website www.ottercoop. com or at the Administration Office or at the party. All Kids’ Club Events are free. We hope to see you then!

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General Manager’s Message

Kid’s Club Easter Party!

Other highlights during the 2013 year was the purchase of 17 Viterra sites and in this current year, and which we have heard about, is the purchase of 14 Sobeys sites in many Prairie provinces, which will benefit the whole Co-op system.

FCL is the 48th largest company in Canada according to the Financial Post ratings. We should be proud to be a part of that.

Many smaller Co-ops on the prairies are amalgamating making some Co-ops bigger and better able to source products in larger quantities. Something new to the Co-op System is the new App that can be downloaded on to iphones and ipads and all smart phones. Try it. I managed! Type in Co-op CRS and follow the prompts. Each Friday a new program starts and you will receive either dollars off on groceries or even a free or discounted grocery item. To date, 76, 000 people have already downloaded this app!!

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FCL, of which we are 1 of 234 owners, like you are a member of Otter Co-op, posted a year of record sales. Sales in the last year topped the previous year by 600 Million pushing sales to 9.4 Billion Record patronage of 574 Million is also up 47 Million over 2012.

Otter Co-op continues to do well and yes, we have competition but we continue to meet that head on, and management and staff, with their great customer service, will make sure that we continue to be positive. Our management team is constantly on the lookout for new opportunities which will see your/our Co-op grow and benefit all of us. We have an aggressive, ambitious, and bold Board and General Manager, always working on your behalf because you own the Co-op. In early February we started construction on a new Petroleum Facility in Chilliwack. With a target opening date of Fall 2014, this new facility that will have a 24 hour cardlock, gas bar with 12 filling stations, a convenience store, a bulk fuel depot with delivery service, and an oil and lubricant warehouse. Very exciting!!

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Keri Henry

Mark Martens

Tannis Hutfelter

Carolyn Strobel

GLEN MOUNTAIN C-STORE

FEED WAREHOUSE

FILE MAINTENANCE

DRYGOODS RECEIVING

Marcus Rollins

Fifteen Years

DELI/CAFÉ

Cheryl Bruzzese CASHIER

Gurwinder Shergill FEED DEPT.

Your board and management team have been busy reviewing the viability of several other projects, and look forward to sharing some of the results of that hard work with you at our Annual Meeting. Did you know that Otter Co-ops’ petroleum operations generated in excess of $7.5 million for our bottom line in 2013? This is one of the reasons we continue to look for opportunities for growth in our petroleum operations for the future.

As we move into our 2014 operating year, I sincerely thank you for your support this past year, as it is all of our combined efforts that continue to make the Otter Co-op the successful, diverse, viable business it is today. I look forward to seeing you at the Co-op!

Fred Martens FEED DEPT.

Anneli Stebanuk DELI/CAFÉ

Fred Wiltse WHOLESALE TERRITORY MANAGER

Jack Nicholson

Tracy Carter

GENERAL MANAGER

248TH GAS BAR

Dana Munro CASHIER

Holly Lingel

Dustin Ansell

Chris Day

Sherry Isenor

Vickey Gilmore

GAS BAR OPERATIONS MANAGER

FEEDMILL

FEEDMILL

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

DELI/CAFÉ

Thirty Years

Wendy Vanderhoek

Thirty-Five Years

Forty Years

DELI/CAFÉ

Andrea Kleingeltink

FOOD AND FRIENDS (A division of Langley Meals on Wheels)

248TH GAS BAR

ARE YOU 55+

Carole McCulloch FRASER HEIGHTS GAS BAR

Join us at Otter Co-op Cafe the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month for a social luncheon which may include a guest speaker, always great food and company

Dorothy Nielsen FAMILY FASHIONS

Jeremy McLeod LADNER GAS BAR

Cost is $5.00 (includes lunch - tea or coffee - dessert)

Colton Potter

Please pre-register at the Administration Office or by calling Merilee at 604-607-6923

HATZIC GAS BAR MANAGER

Kristi Strauss GROCERY DEPT.

Brittany Morris GROCERY DEPT.

Dan Wells PETROLEUM DRIVER

Rob Fraser

Danuta Warren

MEAT DEPT.

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

Merilee McAuley

Ray Johnson

EXECUTIVE ASSIST TO THE G.M.

FEED RECEIVING CO-ORDINATOR

Congratulations to you all!

NEXT GET TOGETHER IS MARCH 24

Come & join us for lunch!

“You’re at Home Here.”

