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CUPE Fraser Valley bus drivers have voted 94 per cent in favour of a strike mandate as part of the negotiating process.

The members of CUPE Local 561 gave the mandate at a meeting held Sunday night, meaning they are in favour of their bargaining team taking strike action if negotiations break down.

The union would have to serve 72-hour strike notice with the BC Labour Relations Board before taking job action.

But CUPE Local 561 President Dave Ginter said he is confident negotiations won’t lead to a strike.

The First Canada ULC employees are still in bargaining with the employer and say that the strike vote is to communicate their resolve to get a new collective agreement.

Ginter said the main items union members are looking for is wage parity for drivers of smaller buses, such as HandyDART, with drivers of larger buses in the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver.

The union is also hoping for some benefits for casual employees, who currently do not have any.

First Canada ULC operates the Central Fraser Valley Transit System – which serves Abbotsford and Mission – and BC Transit.

The membership rejected a proposed memorandum of settlement last month.

The two sides have met five times since the contract expired last summer and the union is seeking a return to the bargaining table for further talks.

“I think we’re going to get this resolved,” Ginter said.

CUPE 561 represents 134 bus drivers, mechanics, cleaners, and maintenance workers and includes members from Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack.

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An Abbotsford resident with $14,583 in old TransLink fare evasion fines owes more than any other scofflaw now being denied licence and insurance renewals by ICBC. Data released by the insurance corporation shows all of the top 10 transit fine offenders it tracks have at least 35 unpaid tickets issued from 2002-2012 and owe more than $4,000 each.

Together, their unpaid fines total $73,000.

Five of the top fare evaders are from Surrey. One is on the hook for 56 unpaid fines totalling $8,418, while the others have 36 to 45 unpaid fines and owe between $4,000 and $6,000.

Three Burnaby residents are on the list. One has 86 fines totalling $11,678, followed by one with 46 fines owing $7,831 and another owing $5,326 for 41 fines.

A New Westminster resident has the 10th highest number of fines – 35 worth $5,800.

ICBC on April 1 began denying auto insurance and driver’s licence renewals to motorists with unpaid TransLink tickets

issued in 2012 and earlier, in line with provincial legislation passed that year.

A total of 37,000 old unpaid fare evasion tickets worth $5.7 million are now subject to ICBC “refusal to issue” holds.

The identities of the top fare evaders listed by ICBC were withheld.

The ICBC list does not include all fare evaders – it only tracks the ones with active driver’s licences.

Others who don’t have driver’s licences who ride SkyTrain but never pay and ignore tickets may owe even larger amounts.

“We can only play a role in helping to collect this debt where there’s an active driver’s licence or insurance policy, so that’s all we can report on,” ICBC’s Adam Grossman said.

There is no amnesty on partial payment of large amounts owed or cap on the maximum ICBC insists is paid before lifting a hold.

“This is provincial government debt but I believe their goal is to recover as much of the outstanding payments as possible,” Grossman said.

Travel: Use of vehicles climbs Driving increases to 71 per cent; transit static at two Alex BUTLER Abbotsford News

Almost three-quarters of Abbotsford’s travel involves private vehicles – a number that has increased since 2008 – according to data released by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD).

FVRD representatives presented the 2011 trip diary to council on Monday, revealing that the way people travel in Abbotsford has not changed much from 2008, but in some cases, their destinations have.

The diary is a oneday snapshot of how people travel in the Fraser Valley, meaning that it is representative of the day the survey was taken.

Barclay Pitkethly, director of regional programs for the FVRD, said that in comparison to 2008, the percentage of drivers rose from 66 per cent to 71 per cent. He added that less people travelled as passengers, dropping from 23 to 20 per cent, indicating that more people travelled alone.

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that there has been an increase in interregional travel with no expansion to transit services.

Pitkethly said they expect that to change due to efficiency reviews and the implementation of the Fraser Valley Express, a recently approved express bus connection Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Langley.

Coun. John Smith noted that biking has not increased since 2008, but in that time the city has spent millions on bike lanes.

Pitkethly said that capturing even one per cent of the total trips is a significant number, adding that the survey was done in October, which means poor weather could be a contributing factor.

Coun. Dave Loewen said he understands that some people may have concerns about the funds put into bike lanes, but he said the same applies to walking, which remains low and yet still sees significant investment into infrastructure including paths and sidewalks.

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Cars continue to increase their dominance as the primary means of travel in this city. dropped from six to four per cent, while transit remained at two per cent, cycling was less than one per cent and other remained at three per cent.

But of the more than 300,000 trips originating in Abbotsford, about 80 per cent were within city limits. About 12 per cent were headed to Metro Vancouver and Pitkethly said that travel to Langley has increased, but decreased to other parts

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Just over three per cent were headed to both Chilliwack and Mission, but Pitkethly said that more trips are being taken between Abbotsford and Chilliwack than Abbotsford and Mission, a first for the survey.

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Notice of Public Hearing to consider amendments to Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996; and Land Use Contract No.155

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2324-2014

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2314-2014

Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm on April 14, 2014, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaws.

At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.

The following is a synopsis of the bylaws amending the Zoning Bylaw and Land Use Contract No.155 of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation. A copy of each bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Planning Services Division (2nd Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on March 31 and April 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14, 2014 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2313-2014

SUBJECT LANDS:

33969 & 33977 Hazelwood Avenue

SUBJECT LAND:

30268 Old Yale Road

CURRENT ZONING: Agricultural Two Zone (A2)

CURRENT ZONING:

Agricultural One Zone (A1)

PROPOSED ZONING:

Comprehensive Development Thirty-Three Zone (N33)

PROPOSED ZONING: General Industrial Zone (I2)

PURPOSE:

If Bylaw No. 2324-2014 is adopted, a new Comprehensive Development Thirty-Three Zone (N33) will be created. The applicant proposes to develop approximately 18 singlefamily bareland strata compact residential lots.

PURPOSE:

If Bylaw No. 2314-2014 is adopted, the applicant proposes to use the land for truck parking, outdoor storage and future industrial development.

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2315-2014

LAND USE CONTRACT NO. 155 AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2310-2014

SUBJECT LANDS:

2847 Mt. Lehman Road and 30310 Old Yale Road

CURRENT ZONING:

Agricultural One Zone (A1) for 2847 Mt. Lehman Road and Agricultural and Farm Industrial Zone (A5) for 30310 Old Yale Road

PROPOSED Light Industrial Zone (I1) for 2847 Mt. ZONING: Lehman Road and General Industrial Zone (I2) for 30310 Old Yale Road PURPOSE:

If Bylaw No. 2313-2014 is adopted, the applicant proposes to use the property located at 2847 Mt. Lehman Road for light industrial uses and the property located at 30310 Old Yale Road for truck parking with general industrial uses.

Volunteers are the Heartbeat of our Community It’s National Volunteer Week from April 6-12 and the City of Abbotsford would like to recognize our volunteers, along with the countless community members who contribute their time in various clubs and organizations. We appreciate your continued efforts towards making our community a better place.

Volunteering is a vital part of creating a healthy lifestyle; for more information about the City of Abbotsford’s volunteer opportunities, please contact Alanna Carmichael at volunteer@abbotsford.ca or 604-557-7050.

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Lot 2 of 30800 block Peardonville Road Agricultural One Zone (A1)

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CURRENT ZONING:

PURPOSE:

If Bylaw No. 2310-2014 is adopted, Land Use Contract No. 155 will be amended to retain an accessory Secondary Suite Residential Use on the property.

PROPOSED ZONING: General Industrial Zone (I2)

Community Clean-Up Week April 19-25 Help beautify your neighbourhood and do your part for Earth Day. Abbotsford residents are encouraged to pick-up litter around their workplace, school, community parks, trails and streets. You can plan your own clean-up over the week or join us from 10:00 am -12:00 pm on Saturday, April 19 as we host a community clean-up of Abbotsford Exhibition Park; meet us at the Ag Rec Building. Please contact Alanna Carmichael, at volunteer@abbotsford.ca or 604-557-7050, by April 16 to register your clean-up.

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If Bylaw No. 2315-2014 is adopted, the subject property will be rezoned to accommodate future industrial development.

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Partnership with Bacon a ‘risk,’ court hears Lucrative drug business prompted Red Scorpions merger Johnston, he said, suggested expanding his drug business to New Westminster, where Le said he made as much as Former Red Scorpion gang leader $150,000 per month. Making such big Michael Le – who struck a plea deal money meant he could recruit new in November and admitted to his role members, Le said, and Johnston vouched in the Surrey Six murders – began for Haevischer to join the Red Scorpions. testifying against his two former coIt was after being arrested in April accused and fellow gang members 2006 and serving time that Le said he Tuesday, saying he attempted to iron met Person X (who pleaded guilty to the out a dispute between victim Corey Surrey Six murders several years ago and Lal and Abbotsford gangster Jamie whose name is banned from publication).

Bacon before the mass slaughter.

He then met Bacon, who was also Cody Haevischer and Matt Johnston in prison. The two became friends, Le are currently on trial, each faced with said, and he told Bacon about the Red six counts of first-degree murder in Scorpions. After their release, the pair connection with the execution-style started working together and Le said he shooting of six men in a Surrey apartsupplied Bacon with cocaine. They soon ment building on Oct. 19, 2007. One of talked about merging Bacon’s crew with the victims was an innocent tradesthe Red Scorpions so they could expand man from Abbotsford who was in the their drug-dealing business. complex working on a gas fireplace.

The merger, Le told the court, took place Le, now 29, was originally charged in the summer of 2007 and was beneficial with first-degree murder and conspirbecause it made the gang larger, meaning acy in connection with the case, but “more people respect you and fear you.” pleaded guilty to only the conspiracy Le noted prior to the gang merger, he File photo charge late last year. He received a 12never wore protective body armour, but year jail sentence, minus double cred- Six men were murdered in this Surrey apartment did afterwards. He agreed with Crown it for the four-and-a-half years he’d tower in 2007, including an innocent Abbotsford man. that he considered Bacon a “risk.” already served, leaving about three Talk about friction between Bacon and years remaining of his sentence.

