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It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. Joseph Boutilier, 23, is just a few weeks into a five-month, trans-Canada journey. He set out on April 5 from his hometown of Victoria, and expects to arrive in Ottawa on Sept. 15. He’s not getting there on four wheels, and he’s not even getting there on two. He’ll be peddling on a unicycle the entire way. By this weekend, he should have passed over Crowsnest Pass, and be enjoying the rolling hills of Hedley and Keremeos. And all the way, he’ll be thinking about what he believes is the most pressing issue of our time – climate change. “I wanted to do something noteworthy and ambitious,” he said during a stop in Agassiz, “because climate change really demands our full attention. What we’re doing as a country is really crazy.” He’ll be trying to meet with as many MLAs and MPs as possible during this trip, to speak about his concerns. He’s also driving people to his website, which features a video detailing the many news reports of Canada’s lack of commitment to climate change. “I’m calling on the Canadian government to take rapid, strategic and collaborative action to tackle the climate change crisis, breaches to First Nations treaties and inherent land rights and
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the muzzling of publiclyfunded scientists,” he said. “To me, it’s the single biggest threat and most universal one that’s affecting the world. Canada has huge potential to be a leader on this but right now we’re doing the opposite.” Boutilier wants to see a level of commitment from all political parties and for “all MPs to really take a stance and work across party lines to address the issues.” This isn’t Boutilier’s first foray into political activism. He was a member of the City of Victoria Youth Council. He said he was called to action by the building intensity of climate change, and is disheartened by the knowledge that human consumption and energy needs are killing people in other parts of the world. “This is taking lives overseas,” he said. “We need to move toward sustainable energy.” While he knows it’s hard to alter an entire society, he’s hoping everyone can adopt small changes into their own lives. “I know I’m not going to change the world, I mean let’s be honest,” he quipped on his online video. “But I also know that doing anything is better than doing nothing, especially when all our anythings can come together to form part of something much bigger.” To learn more about Boutilier’s journey, follow along with him at unityfortheclimate.ca.
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A local family has created a new, challenging race in honour of one of its youngest members, who died just a few months ago due to an aggressive brain tumour. Lilee-Jean Putt’s aunt, Carolyn Putt, is leading the charge, and all proceeds will go toward pediatric cancer research. The event, Chilliwack’s Amazing Chase, takes place on Saturday, May 3, but the registration deadline is this Saturday, April 19. The event takes place rain or shine, Putt said. “It’s in honour of Lilee and she loved the rain and the water, and we thought we could do the same for one day,” she said. This is how it works. Grab a friend or two (or three) and plan to be racing on
foot, and navigating by car, around various locations in Chilliwack throughout the morning. The race begins at 10 a.m. at the Chilliwack Fire Hall, and wraps up at the Chilliwack Honda dealership. There are several categories, and prizes for the fastest teams, best outfits, and so on. Even though there is a competitive element to the race, Putt said the competition is very family friendly and everyone would be capable of completing the different challenges along the way. “I’m sure some teams will run it because they’re competitive, but there will be other who will be pushing strollers,” she siad. When the race is all over, the event will be capped off with a barbecue, featuring entertainment by Lilee-Jean’s dad, singer Andrew Christopher. Every single dollar raised will go toward
the cause, with all supplies and food having been donated, Putt said. She’s been organizing the event for several months, and all the details are ironed out. Now, she’s just hoping those who plan on coming out will register by the deadline. “We have a lot of fun organized, and now we are really just pushing for registration,” she said. Registration is $30 a person, which includes the barbecue lunch, or $15 for children 12 and under. Those who just want to take part in the barbecue can donate there. To register, email amazingchase2014@ gmail.com, and join their Facebook page, Chilliwack’s Amazing Chase for Children’s, to learn more about the event and connect with other racers. news@ahobserver.com
Wayward Pines to clean up mess Council rejects offer to buyout responsibility for Pioneer Park Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
The District of Kent has turned down an offer to buyout the restoration of Pioneer Park, from the Wayward Pines Production
company. Part of the agreement when the filming was being discussed, was that the production company would completely restore the park to its previous
splendor once they were done shooting. Now that the filming is done, the production put forward a friendly offer for the district to buyout that responsibility and fix the park themselves.
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But staff advised council against it, for a few different reasons explained in council chambers Monday night. Firstly, there will be no way to estimate the cost of the repairs until the entire filming facade has been removed, weeks from now. Second, this is one of the busiest times for District work crews, who are busy taking care of their usual
maintenance and spring work. So, the job would have to be put out to tender — a long process that would delay the restoration of the park. Council voted unanimously to turn down the offer. Coun. Holger Schwichtenberg and Mayor John Van Laerhoven were absent from this week’s meeting.