President’s Message:

I wasn’t sure how I was going to start my report for SPRING, but those last two snowfalls seem to have disappeared and we can now see SPRING. Maybe groundhog knew what he was predicting after all!! A number of your Directors on the Board recently traveled to the Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) 85th. Annual Dorothy Anderson Board President General Meeting in Saskatoon and there the temperatures were –40 and we could tell it was really cold. Just over 500 people attended the annual meeting coming mainly from the four western provinces.

serving our

Our year-end just ended and now we are working on getting our financial reports ready for our Annual General Meeting to be held the end of May. Of note here is that we are looking for willing people who would meet the criteria of what it takes to become an elected member of the Board of Directors. Look elsewhere in our News and Views for more information. At our AGM we also award scholarships for Grade 12 students and Mature student scholarships so do have eligible applicants pick up the application forms which are due at the Co-op by April 30th.

It is a very exciting time for all of us at the Co-op – management, staff, members, and the Board of Directors. Enjoy SPRING, and remember the garden seeds are in stock now.

We look forward to your visiting us at Otter Co-op and remember our tagline, “You’re At Home Here”.

Dorothy Anderson OTTER CO-OP BOARD PRESIDENT

This could not have been achieved without the hard work and dedication of everyone here at Otter, including Board, Management and Staff, and I want to thank them all publicly for helping us achieve these amazing results. And of course it could not have been possible without you, our loyal members! Did you realize when you first paid your one time lifetime fee of $10 that you would be enjoying returns for years to come? Truly a great benefit of being a part-owner of Otter Co-op, and sharing in the profits generated by your purchases.

Otter Co-opService Awards 2014 Ten Years

Twenty-Five Years

Twenty Years

Brad Hannah Tony Caffyn HATZIC GAS BAR

Shiva Pillay LADNER GAS BAR

Maria Dela Cruz LADNER GAS BAR

Brandon Kosciuk HARDWARE DEPT.

Alexis Hook PHARMACY/FILE MAINTENANCE BAKERY

Our management team is working diligently on the financial statements and finalizing all the expenses for the past year, and will have a bottom line report ready for our next edition of the News and Views. Of course if you’d like to hear about the results sooner than that, plan on attending our Annual General Meeting, to be held at D.W. Poppy Secondary School in Langley on Thursday, May 29th.

Some of the highlights from our 2013 fiscal year include the purchase and opening of a second feed mill operation in Armstrong, BC in March of last year. We also purchased and opened a sixth gas bar and convenience store site in Mission late this past fall. And we have worked throughout the year on the design and construction of a new bulk plant, cardlock, gas bar and convenience store for Chilliwack, that began construction this past month; with an expected opening date of September, 2014.

WHOLESALE TERRITORY MANAGER

Shelley Frank

Spring Greetings Everyone!

We are just wrapping up our 2013 fiscal year results, which ended on Saturday, March 1st.

It was definitely a challenging year, with the increase in cross-border shopping, cross-border fuel pricing, lowering of the Canadian dollar that affected some of our commodity buying power, and new competitors opening up in the markets Jack Nicholson we are already in. I am proud to report that General Manager through these challenges, Otter Co-op has had another record breaking year in sales, for the 4th year in row! Our combined sales of all our locations ended at $171,949,710 which is 2.9% above last year’s record of $167,114,431.

Hey Kids’ Join Us on Friday April 18 from 10:00 - 2:00 for our Annual Easter Party. There will be tons of games, prizes, treats, face painters, petting zoo, Bouncey Castle, Balloon artists, Cooper our store mascot and of course the Easter Bunny will be hopping by! If you are not yet a Kids’ Club Member (have not yet reached your 12th birthday) you can register through our website www.ottercoop. com or at the Administration Office or at the party. All Kids’ Club Events are free. We hope to see you then!

Five Years

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General Manager’s Message

Kid’s Club Easter Party!

Other highlights during the 2013 year was the purchase of 17 Viterra sites and in this current year, and which we have heard about, is the purchase of 14 Sobeys sites in many Prairie provinces, which will benefit the whole Co-op system.

FCL is the 48th largest company in Canada according to the Financial Post ratings. We should be proud to be a part of that.

Many smaller Co-ops on the prairies are amalgamating making some Co-ops bigger and better able to source products in larger quantities. Something new to the Co-op System is the new App that can be downloaded on to iphones and ipads and all smart phones. Try it. I managed! Type in Co-op CRS and follow the prompts. Each Friday a new program starts and you will receive either dollars off on groceries or even a free or discounted grocery item. To date, 76, 000 people have already downloaded this app!!