Corey Lal began shortly after the merger, Le said, adding Lal was The media was banned from reporting details of his plan to partners with Eddie Narong in the drug trade. Le knew Narong work with Crown and testify against Haevischer and Johnston from middle school. He testified he met with Lal to attempt to iron until Monday, when B.C. Supreme Court Justice Catherine Wedge out the issues between Lal and Bacon. But the problems persisted. set aside the publication ban.

“He’s a little bitch, I’m going to jack him,” Le testified Bacon told In B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday, the court heard that Le was him. charged with murder as a youth and met Johnston and Red Bacon is charged with first-degree murder and one of conspiracy Scorpion (RS) gang co-founder Konaam Shirzad in jail. Le said he to murder Lal, but is being tried separately at a later date. The started drug trafficking in Surrey at age 18 and quickly found suc- Crown’s theory is that Lal was the intended target of the 2007 cess, bringing in others to help operate dial-a-dope lines. slaughter, but that five others were killed to eliminate witnesses.

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The onset of spring is pushing up tulips – and gasoline prices.

And industry watchers expect Metro Vancouver pump prices to close in on their all-time record of about $1.50 per litre of regular gas in the weeks ahead.

Average prices were around $1.44 per litre last week, up more than 15 per cent from the mid-December low of around $1.24.

Jason Toews, founder of the gasbuddy.com website, expects prices will rise further – up to a point.

“I think there’s going to be a lot of resistance at $1.50. It’s a psychological barrier. People really start changing their driving habits and it starts having an impact on demand.”

Metro Vancouver average pump prices approached but essentially bounced off $1.50 twice last year, in mid-May and mid-July.

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Better spring weather always brings more driving, increased demand and therefore higher prices.

But Toews noted gas prices are somewhat higher now than they were at the same time last year.

Crude oil accounts for 70 per cent of the cost of gasoline and it’s almost 10 per cent higher than in early spring of 2013.

But the bigger factor is the Canadian dollar, which has slid nearly a dime against the U.S. greenback.

Since oil is priced in U.S. dollars, the loonie’s weakness means the price Canadian refiners actually pay for crude is about 20 per cent higher now than a year ago, Toews said.

“The Canadian dollar is definitely having an impact.”

Toews said his prediction of no new record is contingent on no major international crisis that sends crude prices soaring, or a production problem similar to the fire at Washington’s Cherry Point refinery in 2012.

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On to national science fair Three Abby students among those selected

The projects of three Abbotsford students have qualified to participate in the CanadaWide Science Fair being held May 10 to 17 in Windsor, Ont. The projects were chosen from the 162 that were on display during the Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair held April 1 to 4 at the Abbotsford campus of University of the Fraser Valley.

The projects represented 24 schools from Abbotsford, Langley, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge and Agassiz, and involved 210 students. More than 80 awards were handed out at a ceremony on Friday afternoon, and the top recipients advanced to the national competition.

These recipients were: – Miranda Koetsch of Abbotsford Traditional Secondary with her project “The Green Sticker”; – Charanpreet Mahal and Gurmeen Banipal of W.J. Mouat Secondary in Abbotsford with “Sensing Beyond the Way”; – Daniel Kanis and Jonathan Eenkhoorn of Credo Christian School in Langley with “Hypertos Operating System”; and – Ben Chisholm of Alouette Elementary in Maple Ridge with “Fuel Cycle of the Future: Part 2.”

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Charanpreet Mahal and Gurmeen Banipal of W.J. Mouat Secondary have been selected to attend the Canada-Wide Science Fair with their project “Sensing Beyond the Way.” Miranda Koetsch of Abbotsford Traditional Secondary will also compete after being chosen for her project, “The Green Sticker.”

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Man was to be sentenced for assaulting a bus driver Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

A scuffle broke out last Thursday morning in an Abbotsford courtroom between a sheriff and a prisoner who was to be sentenced for assaulting a bus driver.

A chaotic scene followed in which several other sheriffs burst into the courtroom to help subdue the prisoner, and police were called in to investigate.

The incident took place at about 11:15 a.m. in courtroom 105 at the Abbotsford Courthouse during the sentencing hearing for Landy Pierre Falk, 27, who previously pleaded guilty to the June 2013 assault.

Falk was sitting in the prisoner’s dock as Crown lawyer Simon Thomson was making his submissions.

A few minutes into the proceedings, the sheriff who was sitting beside the dock stood up and told the judge that Falk had muttered something at him.

The sheriff asked for the case to be adjourned for a few minutes, and the judge agreed. As is standard court procedure, the members of the gallery – including the victim, his wife and several fellow bus drivers – rose from their seats as the judge left the room.

The sheriff moved into the prisoner’s dock to take Falk from the courtroom and back to a holding cell. Falk appeared to say something to the sheriff, who warned him to stop, and a tussle followed, resulting in the sheriff pinning Falk down.

The prisoner continued to struggle and repeatedly punched the sheriff as he kept Falk pinned down. The courtroom doors then burst open as several other sheriffs stormed in and ran to the prisoner’s dock to help subdue Falk.

The gallery members were asked to leave the courtroom as the struggle continued. They were asked to remain at the courthouse, and provided written and audio witness statements to police.

The sheriff involved in the altercation was taken to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries.

The sentencing hearing was adjourned, and possible assault charges will be considered against Falk in connection to the courtroom incident. Falk has been in custody since Jan. 10, following a series of arrests.

The assault of bus driver Dallas Warner took place June 25, 2013.

Thomson told the court that, earlier that day, Warner had an encounter with Falk in which Falk was verbally abusive.

Warner recognized Falk later on when Falk and his pregnant girlfriend boarded a bus in the 2700 block of Bourquin Crescent West. When Warner asked Falk to leave the bus because of the earlier incident, Falk punched him repeatedly in the face.

Warner now has permanent hearing loss in his right ear and has been unable to return to work due to the emotional and psychological impact of the unprovoked attack, Thomson said.

Four months later, Falk was charged for uttering threats against his now former girlfriend, with whom he has a baby. In January, he was arrested for assaulting her when he choked and head-butted her, and has been in custody since.

Thomson said Falk has bipolar disorder and can become aggressive and violent when not taking his medication.

Falk has pleaded guilty to the two assaults and the utteringthreats charge. He is next set to appear in Abbotsford provincial court on April 17 to set a new date for sentencing.

The victim and colleagues who came to support Warner said they will be back in court for the conclusion of the case.

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City was on the right track A report by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) shows that a “housing first” approach to sheltering the homeless is effective in ending homelessness among people with mental illness.

It also has the added benefit of saving money.

The task force on homelessness recently created by Abbotsford city hall should be paying close attention. And so should the “homeless society” that’s received funding from the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association, and which is suggesting a “dignity village” is their primary focus.

The report studied more than 2,000 homeless Canadians with mental illness, from a variety of backgrounds, who have found housing over a two-year period through a federally funded initiative.

Housing first is a concept based on the belief that having a roof over someone’s head is the first step before addressing is-

sues of substance abuse or mental health.

The report found that for every $10 invested into housing first projects, $22 were saved.

On April 1, the federal government’s $600-million Homelessness Partnering Strategy is shifting to a housing first approach.

Abbotsford recently passed up $17 million in provincial funding for a housing first project in downtown Abbotsford.

Now, a task force is discussing solutions to homelessness.

The “dignity village” approach – essentially a sanctioned homeless camp – is a temporary solution with no next transitional step if the city doesn’t have a housing first facility. And that does little to address the core causes of homelessness, such as mental illness and substance abuse, and their related public costs in terms of health care and social services.

Abbotsford obviously had the right idea.

Now it’s a matter of getting back to it.

Questionable selection process for this survey Mark

Rushton On the

Other Hand In the mail last week was a large white envelope, pretentiously addressed to “Business Owner/Manager Mark J Rushton.

Since it has been decades since I could be described thus, at least other than my name (without the initial), my curiosity was piqued.

The document so addressed was from BC Hydro, and related to a “service address” I have on a street other than the one on which my home is located. That “service address,” a second power meter, provides electricity to my well’s pump house.

The document is 28 pages long, and is an incredibly detailed survey of the power usage at the noted “service address.”

My first reaction, since Hydro is plead-

ing relative poverty, and on the day I wrote this increased our power bills by nine per cent, was why didn’t it send just a single sheet of paper noting a website address in which one could complete the survey? Why spend an inordinate amount of money creating the 28-page document, untold sums I assume digesting and collating the information provided by the customer, and mailing costs, when it all could have been done so much cheaper with a simple letter?

In addition, four “lucky” submitters of the survey will win $1,000 gift certificates “to the home improvement retailer of your choice!”

The survey itself is amazingly detailed, wanting to know if my “service address” is a school or university, a food store, restaurant, apartment complex, a place of worship or, surprisingly, a “Nonbuildings and Structures.”

Wouldn’t you think, when selecting to whom to send these surveys, Hydro (or in this case survey contractor The Mustel Group) would look at the electrical consumption rate of a “service address,” and realize that at about $250 a year, it is not, as some questions ask, a hospital

or shopping mall, but a fricking pump house.

And those questions are only on the first page. It goes on over dozens of questions to inquire as to the structure itself, its construction, height and square footage; air conditioning; heating; operating hours; and, through another 20 ques-

It all could have been done so much cheaper with a simple letter. tions, the exact type of lighting used in the structure.

For the record, my pump house is about eight feet by eight feet, has one incandescent light bulb, one little infrared heater when winter storms hit, and a one-horsepower pump to drive water up to my house.

And when the power goes out, as it frequently does in the dead of winter I have to race down with a propane heater

to ensure nothing freezes up. And, in the meantime, refrain from flushing the toilet.

However, I digress.

I am certain there is value in this survey to educate Hydro on the electrical consumption of major consumers.