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The RCMP called in Hope Search and Rescue on April 2 at about 10:45 a.m. to assist a man stranded on a hillside near Hell’s Gate. A mutual aid rope team from Kent Harrison SAR and the Chilliwack Helicopter External Transport System (HETS) team were contacted to assist
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Kinder Morgan holds spill drill Thursday on Cheam beach Jennifer Feinberg THE PROGRESS
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An emergency spill response exercise Thursday by Kinder Morgan officials saw land-based instruction and containment equipment demonstrations at Cheam beach on the Fraser River.
emergency equipment including a containment boom. “I’m glad that Kinder Morgan decided to do this on our reserve,� said Darwin Douglas, a Cheam First Nation band councillor. “It’s good for us to get a glimpse of some of their emergency preparedness plans and response techniques.� Pipeline safety is obviously of huge concern to Cheam
members, and to the First Nations community in general, Douglas underlined. “Many people had questions, like where the emergency equipment is located, and how long would it take to get here in the case of a spill,� he said. “It’s a large concern for us in terms of fishing, or other cultural uses in the area, and the environmental health of our territory in general.� Keeping the channels
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The Canada Revenue Agency says the social insurance numbers of 900 taxpayers were stolen last week by someone using the Heartbleed encryption vulnerability before the taxation agency shut down public access to its online services. It happened over a six-hour period by someone exploiting the vulnerability in many supposedly secure websites that used an opensource encryption system. The CRA said it will send registered letters to affected taxpayers and will not be emailing them because it doesn’t want fraudsters to use phishing schemes to further exploit the privacy breach. “I want to express regret to Canadians for this service interruption,� CRA commissioner Andrew Treusch said. “I share the concern and dismay of those individuals whose privacy has been impacted by this malicious act.� Other personal data and possibly businesses’ information may also have been lost. “We are currently going through the painstaking process of analyzing other
fragments of data, some that may relate to businesses, that were also removed,� Treusch said. Taxpayers whose data was compromised will get bolstered CRA account protection and free access to credit protection services. Canada’s Privacy Commissioner is also investigating. Online services, including the E-file and Netfile online income tax portals, were patched and re-launched Sunday after what the CRA called a vigourous test to ensure they are safe and secure. The CRA cut off access to those services April 8 as word spread that the Heartbleed bug had given hackers access to passwords, credit card numbers and other information at many websites. People whose income tax filing was delayed by last week’s CRA interruption have been given until May 5 – beyond the usual April 30 filing deadline – to file returns without being penalized. The Heartbleed vulnerability compromised secure web browsing for up to two years at some sites despite the display of a closed padlock that indicates an encrypted connection.
addition to the spill response equipment, the wildlife response unit was also on display. “The purpose of this exercise is to practise Kinder Morgan Canada’s emergency response plans to ensure an effective and coordinated response in the unlikely event of an emergency,� the release said. “Kinder Morgan Canada conducts regular emergency response training each year at various locations and under different scenarios.� They initially wanted to conduct the exercise in the Ferry Island Park area, but it wasn’t feasible logistically. “Kinder Morgan Canada ensures public safety and safe pipeline operations through employee training, regular testing, right� of�way aerial and foot patrols and adherence to its comprehensive integrity management program.� For more details on pipeline safety see www.kindermorgan. com/pipelinesafety/.
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fully bid on the truck and has brought it back to the Village. He said he intends to revive it and use it in public events, such as the Canada Day parade. Allen has given Old Yeller “a new lease on life” in her new role as a community artifact and parade vehicle, he said in a statement. He said he bought it before, as mayor of the Village of Harrison years ago.
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“Now I’ve bought it again as a private citizen and for a different purpose,” he said. Allen is hoping to preserve Harrison’s history in the Village itself, and is holding out hope that one day the lakeside community will have its own museum. In the meantime, he said he’ll be putting his automotive skills to good use, to “show her some love and bring her back to full shine.” Allen also owns both an amphicar and a Mini Moke, and has been a judge at classic car shows. “Outside of Harrison, Old Yeller has only scrap
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not work as proposed. “The more we become familiar with it, the less workable it is,” he said. When the MMBC program was first announced, they fired off a similar letter. But that seemed to be ignored, Fisher said. The DOK will be joining the Village Valemount, which has written to Polak to explain the hardship the MMBC places on small towns with small tax bases.
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“The program appears to be designed for large municipalities of at least 100,000 or more,” Valemount mayor Andru McCracken wrote. More than half of the municipalities in B.C. have a population of less than 5,000. The District sits just over 5,000, including the prison population. “Meeting the requirements of the RFP of MMBC is
simply not attainable,” McCracken wrote. High penalties are in place through MMBC for contamination targets, which are set at three per cent. MMBC also sets out that call centres need to be in place from 7 a.m.to 6 p.m., outside of the hours set out for most small municipalities, and requires collection vehicles to be five years old or newer.