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COMMUNITY

FCL, of which we are 1 of 234 owners, like you are a member of Otter Co-op, posted a year of record sales. Sales in the last year topped the previous year by 600 Million pushing sales to 9.4 Billion Record patronage of 574 Million is also up 47 Million over 2012.

Otter Co-op continues to do well and yes, we have competition but we continue to meet that head on, and management and staff, with their great customer service, will make sure that we continue to be positive. Our management team is constantly on the lookout for new opportunities which will see your/our Co-op grow and benefit all of us. We have an aggressive, ambitious, and bold Board and General Manager, always working on your behalf because you own the Co-op. In early February we started construction on a new Petroleum Facility in Chilliwack. With a target opening date of Fall 2014, this new facility that will have a 24 hour cardlock, gas bar with 12 filling stations, a convenience store, a bulk fuel depot with delivery service, and an oil and lubricant warehouse. Very exciting!!

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Keri Henry

Mark Martens

Tannis Hutfelter

Carolyn Strobel

GLEN MOUNTAIN C-STORE

FEED WAREHOUSE

FILE MAINTENANCE

DRYGOODS RECEIVING

Marcus Rollins

Fifteen Years

DELI/CAFÉ

Cheryl Bruzzese CASHIER

Gurwinder Shergill FEED DEPT.

Your board and management team have been busy reviewing the viability of several other projects, and look forward to sharing some of the results of that hard work with you at our Annual Meeting. Did you know that Otter Co-ops’ petroleum operations generated in excess of $7.5 million for our bottom line in 2013? This is one of the reasons we continue to look for opportunities for growth in our petroleum operations for the future.

As we move into our 2014 operating year, I sincerely thank you for your support this past year, as it is all of our combined efforts that continue to make the Otter Co-op the successful, diverse, viable business it is today. I look forward to seeing you at the Co-op!

Fred Martens FEED DEPT.

Anneli Stebanuk DELI/CAFÉ

Fred Wiltse WHOLESALE TERRITORY MANAGER

Jack Nicholson

Tracy Carter

GENERAL MANAGER

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Chris Day

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Federated Co-operatives

Grand Prize Winners

Annual Meeting

for World Equestrian Games in Normandy France 2014

Mr. and Mrs. Maybin are the lucky winners of the trip for two to Normandy France in August of 2014.

The Maybin’s reside in Aldergrove and with seventeen horses at Hastings Race Track and approximately another twenty at home; they were able to enter multiple times. This well-travelled couple was very excited to win, and as Mr. Maybin commented, he didn’t believe it was his lucky day. His wife typically purchases the food and made sure every entry ballot went into the draw barrel. It gives us great pleasure in knowing the winner of the draw has been supporting Otter Co-op for over

Susan Dodd Otter Co-Op Director

forty-five years. Otter Co-op wants to thank all participants for entering the draw, we received an incredible amount of tags and without your support, this could never happen. Fifty other subsidiary prizes were drawn and those lucky winners will be contacted with their prize allotment.

Congratulations again to Mr. & Mrs. Maybin, it will be a trip of a lifetime!

Bakery Cakes For all your special occasion cakes give our Bakery a call to place an order at 604-607-6920 or drop by and see us when you’re in the store.

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On Friday February 28th six members of your board of directors attended a three day event that included the 85th annual meeting of Federated Co-op (FCL) of which Otter Co-op is a member. The meetings that took place consisted of different topics related to Federated Co-op, and individual Coops. 234 Co-ops operate in more than 500 communities in Western Canada and FCL has grown to become the 48th largest company in Canada. Last year FCL had record earnings of 879 million up 600 million from 2012.

There are many challenges that face the co-ops in Western Canada—we are a diverse business, food, energy, logistics, feed and home supplies to name a few. The challenge is to manage all these different industries and to serve our membership. We, Co-op members, are a group of people from many different sizes of operations, in multiple geographies of urban and rural. As we invest in our future growth with innovation and governance, we will strive to maximize the impact Coops have in our communities. GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER! Co-ops are committed to a sustainable, socially responsible way of doing business.

We were lucky to have an excellent guest speaker at our banquet Sunday evening,—Retired General Rick Hillier.

He was an excellent and humorous

speaker with a great message. His leadership carved a deep legacy into the armed forces. He talked about how most citizens in Canada have a fundamental belief that Canada is the best country to live in for freedom and privileges.

His message for leadership development in business is that each individual, whatever position they are in, usually have a vision to succeed and achieve, with values, honesty, and integrity.

Great leadership is all about people.