On the other hand, don’t you think the agency and survey contractor would have been a little more circumspect in their research as to who actually uses electricity?

Just because someone has more than one power meter, especially one registering a $16 bi-monthly consumption rate during the pleasant seasons, doesn’t mean they’re operating a hotel or manufacturing facility.

While I’m sure in the grand scheme of things, this survey ultimately will be of value to BC Hydro, it’s not hard to believe that the all-in cost of it is equivalent to providing free power to my entire neighbourhood for year.

And on a day when my electricity rates jumped nine per cent, I found that a bit insulting.

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letters A literacy problem in Abbotsford?

Every day we go out in Abbotsford to our beautiful parks and walk our dog.

There are lots of clearly worded signs posted regarding being responsible with our animals.

Even so, I regularly see people who break the simple rules of using a leash, picking up after their dog, and letting the dog go into prohibited areas such as the playground in Centennial Park.

Obviously, these people can’t read the signs. I would hate to think that they are just irresponsible.

Of course, these are the same people who will complain loudly when the city chooses to ban dogs from some parks for health and safety reasons.

I hope that someone who can read will pass this on to those who obviously can’t.

Neal Doan, Abbotsford

Task force not a panacea Re: Homelessness task force struck Yup! That’s what we do! If we don’t solve a real problem, we just create another committee of our friends and that will do it. Yup! That’s the way to handle the homelessness problem here. Just set up six or seven groups to come together and that gets us off the hook. But, don’t invite those irritating homeless people that keep embarrassing us.

There! Now don’t you feel better already?

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Eight officers disciplined in 2013 Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

Among the eight Abbotsford cases concluded in 2013 by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) was one in which an officer was found to have abused her authority when she pointed her gun at a driver who initially failed to stop for her.

The incident took place in November 2011. When the officer was finally able to pull over the driver, she pointed her gun at her, forced her to the ground and placed her in handcuffs.

The OPCC found that the officer used inappropriate language with the driver and did not provide her a reasonable opportunity to produce her driver’s licence.

The officer was given a written reprimand and ordered to take use-of-force training.

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Each of those officers was given a written reprimand.

Another officer was given a written reprimand and suspended without pay for 20 days for accessing police databases for purposes unrelated to his policing duties, improperly disclosing information obtained as an officer, and lying during an interview with a professional standards investigator.

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Marsden left to take up a new post with the Haida Gwaii Museum. Though often flying under the radar during his time in Abbotsford, Marsden’s diverse taste will still be evident into the future – he has booked much of the gallery’s upcoming art displays for the next few years.

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Marsden said his aim was to bring in a variety of art to represent the various aspects of the Continued on A13

ALEX BUTLER Abbotsford News

Scott Marsden, former curator at The Reach, will return to Abbotsford for a reading by poet bill bissett that Marsden arranged.

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Currently on display at The Reach is Clash: Conflict and Its Consequences. The display comes from the National Gallery of Canada, making its only stop in the West in Abbotsford.

The exhibit explores the effect of war and trauma and the effect of mass media depictions of conflict.

Despite the international scope of the display, Marsden said it is deeply connected to the community. Abbotsford has a large Mennonite population – a historically pacifistic people – and The Reach partnered with the Mennonite Central Committee for the display, which looks at the harsh side of war.

Marsden said the role of a public gallery is to encourage different ways of seeing and provoke people into new perspectives.

He said people can like or dislike the displays at The Reach and still frequently attend as the art turns over quickly, with new displays every two months.

With the limited resources all communities face, Marsden said he believes the public needs to fight for The Reach.

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He would like to see the gallery get a five-year agreement with the city for funding, ensuring that its fate is secure for the time being and allow the gallery to do the work it set out to – bring high-quality diverse art to the city of Abbotsford.

Marsden maintains a simple philosophy for the visual art displays, saying it is not his goal to “preach to the converted,” but rather to introduce the medium to those who want to learn more about art.

“All I ask people to do is look.”

Marsden will return to Abbotsford for reading by the poet bill bissett that coincides with an exhibition on his works, featuring a collection of his art including collages, paintings and drawings.

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The event draws together more than 400 participants who will compete in 40 categories, including plumbing, hairdressing, the culinary arts, brick masonry, carpentry, fashion design, computer animation and more.

They qualified for the provincials by winning gold medals at regional events, including the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Skills Competition held March 6 at UFV in Chilliwack.

The gold medal recipients in each category of the B.C. event advance to the Skills Canada Competition taking place June 4 to 7 in Toronto.

Abbotsford students competing are: Jordan Boyes, Robert Bateman Secondary, in automotive service; Alvin Bergen, W.J. Mouat Secondary, in carpentry; Josephine Wold, Robert Bateman, in culinary arts; Travis Klassen, W.J. Mouat, in electrical wiring; and Dawson Procee, Abbotsford Senior Secondary, in welding.

Last year, three Abbotsford students – Patty Chomseng and Conor Nolan in 3D character computer animation and Amie Peters in culinary arts – won gold at the national event.

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Atangard art exhibit show during Arty Awards 10th annual event takes place April 12 at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium An art exhibit by Atangard Community Project (ACP) will grace the foyer during this Saturday’s Abbotsford Arts C o u n c i l ’s Arty Awards.

Residents and friends of the ACP will curate an A b b o t s f o rd - c e n t r i c art exhibit depicting many community members to be enjoyed by attendees of the Arty Awards celebration, held at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium (MCA).

This painting series is initiated by current and past residents and friends of the ACP and focuses on the universal vulnerability of identity.

The A t a n g a rd Community Project Society is an intentional community residence occupying the former Fraser Valley Inn in downtown Abbotsford.

Formed in 2009, the project is host to a rotating cast of artists, students, visionaries, and young professionals.

“Having Atangard’s work at the Arty Awards will add so much to the experience of those attending the event as well as bring awareness to the talents of these young artists,” said Gail Gromaski, arts council executive director. “The unused

hanging system in the foyer and hallways of the MCA creates an ideal opportunity for this art show and hopefully many more to come.”

The Arty Awards program is an arts

council initiative to honour individuals who have achieved excellence in their art as well as arts advocates who have contributed to the local arts scene. In addition to the show

and the awards, the evening’s festivities will include a canapés reception catered

by Restaurant 62, live entertainment and a silent auction. MCA is located at 32315 South Fraser Way.

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Matthew’s House in Abbotsford is presenting a new initiative, called Coffee Morning, from April 22 to 27 to raise funds for its programs and services.

The Coffee Morning, modelled after a successful initiative in the UK, involves people choosing a date during that week and inviting friends and colleagues for coffee.

The hosts can set up a donation page on the Matthew’s House website, where guests can donate online, or they are invited to bring their contributions on the day of the Coffee Morning and put them in the supplied donation box.

Leanne Sciotti, manager for Starbucks Mt. Lehman Centre, and Alan Cavin, resource development coordinator for Matthew’s House, enjoy a cup of cofee.

Starbucks Mt. Lehman Centre will provide free coffee for the first 50 groups that sign up to host a Coffee Morning for Matthew’s House.

Schools, businesses, churches and individuals are among those invited to participate.

Hosts are supplied with a Coffee Morning kit

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Starbucks Mt. Lehman Centre will donate brewed coffee to the first 50 Coffee Morning events organized in Abbotsford in support of Matthew’s House.

Prizes will be awarded to the three groups that raise the most funds.

For more information, visit mattshouse.ca/ coffeemorning or contact Alan Cavin at 604850-6608.

Matthew’s House is a respite home for families who have children with complex healthcare needs. It is part of the Campus of Care located on Marshall Road next to Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

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Guest of honour Ciscoe Morris officially opens the show, which this year has a theme of “Tea Time in Bradner,” at 2 p.m. on Friday.

Morris is the gardening expert for KING 5 TV in Seattle, and appears weekly on “Gardening With Ciscoe” and “New Day Northwest.”

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Programs benefit from United Way funds Alex BUTLER Abbotsford News

Local projects aiding youth, women and those living in poverty will benefit from the United Way of the Fraser Valley (UWFV) grants, announced on Wednesday.

UWFV covers the area from Aldergrove and Mission, east to Boston Bar, and executive director Wayne Green announced almost $100,000 in funds that will go to programs in the region, with many benefiting the Abbotsford community.

The Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley received two $13,000 grants, one to fund an outreach worker at the Warm Zone, and another to provide counseling for women leaving transition houses in Abbotsford and Mission.

The Cyrus Centre in Abbotsford received $12,000 for skills development for youth living on the streets, ranging from laundry to healthy self-esteem. The program, Roofs 4 Youth Life Skills, is co-sponsored by Prospera Credit Union.

The centre also received $10,000

in funding for an expansion into Chilliwack, where a resource centre and emergency shelter for youth is in the works.

The Abbotsford Early Childhood Committee received $3,500 in funds for early childhood developmental screening to detect any delays in learning or difficulties in a child’s development.

Abbotsford Community Services (ACS) received $10,000 for Autumn House, a transitional housing for youth at risk. The money will fund a youth worker position that will help provide skills one on one and through group settings for clients.

ACS also received $3,000 for the Abbotsford Child and Youth Forum, which is a biannual forum which provides professional development for early childhood and youth service providers.

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The contest takes place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in room B101 (the lecture theatre) at University of the Fraser Valley’s (UFV) Abbotsford campus.

The event consists of eight inspirational speeches and a speech-evaluator contest showcasing eight contestants. Winners advance to the district championships in Kelowna from May 2 to 4 and, from there, to

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Vaisakhi luncheon The Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association hosts its 27th annual Vaisakhi luncheon on Thursday, April 17.

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Guest speaker Dr. Amritpal Singh Shergill will discuss the wellness of the mind, body and spirit and the commitment to the City of Character’s six values, especially around the issue of poverty.

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The audience will hear familiar classical pieces from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, the Thunder and Lightning Polka, and the reflective Polish Caprice.