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With gas prices hitting $1.40/L this week locally, have you changed your driving habits? To answer, go to the Home page of our website: www.ahobserver.com
It used to be that the old beer fridge, chugging away in the basement at all hours, was your home’s biggest energy hog. And sure, if you have an old beast whirring and humming away, it would be wise to unplug it and save your bucks. But there’s a new consumer of energy in your home — electronics — and you may be surprised to learn how much your cell phones, PVRs, computers and other gizmos are costing you. BC Hydro has been increasing its educational programming, through its website and at trade shows, encouraging customers to use less power. And one way is to properly monitor just how much your electronics are driving up your smart meter. While unplugging that old fridge can save you up to $85 a year, properly plugging in your gadgets has the potential to save you more than $100 a year. Just your PVR alone is costing you more than your average refrigerator. BC Hydro suggests hooking up your television, DVD, PVR, VCR and surround system to one power bar, and simply clicking the entire thing off when it’s not in use. “Phantom load” is upping the cost of your hydro bill, whether you’re home or away, sleeping or awake. Standby power can increase your annual bill by as much as 10 per cent. If hydro companies could convince everyone in Canada to reduce their products that use standby power, they could power up to 400,000 homes, and emissions reductions would be equivalent to taking a large coal-fired power generating unit offline. All you have to do to is unplug the things you aren’t using. If we could learn as a society to turn off the lights when we leave the room, surely we can learn to click off the electronics, too. Finally, BC Hydro’s green team suggests reading a book, and going for a bike ride instead of watching TV at all — the ultimate unplugged experience.
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Farmland fight sheds little light B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher Detailed debate on changes to the Agricultural Land Commission got underway in the legislature last week, while protesters played to urban voters outside. A couple of West Kootenay NDP supporters brought a basket of homegrown veggies down to help East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett get through the winter on a 100-mile diet. A group of mostly UBC scientists wrote to Premier Christy Clark, embracing the popular assumption that the changes will automatically mean more exclusions of agricultural land, as well as expanded secondary uses in the Cariboo, Kootenay and North zones. This “jeopardizes species at risk, threatens many
common species, and will impact many species prized for hunting,” they wrote. It makes me wonder if these university botanists and bird experts actually understand what farming is. You know, clearcutting a forest and planting largely monoculture crops? Using big machinery, creating drainage, applying fertilizers, controlling diseases, pests and wild animals? Not backyard gardening, real farming of the sort that has fed more people than in all of human history? Have they heard that the largest cause of deforestation in North America is farming? Do they imagine habitat loss from subdivisions sprawling across the Cariboo? Forests Minister Steve Thomson has been pinch-hitting for Fort St. John MLA Pat Pimm on the agriculture file as Pimm undergoes cancer treatment. Thomson took exception when NDP agriculture critic Nicolas Simons asked if he
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“Have they heard that the largest cause of deforestation in North America is farming?” reduce the independence of the chair. Under further questioning from Simons, Thomson allowed that the current ALC chair, Richard Bullock, has provided no response to the government on the proposals. Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick was appointed Friday to replace Pimm as agriculture minister. But this ALC
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project is Bennett’s initiative, so I asked him about his changes to the appointment process. Bennett said the six regional panels, up to three people each, were set up by then-minister Stan Hagen in 2003 to provide local input. That worked well, he said, until Bullock came on the scene and began exercising his discretion not to appoint people recommended by cabinet. “The chair doesn’t like the regional panels,” Bennett told me. “It’s a pain in the ass for the chair to have to deal with 18 farmers from all over the province in making decisions. "It would be six farmers, because only one person from the regional panel actually sits on the provincial commission. “He thinks that it’s unwieldy, and he’d rather have the decision-making centralized in Burnaby. But we changed that. We decided as a duly elected government in 2003 that we wanted the regions to have a say OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.
on this stuff, so the intention of the legislation, we felt, was actually being defeated, because we hadn’t made it mandatory.” It will be mandatory soon, and Bullock’s days as commission chair appear to be numbered. “There’s no more discretion for any future chair to monkey with it,” Bennett added. One of Bennett’s key issues is denial of secondary residence construction to keep families on the land in the Interior. The legislation also introduces social and economic factors in weighing decisions in the North, Cariboo and Kootenay regions, where in most cases development pressure is an urban myth. The main ALC board will still have authority to revisit a local panel decision if the chair deems it inconsistent with the mandate to protect farmland. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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If you are over 60, as I am, you probably think that you were a victim of over taxation all of your life. Sorry, that just isn't true. In 1971, the year I turned 20, our national debt was about $500 million in real terms. Today, the debt is about $500 billion in real terms. It looks as though this generation of ours might have spent just a tad more than we paid. Perhaps right now is a very good time for a little of that wisdom that befits an elder. In looking back, we might have taken a more realistic look at the facts during those many elections in which we voted. Perhaps had we stopped voting for the magical (more money for me, more services for me, with lower taxes for me at the