Although sometimes hard to execute, if we set them up for success by being an example with ongoing training, inspiration and compassion, our proud Co-op history will set us apart from other businesses.

“Co-operative values are based on self help, self responsibility, democracy equality, equity and solidarity. To be united in common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise” (statement on the co-operative identity from the international Cooperative alliance) “I smile more, they smile more, optimism is a force multiplier” (Ret. Gen. Rick Hillier) Respectfully submitted, SUSAN DODD Director

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‘The Mint’ – luxurious family townhomes

By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

The Mint in downtown Aldergrove is a very attractive “Modern Tudor” development of eight new family townhomes and the quality is more than skin-deep.

Marketed by The Schacter Team of Re/Max Treeland Realty, Joel Schacter says the construction and design features of The Mint rival those offered in custom homes.

Builder Hari Bandesha, owner of Reno Quality Homes, has incorporated design features and finishes in The Mint such as double-wide garages, Juliette balconies, quartz stone countertops, nine-foot ceilings with crown moldings, and tankless hot water heating and domestic supply systems … upgrades that are not usually available in townhome living today.

The three levels of each unit include an office/den and a combined laundry room and washroom on the ground floor behind the double garage. A full-size front load stacker and washer is included in the sale price. The office is ideal for a homebased business, and has a separate rear entrance.

The main living area on the second floor is open-concept, with a kitchen, dining and living space,

along with a washroom.

Kitchen cabinets are custom-crafted maple with solid plywood boxes, and all doors and drawers are “soft close.” The countertops, including the island, are engineered quartz, and the back splash behind the under-mounted double basin stainless steel sink is glass tile. Appliances are included in the sale prices, and consist of a stainless steel two-door Frigidaire unit with ice maker, a ceramic-top stove and dishwasher.

Floors are wood laminate throughout and recessed lighting is complemented by chandeliers to highlight areas such as the kitchen island. Natural light is plentiful too, from the windows and the glass door that opens to the tiny “Juliette” balcony. The living rooms also feature fireplaces, gas-powered in the four end units and electric in the four middle units.

There is also a covered back deck, perfect for sitting in the open air and enjoying a barbecue — and if you purchase a unit before the end of April, the developer will give you a new barbecue too.

The third floor has three bedrooms as well as two full bathrooms, including the master bedroom ensuite. The bedrooms are comfortably sized and all closets are equipped

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‘The Mint’ townhouse development offers side-by-side double garage parking and over 1,500 square feet of living space for families in downtown Aldergrove. with swing doors — no bi-folds.

All windows are equipped with designer two-inch faux-wood horizontal blinds and the double 2x4 insulated party wall system and engineered TJI silent floor joist system ensure everyone’s peace and privacy.

Each unit offers 1,548 to 1,593 square feet of living space, and prices, including all appliances and GST,

range from $349,900 to $359,000.

“With a minimum of five per cent down, $17,500, monthly payments would be $1,592.34 (based on a 25-year mortgage at 3.09 per cent on a five-year term),” notes Schacter.

“That’s the same amount you’d pay in rent but you’d be investing to own it as $738 of that monthly payment would go to the principal.”

Townhouses have been retaining their values in the local real estate market, and purchasers can also have full confidence in the quality of The Mint. Bandesha has been building homes in Langley and surrounding communities as a registered New Home Warranty builder with National Warranty, boasting zero claims against him since he started his company over 20 years ago.

As part of Reno Quality Home’s ongoing involvement in giving back to the community and globally, both Reno Quality Homes and The Schacter Team will be contributing funds from the proceeds of sale for each unit towards building four complete homes for families in extreme poverty in Guatemala. Joel Schacter will be flying to Guatemala in October of this year and personally assisting in the construction of these homes through Bethel Ministries, as well as distributing food, vitamins, clothing, and wheelchairs for the disabled.

The Mint units are available for viewing by appointment or on weekends when they will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The address is 27234 30 Avenue.

The Mint’s main floor is open concept with the kitchen fully equipped with all appliances, solid wood cabinets and quartz countertops. The living room features include a fireplace, a Juliette balcony and designer horizontal blinds are on all windows in the townhomes. There are washrooms on each floor, including two full baths on the top floor.

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Hockey association shares $60,000 prize

By VIKKI HOPES

Care on Marshall Road adjacent to Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

AMHA won the funds through a contest sponsored by Timber Mart and the Timbrkids Charitable Foundation.