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Audience members could also be invited up to the stage to conduct the orchestra for Pachelbel’s Canon.

Tickets are $20 and are available at King’s Music and House of James.

Abbotsford News Wednesday, April 9, 2014

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The contest takes place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in room B101 (the lecture theatre) at University of the Fraser Valley’s (UFV) Abbotsford campus.

The event consists of eight inspirational speeches and a speech-evaluator contest showcasing eight contestants. Winners advance to the district championships in Kelowna from May 2 to 4 and, from there, to

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Rise and Shine Toastmasters began June 1, 1993, training and developing speakers and leaders of all ages from all walks of life.

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I was told recently by someone that as one who promotes diversity in the community, why is it that I cannot speak my heritage Punjabi language.

I was taken aback by this comment, and to clarify the situation, I am more than capable of understanding Punjabi when someone is speaking it to me, but have more difficulty translating it back in a fluent manner.

I come from a generation of South Asian Canadians who did not have Punjabi spoken at home or at school, which makes it extremely difficult learning it later in life. I love my language of heritage and it’s something I am pursuing to master. Also, when it comes to my name, I prefer being called Ken or by my real Punjabi name Kulwinder.

But, does that make me less of a diverse person? Absolutely not.

Speaking one or several languages doesn’t completely define you as a diverse person. So what makes an individual diverse? It comes down to one common factor, which is how we treat others around us, not just how many countries we have visited or how many ethnic foods we have tasted.

The language of love is one of the strongest signs of diversity. A person with a open heart and mind is how diversity should be measured.

Diversity is not a puzzle and there is no simple equation, because each and every one of us is at various stages of learning about diversity.

Anne-Marie Sjoden of Abbotsford said, “I love to volunteer in the community and meet so many kind people from all over world. I am always surprised to hear when someone makes racist remarks. Recently, I heard someone refer to an individual’s head covering in a demeaning way. I don’t see colour, it doesn’t matter to me if you’re black, white or brown. You’re my friend because of who you are, it’s that simple.”

Last month, Judy Johnson of Abbotsford visited Africa as part of a local grandmothers’ group called Abbotsford Gogos. She said, “I was privileged to be one of a group of 22 Canadian grandmothers of the Stephen Lewis Foundation

Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, who visited African grandmothers and the grassroots organizations that support them in Ethiopia, Rwanda and South Africa. It was an amaz-

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“At a time of their lives when they had hoped to be taking it easy they are stepping up to fill the gaps left as their children have died.”

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The meaning of Vaisakhi Keith Morgan BLACK PRESS

Enjoy the joyful street party that is Vaisakhi, but spend a little time pondering what it truly celebrates.

That would be the heartfelt wish of Harinder Singh, the co-founder and chief executive officer of the Sikh Research Institute (SRI), which operates in Canada, the United States and the UK. “Its original intent was that of a harvesting festival, but there is much more to it than that. It is important to the entire community, not just Sikhs,” explains Singh, whose family moved to the United States in 1984.

Vaisakhi also celebrates the establishment in 1699 of the Khalsa (which translates to “sovereign free”) – the collective body of all initiated Sikhs.

“An open invitation went out at the time to every South Asian to attend the big party and tens of thousands came. It did not matter what religion they were; people from every background were welcome. It was a celebration of the belief that the divine guarantees freedoms and that love and justice are the only ways to solve problems. We should ensure that government or authority should not seek to take away our

UFV + India Connecting campuses and countries.

freedoms but work for the good of the community.”

Singh says he reminds Sikhs regularly that their religion’s founders were not solving exclusively Sikh problems, but solving community problems.

“We must talk about how the doctrine is going to provide solutions for all and that’s important conversation to have the whole community.”

SRI is not a religious institution but an organization that looks at doctrine and traditions with a view to understanding their relevance to 2014. It was formed to develop educational programs, partic-

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ularly for North American Sikhs, to help them better understand their heritage and values.

Singh’s final word on Vaisakhi: “This social celebration becomes so much more powerful if the idea behind it is also embraced by those that participate.”

With a UFV campus in Chandigarh, India, the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies in Abbotsford, high numbers of Indo-Canadian students and Indian international students, an Innovation Chair in Canada-India Business Development… UFV’s proud connection with India has grown for decades.

Happy Vaisakhi

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“My knees are shot, my back is sore, elbows, neck, you name it,” he said with a chuckle during an interview with The News last week, in advance of his upcoming induction into the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame.

“But man, it’s just an honour (to play pro football). I always looked at it like, we’re just so lucky to do this. You get to act like children and run around and hit people for a living. It was great. I never wanted it to end.”

Lazeo’s lengthy pro career is a marvel in light of all he had to endure to make it happen.

Heading into his Grade 12 year at Abbotsford Senior, Lazeo was a bluechip prospect and was recruited by a who’swho of NCAA programs – USC, UCLA, Notre Dame, Washington, Washington State and Hawaii were among the schools that expressed interest.

But after the Panthers’ first game of the season in Richmond, Lazeo went to push open the front door of the school, and the glass shattered and his arms went right through. His right tricep was completely severed, and while he narrowly avoiding catastrophic nerve damage, he missed the balance of the season and all of his big-time NCAA suitors lost interest.

Lazeo managed to land a scholarship from Western Illinois University, where he resurrected his career and was drafted by the Roughriders. But during his junior season, he suffered a torn nerve in his neck on an awkward hit. It left him unable to lift his left arm over his head, and doctors told him that the odds of the nerve healing and regaining full use of his arm was slim to none.

His football career appeared to be over.

Miraculously, the nerve healed and after a redshirt season, Lazeo returned to the gridiron for his senior year.

After finishing his eligibility at Western

Illinois in 1995-96, Lazeo joined the Roughriders, but he was cut in training camp and spent the season working at a lumberyard back in Abbotsford. But he kept training, earned a roster spot in Saskatchewan in 1997, and stayed in the CFL for 14 seasons.

“There’s been some challenges,” Lazeo acknowledged. “But I never had the quit in me, if that makes sense.

Every time I got hurt, I was coming back – it didn’t matter. I was like that all the way through.”

Lazeo played the majority of his pro career with Saskatchewan, spending a combined eight seasons in Regina over two stints, with a two-year run with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in between.

The Roughriders traded Lazeo to Calgary prior to the 2007 season, and it was there that he had his greatest success, both individually and team-wise.

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When Lazeo retired, only two CFL players – Montreal QB Anthony Calvillo and B.C. Lions kicker Paul McCallum – were older.

These days, he and his family make their home in Abbotsford, and he works alongside several of his former Stampeders teammates with GridIron Drilling Services, an Albertabased company in the oil and gas industry.

Q Lazeo and community sport builder Liz Carter are being inducted into the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony on April 26 at the Legacy Building at Exhibition Park. Tickets are available through Hub Fire Engines (phone 604-859-3124, email info@hubfire.com).

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AITKEN David George March 26, 1944 - March 28, 2014

David is survived by his loving wife Dori Luttger; former wife Janet Aitken of Alberta; sons Jeff Aitken, Rob (Elana) Aitken of Alberta; and grandchildren Lincoln and Sydney Aitken of Alberta. David was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, as well as a member of The Royal Canadian Legion.

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by David’s request. A Remembrance Tea will be held on April 12, 2014 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Fir Crest Hall 32718 Garibaldi Dr., Abbotsford, BC. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.bakerviewcrematorium.com

Bakerview Crematorium & Funeral Services 604-820-8844 BUCHANAN Norma Jacqueline (Jackie) Norma Jacqueline Buchanan of Mission passed away peacefully on April 4, 2014.

Jackie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who’s love for her family was unmatched. Her memory will live forever in the stories & lessons she shared with her family.

“Greatly missed but never forgotten” A memorial will be held Friday, April 11 at 2pm. Please join the family to remember Jackie at Northside Community Church 33507 Dewdney Trunk Road.

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Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, doctor, gardener, friend. Forever loved.

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Margaret, Matriarch of the Ironmonger Clan, passed away in the Abbotsford Hospital March 9, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband Richard, and will be deeply missed by her children Peg (Bob), Herb (Joyce), John (Rhonda), Doug (Connie), Elizabeth (Vernon) and Rob, her grandchildren Michael G, Megan, Lindsay, Alexa, Michael J, Chris, Jeff, Marisa, Aldous, Isaac and great granddaughter Alex, as well as extended family and friends.

Margaret touched many lives with her open heart and loving attitude. While in Abbotsford she attended Calvin Presbyterian church where she sang in the choir and was an elder. Active participation in the OAP and the Abbotsford Peer Support for Seniors were also important to her.

The family extends its apprecation to the staff at Primrose Gardens for making the last years of mom’s life very enjoyable. She felt cared for and happy while living there. We thank the caregivers of Valley Home Support for their compassionate care of Mom & the nurses & doctors at the Abbotsford hospital for their care while she was in the hospital.

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PAPOU, Alex Aged 82 of Abbotsford, BC passed away on April 4, 2014.

He is survived by Olga, his devoted and loving wife of 35 years. He will be loving remembered by many generations of relatives including the Retzlaff and Papou families and missed by countless friends at the Abbotsford Baptist church where he was a long time member. He is predeceased by his parents Peter Papou and Helen Papou. Born on March 21, 1932, Alex grew up in Humbolt, Saskatchewan and in his teens moved to Nelson, BC. Alex eventually moved to Vancouver and worked for CP & CNCP Telecommunications.

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Katrina (nee Teichrab)

April 20, 1991 - March 19, 2014 The family of Amanda regretfully

Robert Young (Bob), 71 of Abbotsford BC passed away April 2, 2014 with family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Myrtle; predeceased by his parents, Lyle & John Young; brother Bill Young, sons Ray Young and Greg Button. He will be lovingly remembered by 3 sons, Ed, Rick, and Brian Young; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; 3 siblings and many more extended family and friends. Bob has a strong sense of family, enjoyed his retirement years, spending time with his great grandchildren, his pride and joy. Bob fought a courageous battle with cancer. The family wishes to thank the wonderful nurses and doctors on the palliative unit of ARHCC, Dr. Collinridge, and Dr. Galbreth for all their compassionate care and support. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 4 - 5 pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 3-5 pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home as well.