same time party), our children wouldn't have to spend their lives paying our bill. There are more elections coming up in the future. Are we going to tell all of the parties to get it right next time? Hey, Harper, Trudeau, Mulcair, axe that stupid buzz phrase "more money for seniors" and stop trying to buy our votes with money from our children's pockets. Now before you Grey Power fanatics fire up your nasty little blog machines, take an honest look at how we behaved for the past 40 years. We spent a lifetime barking about being taxed to death. "Just another cash grab'" we said. We fired Mulroney for the GST and Campbell for the HST. We want the
TransLink board fired, the BC Ferries boss, the ICBC boss, and the BC Hydro boss all fired for having the audacity to raise rates. Over the years we have terrorized our local representatives to the point where there isn't a mayor in the country that doesn't break into a cold sweat whenever the topic of property taxes comes up. We want new knees and new hips, unlimited prescription drugs, and free senior centres, while at the same time we are paying tradespeople under the table to avoid paying our lawful taxes. Does the word hypocrite mean anything to anyone anymore? I, for one, don't believe it's too late to change things. If you disagree, you can fire
up your nasty little blog machine now and blast away. And if your tired old fingers can't negotiate a keyboard anymore, just drop in to see your doctor. Don't worry about the bill, just put it on your children's tab. K. Sass Hemlock Valley
Our annual silent auction and barbecue was the best yet! Thanks to generous donors, whose names you will find on our website, the auction items were extremely popular and created excitement amongst those who bid. The businesses and individuals of this community are always so good to ACE for our events and because of the support, we are able to do things we would not otherwise be able to do, such as have a formal
graduation. Our ACE Burgers are ever increasing in popularity with sales doubling this year, and this time the burgers were cooked on a brand new Broil King barbecue that was generously donated by Home Depot in Chilliwack. With the new barbecue and the demand for the burgers, we look forward to being able to do many barbecues in the future. In fact, we have had so many requests, that we will be doing another
barbecue on April 17, and we are planning for a barbecue and garage sale in May. Once again, thank you to everyone who donated or supported the event with their purchases, and that support is very much appreciated by our entire team of staff and students. ACE could not do the things we do but for the support of the very generous community in which we are. Sandy Balascak Agassiz Centre for Education
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Clever alternatives to traditional Easter eggs Easter is a time when Christian families gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Religious customs abound on Easter, but a number of secular traditions have emerged as well. Perhaps the most popular secular tradition associated with Easter is the coloring of Easter eggs. Easter egg dyeing kits emerge in early spring. Consumers have a variety of alternatives to these kits at their disposal. There are some people who desire more environmentally friendly Easter eggs, so here are some creative and greener ideas for coloring eggs this year. • Wooden eggs Visit a craft store and purchase wooden eggs that can be painted and decorated however you desire. The wooden eggs will be durable and can be stored away for use each and every year. Because they are made of wood, a naturally recyclable material, they are easy on the environment. • Consider natural dyes Use different food items to create all-natural dyes for the eggs. Tea, fruit and vegetable juices – even packaged drink mixes – can be used to tint Easter eggs in various colors. Because you’re controlling the materials you use, you can ensure they are safe to use. • Experiment with papier mache This ancient paper crafting technique uses recycled paper and a paste to create a hardened mold. Turn excess scraps of paper into delightful eggs put on display for the holiday. • Purchase corn starch eggs Corn starch is used in everything from packing materials to children’s craft products. Corn starch can be molded into solid forms or foam-type consistencies. Egg kits are sold with this green material. When Easter is over, the corn starch eggs can be put out for composting. Foam-type eggs may be dissolved with water. • Make edible eggs Traditional Easter eggs can be wasteful if the eggs are boiled and used entirely for display. Rather, make eggs that will be enjoyed and are not at risk of spoiling too soon after being on display. Gelatin-dessert eggs is one way to use the eggs after Easter, and creative people can try crafting eggs out of meringue as well. • Dough eggs Have the children get out their favorite modeling dough and craft multi-colored eggs as a fun, rainy-day project. Those who want the eggs to last can purchase actual clay from the craft store or whip up their own medium at home. After drying, the eggs should be ready to paint.