The process began with Timber Mart’s SharpShooter contest, which featured a Facebook game and a mobile phone app in which participants play an online shootout that rates their accuracy, power, speed and skill. The 10 teams were then asked to submit a proposal outlining how they would spend the $60,000 in top prize money,

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Matthew’s House in Abbotsford is the recipient of a $50,000 surprise donation, thanks to a contest won by the Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association (AMHA).

A cheque was presented at MSA Arena to Doug and Andrea Froese, who started the respite centre for children with complex healthcare needs in memory of their son Matthew, who died in 2010 at the age of nine.

The facility opened in November as part of the Campus of

with $10,000 going to their association and the rest being contributed to a youth-based charity.

AMHA’s proposal outlined that the $10,000 would go to their benevolent fund to enable kids from low-income families to play hockey. At an average cost of $500 per child for the season, 10 to 20 families could be helped, their proposal stated.

AMHA designated Matthew’s House as the recipient of the remaining funds, saying the money “would make a huge impact on sick children and their families.”

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Lions in the House is presented by CN and supporting partner Industry Training Authority.

Created specifically for kids in grades six through nine, the redesigned Lions in the House initiative is focused on the power of choice and being the best you can be. In particular, students will be challenged to examine their choices in terms of their personal safety around railway tracks and will be encouraged to look at the tremendous career opportunities trades

Members of the BC Lions Football Club will visit numerous schools in the communities of Delta, Surrey, Terrace, Aldergrove, Mission, Maple Ridge, Prince Rupert and Kitimat this week in support of the FortisBC Energy Champions, Be More Than a Bystander and Lions In the House programs. Participating Lions team members include Adam Bighill, Travis Lulay, Solomon Elimimian, Courtney Taylor, Jason Arakgi, Dean Valli, Shawn Gore and Rolly

provide. An interactive assembly interspersed with athletic competitions that provide an opportunity for the students to compete against each other, Lions in the House features speeches by prominent Leos as they discuss their own experiences in making significant life choices.

On Friday, March 14, 9 a.m., Lions in the House with Dean Valli, Solomon Elimimian and Courtney Taylor will visit Shortreed Elementary School students at 27330-28 Avenue, Aldergrove.

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The BC Aquasonics National Stream Synchronized Swimming teams headed to Montreal on March 9 to compete at Synchro Canada’s National Qualifier Championships at the Claude Robillard Sport Centre, March 12-16.

Thirty-two Aquasonics athletes from the Lower Mainland will compete against over 600 athletes from across Canada.

Representing Abbotsford is Alanna Stobbe, Aldergrove is Amy Whitton, Chilliwack is Olivia Strickland, Langley is Emilie Sadler and Lindsey Solmes and

Maple Ridge is Manuela Silva.

“The 2014 BC Aquasonics are an incredibly talented group of athletes and coaches,” says Head Coach Susan Kemper. “We believe that the routines we have developed for 2014 are a step above our competition and really showcase our BC talent. We are ready to find out.”

The National Qualifier is the first national competition of 2014 for Canadian synchronized swimming and it is the largest competition of the year.

Live streaming of all events and up to date results are at synchro.ca website.

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One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program. The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion.

That’s definitely not democracy in action.

The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offload the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t really seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.

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Perhaps that’s why some of our local elected officials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board.

That’s gotta tell you something.

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Kodiaks one game from clinching series Aldergrove Star

victory on Wednesday (March 12, after Star press deadline, but see The Star’s website for updates) at Aldergrove Arena to advance to the Pacific Junior Hockey League championship series. Game 6, if necessary, would be Friday at MSA Arena (7:30 p.m.).

Royce Rossignol and Francis Bandford had the Pilots up 2-1 just past the midway point of game four.

But Cameron Davitt and Jeremy Lagler scored goals 1:36 before the intermission to put the Kodiaks ahead for good.

Elvis Jansons had also scored earlier in the period for Aldergrove and two of the three Kodiaks goals came with the man advantage.

Jordan Liem stopped 26 of the 28 shots he faced.

In game three it was the Pilots scoring twice with the man advantage for the overtime victory as Austin Edwards scored at 6:15 of the second extra period.

Twice Aldergrove held one-goal leads on goals from Jonathan Philley and Brandon Dolby, but Bradley Parker and Braeden Monk responded for the Pilots.

Monk, who played his minor hockey in Langley, leads all postseason scorers with six goals and 13 points in nine games.

Liem stopped 38 shots as the Kodiaks lost for the first time in the JOHN MORROW PHOTO post-season.

Calen Whitworth (right) and the He leads all goalies with a 1.81 Aldergrove Kodiaks pushed the goals against average and a .933 save Abbotsford Pilots to the brink of percentage. elimination on Saturday.