Online condolences to the family may be made at

Oct. 17, 1917 ~ March 28, 2014

Katrina will be missed by her family and friends. She was the third child of Peter and Katarina Teichrab. Born in the town of Kontchamirov, Ukraine, U.S.S.R., immigrated to Canada in 1926, first to Saskatchewan, then to B.C. She was predeceased by her loving husband Henry Jacob, parents, brothers Henry, Peter (Helen), John (Pat), Jake (Betty) and sister Elsie. She will be missed by her sons Alfred (Lois), Victor and Ronald (Patricia), 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and her brother-in-law Ike Thiessen. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 12 at 1:00 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in her memory to M.C.C. Online condolences to the family may be made at: www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com

Woodlawn Funeral Home 604-853-2643

informs you of her sudden and tragic passing due to complications of childbirth on March 19, 2014 at 22 years of age in Langley, B.C. She will always be remembered and deeply cherished and missed by her close friend and companion, Michael, daughters Shaelene and Caitlyn, her parents Shauna

& Len, her step-father Brad, her sister Crystal, brother Kevin,

and step-brother Ryan. She is survived by 3 grandparents, 2 great grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins & many friends. She is pre-deceased by her maternal great grandmother Oma, paternal grandparents Leo & Shirley, and step-grandmother Katarina. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and will be posted. The family would like to thank the Dr’s, nurses & staff at Langley Hospital for their compassion & care at such a difficult time. We would also like to thank Auntie Roz for all her Love and support and being there for everyone and all her prayers to comfort us in our darkest hours.

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ENGINEER Langley Concrete requires an individual to expand our success and provide an elevated level of engineering support to our customers and engineering community.

For your convenience obituaries can be viewed on our website;

Woodlawn Funeral Home 604-853-2643 bcclassified.com

ROMANA, Paul Kaur Age 65 of Abbotsford BC, passed away on April 5, 2014.

Paul was born in Sikhanwala, Punjab, India on January 2, 1949 to Late Sardar Ajaib Singh and Sardarni Dalip Kaur Sandhu. Paul is survived by her devoted husband Gurpiar Singh Romana and her 3 children; Sukhbir (Baldip), Kulbir and Ranbir. She will be lovingly remembered by many dear relatives and friends.

She was actively involved in the community and will be fondly missed by all the lives she touched.

Funeral Services will be held on April 12, 2014 at 11am at the Fraser River Community Crematorium Society, 2061 Riverside Road, Abbotsford.

Prayer Service will follow at 1pm at Khalsa Diwan Society 33094 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford.

Applicants must have the ability to understand the technical aspects of pre - cast concrete products and with confidence present innovative and proven applications to engineers and other product specifiers and help develop and present effective marketing strategies to further the use of pre-cast concrete products in all aspects of underground civil infrastructure construction.

The position entails working with established industry associations and public organizations with the goal of expounding our success in providing practical, long term solutions at the overall least cost for the construction of roads, storm & sanitary sewers, culverts and storm water treatment.

Minimum Requirements; • Professional designation related to the Engineering discipline, preference given to Professional Engineer certification registered with APEGBC. • Exp. in structural engineering of civil construction products or projects.

Assets; • Exp. in technical marketing to engineers, municipalities and governmental agencies.

• Training or certification in Auto Cad applications.

FOR EVERY FAMILY

We offer; • Attractive Salary • Benefits including extended health, life insurance, critical illness insurance, employee assistance program, etc.

• Future personal growth and development program.

Please send cover letter and resume to our Human Resources: mikejr@ langleyconcretegroup.com

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS

Power sweeping,power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude.

Burnaby based.

Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience and Air Ticket beneficial.

Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Long Haul Truck Driver req’d for Ferndal Transport Ltd. 2332 PO Box 16071 Whatcom Rd Abbotsford Work Locations across Canada and USA $23/hr. Drive and operate truck-trailer as a team for long haul.

Perform pre-inspection. Min 2 years of Truck Driver experience req’d.

F/T Truck Mechanic Location of work: 9060 River Road, Delta $25/hr. Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck systems. Truck and transport mechanic trade certification & min 2 years of relevant experience req’d.

Contact: Rob Fax: 604-273-6039 ferndaltransport@yahoo.ca

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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

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Satyam Berry Packers Ltd. Looking for 12 workers.

Start April 1. 7 months. $10.33/hr.

Apply in person 32982 Harris Road, Abbotsford, BC or email: sadana.homes@gmail.com

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

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To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Journalist Peace Arch News – an award-winning, twice-weekly publication serving White Rock and South Surrey, B.C. – is looking for a multimedia journalist who is keen to fill in for a maternity leave, covering local stories and publishing in a variety of print and online formats.

We are looking for someone with diverse writing skills (including advertorial), creative newspaper and magazine layout expertise, photography prowess, knowledge of CP style and excellent time-management.

The successful candidate must not only be able to write, photograph and lay out articles for print, but also produce stories for our website, peacearchnews.com Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and iMovie – and experience with a content-management system – is a must, and the successful candidate will have a keen understanding of the importance of following socialmedia best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.).

Applicants should have a diploma in journalism, or a related field. Broadcast-journalism experience is a plus.

Peace Arch News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and online operations with more than 250 websites.

Deadline for applications is Tuesday, April 15, 2014.

Please send your application in confidence to: Lance Peverley, Editor Peace Arch News #200 - 2411 160 Street, Surrey, B.C., V3S 0C8 or email lpeverley@peacearchnews.com Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 SECURITY OFFICER training classes avail in Abby. Full job placement 604-859-8860 to register

EDUCATION

EV Logistics is a partnership between Exel Logistics and VersaCold Logistics Services and is a distributor for one of Western Canada’s largest grocery retailers. With two distribution warehouses located in Langley, BC, we are one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley.

EV Logistics is proud to operate a safe, clean and team oriented environment and prides itself as a winner of multiple coveted industry safety awards.

We are currently accepting resumes for Entry Level Warehouse Order Selectors in both of our facilities. *AMBIENT WAREHOUSE - dry grocery items *PERISHABLE WAREHOUSE - refrigerated grocery items

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FARM WORKERS

Farm Workers Golden Eagle Group is looking for farm workers available starting in July, 2014. Duties include weeding, berry harvesting, pipe and drainage repair, and other field related duties. Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. Pay is $10.25/hr at 40 hours/week.

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To join our team and start a career in logistics, please apply online at:

www.evlogistics.com or Fax your resume to:

(604)857-6786

HELP WANTED PIPELAYER

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

F/T HELPER Fast-Service Junk Removal Inc. is looking for 1 F/T helper position (40 hrs a week) to assist lifting heavy weight and load in trucks such as junk drywall batteries etc., old houses loading/ unloading materials from trucks.

Physically demanding, repetitive tasks . Salary $19/hr. Contact: 3478 Gold Finch St. V2T 6Y5, Email resume; fastservice junkremoval @gmail.com or Phone: (604) 866-3266,

TIEGEN EXCAVATING, Mission seeking a pipelayer,VancouverHope. Experience with Blueprint, structural drawing reading required, know H2O related construction & excavating, basic computer skills an asset. Willing to get training & increase knowledge, able to multi task, works well with others! Able to work alone & make responsible decisions, possess other excavating skills, eg: basic building, landscaping, machine driving, familiar with local enviro concerns. Willing to work in any weather, reliable vehicle & clean driving record, excellent customer service skills. On-site labour, consultations with staff on drawings & excavating work.

Pay is $12.50/hour to start, 5 days per week.

Please email resumes in a PDF or Word document with valid references to: jason@tiegenexcavating.com Contact info for serious inquiries only: 604-755-4226 www.tiegenexcavating.com

General Manager

For more information about the position, required competencies and other information required to apply, please visit our website at www.southfraser.com and click on the link Career Opportunities.

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

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Clearbrook Golden Age Society invites resumes for an

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LOCAL Craft Manufacturing Company looking for reliable people to hand make crafts and jewelry from home. Training provided in the Lower Mainland at no cost to you. Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your Name and Number only at 604-826-4651 or email us at craftmanufacturing@gmail.com. We respond to ALL calls and messages in priority as quickly as possible.

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• Business Loans • Business Advisory Services • Community Economic Development • Self Employment Program

EXP. LANDSCAPER & LABOURER needed. Call 604-309-7160 or email resume to julio.sandi@hotmail.com

EDUCATION

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Community Futures South Fraser (CFSF) is currently seeking a skilled individual to fill the role of General Manager. This is a full time, salaried position. CFSF is a dynamic and vibrant not-for-profit corporation established in 1997, with its head office located in Chilliwack, BC. CFSF offers a wide range of services including:

EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca

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EV Logistics offers flexible work schedules with a starting wage of $13.80 per hour plus an attractive incentive program with regular wage increases.

position available on Harrison Lake east side. Manage a campground and live onsite. Must have suitable accommodations and vehicle.

Pay based on fees collected.

Looking for mature, hardworking folks with good people skills. Criminal record check required.

Contact by email ianvkoch@hotmail.com CLUXEWE RESORT MANAGER needed at Kwakiutl Band in Port Hardy. Competitive salary and free accommodations. Deadline midnight April 15.

Email hr@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description and to apply.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Exciting New Opportunity for a GROWING Logistics Company!

HELP WANTED

Atlas Power Sweeping LABOURERS NEEDED

HELP WANTED

Campground Host

Golden Eagle Group is a blueberry and cranberry farm located in Pitt Meadows, B.C., Canada.

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Pressure Washing Parkades & Sidewalks. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract req’d.

Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

Please fax resume to: (604) 682-6183 Attention to: Ben Horowitz

www.blackpress.ca

SEASONAL FARM labourers wanted 40-60 hours week. Min 16 weeks. Start approx May 1, 2014. Planting , cultivating, irrigating, weeding, harvesting food crops. $10.33/hr. Fax resume to 604-556-3388. Email foxberry2@hotmail.com

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GET A Farmer’s Tan! Corner’s Pride Farms is looking for a team player to be part of our fast paced Dairy organization producing high quality milk for Canadian families.

We are looking to hire an energetic, outgoing, and mechanically inclined individual to be an EQUIPMENT OPERATOR on our farm. Duties also involve general maintenance of buildings and equipment. A Class 1 license is preferred but not required. Wages to be determined based on experience. Good benefits. Please fax your resume to 604-794-7262

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to guide the seniors’ center in its mission and vision to support and serve seniors in Abbotsford.

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Since 1978 the Society has shown initiative and creativity by supporting activities and services for seniors and providing residential and commercial facilities to promote stress-free living for them.

We seek a leader to spearhead our continuing mission.

Do you enjoy working with children?

Early Childhood Educators not only teach children, they aim to help children develop good habits in learning and in life.

Career Opportunities: Preschools O Strong Start Facilitators O Group Child Care Cruise Ships and Resorts O Supported Child Development

CALL ABBOTSFORD: 604.504.3323 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

More details and contact information can be viewed at:

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NATURAL FOODS ENTHUSIAST The Pantry Natural Foods has as FULL-TIME RETAIL POSITION available for a mature, reliable hard worker.

Applicants must possess the following attributes: ✤ Excellent customer service skills ✤ Good math skills ✤ Attention to fine detail ✤ Good penmanship ✤ Excellent written and verbal English skills ✤ Strong back - able to lift heavy items ✤ Work well independently and with others ✤ Bondable A dedication to cleanliness, an adventurous attitude towards cooking, and a creative streak are definite assets.

Application deadline April 30th Send resume and HAND PRINTED cover letter detailing why you are an ideal candidate for this position to: 33051 - 1st Ave, Mission, BC V2V 1G2

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WANTED: SERVICE TECHNICIAN - SUNNY THOMPSON REGION. Kamloops dealership is currently accepting applications for full-time Journeyman & Apprentice RV Technicians. All applicants must have direct RV experience, possess own tools, have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and take great pride in the work they perform. It is our goal to provide an exceptional customer experience for all our clients. We place great emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality workmanship and need people who will help us maintain this goal. We truly care about our employees and provide a positive, happy work environment with competitive wages and benefits. Requirements: - Possess Own Tools - Be Journeyman/Red Seal or period 1, 2, 3 Registered Apprentice RV Technician - Possess Valid Class 5 BCDL (Air/51 Endorsement an asset) - Excellent attendance - Self-motivated team player - Keen attention to detail - Maintain a positive attitude under pressure - Committed to lifelong learning If this sounds like a good fit and you possess the above mentioned qualifications we want to hear from you. How to Apply: With resume and references to: Attention: Service Manager By Email: service@jubileerv.com By Fax: (250) 851-9775 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

Apply in confidence by e-mail at hr22014@pavingstones.com.

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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ELECTRICAL

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•Drainage •Blackberry Removal •SA Dump •Excavating •Landclearing & Bulldozing Hourly or Contract 38 Years exp.

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Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

SALES

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

PINNACLE ELECTRIC is looking for; Foreman, J-man & apprentices for local and out of town work.

Top wages, discretion assured.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

TONY’’S PAINTING

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Family owned & operated.

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

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

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Mission Class “A” Compost Ideal for blueberry mulch High Nitrogen Analysis available Free at Mission landfill Minimum 15 yards (2 units)

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PSK PAINTING

GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard.

Mushroom manure $10/yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. 604-768-7571, 604-856-4255.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR Quality work at the lowest price Phone & compare.

In business 25 years.

Fully Insured. Free Estimates.

Landscaping, new lawns, rototilling, mowing, power raking, fences, ret. walls, hedging, pruning, maint. program.604-832-8304, 604-832-8305.

KEN’S LAWN & GARDEN Lawn maintenance, hauling, cleanup & hedge trimming & other odd jobs. Call 604-302-1475.

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Excavator & Bobcat Services

“Accept Visa, Mastercard, Discovery & Debit”

Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

(Full or Part Time) Abbotsford High energy real estate team seeks a new team member previous industry experience preferred. Must be available to work Saturdays. Please send resume with cover letter to:

MOVING & STORAGE

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 or 604-820-9601

RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE ASSISTANT

Please send resumes to:

Compensation includes an excellent benefits package, and a starting wage based on qualifications. Applicants must have good English communication skills and will be required to work ROTATING SHIFTS (mornings, afternoons and graveyards).

CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...

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ATTENTION: Utility Tree Workers.

Quad L Enterprises Ltd. is looking for Certified Utility Arborists and Slasher Operators. Full time work.

Email hr@isley.ca or fax 780-532-1250

is now accepting applications for LABOURERS at our fully automated manufacturing facility in Abbotsford. This is a great opportunity for long-term employment with a growing company. We want motivated individuals who are mechanically inclined for training on specialty equipment used in our factory.

604-746-0099

Part-time registered dental hygienist needed for busy Chwk GP office. Must be avail wed & thurs evenings and saturdays.

We are flexible if someone wants to pick-up other times to cover maternity leave. Please apply with resume to: cwkdds@hotmail.ca

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

AMAZING WAVE SPA Acupuncture & Acupressure.

113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY. A growing company in Chilliwack is looking for an outgoing person to help develop our Route Sales and Service program. Sales experience is an asset. We will train. Successful candidate must have a valid BC driver’License. Rewarding compensation package. Please send resume to Jim at wjmj@telus.net

HELP WANTED

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COOKS, SERVERS & HOSTESSES Greek Islands Abbotsford. Both locations now hiring. PT/FT. Apply within w/resume. No phone calls pls

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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL BLUEBERRY GROWERS ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Mission Class “A” Compost Ideal for blueberry mulch High Nitrogen Analysis available Free at Mission landfill Minimum 15 yards (2 units)

Call Dacon Equipment to make arrangements 604-826-7379

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MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

LAWNS PLUS

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

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D Economical Lawn Mowing D Complete Grounds Maint D Pruning & Shaping D Aeration & Power Raking D Fully Insured

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Residential~Strata~Commercial

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PETS .Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

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No phone calls please Sawmill Supervisor req’d F/T for Absolute Lumber Products Ltd. 3647 McCallum Road Abbotsford $28/hr. Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule activities of workers. Requisition materials and supplies. Min 2 yr. of relevant exp. req’d. Contact: Munish absolute.lumber@yahoo.ca or Fax: 604-854-3302

FEED & HAY

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

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SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686 2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford 130

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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IT’S TAX TIME. Individual from $49 and Corporate from $299. info@ fraser valleyaccountingsolutions. com or call 604-287-5627

Available at BC’s #1 Waterpark!

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE INCLUDE: Water Safety:

Food Services:

Park Patrol:

Park Services

• Admission &

• Bronze Cross Guards & NL Guards

• Food & Beverage Cashier • Cook • Barista

• Regular hours patrol & After-hours patrol

• Restroom &

Ticket Sales Cashier • Concessions • Parking Lot Attendant

Change Room Attendant • Janitorial

TO APPLY: please send resume and cover letter to

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Be sure to indicate which position you wish to apply for along with your most recent High School or Post Secondary Education.

• Great Work Environment!

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• Gardener • Groundskeeper

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Dutch Cleaning Service • Commercial • Residential • New Construction *25 Years Exp. *Bondable *Free Estimates

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DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs.

604-859 -1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696

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

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

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

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CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

RENOVATION - HOME SERVICES Drywall, painting, interior finishing, basements. All your renovation needs. Phone (604)226-0487.

WOODCREW FINISHING ETC

FREE QUOTES Complete Int / Ext Reno’s.

Kitchens ~ Bathrooms, Basement suites ~ Decks, Fencing, Roofing, Drywall & Painting. 30 years experience.

WCB & Liabilty Insurance.

NO JOB TOO SMALL.

Dean 604-835-1320

PETS

BLACK LAB cross puppies 5 available. Family raised $400.

Ph (604)819-5054 Chilliwack

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PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $525. 604-794-5844

Collie Doodle (Collie x Poodle) puppies, born Feb 26, specially created ideal family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals and kids, low/no shed for hypo allergenic, will be med. size about 45-50lbs 23-24in tall, will have shots and deworming,females only, black and rare blue merle Raised in the house with kids. $950. Mission, 604-820-4827

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

LINDA’S CLEANING quality work affordable price. You won’t be disappointed. 15/yrs. 604-852-0104

604-792-7928

• All Positions Start at $10.30/hr.

• Paid Training and Uniform Provided

477 Yard Pro Landscaping Spring Clean Up (power rake) Special $195. Call 604-807-9020 www.yardprolandscaping.com

CLEANING SERVICES

HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL NOW. Taking new clients. Great Refs.

Call anytime 604-302-9291

Guest Services:

• Retail & Rental

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First!

855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

Great SSummer EEmployment! l

SUMAS PRAIRIE ~ 1st Cut Hay. Made in 2012. No rain. Barn stored. $5 per bale. Call 604-854-1018

LEGAL SERVICES

Landscaping, Cleaning, Reno’s and Painting.

Free Estimates

Call: (604)768-8568 320

MOVING & STORAGE

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas.

