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Wayward Pines crew returning TV series set will be backdrop at Canada Day celebrations Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Wayward Pines has not finished filming, and the downtown Agassiz television filming set will remain in place until after Canada Day. That news was announced earlier this week, when location manager for WWP Productions, David Tamkin, placed an ad in this newspaper detailing their planned filming activities and teardown

schedule.

They will require one to two more days of filming to complete the series, and that can't happen until the actors' schedules allows.

That will be the week of June 23-27, Tamkin said.

The television series has been in production since the fall of 2013, with all of the outdoor scenes being shot on the commercial portion of Pioneer Avenue in Agassiz.

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On the side of the street which houses Pioneer Park, a full facade of the fictional town of Wayward Pines was built. On the side with businesses, temporary facade changes were added to storefronts.

Originally, the film company's plan was to have the set removed in May, with a full restoration of the park completed before the summer.

However, there was also a caveat that the set would not be removed

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JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Basil Sylvester turns salmon being smoked on racks over a smouldering fire on Sunday afternoon at the 45th annual Seabird Island First Nations Festival. Sylvester’s grandfather, the late Grand Chief Archie Charles, was the founder of the festival, which now features soccer games, war canoes, crafts, vendors and more. For more photos, see page 8.

until they had received final approval from the studio. The refilming will take place the week of June 23 to 27, and they will start to tear down the set on July 2. That means the set will remain in place during Canada Day celebrations, typically a busy day in the park with activities throughout the day.

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Four Wheel club cleans up party mess Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

RCMP stepped up enforcement in Harrison Hot Springs over the May long weekend, but it seems that still wasn’t

enough to deter partiers from trashing one of the area’s more remote locations.

Photos surfaced last week on Facebook depicting a large mess left

at Wood Lake, about 15 km up the west side of Harrison Lake near 10 Mile Bay. Tents, piles of bagged and loose trash, food items and camping gear

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were all been left behind, something that infuriated fellow campers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Mat Irvine posted on the Four Wheel Drive Association of BC (FWDABC) Facebook page that the mess was reportedly left behind by a grad class, and some speculate that the camping party was as large 300 people.

He called it a “sad sad state,” and it’s one that has plagued parks across the province over the long weekend. The B.C. Conservation Office confirmed that partiers at Headwater Lake No. 1, near Peachland, left behind a mess that included a dead and poorly-skinned beaver. That office is appealing to anyone with information regarding the vandalism to report any details.

Many members of the FWDABC spent their Sunday cleaning up the area around Wood Lake, paying for the gas and dumping fees out of their own pockets.

“It was a great turnout,” Irvine posted following the clean up.

“Had that place ship shape in no time.”

Fellow Four Wheel Drive Association member Krixtina Wheeler wrote a story about the cleanup efforts to share

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About two dozen people went to Wood Lake on Sunday morning to clean up a mess left by campers over the May long weekend.

with the media, and online.

“May long weekend is always a tough one for carnage it leaves behind,” she wrote. “Besides the toll it takes on people through reckless or drunk driving, it seems to bring out just about every horror imaginable fro camp site and our beautiful B.C. wilderness.”

She said it’s become “the story of a group of individuals who stepped up to the plate, came together as an amazing team that turned around a situation that could

poles from chairs, frying pans, gazebo support beams, shot up fire extinguishers, propane bottles, glass, bags of rotting food, many which had already been torn open by wildlife.

Wheeler added that people need to report polluters and poachers to the appropriate authorities, noting license plate numbers when possible.

Wood Lake is a small body of water on the west side of Harrison Lake, almost directly across from the south tip of Long Island, with access from Weaver Creek Road.

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that the Canada Day celebrations will go ahead. This year, the celebration will more of street party, he added.

Wayward Pines has brought a long list of well-known actors and directors to Agassiz over the past several months. The series stars Matt Dillon, and features Juliette Lewis, Terrence Howard, Carla Gugino, Shannyn Sossamon and Melissa Leo, most of who have been seen on set in Agassiz. Director M. Night Shyamalan also visited Agassiz to help scout out the area and direct the first episode.

The series was created by Chad Hodge and based on novels written by Blake Crouch.

More information regarding specific timing for road closures will be available closer to the time of filming.

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She said the work on Sunday was made easier because many people traveled up to the site to clean up during the week, too. Many took it as an opportunity to teach their children about the impact caused by reckless behaviour.

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JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER

Fraser Cascade teachers were on strike on Monday, as part of a one-day rotating strike across the province.

Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Teachers in Agassiz rallied together in the rain on Monday, the first day of rotating strikes that will affect schools through the week.

They camped out in a few different locations around the area, including in front of AESS with umbrellas and signs. B.C.’s teachers are lobbying for improvements to class size, class composition other student learning conditions, and wages.

Rotating strikes moved through all of

the school districts Monday to Thursday, as the BC Teachers’ Federation has moved into the second stage of their strike action.

Their employer, the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, responded to their rotating strike action with a decrease in pay and a partial lockout.

While the BCTF and BCPSEA worked on negotiations through the week, some teachers on the picket lines were calling the whole situation confusing.

Some teachers from AESS said their most pressing concern is support in the classroom.

Earth sciences teacher Alistair McLachlan said that some of his classes are full, with 30 students.

“I can’t get to everybody,” he said, with many students with different needs competing for time within a class block. It’s the shy kids who don’t speak up that can suffer the most from crowded classrooms, teacher Denise Fitzsimmons

added, saying “they fall through the cracks.”

For many local teachers, strike action is all too familiar.

In 2005, there was a two-week strike, and a three-day strike in 2012. While there were some concessions in 2005, there were none in the most recent strike.

And this time, McLachlan said, “all we’re getting is 10 per cent off our pay.”

For updates to the ongoing labour dispute, visit us online at www. ahobserver.com.

Harrison Mills getting proactive on emergency response Harrison Mills has created a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and they held their first annual open house at Tapadera’s clubhouse on Sunday, May 25.

President Al Roberts and his team of emergency responders welcomed visitors from the Harrison Mills area, including Pretty Estates, Eagle Point Estates, Harrison Lane and River Reach Estates.

“I’m very pleased with the response from the community,” says Roberts.

“The open house was an excellent first step in developing

CERT’s public profile,” said Chris Wilson, Emergency Services Manager for the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), and overseer of the CERT initiative.

“We are looking forward to building on this momentum and raising community awareness about the importance of personal emergency preparedness.”

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Volunteers are all trained to provide initial assistance and first response to citizens until other emergency responders arrive on the scene.

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When the weather warms, people often take to coastal areas to enjoy some fun in the sun and surf.

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the arch support or traction necessary in wet conditions. A water shoe that has a sturdy sole as well as a breathable upper material is a better bet.

• Sun protection: The Food and Drug Administration advises that surfaces such as snow, sand, grass, or water can reflect much of the UV radiation that reaches them. A day on the water or nearby reflective surfaces necessitates wearing sun protection products, such as broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. A wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses rated for 100 percent UV protection are good ideas. UV rays are most intense at noon, when the sun is at

its highest point in the sky. It’s also important to note the higher the elevation, the greater the UV exposure concentration because there is less atmosphere to absorb the UV rays.

• Layers: The weather can be unpredictable, and the temperature inland may differ from the temperature at the shore by several degrees. When boating or visiting the coast, wear layered clothing so you can shed layers as needed to remain comfortable.

• Change of clothing: Wet clothing can become uncomfortable to wear, and it may become dangerous if the temperature drops. Wet clothing can extract heat from the body much faster than dry

clothing, potentially causing hypothermia, or a drop in body temperature. Couple wet clothing with windy conditions, and hypothermia can quickly set in. Always bring along a change of clothing and store it in a waterproof bag or container. This should include extra socks and shoes.