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The Aldergrove Kodiaks hold a 3-1 stranglehold in their best-of-seven Harold Brittain conference playoff series after earning a split on the road in Abbotsford.

The Kodiaks lost 3-2 in double overtime to the Abbotsford Pilots on Friday night at MSA Arena, but bounced back to win by that same score — this time in regulation — on Saturday night in junior B hockey action.

The Kodiaks will go for the series

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Aldergrove Kodiaks #15 Adam Callegari and Abbotsford Pilots #24 Erik Wieking battle for the puck in front of Pilots netminder William Latimer, March 5 at Aldergrove Arena. The Kodiaks won this game, 3-2. ence, the Richmond Sockeyes lead their series 3-0 after three consecutive 4-3 wins over the North Vancouver Wolf Pack, with two of those wins in overtime.

The winners of the two series will proceed to the final round for the Pacific Junior Hockey League championship.

KODIAKS TAKE FIRST TWO On March 5 the Aldergrove Kodiaks took a 2-0 lead in the bestof-seven playoffs series against the Abbotsford Pilots.

The Kodiaks won by a decisive 7-2 on Tuesday night at Aldergrove

Arena and shut the Pilots out the next night, 2-0, again at home.

Poor discipline on Tuesday night cost the Pilots dearly as the Kodiaks scored on four of seven power plays, while the Pilots were unable to score on the sole Kodiaks penalty for delay of game. The Kodiaks also outshot the Pilots 40-28.

The first period was scoreless, but the Kodiaks were up 4-1 at the start of the third. Kodiaks scorers were Stephen Ryan, Jonathan Philley and a pair by Spencer McHaffie, both on power plays.

Third period goals were by Adam

Callegari, and one power play goal apiece by Spencer Unger and Robert Jang.

McHaffie and Ryan were first and second stars of the game.

Kodiaks keeper Jordan Liem stopped all 26 shots by the Pilots on Wednesday, earning himself the game’s first star.

Aldergrove’s two goals were by Spencer McHaffie in the first period and Stephen Ryan in the second on a power play. Kodi Schwarz was named third star that night.

The Kodiaks outshot the Pilots 43-26 that night.

Devils moving to Langley Mission City Outlaws to host

By RICK KUPCHUK Aldergrove Star

The North Delta Devils have played their last game in the Pacific Junior Hockey League (PJHL).

An application to relocate the Devils to Langley has been approved by the PJHL and the team will play out of the George Preston Recreation Centre next season under a new management group.

John Craighead, head coach of the Devils for the past two seasons, is part of the new ownership group in Langley, along with the (Don and Christa) McCarthy and (Amar and Sare) Gill families.

“It’s been in the works for a year,” said Craighead, who played professionally in North America and Europe.

“Being from Langley and seeing four Junior A teams go through the George Preston arena, I’m excited to bring hockey back to the Brookswood area.”

The Devils missed the PJHL playoffs this past season for the first time in its history, posting a franchiseworst 10-31-1-2 (won-lossovertime loss-tied) record.

The Junior B team had played on Saturday nights in the Sungod Arena for the past 12 seasons, after the Queen’s Park Pirates moved from New Westminster to

become the North Delta Flyers for the 2002-03 season.

The team was renamed the North Delta Devils prior to the 2005-06 season, and were one of two teams in the municipality. The Delta Ice Hawks are based in Ladner.

“It just hasn’t worked in Delta,” said Craighead.

“Delta can support only one team. And it was the Ice Hawks on Delta cable every week.”

The new Langley team will be called the Knights, and play on Tuesday or Thursday evenings to avoid competing for the entertainment dollar with Junior A hockey.

2015 Cyclone Taylor Cup Aldergrove Star

BC Hockey announced that the Mission City Outlaws will host the 2015 Cyclone Taylor Cup, Junior B Provincial Championship, in April 2015.

The Cyclone Taylor Cup serves as the B.C. Hockey Championship for Junior B Hockey. The champions from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL), the Pacific International Junior Hockey League (PIJHL), and the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) along with the host team compete in the championship tournament.

“The Mission City Outlaws are truly honoured to have been selected as the host site for the 2014-2015 Cyclone Taylor Cup,” said host committee member Brad Veitch.

“We look forward to this opportunity to showcase and extend hospitality to all of the teams, the officials, the fans, our league, our community and the BC Hockey program. Mission has proven itself as a great event city with fantastic volunteers which will be key in helping us make this event a huge success. We hope to really build off the momentum of the 2014 BC Winter Games and give the

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The 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup will be hosted by the Nelson Leafs from April 10-13, 2014 in Nelson.

The winner of the 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup will advance to the Western Canadian Keystone Cup which will be hosted by the Abbotsford Pilots, April 17-20, 2014.

For more information about BC Hockey, visit the BC Hockey website at www. bchockey.net or email info@ bchockey.net.

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Langley School District kicked off the rugby season with the Sevens Tournament at R.E. Mountain Secondary School on Friday, March 7.

Clockwise from top left: D.W. Poppy Secondary’s Tracie Fawcett (at left, in red) in senior girls rugby versus Brookswood.

D.W. Poppy Secondary’s Gino Paolello (with ball, in red) in senior boys rugby versus Walnut Grove.

Aldergrove Secondary’s Nathan Murray (with ball, in blue) in junior boys rugby versus Langley Secondary.

D.W. Poppy Secondary’s Wes Foss (with ball, in red) scores a try in junior boys rugby versus Brookswood.

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Aldergrove Girls Soccer Teams Win Big!

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On Saturday, March 8, Aldergrove won the U16 girls soccer Fraser Valley Cup with a final score The Aldergrove Ambush are the Fraser Valley Champions in U-17 girls soccer, after defeating Chilliof Aldergrove Cobras 3 - Langley Cyclones 0. The team followed this win on Sunday, March 9, wack on Sunday, with a score of 2-0. The team is coached by Dave Stephens and Bob Singh. when the Cobras won first place in the League Championship playoffs. Final score was Aldergrove Cobras 5 - North Shore Wildcats 1. In photo, back row from left are Madeline Buis, Amandeep Cheema, Brooklyn Shaw, Gurleen Sidhu, Jenna Duckworth, Taylor Wiens, Hunter Pineau; front row from left are Amanda Bunt, Taylor Ann Walters, Brittnee Rollinson, Sierra Gustafson, Brooklyn Demelo, Meaghan Eakins, and Kailey Snow. Coaches are Mel Snow and Jamie Shaw.

Thunder lacrosse consolidates Aldergrove Star

The Thunder Lacrosse Club have received league approval to assume ownership of the Langley Intermediate and Junior Thunder (Thunder Sports Entertainment).

The BC Junior Lacrosse League’s Board of Directors approved the transfer at their meeting on Tuesday, March 4. Langley Thunder is a not for profit society run by President Ken Buchan and Vice President Rob Buchan.

The move was made to try to create a strong synergy through the different levels of local lacrosse as well as the Langley Events Centre.

Having owned and operated the Langley Thunder of the Western Lacrosse Association

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Aldergrove Credit Union’s 60th anniversary is on Tuesday, March 25.

To help celebrate this milestone and to give back to their members and communities, Aldergrove Credit Union is holding free community skating events on Saturday, March 15. In addition to providing the free community skate events, Aldergrove Credit Union volunteers will be accepting nonperishable food donations for local food banks.

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since 1999, the Buchan family has become entrenched in the sport, both locally and throughout the Lower Mainland. The team was the first franchise to play in the LEC after its opening in 2009 and has a strong relationship with the facility which will now benefit all three teams. “Having played in the league when I was in junior and being able to participate at various levels, it is exciting to have a seat at the table and help be a part of really integrating the history of HARRY HUNT PHOTOS junior lacrosse into the Langley market, hopefully with Langley kids,� said Rob, who played Aldergrove Ambush’s Vanessa Wilson (at left) and twin sister Valorie Wilson (at right) in action his junior years in New Westminster and won a against Chilliwack for the U-17 Girls Soccer Cup Final, Sunday, March 9 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. The Ambush girls won the Fraser Valley District Championships and now advance.

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Special acknowledgement to an angel sent to us, Mary Lou. Prayers will be held Friday evening March 14 at St. Annes Catholic Church, and service Saturday March 15, 2014 at 11:00am St. Annes Catholic Church, in Aldergrove, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

CONDO FOR SALE - 54 Ave & 203 St, Langley. $189,000. 1040 sq ft living space, 2 bed, 2 bath, computer nook, large mirrored closets, linen storage. W/D. Gas fireplace/electric heat. Lots of light, no hot sun. Quiet northeast corner. 28unit building.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Alexander Brodie formerly of 25721 64th Ave. Aldergrove, B.C, V4W 1V3 (Deceased), are hereby required to send particulars thereof to James Ouellette, Administrator, at 15947 88th Ave. Surrey, B.C, V4N 1H6 on or before March 31st 2014. After which date, the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have been received.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

WHITE Rock, bright 2 bdrm 850 sqft. lower duplex. Avail. April 1st. 2 blks to beach, 1/2 blk. to bus. Large priv. back yrd, carport. 5 appl., n/p, n/s. Ref’s $1050/mo. 604 530-8038

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

TOWING

2006 Peterbilt 379 Extended Hood, 537,000 Original Miles, Caterpillar C15. For more information call/text me at: (707)797-7314

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Aldergrove lrg 1 bdrm $650 incl gas hydro, shr lndry. Gas f/p. NP/NS, no partiers. $250 DD. 604-856-9642

2 bdrm. 2 bath top floor/corner suite condo for rent. Quartz countertops, electric F/P, large balcony. Incls. 2 parking spaces $1450/mo. with a minimum 1 year lease.

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ALDERGROVE: Clean, quiet, suites avail on Fraser Highway Bachelor Suite @ $620/mo and 1 Bdrm @ $670/mo (incl heat and hot water). Call David @ 604.328.4461

Available April 1

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ALDERGROVE. Brand new 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Incl hydro. W/D. N/P. Near park, school & bus stop. Avail.

March 15th. 604-825-8761.

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Aldergrove 2 bdrm newer ste quiet area cls to park/schl NS/NP $800 incl util 779-549-0498

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RENTALS

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439,000

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792-1221

43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack

459,000

$

New Listing!

Spacious 3 bed/2 bath rancher. Open floor plan. Fresh paint, tons of pot lights, skylight in main bathroom.

Double garage. Room for RV. Access to backyard. Great neighborhood.

SOLD

Call Anne 604-308-7365!

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NEW LISTING

27272 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove • Office: 604-533-3231 Power Play Realty

LISTINGS WANTED!

www.aldergrovestar.com

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I LIVE in Aldergrove. I SELL in Aldergrove.

Call the Aldergrove specialist...

Ready to move, when you are.

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5568-201A STREET

#44-26892-FRASER HWY

$79,900

MICHAUD GARDENS

COMPLETELY REDONE!

One bedroom condo in a smaller building very good 800 sq ft floor plan. 19 + and bring your pet and your BBQ to this unit and live good.

Large deck and the gas fireplace is included in low maintenance fees. Check this one out.

Completely redone 2 bedroom modular home in Aldergrove For Sale here quick possession possible. This has new everything and all you have to do is move in it even has a work shop in the back yard. Cute cozy and clean this is one worth looking into, you even have your own yard here.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

#20 - 27272 - 32ND AVENUE

Over 45 years young here, 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, stainless appliances and a great Mount Baker view.

Loads of storage and quick possession possible. Almost 2,000 sq. ft and private yard.

1/4 acre lot right between commercial zoned property and a township parkland. Property has a frontage access road so you are not right on Fraser Hwy. Make an offer – small home is in reasonable shape.

SOLD Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

All cleared and In Hay land - over 430 feet of frontage. Older farm house on property plus 40 x 80 real shop and 80’ x 108’ cattle/hay barn - good driveways 3 phase power, city water, natural gas... Got Big Trucks? Bring em over! This is a well cared for property, ready to farm - no clearing to do.

I work with the most-dedicated real estate team in the business and provide my clients with the most effective ways to buy and sell their homes.

When you make the choice to have Dan Flokstra handle your real estate needs, you make the choice for peace of mind and solid results.

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Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION

4.4 ACRES

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Home has a newer roof and a small barn. Bring the family and bring the critters, this is your new home.

$ 400,000

1/4 ACRE DUPLEX LOT

LISTINGS WANTED

2211-256 STREET

26489- FRASER HWY

TWIN FIRS

26 ACRES

$1,800,000

27691 DOWNES ROAD

$189,900

Call

Dan Flokstra

$1,400,000

6705 SATCHELL RD

VACANT CARE HOME IN BRADNER AREA

9000 sq ft 20 room care facility on 2.5 acre parcel already subdivided into two lots. City water, with septic treatment facility, generator, gov’t approved site perfect for an extension of church or associated assemble use. Quick possession possible.

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

26867 32A AVENUE

3 LEVEL SPLIT

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604-857-1100

$459,900 This is the home that you wanted to update yourself and now it is done for you.

It has the hardwood floors, new kitchen and new bathrooms, heat pump with air conditioning, new tile, new everything in a great neighborhood. Walking distance to schools you get the idea it’s all here and it can be yours. This is a must see, take a look and make the call.

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