(604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607 GET the BEST for your MOVING we are Licensed & Insured 24/7 Senior Discount 778-773-3737

Entlebucher/Swiss Mtn pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet chck, 1st shots, dewormed. $1200 each. 604-795-7662. .A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ask about our

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CALL TODAY! 604-866-7080 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

A38 Abbotsford News Wednesday, April 9, 2014 PETS 477

PETS

FILA GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS...HOT SAVINGS - SPRING SALE! 20X24 $4,348. 25X24 $4,539. 30X30 $6,197. 32X36 $7,746. 40X46 $12,116. 47X72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-854-6397

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

LAB PUPPIES. Chocolate, golden, black. 6 weeks. Ready. Mission area. $600. Norm 604-814-0706

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

625

Seed Potatoes ~ 7 Varieties Open Monday - Saturday

8 am ~ 6 pm 5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village

FOR SALE BY OWNER

RICK EDEN

ABBOTSFORD. Newly renovated, fin. bsmt. 3 bdrm. up, 2 down, over 10,000 sf level lot. Next to commercial development & residental area. Walk to UFV. Min. to Hwy 1. Excellent holding property. $339,500. 604-300-1456.

CHILLIWACK. Newly reno’d T/H. 2 bdrm + den 1160 sf. Luckakuck Pl. $169,900 or $1000/mo. + lease to own. 1-604-850-0143

FURNITURE

2 month old Standard wheelchair.

Transport chair. 2 month old Hugo walker. Commode. $100/each firm.

604-826-0186 HOSPITAL BED, barely used.

Bought last April for $2800. Sell for $900. Call (604)826-3488

560

NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $86,988 w/$550 pad rent.

Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960

NEW Single wide on 50x120 deeded lot in Abby $267,888. $13,000 down, $1300/month.

NEW Double wide on deeded 50x120 lot in Abby $314,888. $16,000 down, $1548/mo.

Selling Your Home?

Call

WOODEN PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself Great for crafts etc.

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed) ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.

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New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $93,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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RENTALS New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $87,888.

Chuck 604-830-1960

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

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

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

Quality Modular Homes Leading the Industry for over 30 years with product, service and price. Trust in BC Built for ultimate value.

Competition Priced from $75 sq ft.

Including delivery and set-up 1-800-339-5133

706

1 MONTH FREE Clean, Quiet & Spacious.

3 minute walk to Seven Oaks Mall.

OPEN HOUSE

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46510 First Ave

90 tables of vendors.

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778.982.2590 ABBOTSFORD. 33509 Marshall, 2 bdrm apt, quiet prof bldg, corner units. $825/mo. 3 appl. Avail. now.

604-615-5127 or 604-807-3294.

ABBOTSFORD 33554 Switzer Ave. 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm $725.

MISSION: 33359 2nd Ave. 1 bdrm $625. Call Steve 604-751-3885 Abbotsford

33810 Fern St.

Lge 2 Bdrm, 3 appl, new flrs. Prkg.

NS/NP. $795. May 1st.

778-344-7654 / 604-744-5173.

PETS OKAY 1 Bdrm. from $599 2 Bdrm. from $725

~ 2 baths, in-suite w/d ~ 2 u/g parking spots ~ Natural gas f/p - Extra large patio Ref’s req’d. ~ $1075/mo

Call Jake for Details

Call Dave 604-308-2495

604.556.6465

1 bdrm. from 2 bdrm. from

$635 $725

· Excellent location · Across the street from Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall · Large Units · 24/7 On-site staff · Elevator operated · On-Site Laundry Facilities · Includes Heat & Hot Water

Please Call Rick 604.319.9151

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ABBOTSFORD

MEADOWOOD

2929 & 2959 Tims Street

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Close to all amenities Call Lyn for an apt to view, 778-880-0920 or 778-982-0873

Abbotsford Central

Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

Mountainview - Bakerview

Townhouses

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available.

Outdoor pool in garden setting.

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Ref’s req’d.

✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets Conveniently located at

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ABBOTSFORD RENOVATED SUITES 11 LOCATIONS

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Inquire About Current Rental Incentives...

PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! FOR LEASING & INFO.

Call Pamela 604-751-2934 or E-mail: abbotleasing1@mainst.biz CLEARBROOK

2929 & 2959 Tims Street

WEST POINT VILLA 31831 Peardonville Rd.

ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN INCENTIVES

2 bdrm. Inside suite. 2 bath, laundry, gas f/p, u/g parking.

1 & 2 Bdrm Units Available starting as low as $600 Lrg balconies, many overlooking our lush & peaceful center Courtyard.

$890/mo incls. h/w & gas.

Available immediately

*Close to Schools & all Amenities* *Senior Friendly Discounts*

❋❋❋ $50 ❋❋❋ Seniors Discount Crime Free Living HURON COURT

Call Lyn for an apt to view, 778-880-0920 or 778-982-0873 ABBOTSFORD. Edgebrook Condo.

2 bdrm., 2 bath, 5 appl., extra security features, 2 parking, immaculate, quiet. Near malls & Superstore. $1000/mo. 778-549-3180

Paul (604) 864-4942

✳ 1 Bdrm. from $625/mo. ✳ 2 Bdrms from $745/mo.

Rent incl’s; Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.

604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp

*CEDAR GREEN APARTMENTS* ATTENTION ADULTS & SENIORS 55+ NOW RENTING

Regular: $110 | Seniors: $100 | Students: $35

Order Form in Brochure or Phone: 604.289.3377 or 604.854.3318

ABBOTSFORD

Apartment & Townhouse Complex

ABBOTSFORD/MISSION 1 & 2 Bedroom. Choice of Standard or Upgraded. Blinds included. Starting from $650 & $750 Call Kim today! 778-344-2787

Moving Sale Sat. April 12, 9am- 3pm

604-853-0333

NO SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR QUALIFIED SENIORS 1 & 2 Bdrm Units Available starting as low as $600/mo

Courtyard Estates

Jasper Wood, violin and Daniel Bolshoy, guitar

ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo.

No Pets Hot water included.

Quiet, parklike setting.

Call 604-852-7350

Abbotsford

Abbotsford

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.

Crime Free & Certified.

N/S - N/P, Close to all amens.

Lease & Refs. Required.

Phone 604-556-7705

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32815 George Ferguson Way

*Elevators. *Large Balconies.

Abbotsford ~ Carina Court Reno’d 2 BDRM + DEN

ST

Huge Garage Sale Sat. Apr 12 10am -2pm

Large units. Large Patios, Walk to Sprott Shaw College.

Easy Highway Access.

Storage Lockers & Parking Available!

ABBOTSFORD 2184 McKenzie Rd Spacious 1 & 2 bdrm apts. H/w flrs.

From $575/mo. Dirk 604-535-3475

APARTMENT/CONDO

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OPEN HOUSE

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Sardis - Webster’s Landing 5 Bdrm +office, 3 full baths, 3378 s/f, fully fin’d bsmt with rec rm & bar. Open concept kitchen with island and great room, gas f/p.

Master w/ensuite sep. shower & soaker tub. Walk-in closet, great loc. $520K/obo. 604-791-1216

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

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To Arrange a Viewing Call

25 Year Gold Master Medallion Recipient

Sat Apr 12, 12-2pm $489,000 6 Bd home in desirable Webster Landing. All info on kijiji ad# 578170532. 44425 Bayshore Ave. Chilliwack. 604-703-9298

627

706

RENTALS

Property Evaluation

MISC. FOR SALE

★ FREE ★

1 bdrm. from $650 2 bdrm. from $750

1.604.768.5361

RICK EDEN 604.854.4888 FREE

Call Chuck 604-830-1960

MISSION 1.5 acres. with older 2 bedroom home that rents for $1200/mo. Dewdney Trunk Road.

1 km from Municipal Hall. Hobby farm or building lot? 604-826-2271

FIREWOOD

RENTALS

1 MONTH FREE

638 MAPLE WOOD ESTATES Abbts.

2 bdrm. mobile home. Brand new. 55+. No pets. 604-850-3174

1 Month FREE Rent

Clean , Quiet & Spacious Suites. Across the street from Superstore & Seven Okas Shopping Mall.

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

APARTMENT/CONDO

Apartments

SWEDISH STYLE BEDROOM STE single bed, dble dresser night stand, black, nr new mattress, all 2yrs old. $900 firm. 604-826-0186

559

706

Mountain Ridge

20 Acres. $0 Down, Only $119/mo.

Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas.

Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

DEROCHE. 12 x 50 modular home w/addition. On large pad. Low pad rent. $70,000 obo. 604-820-0871

548

RENTALS

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Call John - 604-826-8988

REAL ESTATE

The Valley’s Premier Farm Market Family owned & operated since 1975

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

At 82 it is time I slow down!

BIG SALE - Japanese Maples, Dog Wood, Magnolias & Hedge Trees, also Rhododendrons, and Azaleas, Over 50% off Garden Centre Prices.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

REAL ESTATE

NIKA LOFT BED / Work Station.

Twin sz w/mattress, full desk, stairs & closet, all in 1. Pd $699 will sell $375. TOTAL FLEX Personal GYM $275. GE Washer & Maytag Dryer $300/pair. Call: 604-852-1909

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

P/B blue males & females.

Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665

REAL ESTATE

Dan Kocurek, trumpet and Åugelhorn and Christine Eggert piano

Friday, May 2, 2014 Partially sponsored by King’s Music

Large 1 & 2 Bd suites w/ In-Suite Storage, Secure Underground Parking included, and on-site coin operated laundry. Clean, Quiet, & Close to Shopping

We are Crime Free Certified.

Senior Discount & Low Damage Deposit Required.

Call Joan today to view your next home! 604-850-5375

Abbotsford News Wednesday, April 9, 2014 A39 RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO MISSION

Forest Terrace Apartments

HABITAT APARTMENTS

34313 Forrest Terrace

33366 2nd Ave. Mission

Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret

1 Bedroom suite $635 2 Bedroom suite $750

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes

Newly painted , some with new or near new flooring. Quiet, well managed, on site Manager.

Undercover parking. Coin Laundry. Near library and downtown. NO Pets.

2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt.

Please call for Prices.

Pets negotiable.

Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented

604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

Come See What You Have Been Missing!

MODERN 2 brm., 2 bth. 2 prk. in central Abbotsford. Ensuite, walk in closet, in suite laundry (W/D), dish washer, extra storage and more.