• Life jacket: Whenever you are on or near the water, wearing a life jacket is a safe idea and one that can potentially save your life. A life jacket should be made available for everyone on a vessel.

Dress the part when spending a day on the water. Having the right equipment can reduce your risk for injury.

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Pre-departure checklist

Having the right equipment on board can save your life. If something goes wrong on the water, you’ll be much better prepared to deal with it if you have the right equipment on board, if it’s in good working order and if everyone can find it and use it. Remember, the best protection you can give y ourself on the water is to wear your lifejacket!

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• Make sure the lifejackets are in good condition (check the zippers, buckles, fabric, seams, etc.).

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• Check that they are properly sized to fit each person on board.

Operator competency: are you R ready to head out on the water?

Selecting a life jacket is not a onesize-fits-all scenario.

Nor are all life jackets suitable for all types of water sports and other marine activities. The amount of buoyancy the jacket provides is relative to the activity and the size of the person wearing the jacket.

Furthermore, it is unwise to think that children can simply wear an adult life jacket in a pinch.

A jacket that rides up can end up rising over the mouth and nose, making breathing difficult. The proper fit of a life jacket is one where the jacket is snug, but not suffocating.

All of the zippers, ties, straps, snaps, and other connection points should be correctly secured.

Those who have experience in the water can test out the fit of a life jacket by walking into the water up to the neck. After lifting up the legs and tilting the head back, the person should be able to float comfortably and not have to put any effort into

staying above water.

Furthermore, the life jacket shouldn’t obstruct the mouth. The person should also be able to swim easily on the back or side without restriction of the arms.

Typically, children 12 years and younger are expected to wear a life jacket at all times when in a boat or around the water.

This means kids will spend significant time wearing the life jacket, so it should be comfortable and fit properly.

Children’s life jackets are typically designed around three sizes. An infant device is for children under 30 pounds. A small child is appropriate for children 30 to 50 pounds. A youth size is right for children 50 to 90 pounds. Larger children may graduate to a small adult’s size.

Life jackets for young children may have a flotation collar that

helps to keep the head upright, as a child’s head tends to be his or her heaviest part of the body. In addition, there will likely be a strap that secures between the legs to prevent vest from riding up.

All life jackets should be replaced when they start to fade to the colour of the inside label. This might be indicating that their safety protection may have started to deteriorate.

• Check the oil.

• Check all hoses and lines for leaks or cracks and replace if necessary.

• Keep your Pleasure Craft Operator Card or other proof of competency on board.

• Make sure all clamps and belts are secure and in good shape.

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• Check and change oil and water filters if needed.

• Tell a person you trust where you are going and when you will be back.

• Check the battery’s charge.

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• Make sure the drainage plug is in place.

• Carry spare plugs for all through hull fittings.

• Make sure the load on your boat (gear and occupants) is well distributed.

• Make sure all equipment is on board, in good working order and easy to reach.

• Run the blowers for four minutes before starting the engine(s) — check for airflow.

• Carry a first aid kit, basic tools and spare parts.

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• Make sure you are aware of all local hazards, water levels and tides.

• Show everyone where the safety equipment is located and how to use it

• Carry the official nautical charts and related publications.

• Make sure the communication equipment works and that everyone can use it.

In addition to properly fitting a life jacket, it is important to practice being in one in the water.

While life jackets may keep adults and children afloat, they may not keep a struggling person face up.

Therefore, it is adviseable to remain calm in the water while wearing the PFD. Life jackets can save lives when properly fitted and worn correctly.

• Check the electrical, fuel, propulsion and cooling systems.

• Make sure the throttle and steering work well.

• Take a boating safety course.

Many people assume that simply wearing a life jacket or another personal flotation device is enough to provide adequate safety while enjoying activities on the water.

But just as important as wearing the PFD is that it fit properly.

• Check the hull for cracks or other damage.

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Opinion

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

School showdown You don't have to be a union supporter to think the BC Liberal government is being unusually inflammatory in its battle with the BC Teachers' Federation.

Sure, the BCTF is being unreasonable with a wage proposal that would hike wages far and away above what other B.C. public and most private sector unions are settling for. Even teachers' CUPE colleagues settled for much less than what the teachers are asking for — and the support workers' deal was one of the richer in a province where many unions have grudgingly settled for 5.5% over five years.

There is room to move on both sides but there's little hope of conciliation on this delicate file – with Education Minister Peter Fassbender, whose start in education dates back to the early days of backto-basics schools, tough-talking Peter Cameron and Premier Christy Clark, never a friend of teachers – at the reins. You might as well ask the devil to escort the angels to the school Christmas play.

Did we really need to poke hornet's nest with a 10% wage cut while saying that teachers can continue

Do you support the one-day rotating strike action teachers held this week?

to do their volunteer and extracurricular work? Unprecedented in teachers' talks, this PR move to make the teachers look and feel bad has just strengthened their resolve, leaving graduation ceremonies, endof-year concerts and barbecues in a shambles.

Oddly, this jab from the BC Public Employers' Association comes during one of the BCTF's least disruptive work stoppages in recent memory.

Clearly the power lies with the BC Liberals, still fresh from last year's election, but this power must be wielded judiciously. They should drop the six-year-contact demand down to four, get rid of the inflammatory 0% mid-contract, eliminate the signing bonus in favour of a retroactive pay increase — like the one the province gave CUPE — and put class size and composition issues into mediation.

If something isn't done to bring some rationality into teacher talks, we're looking at a future where educators watch the clock rather than attend their duties, both paid and unpaid, and that would be a great loss.

To answer, go to the Home page of our website: www.ahobserver.com

LAST WEEK WE ASKED:

Should municipal governments be promoting Agassiz and Harrison to encourage more local film activity?

Here’s how you responded: Yes 85% No 15%

Are our public schools racist?

B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Last week’s column on the proposal to add a mandatory high school course on the effects of Canada’s aboriginal residential school policy attracted a range of responses – some of which are printable.

I referred to comments made

by B.C. Teachers’ Federation vicepresident Glen Hansman at a 2012 aboriginal education conference, where he insisted that “racism is the norm in public schools – still today” because of a colonial perspective that remains ingrained in our culture.

Aboriginal education has been built into social studies curriculum for years. It’s come a long way from my high school days, where Mr. Spillers, my Grade 8 English

teacher, assigned us an essay proposing solutions to Canada’s “Indian problem.”

That was 1972, and it was the only time the subject came up. My lone aboriginal classmate wasn’t around by then. I never saw him again after we graduated from our rural elementary school.

How are things now? I received a thoughtful letter from a young woman who graduated from high school in the Okanagan last year.

She writes: “The idea that information about residential schools is not presented to students is entirely incorrect.

The social studies curriculum that I went through included a large emphasis on First Nations culture and post-European colonization history.

“First Nations studies began in elementary school and continued to the last mandatory social studies course in Grade 11. I can say with no hesitation that if anything, I have been informed too often

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about the residential schools, and the horrendous things that occurred there.

“If aboriginal culture courses are poorly attended, I would be inclined to suggest that it is because students are tired of

“Through knowledge comes understanding and through understanding can come reconciliation” being taught the same limited perspective over and over, and, if of European descent, being made to feel somehow responsible for all possible troubles plaguing First Nations today.”

Another reply I’d like to share is from Keith Thor Carlson, editor of the Stó:lo Nation historical atlas I referred to last week. Carlson is now a history professor at the University of Saskatchewan,

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specializing in the Salish people of B.C. and the Métis of Northern Saskatchewan. He writes: “We do need to teach the history of the First Peoples of this country in our schools, and we do need to keep vigilant about the racism that continues to haunt the hallways and classrooms where our children learn.

“Of course aboriginal history should never be reduced to victim history, and with the Stó:lo atlas we sought to show the complexity of aboriginal history, and we sought to show that not only are there aboriginal people in Canada’s history, but that Canada is in aboriginal peoples’ histories.

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“And of course, as Ernie Crey has reminded me many times, let’s never forget that native rights are not based on race. Rather, they are rights based on prior occupation.

And let’s also not forget that it is British and Canadian law that recognizes aboriginal peoples’ inherent rights.

“Let’s teach good history to our youth so they can understand the complex relationship between settler society and aboriginal society. Through knowledge comes understanding and through understanding can come reconciliation.”

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mailbag Situation at Sasquatch 'much more complicated' It is vitally important that anyone who values our provincial parks attend the open house at the Ag Hall on Thursday May 29th and make their voices heard.

It may seem like the Seabird Island/Tamihi Logging proposal to allow a few logging trucks to run through Sasquatch Park is a minor issue and that the trucks will not really impact the public’s enjoyment of the park.

In reality the situation is much more complicated and threatening.

Firstly, now that the provincial government

has made park ‘boundary adjustments’ possible there has been a rush to explore possible ‘adjustments’ for pipelines, hydro lines, and such things as a mining road and independent power production.

One possible ‘adjustment’, near Oliver B.C., is for a provincial prison.

The proposal for the Sasquatch Park ‘adjustment’ may be joined locally by a proposal for Bridal Falls Provincial Park (for Kinder-Morgan pipeline expansion).

Further afield there are

some 30 ideas for park boundary adjustments under consideration. It well may be that future proposals will include mining, and other developments.

Secondly, the current proposal may be small in scale but once the roads are taken out of the park, there is nothing to stop other timber companies from using the same roads to haul many more truckloads through the park. The Chilliwack Forest District has stated there is much more timber in the area than the current proposal accounts for.

It is

important to understand that once the roads are taken out of the park, there is no going back.

Thirdly, this proposal as well as all others, violates the principle that parks should be free of development. British Columbia is a resource rich province and has made accommodation for that fact. But many years ago, it was recognized that if we did not protect some lands from development, the entire province would be subject to resource extraction. So, lands were set aside for parks and the rest of

the province remained take the logs out but it public meeting on the open for business. We will be well worth it.

29th. must value our parks for Hope to see you at the Lillian Martin their habitat protection, wilderness experiences and places for rest and recuperation. If we let parks be downgraded Reception and open studio, for ‘economic reasons’ Saturday June 1, 2-4 pm there is no stopping the process. We must stand up for our parks.

All this is not to say the proposed logging south of Sasquatch Park should be disallowed.

Another access route can be developed, there are 2013-2014 Artist many old logging roads in Residence in the area. It may take more money and work to find another route to

Trying to keep logging trucks out of parks I’d like to address some points in your article ‘Seabird seeks woodlot access’ which largely quoted Mr. Ted Holtby of Tamihi Logging, the company representing Seabird.

The article was about the proposal to remove main roads from the jurisdiction of Sasquatch Park so logging trucks can ship timber to market. Just to be clear, I’m not against logging, but rather a huge supporter of keeping at least a very tiny area of the world’s treasures free of industrial development. As was the BC government when it designated Class A provincial parks such as Sasquatch Provincial Park.

Here are some points in the article that I saw as inconsistent with previous statements by Mr. Holtby, things I am aware of, and documents on file: i) proposed for removal from the park are a choice of one of two routes. The other route not mentioned in the article is development of an overgrown road, currently used as a trail, that runs right beside Deer Lake campsite... easily within earshot and dust-shot of campers and kids on bicycles. ii) you quoted Mr. Holtby as saying “there are no other routes" [out of the logging area]. That statement would have been made

while engineering reports looking at non-Sasquatch Park routes were being drafted. We should be hearing about those "no other routes" quite soon. iii) Mr. Holtby claimed that this road was a logging road originally. If that’s true, I’ll just add that values changed. Now it’s a park. iv) The article stated “The cut would be very minimal”. I don’t know if this is true for the Seabird/Tamihi Logging license, but Mr. Holtby has stated publicly that he expects many more timber licenses in the area. The stated volume quoted in Tamihi’s proposal is 975,000m2 of harvestable timber in that area. At 50 cubic meters

(high estimate) of timber on each truck, that equates to over 10 trucks per day, every single day,

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Breakfast beneÄts SAR The Agassiz Harrison Lions Club presented Kent Harrison Search and Rescue with a cheque for $1,018 last week. The entire proceeds from the Mothers’ Day pancake breakfast were donated to the team who are raising funds towards a search and rescue building. SAR members wish to express their thanks to the Lions Club, the Agassiz Legion, all the volunteers who prepared and served the food, and all those who made donations.

Search and Rescue volunteers are all unpaid

and spend hundreds of hours assisting those who need their services.

2013 was another busy year for Kent Harrison Search and Rescue with over 50 calls.

To find out more about Kent Harrison Search and Rescue, visit their web site at www.khsar. com. To find out more about search and rescue in British Columbia, visit the BC SAR Association web site at www.bcsara. com.

Marvin Anderson President, Kent Harrison Search and Rescue

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to return to the logging site). If trucking is limited to ‘shoulder seasons’ as Tamihi proposes, expect that to triple. v) and finally, about the blitz of letters opposing trucking logs through the park Mr. Holtby said died shortly after his presentation to Harrison Hot Springs Council: this is not true. Many of

us have written Mr. Holtby expressing our opposition, and requested further clarification and information as per the Boundary Adjustment process. He was unresponsive, so we moved on to engaging with others. There are volumes of letters on file, just not in Mr. Holtby’s inbox.

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Time to discover your community Welcome to your official community guide for Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.

The region truly is a strong community of small neighbourhoods, close friendships and big dreams.

That’s why we all love living and working here. From the soothing shores of the lake to the snow-capped mountaintops all around us, the area’s beauty is hard to ignore.

The small town charms are all around us, too. With pastoral setJESSICA PETERS tings and the Best Fall Fair around to mom-and-pop shops you know and trust, there seems little reason to ever leave!

But changes are all around us, too. The area is ever-changing, with new businesses and services starting up all the time.

We’ve published this guide to help you navigate the community and rediscover your own backyard. We also wanted to highlight the hidden gems you may be missing, as well as pay homage to the internationally-acclaimed highlights that draw in tourists year after year.

But besides being a mecca for tourists, there is a vibrant business community here, growing in earnest thanks to our hardworking Chamber of Commerce. Businesses are blossoming and the community is stronger than ever.

Jessica Peters Editor - The Observer

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Harrison Lake is the perfect place to unwind after a long day, with benches and beautiful scenery.

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Discovering your artistic side Rockwell Drive in Harrison Hot Springs. 604-796-2723.

Photo courtesy of Kent Harrison Arts Council.

The Fraser Cascade can be an oasis of peaceful relaxation — just the right environment for artists seeking solitude and inspiration. So it's no surprise that art galleries and exhibitions are growing in popularity.

As a bonus, many of the galleries and organizations listed below also offer classes and

demonstrations throughout the year. Thumb through this listing the next time your creativity needs a boost.

RANGER STATION ART GALLERY • This local art gallery situated on the shores of Harrison Lake features monthly shows by area artists. Operated by the Kent Harrison Arts Council, at 98

KENT HARRISON ARTS COUNCIL • A not for profit arts and cultural organization serving the communities of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, District of Kent, Seabird Island and Chehalis.

Visit kentharrisonartscouncil. com/khac for more information.

WOODSIDE ART GALLERY • Tucked away on Mt. Woodside, this gallery was converted from a cafe is a creative space featuring monthly shows and openings.

Located at 2226 Lougheed Highway, Harrison Mills BC.

Whether you’re new to the area or just

dropping by...

We have educational programs and fun events for all ages, all year long.

For more information contact Dehlia at 604-615-7770 or www. woodsidegallery.ca AGASSIZ MONDAY PAINTERS • Meet fellow artists monthly, in the bright and spacious Agassiz United Church hall. For times and dates, contact ...

RUBY CREEK ART GALLERY • An abundance of First Nation art work and history.

Located at 58611 Lougheed Highway Agassiz, BC • (604) 796-0740 or online at www. rubycreekartgallery.com.

HARRISON FESTIVAL SOCIETY • Keeping the art vibe alive for decades in Harrison Hot Springs, this group is responsible for year round concerts in Harrison Memorial Hall, and the internationally-known Harrison Festival of the Arts every summer.

Visit www.harrisonfestival. com to check current events, or phone 604-796-3664.

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS MULTICULTURAL CHOIR • This active group sings regularly at many events.

For more information, phone 796-2084.

Ranger g Station PUBLIC ART GALLERY Monthly exhibits featuring local and Fraser Valley artists.

Monday – Friday 10 – 4 Saturday – Sunday 1 – 5

7140 Cheam Ave | 604.796.9510 | fvrl.bc.ca | Read. Learn. Play.

604-796-2723 98 Rockwell Drive Harrison Hot Springs Operated by The Kent Harrison Arts Council | kentharrisonartscouncil.com

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Learning doesn`t just have to happen in the classroom Our community is filled with opportunities to learn something new, whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, have an artistic — or all three!

Check out these places to visit, for a little outdoor learning at any age.

KILBY HISTORIC SITE The oldest building in the District of Kent is at Kilby Historic Site, and so is the haunted Manchester House Hotel. Ask Kilby’s friendly staff and volunteers to show you around. You might be surprised at what you’ll learn about local folklore.

See the area as it once was, from farm implements and a fueling station to living quarters and the general store and post office.

The site has several special dates planned each year, inviting the public to share in something as simple as the change of seasons.

You could camp at Kilby Park or

pack a picnic lunch for the day.

Visit www.kilby.ca or phone 604-796-9576.

CHEAM LAKE WETLANDS REGIONAL PARK Spend some time at the Cheam Wetlands and you’ll leave with a better understanding of nature.

Here, 93 hectares of marsh, lake and uplands have been protected as a nature park. The park is home to many bird, animal and insect species, including deer. It is unsuitable for dog walking, fishing or boating, but the perfect spot for a picnic and a short hike.

Cheam Wetlands is 6km south of Agassiz. Take the east exit off the roundabout, following Yale Road to Elgey Road.

AGASSIZ PUBLIC LIBRARY Have a free afternoon? Try getting lost in the stacks.

The Agassiz Library has a full schedule of activities throughout

the year, including a summer reading club for adults and children, Storytime in the Park and special presenters.

Grab a book, an audiotape, a few magazines or even a movie, and hunker down to enjoy a little free entertainment. For more information, visit them at 7140 Cheam Avenue or online at www. fvrl.bc.ca.

AGASSIZ HARRISON MUSEUM The oldest wooden railroad station still in existence in B.C. now houses the Agassiz-Harrison Museum where you can see period clothing, artifacts and photos of pioneer life. Admission is free and the museum is open from May to September. The park itself is a beautiful place to take a stroll or stop for a picnic.

Visit them at 7011 Pioneer Ave. or phone 604-796-3545. See page 14 for more information on local history.

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Sports and recreation around town

AGASSIZ HARRISON AQUANAUTS SWIM CLUB For swimmers of all ages. Practice at Ferny Coombe Pool with meets around the province. For more information contact Anne at 604-796-8458.

HARRISON YACHT CLUB This is a non-profit organization formed for the purposes of promoting safe boating on Harrison Lake. The HYC operates on land formerly occupied by the BC Forest Service and provided by the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.

FRASER VALLEY DRAGON BOAT CLUB Established in 2002, this society is committed to assisting and overseeing

activities which will encourage, promote and develop teams within the Fraser Valley for the sole purpose of dragon boating.

The club is currently made up of four mixed teams that practice one or two times a week on Harrison Lake.

The club is in the process of offering a Youth team (13 to 18) and a Master’s team (55+). Season runs from March to October and they’re always looking for new paddlers. 604-799-8464 or visit www.fraservalleydragonboatclub.com.

COMMUNITY RECREATION AND CULTURE CENTRE An expansion project there is about to be complete, and staff is always bringing in new ideas for classes, programs and fitness incentives. Visit them at 6660 Pioneer Avenue or phone: 604-796-8891.

CENTENNIAL PARK Featuring a skate park, a playground, soccer pitches, baseball fields, and a walking trail, Centennial Park is a great place for any family to stretch their legs. Located at 6660 Pioneer Avenue in Agassiz.

FERNY COOMBE POOL Find out why the Aquanauts can't wait for swim season, at the community's favourite cooling off zone during the hot summer months. The outdoor pool operates from May to August at 6820 Pioneer Avenue. For more information, phone 604-796-2451.

HARRISON HIKERS There is a group for every style of hiker, or walker, in this fun group. For more information on local groups and popular hikes, phone Ken at 604-491-5540.

AGASSIZ SPEEDWAY The hottest ticket in town is a noisy little place, tucked away in a quiet, idyllic corner. But it’s one of the best places to get your heart pumping. Check out

their schedule online for race times and special events, at www.agassizspeedway. com, for events from spring to late fall.

FORE! Not one for revving an engine? Grab your clubs, book the day off, and head for the greens. Each course has its own, unique appeal. Try out Harrison Resort Golf Course, Sandpiper Golf Resort or Bridal Falls Golf Course. Or in the summer months, take the kids to Tugboat Junction Adventure Park for a round of mini golf.

WATER PLAY Be a tourist for a day this summer.

Book a parasailing or windsurfing lesson on Harrison Lake. Rent a banana boat, or a Sea-Doo and enjoy a little water action.

Test out the inflatable playground on the lake in front of the Harrison Resort. And for the extreme adventurers out there, book a tour in the skies with Far West Helicopters. For more ideas on how to be a tourist in your own town, visit Tourism Harrison online at www.tourismharrison. com or phone 604-796-5581.

1920s Living History • Costumed Interpreters General Store Museum • Orchard Playground Home-style Cafe • Unique Gift Shop Special Events • Campground 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills | 604-796-9576 1 km off Scenic Hwy. 7 – Just minutes west of Agassiz

Visit our website for hours of operation and to learn more about our special events:

www.kilby.ca

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Located in Pioneer Park, the AgassizHarrison Museum provides a taste of Canadian history with small town flavor. The museum resides in a CPR station built in 1893 and records both local CPR history and extensive archives relating to the Agassiz-Harrison area.

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Agassiz: Points of Interest 1. Agassiz Community Gardens 2. Agassiz Fire Department 3. Agassiz-Harrison Museum & Visitor Information Centre 4. Agassiz-Harrison Observer 5. Agassiz Library 6. Community Recreation and Cultural Centre 7. District of Kent Municipal Hall 8. Ferny Coombe Pool 9. Kent Recycling Centre 10. Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre 11. RCMP

Come out and see what really goes on behind the corn fields!

Agassiz is a friendly agricultural community; known for healthy country living and endless activities!

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Experience water sports, fishing, hiking, cycling, the Circle Farm Tour or paragliding in the picturesque Fraser Valley.

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Volunteering makes a difference The communities of Agassiz and Harrison are thriving with clubs, services, teams and organizations who are there to serve others. And whether you’re looking to volunteer, or need certain services, you’re sure to find what you need right here.

Here’s a sampling of some of the many services and activities you could get involved in.

KENT HARRISON SEARCH AND RESCUE Established in 1957, KHSAR is capable of ground, air and water searches, and works in conjunction with surrounding groups and other emergency personnel when in times of need. For more information, visit www2. khsar.com or email info@ khsar.com.

AGASSIZ HARRISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

In the heart of Agassiz’s Pioneer Park, and housed in the oldest wooden railroad station still in existence in B.C., the museum will take back in time. 7011 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz. 604-796-3545.

FRASER HERITAGE SOCIETY Incorporated as a nonprofit society in Spring, 1999, this society has a mandate to provide support and enhancement projects in Cultural, Heritage and Arts organizations in the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon.

They are instrumental in helping keep Kilby Historic Site alive and well. www.kilby.ca.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 32 This local group runs a pub, which helps fund services for local veterans, as well as organizing Remembrance Day each November. The Legion is always open to new

m e m b e r s , and it is not a requirement to be a member or past-member of the Forces to join. To find out more, visit www.legion.ca.

AGASSIZ HARRISON The Agassiz Harrison Lions Club hosts many events LIONS CLUB throughout the year, including a very popular car show.

A service group focused Avenue. To find out more, week recruit training. on giving back to the phone 604-796-1080. community. The Lions COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM organize and support AGASSIZ FIRE Both Agassiz and numerous activities and DEPARTMENT Harrison Hot Springs groups in Agassiz and If you are a motivated are past winners of CIB Harrison Hot Springs individual, physically fit, competitions. For more throughout the year. For 18 years old or older, information on how to get more information, contact you may have a future as involved, contact either Lion Joey Ellis at 604-9951. a part-time firefighter. municipality’s office.

AGASSIZ COMMUNITY GARDENS There are currently a handful of garden plots available for rent to local residents, at this community garden at the east end of Pioneer

Making safety a priority BLOCK WATCH Do you know your neighbours?

Block Watch is a wonderful program that can bring together neighbourhoods and potentially reduce crime. It’s about neighbours helping neighbours, and is a way to properly monitor and report suspicious activities. The program is administered by the local Agassiz RCMP, and team captains and co-captains are given training and resources to make their Block Watch successful.

But first, someone has to volunteer to be that captain.

If you are interested in Block Watch, please contact the Agassiz RCMP for your

starter kit or visit www.district.kent.bc.ca and look for the Block Watch tab under “Living in Kent.”

SPEED WATCH Do you want to take an active role in solving the speeding issue by raising the public awareness of the actual speed motorists are traveling? Speed Watch is a volunteer community-led program that creates awareness about speeding in neighbourhhoods working in partnership with police and ICBC. For more information, phone the Agassiz RCMP station at 604-796-2211 or the District of Kent at 604-796-2235.

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EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES ESS provides shortterm services to evacuees and response workers in emergency situations.

Volunteering involves free training, monthly meetings and on-call requirements. Find out more from the District of Kent.

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Making the business connection or phone 604-796-2235.

VILLAGE OF HARRISON The Village can address most of your home or business needs in Harrison Hot Springs and is always open to ideas for new businesses, organizations and events. For more information, visit www.harrisonhotsprings.ca or phone 604-796-2171.

The Agassiz Farm Fresh Market is becoming an important part of the local economy during the summer, and a similar market is currently being created in Harrison Hot Springs.

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All businesses benefit from making community connections, whether they are just starting out or have well-established roots. The organizations listed below are here to help your business grow.

HARRISON AGASSIZ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Being a member has benefits.

The Chamber has been helping local businesses for more than 25 years. Email info@harrison. ca, or visit www.harrison.ca.

DISTRICT OF KENT If you are starting a new business, or expanding your existing one, check with the District staff for licensing and other business services. Visit them at www.district.kent.bc.ca

SEABIRD ISLAND BAND BUSINESS SERVICES Seabird Island is a small band on the cutting edge of economic development. They work collaboratively with many businesses and individuals to continue to support growth in the area. To learn more about developments at Seabird, visit www.seabirdisland.ca or phone 604-796-2177.

KENT HARRISON FOUNDATION A non-profit organization that has been providing local grants and bursaries since 1998.

For more information on how your business can partner with the foundation to create a lasting legacy, visit kentharrisonfoundation.com or email info@ kentharrisonfoundation.com.

COMMUNITY FUTURES DEVELOPMENT NORTH FRASER CFD offers business financing, training and advisory services, and are dedicated to promoting economic development in our service area in Mission, Kent and Harrison Hot Springs. www. northfraser.org.

The Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Agassiz &

Bands on the Beach is held every Labour Day weekend in Harrison Hot Springs, and is heavily supported by the local Chamber of Commerce and its members.

beautiful Harrison Hot Springs Questions about businesses in the Harrison/Agassiz area?

Visit us at www.harrison.ca

Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce

The Voice of Business for Harrison Hot Springs The District of Kent and surrounding area

Local Chamber is the `voice of business` The Harrison-Agassiz Chamber represents the business interest of two dynamic and different communities: Harrison Hot Springs & the District of Kent.

Harrison Hot Springs, a small village in the big outdoors has been a premier resort destination for over a century and offers access to the largest fresh water lake in South Western BC. The District of Kent is the hub for agricultural activity in the eastern Fraser Valley and is the “Corn Capital” of BC. As the “Voice of Business,” the Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce has been serving the needs of the business community in the Kent District & Harrison Hot Springs for more than 25 years.

They are a non-profit, non-government organization with over 100 members comprising businesses, professionals & associations who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic, commercial & Tourist interests of our community.

The latest, greatest plan has been to host more casual social events instead of the more structured Chamber meetings where members or new businesses can come & network, share concepts in a more relaxed, constructive setting.

Have any questions about the Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce?

Interested in their next event? Email them at info@harrison.ca.

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ALL EMERGENCIES: DIAL 9-1-1

NON-EMERGENCY: RCMP Agassiz Detachment (Non‐emergency) .......................................... 604‐796‐2211 Agassiz Fire Hall (Non‐emergency) ........................................................... 604‐796‐2614 After Hours Fire Dispatch (Non‐emergency) ........................................... 604‐702‐5014 Ambulance Services (Non‐emergency)...................................................... 604‐796‐2151 BC Conservation Officer..........................................................................1‐877‐952‐7277 Search and Rescue ...................................................................................... 604-796-0169

MUNICIPAL SERVICES: District of Kent Municipal Hall .................................................................. 604‐796‐2235 Village of Harrison Hot Springs ................................................................. 604-796-2171 Fraser Valley Regional District ................................................................... 604-702-5000

HEALTH AND WELLNESS:

Worship

There are several places of worship throughout the region, with many denominations represented. Of historical note, All Saints Anglican Church is one of the oldest churches in the province and worth a visit to take in the beautiful stained glass windows.

AGASSIZ AND HARRISON CHURCHES: All Saints Anglican, 6904 Lougheed Highway .............................................. 604-796-3553 Agassiz Christian Reform, 7452 Morrow Road ............................................. 604-796-9416 St Anthony’s Catholic Church, 7237 Morrow Road ...................................... 604-796-9181 Agassiz Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 7087 McDonald Rd ........... 604-796-3338 United Church, 6860 Lougheed Hwy ............................................................ 604-796-2680 Harrison Gospel Chapel, 514 Lillooet Avenue .............................................. 604-796-9500 Central Community Church, 6800 Pioneer Avenue...................................... 604-792-8037

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Entertainment Anouk Jonker relaxes by an easel in the studio portion on the artist’s loft at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison Hot Springs. Her exhibition, titled Trees and Bramble, opens June 1.

Ranger Station resident artist Anouk Jonker readying for Sunday exhibition opening Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Anouk Jonker has been busy over the winter, creating images on both canvas and glass in the quaint artists’ workspace above the gallery of the Ranger Station Art Gallery.

She’s one in a long line of resident artists who have taken part in the program offered through the Kent Harrison Arts Council, and her exhibition opens this Sunday, June 1.

The collection she’ll show is a bit of departure from her work as a portrait artist, she said, and features works inspired by the people and scenery in Harrison Hot Springs.

Titled Trees and Bramble, it will be on display at the Ranger Station until June 30. “It looks very domestic and very countryside, because of the Ranger Station space,� she said. “For the show coming up, I’ve

been traveling around Agassiz and Harrison looking for objects to paint on. I really wanted to reflect the people and the location.�

One of the images is painted on an old window frame, each panel containing a different image, or almost none at all.

Jonker’s ability to pick up on her surroundings and infuse it into her art could come from a life that’s been full of travel.

The 24-year-old was born in the Netherlands and is a graduate of the California College of the Arts. She’s been living in the lower mainland for many years, but also spent four months living in an artists’ studio in Paris, France – the 59 Rivoli. “Five days a week, the building is open to the public, and the flow of visitors keeps the creative environment alive. From dancers to painters to

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musicians, my fellow artists at 59 Rivoli made the residency memorable,�

Jonker wrote on her blog.

She’s found a different, but still supportive and lively arts scene here in Harrison. While she spends much of her time in the studio, she also teachers at the Hope Art Machine, and has held a class with the Agassiz Monday Painters. Art lovers may have met her or seen her work at the Harrison Art Show over the long weekend, too.

She’s looking forward to seeing the art scene heat up over the summer, particularly with the Harrison Festival of the Arts. “It’s been so quiet in the winter, it feels like all of Harrison is my backyard,� she said. “The residency here is from August to August, and I’ve been here this whole rainy season and I’m looking forward to the summer.� news@ahobserver.com

Night of comedy at Jimmy's Pub Another comedy night is set at Jimmy's Pub in Agassiz.

The show will be this Saturday, May 31, starting at 8:30 p.m., and features Patrick Maliha.

He's been voted "Vancouver's Best" by the Georgia Straight, is all over the local TV and the internet, runs several popular and respected rooms downtown and is the Guinness world record holder for most impressions in a minute.

Maliha also started and runs the hugely successful annual comedy competition: The People's Champ, which is a big, hilarious circus every summer and has become kind of a benchmark thing for local talent.

Jimmy's event organizer, Richard Thompson, said Maliha is an important part of the local comedy scene, and he's very excited to bring him to Agassiz.

Also in the show are Ian Imrie and Susan Hansen.

"Go to any room downtown that holds regular comedy nights and you'll likely see one of the two of them," Thompson said. "Both Susan and Ian are quickly becoming fixtures in the local comedy scene. Like last

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Summer camp connections in Hope Kawkawa Camp and Retreat is celebrating a milestone this summer.

For 40 years, the camp has been a staple in the

community providing quality programming focused on moral, spiritual and leadership development.

Located on 20 acres on the eastern shore of Kawkawa Lake, the camp is owned and operated by the Kawkawa Camp

NOTICE OF FILMING Dear Residents of Agassiz, WWP Productions would like to apologize for the ongoing delay of the removal of our façade set on the north side of Pioneer Avenue and the restoration of Pioneer Park while we’ve been waiting for word from our Studio as to whether or not we’d need to return for any additional filming. We sincerely thank you for your ongoing patience with our Production theses past several weeks.

We have now been informed that we will need to return for one or two more days of filming to complete our series. Unfortunately, due to actor availability issues, we will not be able to shoot this additional material until the week of June 23rd to 27th.

After these days of filming, we will commence the dismantling of our façade on Wednesday, July 2nd. We anticipate that this process will take two weeks and be concluded by Friday, July 11th. We will then begin the restoration of Pioneer Park, which we hope will be completed by approximately July 25th.

A follow-up letter outlining the filming in the week of June 23rd to 27th will be delivered to the area once we have more specific details.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please don’t hesitate to contact me at our Burnaby Production Office at 1-604-431-5502. General information about filming in Agassiz is available through the District of Kent Film Office at 604-796-2235.

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Society, which is made up of men and women from the Fraser Valley and surrounding area.

To mark the anniversary, an open house will be held on July 5. “We want to provide a place for kids and families to come, have fun and learn about God and Jesus. A big part of that too is helping kids grow in leadership responsibility,� said program director Dustin Siemens. “We do all these activities and hopefully there’s an aspect of skill development along the way so the kids are not just doing something to spend time but actually learning new stuff and being able to challenge themselves.�

Kawkawa Camp and Retreat has undergone several site upgrades over the last couple years, including a new outdoor wood burning pizza oven, a new outdoor arena for Israeli dodgeball, and an upgraded version of 4 Square – 9 Square in the Air. This year, staff are planning to install a new storage shed, make dock improvements, and add a new gazebo in memory of former board chairman Frank Baumen.

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family camp. They also have four youth camps this year, each with a different age range. There are a variety of activities, everything from wake boarding, swimming, tubing, and kayaking, to arts and crafts, archery, beach volleyball, hiking, and field games. “We want people to know we’re out here, we’re here to serve them and we have great programming,� said Tim Larson, Camp Squeah summer program director and outdoor education coordinator. “We think that exposure to the natural environment is healthy for children for the love of outdoors, physical fitness and creativity. The social aspect also really helps to reinforce a respect

for others and a sense of belonging. (Summer camp) fosters a healthy sense of independence and interdependence at different ages.�

Camp Squeah, a ministry of the Mennonite Church British Columbia, first opened its doors off Highway 1 in the Fraser Canyon in 1962 with a few cabins, outdoor swimming pool, and dining hall. Since then, its expanded to include a lodge, outdoor gym, low and high ropes course, rock climbing area, crafts hall, games room, numerous meeting spaces, and an extensive trail system.

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Aboriginal History Month celebrated at the library districts and production companies throughout the Lower Mainland.

Much of his work examines stories and the ways in which stories can be told visually to act as communicators between cultures. Jay is a master’s candidate at Emily Carr University where he is researching Canadian Aboriginality, visual narrative and engaging communities through storytelling.

Using local materials, culture, narrative, and Bunraku – traditional Japanese style puppets, as inspiration, Jay will share the art of visual storytelling as he crafts a large five foot puppet that will take two people to articulate.

Also touring select FVRL locations is Darlene Allison, from the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation. For more information, including the complete artist tour schedule, please visit www.fvrl.ca/ aboriginalartist.php or the local library.

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will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to the thousands of previously loved items that will be available for sale, the Lions said there will be freshly baked cinnamon buns for sale, too.

Literacy Fair held in Agassiz A literacy fair is being planned for Agassiz next Friday, May 30.

The event will run from noon to 3 p.m. outside of the Agassiz-Harrison Community Thrift Store, and will include games, music, food, books and prizes, all for free. The fair is suitable for all ages, and focuses on literacy in the community.

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The walk will once again circle the lagoon, beginning at 7 p.m. and wrapping up at 7 a.m. the next morning.

This is the third year for the event locally, and it will include entertainment, a survivor’s victory lap, and more. Teams and individuals are welcome to join in, and the night will kick off with a concert on the beach featuring Todd Richard, Matthew Cheverie, Danielle Severinski, the Sunshine Ladies, Play it by Ear, Chris Rolin and Badland Empire.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

FREE TRAM RIDES Hell’s Gate Airtram in the Scenic Fraser Canyon presents

Canyon Appreciation Day Sunday, June 8, 10 am - 5 pm Live entertainment, food & tons of fun for the whole family!

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ON THE WEB:

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HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

HAIRSTYLIST WANTED Chilliwack Location

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.

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

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.

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EDUCATION

Full & Part time positions.

Guaranteed hourly rate of $12 to start plus 25% pro¿t sharing. No clientele required. Paid birthday. Dental and drug bene¿ts. Equipment supplied and maintained. Advanced annual upgrading training. Management opportunities.

Call

604-858-8082 or 604-792-1412 Affordable, Professional

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Haircare, Guaranteed

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Gerry Chappell You have always been our friend, our hero and our inspiration. Happy 80th Birthday Dad. We love you.

Doug, Candice, Dustin, Serena, Steve, Kimberly and Peyton.

Ron, Ann and Chad.

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

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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)

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ELECTRICAL

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FAST AND Reliable Plumbing Repairs, 24/7. Call Parker Dean for your next plumbing job. Present this ad and get $50 off. Vancouver area.

Call 1-800-573-2928

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MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

YARD PERSON, F/T Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, aggressive, self starter for full time yard position. Must have a valid driver’s license, have a minimum grade 12 education. If you are interested in this exciting and unique opportunity.

Fax or email resume Attn. Mike Fax: 604-599-5250 email:mike@megacranes.com

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

PAINT SPECIAL

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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.

Tim Horton’s

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

LEGAL SERVICES

is hiring for our new location Coming to Popkum Road

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

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

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

All Positions Full time & Part Time positions, including weekends.

We are looking for individuals who are customer service and speed of service focused.

We offer flexible hours, competitive wages, full training, benefits and a great environment.

Apply in person with resume to : Tim Horton’s - 45837 Yale Road, Chilliwack

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

DISHWASHER MANDARIN GARDEN BUFFET RESTAURANT Chilliwack requires part time weekend dishwasher.

Please drop off resume in person at: 45295 Luckakuck Way LABOURERS REQUIRED for busy lumber re-manufacturing facility, must be available for shift work.

Wages commensurate with experience. Drop off resume to: 8133 Aitken Rd., between 7-3:30

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GUESS WHO’S TURNING 80?

SHIFT SUPERVISOR required for busy lumber re-manufacturing facility. Wage commensurate with experience. Drop off resume to: 8133 Aitken Rd., between 7-3:30

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

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APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

_____________ Advertise across the Lower Mainland in the 15 best-read community newspapers.

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PCL ENERGY - Now Hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.

COMING EVENTS

136A JANITORIAL SERVICES . www.dialalaw.org 1-800-565-5297

HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS REQUIRED NOW PAY $12 PER HOUR Apply Weekdays Between 9AM to 2PM at: 118-713 Columbia St

New West 604.522.4900

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

GREENHOUSE LABOURERS

30-50 hrs per week • $10.33 per hour starting wage.

Horticultural Work such as planting, spacing & shipping.

Experience an asset!

LIL RASCALS KIDS SWAP MEET Saturday, May 2014 Saturday, Oct31, 5, 2013 Chilliwack Heritage Park 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC Early Bird: 9:00am - 10:00am $5 Reg: 10:00am - 1:00pm $3 • Children are FREE Table Rentals - Contact Tammy 604-858-4034 lilrascalsswap@shaw.ca • www.lilrascalsswap.com

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FOR CHILLIWACK AND ROSEDALE LOCATIONS!

COMING EVENTS

6503833

RENTALS ......................................703-757

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Submit your applications in person to: 43830 South Sumas Rd., Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 4LR Phone 604-858-8100 Fax: 604-858-9438 9:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday • or email to: employment@rainbow.ca

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

341

PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 378

VACUUMS

from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes.

Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change!

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

477

PETS

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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 Chihuahuas tiny teacups ready to go now, 1 male, 1 female. $700 Can deliver. 604-794-7347

SECURITY / ALARM SYSTEMS

362

We Service all Makes

524

RENTALS

UNDER $200

Collie Doodle Puppies (Collie x Poodle) Born Feb 26. Mom is a Rough Collie (45 lbs) and Dad is a small Standard Poodle (50 lbs).

Both have health clearances (eyes, hips, elbows). 2 very curly black females avail. We have bred this litter special to create the perfect family companion (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, always willing to please, happy indoors and outdoors, good with children and animals, low to no shed). These puppies will not need a heavy hand to train. They are sweet, kind and sensitive puppies. They will be very similar in looks and in nature to the Golden Doodle only smaller, calmer and will mature sooner. We are a 4H (agility, obedience, showmanship) family and our dogs are a part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time and commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support and guidance for life. Pups will have shots and deworming. Reduced to $850.

English Springer Spaniels CKC Reg. Puppies Champ lines, tails docked, vet checked, 1st shots, guaranteed. Home raised, well socialized.

Ready May 30. $1,200. peterandskye@gmail.com (250) 392-1440 Williams Lake German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, good guard dog/family pet. born feb 22. $700; also, 2 yr old female. 604-7963026, no sunday calls

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

706

MISC. FOR SALE

563

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Abbotsford 30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666

APARTMENT/CONDO

1997 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, Aircared ST#575 $1,900.

2001 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, loaded. ST#534 $2,900.

2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#573 $2,900.

2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546, $3,900.

2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K ST#493 $3,995 2002 HONDA CIVIC. Fully loaded, Aircared, auto, ST#547 $4,900.

2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. $5,500.

2006 PONTIAC MONTANA. 7 psgr, auto, loaded STK#554. $5,900.

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.

2012 MAZDA 3, 4 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded, ST#570 $12,900.

2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded.

ST#492. $16,900.

1755 - #9 Hwy. Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$579/m.

Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650

and 2 bdrm...$850/m Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to downtown.

Available May 1.

Call 604-703-3405 Agassiz. Woodside, 1 bdrm, patio, updated, handicap friendly, manager, 1 prkg $600/m. (604)535-5953

750

SUITES, LOWER

AGASSIZ - 3bdrm/1ba grnd level suite, covered parkg,W/D avail. now $850/m +util. N/P 604-751-2191

MISC. WANTED

TRANSPORTATION

WANTED: GANDY or equivalent dry fertilizer applicator for potato planter. 12 volt. Call 250-706-9305.

809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

Purebred blue males & females.

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

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PITTBULL Puppies - Purebred.

Born March 7th. Great bloodlines. $850-$1500. Call 604-765-0453.

PRESA CANARIO P/B pups UKC, brindle $600 ea. 2 mo old. Both parents approx 150 lbs. 604-302-2357

ROTTWEILLER guard dog, 6 yr old male, p/b no papers. Too good home. (604)798-9159

REAL ESTATE

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

autocredit

627

HOMES WANTED

810

AUTO FINANCING

WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

GARAGE SALES Agassiz-Harrison Lions

Treasure Sale

551 Rosedale

Moving Sale!

All Saints Anglican Church

9979 Llanbreis Way

Saturday, May 31 9 am - 3 pm

Saturday, May 31 & Sunday, June 1

Homemade Baked Goodies

Agassiz

Unit 3 -1548 Mackay Cres.

Saturday,May 31 8 am to 1 pm Household items No early birds!

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

GARAGE SALES

9 am to 3 pm

Recycle your unused items, place a classified ad TODAY! www.bcclassified.com

Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com

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

FROM $140,000

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

Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com ~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

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

2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#545, $3,900.

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, 82K only. ST# 393. $9,900.

2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, ST#524 $5,900.

2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. $9,900.

2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900.

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade.

ST#504. $10,900.

2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447. $11,900.

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

2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900.

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

2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $16,900.

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

ANSWERS

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TRUCKS & VANS KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

T. Marlowe Manor

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

AUTO FINANCING

AGASSIZ

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

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot

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TRANSPORTATION

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

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

560

TRANSPORTATION

RENT TO OWN

700

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ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

PETS

Sudoku

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477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Queen size Futon bed/sofa excellent condition $125 604-796-0307

PETS

356

PETS

Don’t resort to this…

Find the job you deserve!

MARINE 912 The Scrapper

BOATS

14ft Prince Craft incl. 20 horse evinrude, electric motor, Fish Finder and Life Jackets. $1200 Call Dean 604-796-2785

Visit our Website

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Community Corner May 2014 Meet the Pros May 2014

YOUR SOURCE FOR QUALITY LOCAL PROFESSIONALS

Group 3 of 4

Local Groups & Activities Kent-Harrison

Arts

TIME! T S E B e h NOW is t ur trees & shrubrsborist ional a rune yo

Council Seni

ors Friendship House Drop-In -KHAC meets the third Sunday of each Mon. Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit month. FMI call (604) 796-8604 or email us at at 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line kentharrisonartscouncil@shaw.ca Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 MS Support Group -Meets the 3rd Thursday pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling of each month. 11:30 am - 1 pm in Chwk . Call at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422.

Carmen at 604-796-2270. All Upper Fraser Valley folks welcome.

The Harrison-Kent Community Singers Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us for a Meet every Monday at 7:00 pm at the Memorial Hall. FMI call Carol at 604-796-2749 free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm.

7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, enjoy Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am - 1 community companionship. Families & all ages pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with any welcome. unfinished sewing, stitching, knitting projec ts, Royal Canadian Legion - Hosts drop-in “Fun etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336.

Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 pm, Players Strong Start -Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at needed, arrive early to register. Cribbage daily. Kent Eleme ntary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 Non-members welcome. Call 604-796-2332 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-21 61.

1789 The Royal Westminster Regimen Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training att T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or 5:45 the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church.

Fort Street Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm Thrift Store -We’re looking for volunteers!

Free for ages 12 - 19 Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD - 4 pm.

Feel free to come by 6919 Cheam Avenu e or call Email 1789trg@gmail.com or call 604-799-8897 604-796-9932 FMI.

to p rofess p a o t t i Leave

Pruning • Shaping • Removals Trimming • Hedging • Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES & 10% OFF FOR SENIORS Ltd.

Scott Borle • 604-703-3731 CALL scottstreecare@live.com TODAY!

Groundworks

Landscaping/Lawncare

Best Rates

• Spring Aerating/Power Raking/ Lime & Fertilizing • Lawncare & Yard Maintenance • Weeding/Yard Clean-Up • Pressure Washing • Hedge & Tree Pruning

Sarah

604.7

96.4301

To advertise in

this space

604-819-8786

Community Events

R.C.E. R O T A V APPLIANCE RENO & THE

ERCIAL COMMENTIAL ID RES e

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604-796-2834 Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

CALL Sarah @ 604-796-4301

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FMI contact or visit relayforlife.ca/ harrisonrelay@bc.cancer.ca harrisonhotsprings

Call (604) 795-0214

Council Artist The Kent Harrison ArtsAno s uk Jonker from in Residence - Featuring st Reception May 4, Agassiz Harrison Community Driver day, Tues Arti 3. ting July Mee to 7 eral June , Gen rday ual Satu Program - Ann ll Dr., Harrison Hot Springs. at 6pm. FMI

Starts June 3 at the Agassiz Library. e 7 & 8 call Coordinator at 604-798-62258.

-Jun s Day tch qua Sas 3rd Annual Alice Hall. A cultural on Harrison Beach and in St. Fresh Market - Thursdays traditional salmon Agassiz Farm s, race e event including cano June 7 till September 11th in ting call 604-796-5581 or from 3-6pm star Harrison Museum & BBQ & Sasquatch lore. FMI the parking lot of the Agassiz1 Pioneer Ave. visit tourismharrison.com 701 Visitor Information Centre CelebrationDay nal atio ner rge munity Singers Inte tre for Education at The Harrison-Kent Com Presented by the Agassiz Cen June 8 at 2:30pm day, Sun . t cer 6pm to Spring Con from 10am the Agassiz Legion on May 30 Community Hall. ngs Spri e!

Hot ial guests & mor in the Harrison ACE burgers, bocce ball, spec sh Isles with Briti the 6.

Featuring songs from .

For more info call 604-796-949 ssen playing the recorder Thie eke Jann st gue ison Beach & ed. serv ents Relay for Life 2014 - Harr to 7am. Register Refreshm Lagoon on May 31 from 7pm

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Easy access from Hwy 1 or 7 We have storage for:

• RVS • BOATS • VEHICLES • • • • •

Heated units Long term discounts Security fenced Electronic gate Video surveillance

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here

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WINDOW HOUSE CALLS We make

screens

Literacy Awareness Fair Friday, May 30 • 12pm - 3pm Agassiz-Harrison Community Thrift Store 6919 Cheam Ave., Agassiz

Food, activities and prizes! • Everyone welcome!

for Measuring & Installation.

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HARRISON-AGASSIZ

CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE

Museum appreciates volunteers

Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

LEN DAVIDIUK TAX SERVICES

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The Agassiz- Harrison Historical Society has proudly been an integral part of the Agassiz-Harrison community for a number of years. Starting out with a small group of community minded citizens working towards a goal of preserving local heritage. In the 1980’s Canadian Pacific Railway was in the process of tearing the station down. Along came the Historical Society and as many would say the rest was history.

Run by a volunteer board, the society now employs through grants and membership funding one full time manager, summer students, participates in job creation projects through the federal government but, our biggest assets are our very valuable volunteers who give their time in a variety of tasks.

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Archives, Collection Management, Database, Office Work, Filing, Memberships, Grant Writing, Building Projects, Research, Programs, Maintenance of the building, Exhibit Setup, Cleaning, Visitor Information, and the Gift Shop are to name a few of the tasks.

During the summer months the museum and visitor information centre is open 7 days a week. A host of approximately 50 volunteers are needed each week to keep the doors open. The visitor centre also provides the visitor service through email and telephone throughout

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the rest of the year.

During the winter months help is needed to compile research, exhibits, and projects. As the building was built in 1893, preservation is one of the largest challenges in maintaining the structure.

Each season we address a new exhibit to tell the stories of our community. This season, we are hosting Harrison – a Working Lake. This has been a large project and a very successful one. One that is by no means complete as we continue to add to the oral history stories. The project has been part of a New Horizon Grant and has brought together a host of senior volunteers using new technology as we interview people who have been involved in working or living on Harrison Lake, River and in the village. This project has also provided new technology for the gallery, a large monitor to tell and show the stories of the lake and river. We will continue this project and add as much information as possible to the story.

The museum and visitor information centre continues to be a major hub for the community. With the continuing volunteer spirit that abounds, the society will preserve our heritage. Stop in for a visit or even join in and volunteer. You will be amazed what you learn.

Judy Pickard, Manager Agassiz Visitor Information Centre & Museum