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INTERIOR TO LOWER MAINLAND TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT Public Safety Notice – Winter recreationalists and snowmobilers Winter recreationalists and snowmobilers should be aware that construction of the Interior to Lower Mainland (ILM) Transmission Line continues. On-site activities include clearing of the right-of-way; construction of access roads and tower foundations; and tower assembly and erection. The ILM right-of-way continues to be a construction zone with restricted access. Restricted access is required for worker and public safety to avoid risks associated with such things as guy lines, partially constructed foundations, construction materials, or other potential hazards that may be hidden or partially hidden by the snow. Please avoid using the right-of-way for your activities. If you are in the area, use extra care when traveling around the right-of-way. The ILM project is a new 247 kilometre 500 kilovolt transmission line between Merritt and Coquitlam that will expand the electrical system so that BC Hydro can continue to deliver clean and reliable energy to homes and businesses in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
Some comics never stop cracking jokes, even during interviews with the media. But Quebec-based comedian Lorne Elliott doesn’t fit that stereotype. Instead, Elliott is a pleasant conversationalist, a thinker, and an adventurer. “I get up every morning and I write something,” he said in a phone interview earlier this week. He was just packing up his hotel room in Kimberley, as he travels across B.C. delivering his show to the far corners of the province. In cases like that, he admits, it’s difficult to sit down and write. But he always tries. It’s a trait he comes by honestly, having witnessed his father’s love of books and writing. It’s a good thing, since his well-known comedic delivery comes from that daily writing. “That’s where it starts,” he says. Over the years, Elliott has worked at his craft writing his own standup material, an award-winning play, and three novels. Many have come to know Elliott’s work on CBC’s Madly Off in All Directions, and others as fans of his standup work where he sports his wild hair and carries his guitar. And while his work hinges greatly on Canadian sensibilities, his writing strays away from current affairs and
politics. “I prefer the kind of jokes that will still be relevant,” he said, and political jokes have way of becoming old very fast. While his determined nature probably accounts for most of his success, Elliott attributes at least part of it to remaining in Canada. “It’s an excellent place to be if you’re an artist,” he said. “If you want to make a living exploring expressions. You can do that in Canada, much more so (than the United States.)” “I’ve been to the States and I’ve done that thing, and I know some people who went to Hollywood,” he said. “If you go to Hollywood, you’re up against people whose grandfathers built Hollywood. But if you go to Harrison, you have an opportunity to practice your craft in front of a group of people who appreciate you.” And that’s where he’ll be Saturday, April 26, on stage at the Harrison Memorial Hall. It’s not his first time performing here, and he’s keen on returning. Last time he visited here, he quipped, he bought a year’s supply of hazelnuts. Being close to nature is something he appreciates, as a “Quebec boy out west.” And every time he travels through B.C., he finds something new to love about it. “The countryside here just smacks you in
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Lorne Elliott will perform in Harrison Hot Spring on April 26, at the Harrison Memorial Hall.
the eye,” he said. “There are these hugely diverse types of beauty.” Montreal born, Elliott first began performing in 1974, as a folk musician, under his full name of Chris Lorne Elliott. He soon teamed up with Kevin Blackmore (aka ‘Buddy Wasisname’) to establish the comedic musical duo Free Beer. Since then Elliott has performed from Newfoundland to New York City, from Los Angeles to Australia and points in between. He has made regular appearances at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival since it started in 1986 and has opened for the likes of Rodney Dangerfield and Jay Leno. As well as being a
humourist, storyteller and musician, Elliott is also an award-winning playwright. His play The Night the Racoons Went Berserk won ‘Best New Play Award’ at the Quebec Drama Festival in 1983. It was later produced by the Charlottetown Theatre Festival in 1986 along with Culture Shock, another of his comedies which has been produced all across Canada and in 1989 was filmed by CBC-TV for a special drama telecast. Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at www.harrisonfestival. com, by phone at 604796-3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison and Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart. news@ahobserver.com
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Small pillows created by Nora McCurdy are part of the Young at Art Show at Ranger Station Art Gallery. The public is invited to take part in the show by visiting the gallery and voting for their favourite pieces, from artwork submitted by students in Kindergarten to Grade 12, from Agassiz and Harrison Springs.
Spring has sprung at the Ranger Station Art Gallery. The Kent Harrison Arts Council is presenting a bright season of shows, and everyone is invited. All students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in the Kent-Harrison area were invited to enter artwork into our annual Young at Art show, which is our way of celebrating BC Arts and Culture Week. The aim of this annual event is to bring people together to celebrate the great life-enhancing value that arts and culture bring to us all. The arts are part of everyday life. If you watch TV, go to the movies, enjoy a landscape painting in a dentist’s office or listen to music, you are participating in the arts, but what the BC Arts Council aims to do with BC Arts Continued on 11
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Speedway revs up for season Drivers test the track after winter break The Agassiz Speedway was alive with the sounds and smells of racing on Saturday afternoon, as drivers showed up for a test and tune event. The speedway is preparing for a season full of action, which begins on Saturday, April 26 with compact Hit to Pass, street stock, mini stock and hornets racing, beginning at 7 p.m. Race events are planned for about every other week through April to September, including several fun family themes. Tickets on a regular race night range from $5 for a child to $12 for an adult. Family passes are $30. For more information, visit www. agassizspeedway.com.
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Eagles return to Agassiz Dozens of former Agassiz secondary students returned to the court over the weekend, taking part in the Eagles and Chieftains Alumni Tournament. This was the second year of the tournament, which is designed to breath life back into the AESS basketball program.
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and Culture Week is to highlight the art and culture that is going on right in your own backyard by people you may know personally. Locally, we strive to encourage young people to get involved in art by offering them this unique opportunity to have their work displayed in a public art gallery. The public is invited to come into the Ranger Station Art Gallery at 98 Rockwell Drive to view all the wonderful artwork by many talented students in the area and to vote for their favourites. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. On April 27 at 2 p.m. we will host a reception and awards ceremony. Refreshments will be served and everyone is invited to attend. Young at Art takes place all across the province from April 21-27. To see how other areas in British Columbia are celebrating BC Arts and Culture Week, visit www.bcartscouncil.ca. In May, a small group of extremely talented young artists from Seabird Island will be presenting their work at the gallery. The show will be curated by teacher and artist Jonathan Sutton, and the artists’ reception will be on May 4 at 2 p.m.
June is when our annual Artist in Residence show held. This year’s Artist in Residence, Anouk Jonker will present a wonderful selection of paintings in oil in the Impressionist style. More details about Jonker and her work will be forthcoming as we approach the opening date for her show, which is on June 1 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Also in June, Jesse Sparks will be hosting a free button making workshop for children in the Agassiz Library. Dates to be announced. Please visit our Facebook page: Kent Harrison Arts Council for further information on upcoming events.
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VANDERHOEK, Tyler Andrew
October 20, 1983 - April 17, 2003
A day never goes by without thinking of you. Your memories never forgotten. Forever missed and loved by your family.
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LECHNER, Edwin (Ed) Jan 21, 1943 - Feb 28, 2014 Died suddenly at home with his boots on. A popular horseman, mechanic, sportsman, and friend to everyone he met. Ed was predeceased by his father George, mother Susan, brother George, and his ex wife Carol. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Taylor, his daughters Cheri Cooper & Tracy Lechner as well as his 4 grandchildren Natasha Cooper, Chelsea Cooper, Chantelle Campbell, and Cole Campbell. The family invites friends to a celebration of his life to be held at the farm on April 27th from noon til 4:00PM.
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Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister and auntie, Lillian Rose Oliver passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the Chilliwack General Hospital after a short battle with cancer at the age of 63. She was born Feb. 16, 1951 in Chilliwack General Hospital and had returned to live in Sardis in September 2012. Lillian is survived by her loving husband David of 26 years 9 months, children Jennifer (Paul) Andrew and Lionel Patterson, granddaughters Hillary, Tamara, and Miya Andrew, grandson Dylan Patterson and great granddaughter Rosie. She is also survived by her mother Rita Pete, brothers and sisters and her extended family. Prayers to be held at Seabird Island on Wednesday, April 16th at 7pm and the Funeral Mass to be held at the Immaculate Conception Church on Thursday, April 17th at 10:00 am. Dinner to follow the service, and all are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
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PUBLIC NOTICE 2014 Parcel Tax Rolls
Pursuant to the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notification that the assessment rolls listing the names and addresses for all properties subject to 2014 parcel taxes for the following service areas will be certified on May 5, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. in the Centennial Centre at the Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC: • Mount Woodside Sewer and Water Systems • Rockwell Bay Estates Water System The rolls may be inspected at the Reception Counter of Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC during its regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, commencing April 24, 2014.
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A special ...to our dedicated volunteer drivers! Through your committed service, our clients are able to attend their medical and other personal appointments. For more information on this program please call: 604-798-6228 or email: agharcommdrivers@outlook.com
Property owners must submit in writing to the District by 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2014 a request to amend the roll with respect to their property for any of the following reasons: 1. There is an error or omission respecting a name or address; 2. There is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; 3. There is an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel; or 4. An exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed. If no amendment requests are received by the appointed time then the 2014 parcel tax rolls are deemed to be authenticated by the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel and the meeting will be adjourned. Any questions concerning the above or in relation to the complaint process should be directed to the undersigned at 604-796-2235. Judy Lewis, CPA, CMA Director of Financial Services
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HELP WANTED
Concrete Finishers & Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com. Fax 780-444-9165.
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1 Food Service Supervisor req’d. Sal: $12.00/hr. F/T, Pmt. 1+ yrs exp. Duties: Supervise & coordinate activities of staff. Establish work schedule. Estimate and order ingredients. Maintain inventory sales & wastage. Train staff in job duties, safety procedures. Ensure food quality. Receive payments, take customer’s orders & prepare food for customer. 3 Food Counter Attendant req’d. Sal:$10.50/hr. F/T, Pmt. No exp. req’d. Duties: Take customers’ orders. Prepare, heat & finish simple food items. Use electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice food. Portion & wrap or serve food. Package take-out food. Stock shelves and refrigerators. General cleaning of restaurant & work area. Language: Contact Derrick A&W Restaurant. Work at Agassiz, BC. Apply at: fdc.foods@yahoo.ca or fax: 604.255.3800
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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 Friday, April 18, 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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329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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LEGAL SERVICES
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
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320 ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
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MOVING & STORAGE
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
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ELECTRICAL
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PERMANENT FULL-TIME
Clerk Receptionist I The Village of Harrison Hot Springs is seeking a permanent full-time Clerk Receptionist I. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance, the incumbent in this position will assist management in achieving efficient operation of the Village through outstanding performance in customer service, telephone reception, typing, filing and general clerical duties and other duties as assigned while observing and complying with municipal policies. The individual must demonstrate initiative and make decisions of a routine and procedural nature within the scope of the position. Required Qualifications • Minimum Grade 12 education supplemented by related post-secondary courses • Minimum six months clerical experience in a related field • Formal training and sound knowledge in the use of office equpment and computer software, including Microsoft Office suite of products; or • An equivalent combination of training and experience A full job description is available for further consideration at the Village Office. Please submit covering letter and resumé to: Director of Finance and Human Resources Village of Harrison Hot Springs PO Box 160, 495 Hot Springs Road Harrison Hot Springs BC V0M 1K0 Resumes and details may also be received via email to: dcourtice@harrisonhotsprings.ca This opportunity is open for receipt of applications until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
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We Service all Makes • • •
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First Nation Support Worker at Hope Secondary School
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PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Hours:
5.5 hours per day / 5 days per week Effective: Immediately Hourly Rate: $21.85 per hour Deadline: April 22, 2014 at 2:00 pm
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
(applications will not be considered after 2:00 pm)
Applications with full supporting documentation, including references to be forwarded to: Secretary-Treasurer School District #78 (Fraser-Cascade) 650 Kawkawa Lake Road Hope, BC V0X 1L4 email: lbjorge@sd78.bc.ca phone: 604-869-2411 fax: 604-869-7400 NOTE: ONLY THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE POSTING.
PETS
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Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $475. 604-794-5844
Entlebucher pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. $900 each. 604-795-7662.
Golden Retriever pups, family farm raised, vet checked, shots, ready April 26. $700 Timbur6@telus.net, 604-845-7434, Rosedale
LAB PUPPIES. Born Valentines Day. Chocolate, golden, black. 8 weeks. Only 5 sweeties left. $600. Norm 604-814-0706
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APARTMENT/CONDOS
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TRANSPORTATION
ROOMS FOR RENT
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TRANSPORTATION 859
2 ROOMS FOR RENT- In newer Harrison Hot Springs home, suits student, furnished. N/S, ref req’d. $400/m. Avail Imm. (604)819-1290
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UTILITY TRAILERS
2009 WELLS CARGO TRAILER SW8, 5ft. x 8ft. Black w/ wood flr.
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SUITES, LOWER
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AUTO FINANCING
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Senior Digital Camera Program Agassiz-Harrison Community Services is looking for senior volunteers to form a digital camera club. No previous digital camera experience is required as volunteers will have the opportunity to learn how to use the cameras, download and upload photos to a computer and create and print photo artwork. With the support and guidance of the program coordinator, volunteers will plan regular outings in the communities and will mentor youth, visit participants and share their experiences with peers and the communities at large. For more information and to volunteer please attend our drop in session. Date: April 30, 2014 Time: Drop in between 4 pm-6 pm Place: Agassiz Elementary Secondary School Library Who: Agassiz-Harrison Community members age 55 and over Information about the program: Fiona Delcourt, Program Coordinator at program.coordinatorGTP@agassizcs.ca or calling Agassiz-Harrison Community Services at 604-796-2585.
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Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, BC and Karl Fisher of: 10350 Beverly Drive, Chilliwack, BC, V2P6H1, For unpaid rents totalling $ 290.62. If this amount is not paid on or before 18 April, 2014, the units contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents
1998-Terry 23’ Travel Trailer sleeps 6, 2door stove a/c.mint cond. $5900 604-796-0666 Retired Chaplain couple looking for dependable Class C Motorhome for “travel with a purpose” 1(604)744-1741
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The Public Hearing will be conducted on Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the FVRD Ofmce, 4th Floor Boardroom, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. The purpose of Bylaws 1258 to 1266 is to amend all Electoral Area Ofmcial Community Plans (OCPs) to introduce consistent Development Permit Areas (DPAs) for Riparian Areas in each OCP. The DPAs will protect streams and riparian habitat primarily through the involvement of qualimed environmental professionals and the identimcation of Streamside Protection and Enhancement Areas (SPEAs) that should remain free of development, including the disturbance of soils and vegetation. « ¬ «¬ Fraser Valley Regional District 97C 5A
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2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. ST#467. $2,500. 2001 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, loaded. ST#534 $2,900. 2001 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto loaded A/cared ST#518 $3,900. 2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K. ST#493. $3,995. 2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. $5,500. 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. Quad cab diesel, loaded, long box, auto. ST#509. $7,900. 2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, ST#470 $7,900. 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. $8,900 2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. ST#532. $8,900. 2008 KIA Sportage, 4 door, auto, runs good. $11,900. 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, 5 psgr. ST#418. $11,900. 2004 HUMMER H2 4 door, auto, 4X4, ST#384. $13,900. 2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded. ST#433. $16,900.
• Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1258, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1258] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1259, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1259] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1260, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1260] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1261, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1261] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1262, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1262] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1263, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1263] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1264, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1264] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1265, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1265] • Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1266, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1266]
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Abbotsford
Area B OCP Bylaw # 800
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Kent
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Area D OCP Bylaw # 200
Area E OCP Bylaw # 1115
The public hearing on Bylaws 1258 to 1266 is to be held by a delegate of the FVRD Board. Copies of the Board resolution making the delegation and copies of Bylaws 1258 to 1266 are available for public inspection until April 30th, 2014 at the Fraser Valley Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) . For further information, please contact the Planning Department at 604-702-5000, toll free 1-800-528-0061, or by email at planninginfo@fvrd.bc.ca. Information is available online at: http://www.fvrd.bc.ca/InsidetheFVRD/CommunityPlanning/Pages/RAR.aspx At this public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws which are the subject of the hearing. Written submission may also be submitted to Fraser Valley Regional District in advance of the hearing but must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. April 30th, 2014. Written submissions will be entered into the public hearing record. An informal public information meeting to be facilitated by FVRD staff regarding the Bylaw will be held at 7:00 p.m. immediately preceding the Public Hearing. Dated this 9th day of April 2014 Paul Gipps Chief Administrative Ofmcer
16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, April 17, 2014
COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING APRIL 2014
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 28, 2014 7:00 p.m. Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall Community Recreation & Cultural Centre expansion opening
Summer 2014
Recreation At A Glance For program details or to register, please call the fitness / activity centre at 604-796-8891. Preschool • Games My Parents Played • Junior Kickers Soccer Program • Mighty Kickers Soccer Program
Begins April 28 Begins April 25 Begins April 25
Children Red Cross Babysitting Course April 26 Call the Fitness / Activity Centre at 604-796-8891 for further information
Pitch in Week Operation Clean Sweep is April 21 - 26 Thank you to Kent Elementary School and Agassiz Christian School for taking part in our annual community cleanup campaign. Drivers please watch for school children on the roadways during this time. Our Spring and Summer Leisure Guide will be in your mailboxes April 24. Ferny Coombe Pool Opens May 5. Visit us online at www.district.kent.bc.ca
Move for Health Day - Walk and Water Workout We are hitting the trail to breathe the fresh country air and marvel in the spectacular views of Mount Cheam from every vantage point. This instructor-led walk will begin and end at the Fitness / Activity Centre for some light refreshments. The next part of our stroll takes us across the park to the Ferny Coombe Pool for a free aquatic workout in the pool. May 9 F 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. walk followed by water workout beginning at 12:00p.m. for 45 minutes at the Ferny Coombe Pool. Refreshments of water, juice and orange slices provided after each activity.
SPRING CLEANUP 2014 YARD WASTE EVENT May 3, 2014 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
Municipal Gravel Pit, Cemetery Road Hosted by the Agassiz Community Gardens Society THE FOLLOWING YARD WASTE MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT NO CHARGE tree branches or limbs up to 5” (125mm) diameter prunings • leaves • soil • discarded shrubs sand or fine gravel • grass sods & clippings NOTE: Residents will be required to separate wood waste, branches and prunings from soil or similar materials to process through a chipper. ALL OTHER MATERIALS ARE PROHIBITED Including tree stumps and branches greater than 5” (125mm)diameter, domestic refuse, animal waste and household hazardous wastes. For further information contact the Municipal Hall 604-796-2235 • www.district.kent.bc.ca
CARING FOR YOUR DOG OBTAIN A DOG LICENCE ANNUALLY The District of Kent thanks those dog owners who have obtained or renewed their dog licences for 2014. For those dog owners who have not yet licenced their dogs, you are reminded that a licence is required for your pet in accordance with the District of Kent Animal Control Bylaw No. 1396, 2008. As part of your dog care plan, please review the information below and make the necessary arrangements to obtain a licence for your dog(s).
When are Dog Licences Due Licences for dogs over 6 months old are due on January 1st of each year and are valid for the calendar year to December 31, 2014.
Why Should I Licence My Dog In addition to the bylaw requirement, licencing your dog is the responsible thing to do. The District receives dozens of calls each year for “Lost Dogs” and the success rate for locating the dog is much higher when the dog has been licenced and is wearing its tags. Even when a missing dog is located out of Province we are able to assist the dog in locating their owners.
How Do I Obtain a Dog Licence You may obtain your 2014 dog licence(s) at the District of Kent Municipal Hall at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz which is open on weekdays (except stat holidays) from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. If you are unable to make it to the Municipal Hall you can mail a cheque with a completed Dog Licence application form and we will mail your dog tag(s) to you. The application form can be found on the District’s website, www.district.kent.bc.ca.
What are the Annual Dog Licence Fees Annual Licence fee for every spayed or neutered dog is: $20.00* Annual Licence fee for every unspayed or neutered dog is: $50.00 *A certificate from the veterinarian or Owners Declaration of Dog’s Spay/Neuter must be presented at the time of licence purchase for a spayed or neutered dog.
How Many Dogs or Cats Can I have on My Property? Dog owners are reminded that it is an offense for any property to keep or harbour: 1. More than 2 dogs and 2 cats on any premises in any zone excluding property over 0.5ha (1.2 acres) and zoned A (Agricultural), RR (Rural Residential) or MR (Resource Management). 2. Six or more dogs or cats combined in total on a property over 0.5ha (1.2 acres) and zoned A (Agricultural), RR (Rural Residential) or MR (Resource Management) without first having obtained a kennel licence.
Who do I contact for More Information Please contact the Municipal Hall at (604) 796-2235 if you have any questions or need assistance with your dog licence application.
Louise Hinton, Animal Control Officer
Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 • Tel 604.796.2235 • www.district.kent. bc.ca