Very well maintained, available now. Call 778-773-2897

Call Esther 604-853-0549

OAKMONT MANOR

FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices!

Member - Crime Free Program

1 bdrm Apt $625 ~ Avail now 2 Bdrm Apts $750 & $780/mo Available Now Close to schools & shopping Bus stop out front.

Free covered parking. Sorry NO DOGS or CATS Allowed.

33370 George Ferguson Way

www.eryxproperties.com

1 bdrm - $725 Nicely Reno’d Concrete Bldg.

Great Views of Mt. Baker Extra Large and Bright ✶ Heat and Hot Water Incl ✶ All suites sprinkler protected.

Lrg patios, 2 elevators, lockers.

Gated prk, Super Clean, N/P.

604-855-0883

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482 33555 South Fraser Way Fraser Ridge is part of Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

MISSION. 2 BDRM APT on quiet cul-de-sac. Incl W/D. Background and credit check. $750/mo. N/P. 604-820-6927.

Mission

CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *

Friendly Management 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented

READ this...

Classified Ads get RESULTS! www.bcclassified.com

MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $630 & 2 bdrm starting $750.

1.5 ba, ht/hw & prkg incl. Games rm Criminal Record check may be req.

33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

AUTO FINANCING

851

TRUCKS & VANS

1991 CHEVY 1/2 Ton on propane, 305 V8, front all season tires 75%, rear studded snows 80%, new parts $4000 obo. (604)864-0355

859

UTILITY TRAILERS

SPACES AVAILABLE for your Manufactured Home From BROOKSWOOD HOMES 604 - 530 - 9566

736

2009 WELLS CARGO TRAILER SW8, 5ft. x 8ft. Black w/ wood flr.

HOMES FOR RENT

ONLY USED 3 TIMES for catering events.

ABBOTSFORD, 3/bdrms, l/r, laundry. $950/mo. Avail now. N/S, N/P. (604)852-0052 or 604-309-4889

Bought brand new off lot. No accidents. Mint Cond. $3400obo.

604-488-9161 South Surrey

ABBOTSFORD, Marshall Rd. near hospital. 4 bdrm, 2.5 ba, all appls, fcd yard. NS/NP, $1350/mo. + utils. & water. Immed. 604-897-0734

MARINE

ALDERGROVE. 1 Bdrm home, 4 appls, clean, fncd yard, pet friendly, N/S Avail now $1000 604-856-1515

912

BOATS

HOMES, CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES

CELEBRATE

FOR RENT

Century 21 Ace Agencies Ltd. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

ABBOTSFORD *CLEAN ROOMS* Bsmt rooms $425. Main floor rooms $450 incl utils & lndry 604-854-1000

747

ROOMS FOR RENT

818

838

2007 WILDERNESS trailer, bought new in 2009 - 28’, Alum frame, 2 doors, 2 slides, Q bed, comp. w/hitch, exc. shape. $15,500/obo.

604-856-3777

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

Chilliwack 6DUGLV 6HFRQGDU\ 6FKRRO 0D\

RECREATIONAL/SALE

RV SITES - $325/mo.

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

ATTENTION ROBERT DAVIS: In the matter of trucks left on my property Dec. 2008; 1983 Ford VIN# IGBC6DIA9DVI32441 plate 3095KA Reg #09309295 and a 1980 GMC with trailer VIN# T17DBAV575591 plate 8146HM Reg #07478847. If these vehicles are not collected by May 7th, 2014 they will be sold. Christine McMillan 604-226-4764

Harrison Hot Springs +DUULVRQ %HDFK 0D\ Abbotsford/Mission 5RWDU\ 6WDGLXP -XQH

STORAGE

LOCKABLE STORAGE / WORKSHOP spaces. 20’ X 40’, drive in.

Small sizes available. 6 am - 10 pm access. Chase Monday - Friday.

8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383

750

Register. Volunteer. Donate.

Find out more at relayforlife.ca

CARS - DOMESTIC

1993 DODGE SPIRIT. 116,000 kms V6 Automatic. Aircared. Runs great. $1500. obo. Call 604-826-7515

Sewer, water, hot showers incl.

Electricity metered. Heated washrooms, ldry. 20-25 min E of Mission Hwy #7. Walking distance to local general store & near post office, gas, LCB outlets etc. 604-826-2741

749

FIGHT BACK

Celebrate survivors, remember and honour loved ones, and fight back against cancer.

Join your community and make a difference.

604-853-2718

ALDERGROVE: Newly reno 600 sqft office, retail, unique studio-like storefront space on Fraser Hwy. Negot. terms. David 604-328-4461

REMEMBER

Relay For Life needs you! Be part of the biggest cancer fundraiser and make the biggest impact in the fight against cancer.

From 1 bed to 4 plus beds, 1 bath to multiple baths located east, central and west Abbotsford.

View all rentals on kijiji.ca (fraservalley)

746

MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’s. No living quarters. 604-820-0808

810

TRANSPORTATION

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

COMMERCIAL SPACE for Lease: 1556 sf. #106 - 33643 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford. 604-850-7731.

TRANSPORTATION

RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease, 1800 sq.ft. 2485 West Railway, Abbotsford. 604-850-7731

ABBOTSFORD - Attractive office &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300.

ABBOTSFORD. Retail space at 33784 George Ferguson Way. 720 sf. $1000/mo. + gst. Available now.

604-853-9974 or 604-853-3790

604-820-0128

RENTALS

SHAPE YOUR WORLD SOCIETY

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm g/l. Central location. Owned by Christian family.

Ns/np. Hydro, util & wifi incl. Rent negot. Avail. now. 604-853-0544 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm w/o bsmt. $825 incl hydro, gas, cable & lndry.

NS/NP. 778-549-4186.

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

Total Makeover Challenge SPONSORED BY GO FUSION FITNESS PRESENTED BY THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS

ABBOTSFORD Marshall / Orchard.

2 Bdrm, avail now. NS/NP $850 incl hyd/cble. No lndry. 604-803-6435 ALDERGROVE: May 1, quiet, clean, sunny, freshly painted 2 bdrm main flr, sep, ent. w/d, gas f/p. alarm syst. Free int. n/s, n/p Refs needed. $775m. (604)856-3036

751

SUITES, UPPER

MISSION Adams Ave. Newly reno’d 3 Bdrm & den, main floor, 1300 sq/ft. $950/mo. Avail May 1st.

604-945-7490 or 604-346-8364.

752

Easter Colouring Contest WIN: Towne Cinema Centre admissions, toys, novelties, candy, gift cards. Entries judged on creative appeal – have fun! Colouring contest entries can be dropped off at Bigfoot Moccasin in Abbotsford or at Clayburn Village Store by 4:45 p.m., April 11, 2014.

TOWNHOUSES

Clearwater Housing Co-op (Located in CLEARBROOK VILLAGE)

Phone #:

NO SUBSIDY ✦ $2,000 SHARE PURCHASE ✦ REQUIRED PRIOR TO MOVE-IN Fenced yard, one pet ok, gas F/P and 4 appliances supplied.

MISSION: 3 BDRM T/H, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income.

N/P. Call: 604-820-1715

Age: M [ ] F [ ] Prizes will be awarded after the

Straiton Community Club/Optimist Club of Abbotsford

EASTER EGG HUNT

April 19th after 12:00pm | Straiton Hall 4698 Sumas Mountain Road Hunt tickets ($5) at Bigfoot Mocassin (until April 17) or Clayburn Store (closed April 18) SPONSORS: Bigfoot Moccasin

Building Centre Ltd.

The Scrapper

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The sponsors of the Total Makeover would like to thank all 10 Contestants for their hard work and commitment to their health and weight loss journey.

Good luck to all the TOP TEN Contestants!

The voting will start noon Thursday Apr. 10th and close at midnight Tuesday, Apr. 15th

We Have 2 Playgrounds for your kids And are “Pet Friendly”

The TOP FIVE will be announced Wed Apr. 16th 6:00pm at the Fashion Show and Silent Auction at the Phoenix Lounge in Abbotsford.

NEWLY RENOVATED $990 PER MONTH + UTILS

Tickets are sold at Go Fusion Fitness (604-859-3488)

3 BR + 1.5 BA & fenced back yrd For more info call Mike @ 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or email: wb@raamco.ca

Visit abbynews.com contest page to vote!

WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES Part of the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program 9252 Hazel ST, Chilliwack, BC Move-In Incentive

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Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented.

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2014 FOCUS SE

CREW CAB 4X4 FX4

HATCHBACK

• Tuxedo Black and Blue Flame F1D59587

F1D59584

SALE PRICE FORD LOYALTY / CONQUEST

• AUTO • AIR • POWER GROUP

$36,415 – $1,000

PCE00278

17,180

$

35,315

$

NEW 2013 F-350

2013 FUSION S

CREW CAB LARIAT

SEDAN

• 6.7L Diesel • Navigation • Leather • Moonroof • 20” Wheels F3D67581

• AUTO • AIR • POWER GROUP FDN80323

FINAL CLEAROUT!

57,191

15,280

$

F RAS E R

ABBOTSFORD

VA L L E Y ’S

604.856.9000

O N LY

F O R D

S U P E RSTO R E !

www.msaford.com 604.853.2293 MISSION

MT. LEHMAN RD

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$

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OLD YALE RD

TRANS CANADA HWY

Highway 1 - Mt Lehman Exit - Fraser Valley Auto Mall DL# 31325

MON - THURS • 8:30am - 8pm | FRI & SAT • 8:30am - 6pm | SUNDAY • CLOSED

All sale prices net of all Ford rebates. Customer has choice of $750 cash rebate or $1000 free accessories on qualifying F-Series trucks. Some rebates may be taxable. Offers subject to Ford published incentives , See dealer for rules. All prices plus taxes and fees including $395 documentation fee. Finance offers on approved credit. All offers for in stock vehicles only.

Dealer # 31325. See dealer for details. Offers good until April 12th 2014. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown.