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John Horgan (left), leader of the BC NDP, stopped in at Agassiz’s Oasis Bistro on Wednesday for a coffee chat with local business owners, along with former NDP candidate Gwen O’Mahoney. Horgan, who spent some time studying in Australia, also spent some time discussing fishing with a group of Australian tourists who were also in the coffee shop.

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Team B.C. quickly earned the badge of "team to beat" at the 2014 North American Indigenous Games in Regina last week.

But they rarely were defeated, and have come home as champions of the games. In total, B.C.'s athletes won a total of 160 medals in 13 sports. In doing so, they made history as the first team to win both the overall team title and the John Fletcher spirit award.

And some of those medals are now in the Agassiz area, where a number of athletes call home. Local competitors and coaches included Brylee James (soccer), Nashon Douglas (swimming), Devin Paul (canoe/ kayak), Joyce Leppington (coach), Jake

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EJ Link is a former AESS Chieftain who wore the Team BC jersey last week, as part of the winningest team on the basketball court. The U19 Boys seemed unstoppable right from the start, with an 82-26 win over Florida.

Then came the 100-39 win over Nunavut.

On paper, it sounds like a slaughter. But Link said it was just a fun game full of good sportsmanship.

"Nunavut was the most fun game we played," Link said. "They were great sports, definitely. And they could work a lot harder and be a great team in the future."

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The U19 Boys basketball team for Team BC went undefeated at the 2014 North American Indigenous Games in Regina last week. Team BC was the medal leader, with several local athletes competing.

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VICTORIA – Since commercial production of wine or cider is allowed on farmland, why not a brewery, distillery or meadery?

Should energy co-generation be allowed on farms, using manure or other biodegradable waste to produce methane gas and carbon dioxide?

These are some of the questions included in the B.C. government’s consultation on changes to Agricultural Land Reserve regulations, released this week. Others deal with controversial proposals to allow specified non-farm uses, secondary residences and subdivisions without permission from the

Agricultural Land Commission.

Developed after consultation with the B.C. Agriculture Council, local governments and the commission, the 11 questions offer more detail on changes the government is considering under legislation passed despite protests this spring.

The legislation divided the ALR into two zones, to permit more flexibility in the Interior, Kootenay and North regions (Zone 2) where both ag revenue and development pressure are lower.

One question asks whether farmland in all of Zone 2 should be able to be subdivided down to a minimum of a quarter section (65 hectares) without application

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DOWNTOWN PARKING DURING FILMING As downtown Agassiz is being transformed into Wayward Pines for filming on Thursday, July 31, it is important to remember that parking along Pioneer Avenue will be limited.

For parking options, consider parking outside of the downtown area or at one of the District’s many public lots that will remain partially accessible during the filming process (from construction to actual filming)” THE ABOVE HATCHED LOTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EXTENDED PARKING.

to the ALC, as is now allowed in the Peace River and Northern Rockies Regional Districts in northeast B.C. Another proposal is to allow subdivision without ALC approval where farmland is divided by a major waterway or highway, subject to a minimum size.

The province is also considering relaxing lease rules, which currently permit leasing of an entire farm property without ALC approval. The consultation asks if a portion of property should be allowed for lease to permit “intergenerational transfer,” where farmers retire on a portion of their land so their children can continue to farm the rest.

Another proposal for partial lease without ALC approval would allow unfarmed land to be brought into production.

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has emphasized that changes to the ALR are designed to support farming, not erode the protected agricultural land base.

Public input is being accepted until Aug. 22. The questions and a background paper are available at engage.gov.bc.ca/landreserve, where submissions can be made.

Comments can also be made by email to ALCA_feedback@gov. bc.ca or by Canada Post to ALR Regulation Consultation, P.O. Box 9120, Stn. Provincial Government, Victoria B.C. V8W 9B4.

Local groups funded to protect salmon Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Three local projects have received funding from the Pacific Salmon Foundation that will help them carry out work to protect salmon and their habitat.

The Sts'ailes First Nation have received $40,000 toward a $131,000 project to help mitigate impacts to salmon habitat up at the Innergex independent hydropower project at Tretheway Creek. They are also hoping to help re-establish coho, chum and cutthroat trout productivity in the Harrison River Slough.

In Harrison, the Miami River Streamkeepers Society received $6,534 toward a project worth $28,094 that will see replanting along the Miami River greenway. This work is being done to increase salmon habitat.

Another local group, ACES (Actively Creating an Exceptional Society) has received $1,235 toward their $2,555 project that will see volunteers removing, treating and disposing of invasive knotweed that is currently threatening salmon habitat at Lake Errock and Holatchen Creek in Mission.

The Pacific Salmon Foundation awarded 121 different projects across B.C. with grants totaling $1.5 million, as part of its Community Salmon

Program.

The grants were awarded to programs that focus on habitat restoration, salmon enhancement, education, and community awareness. Funding for these grants was generated through sales of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Stamp, commonly known as the “Salmon Stamp” through Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

“This year’s funding announcement is the largest in the history of the Foundation’s Community Salmon Program,” said Dr. Brian Riddell, president and CEO of the Pacific Salmon Foundation “But the most important point is that for every $1 that the Foundation grants another $6 is generated within local communities.

This tremendous leverage is what helped the federal government to decide in 2013 to return 100 per cent of Salmon Stamp funds to British Columbia.”

In addition to funds generated from the sales of the federal “Salmon Stamp”, the grants are made possible by Pacific Salmon Foundation fundraising dinners, auctions and donations from individuals, foundations and businesses.

The Salmon Stamp is a decal that must be purchased annually by anglers if they wish to keep Pacific salmon caught in saltwater off of Canada’s West Coast.

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Seabird lauded for education programs Federally funded program encourages self-sufficiency, job readiness Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Seabird Island is once again being noted for its forward-thinking educational programs.

MP Mark Strahl visited the community on Tuesday to hear how a federally funded youth employment program is changing the lives of those who take part.

“I’m hearing good news today,” he said in a phone call to the Observer.

“I’m out here for the morning to hear from the students and their administrators, teachers and program directors on how the Enhanced Service Delivery program is going.”

While the ESD is a federally funded program, he said, it was only given funding because Seabird has shown that it was capable of delivering it successfully.

“They’re kind of a pioneer out in this region and we wanted to hear how it’s going, how to improve

and what’s working,” he said. “Seabird recognizes, as a First Nation community, that education is the key to economic success and that’s why they are so focused on their young people. Anytime there is a program, Seabird wants to be a part of it and they have put a lot of their own resources into this.”

The ESD program targets youth ages 18-24 and helps them address barriers to employment, offering skills upgrades and other resources to help them succeed in the work force. Currently, 95 young people are accessing the services in Seabird. In B.C., the number is 250, and nationwide, 4,000 youth are involved with ESD. “They received these funds because they were ready for them,” he said.

“They were the only First Nations that could show capacity and ability to deliver.”

Strahl noted that even before Seabird’s youth are preparing for life after

high school, they are encouraged to explore potential career options.

“They encourage them to think about what they do and what they want for a career,” he said, and try to employ youth in a number of different businesses and organizations within the band’s economy. “They rotate them through and get them some job experience.”

He said one of the highlights of his day at Seabird was seeing young students stand up and declare what they see themselves becoming, whether it was an electrician or a business owner.

The Seabird Island Enhanced Service Delivery program includes six affiliated First Nations: Seabird Island, Chawathil, Shxw’ow’hamel, Squiala, Cheam and Union Bar. Chief Clem Seymour said they are focused encouraging members to be self sufficient.

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VICTORIA – The federal government has responded to the strengthening of aboriginal title in B.C. by following the province's lead and focusing on resource use agreements rather than full-scale treaties that have been slow and expensive to negotiate.

A shift in federal policy was announced Monday

by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt, endorsing nontreaty and incremental treaty agreements such as B.C. has focused on in recent years.

Valcourt also appointed Vancouver lawyer Doug Eyford as a special advisor, to follow up on his advice to Ottawa last fall on developing West Coast oil and gas export projects.

B.C. Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad welcomed the change in federal approach, describing resource agreements as "stepping stones to reconciliation.

"We had been hoping the federal government would come to the table with things like our nontreaty agreements and our incremental approach to treaty for quite a few years," Rustad said in an interview Tuesday. "That has been something they've resisted, but now they're going to come to the table with that, and we welcome that."

B.C. recently signed its first liquefied natural gas resource sharing agreement for facilities proposed near Prince Rupert. On July 11, B.C. reached its 150th forest resource sharing agreement with the Seabird Island Band in the Fraser Valley, and has developed similar revenue deals for mining and hydroelectric projects.

Ottawa is also promising to restart fisheries talks that have been on hold since the Cohen Commission reported in 2012 on the health of Fraser River sockeye salmon runs. The B.C. Treaty Commission has protested for years that Ottawa's foot-

dragging has contributed to the slow pace of talks, with only four treaties completed since the three-way structure was set up in 1992.

Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre has warned of over-emphasis on resource agreements, with Ottawa and B.C. focused on northern B.C. pipeline and energy projects. Rustad said there are resource projects all over the province that can benefit, adding there will be new agreements announced in the near future.

Valcourt's announcement mirrors the main recommendations of Eyford's report last fall.

It called for "targeted efforts to build effective relationships, including refinements to Canada's current approach to consultation and engagement, to explore mutually beneficial initiatives that support reconciliation, and to encourage aboriginal communities to resolve shared territory issues."

Rustad said Ottawa is moving on Eyford's recommendations,

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Magpie’s Bakery will be closing the Agassiz store on Aug 3rd in order to facilitate our move to the Local Harvest Market on Lickman Road in Chilliwack. We apologize that such short notice was given - we hope to minimize baking disruption while we dismantle the wood oven as part of our move to the new location.

Although sad to see the store close, we are very excited about the move as we will be able to focus on producing and developing breads closest to our hearts: sourdough!

We will also be moving closer to our goal of full organic breads made with more local ingredients.

To our valued and loyal customers THANK YOU for the support and encouragement you have shown over the last two years. We will continue to make and improve our healthful, good honest bread and hope to see you again at our new location.

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Mark Strahl listens to Seabird Island Chief Clem Seymour share about a program that helps youth overcome employment barriers.

ering our members to achieve independence.

With help from Enhanced Service Delivery, our youth and young adults are achieving self sufficiency through employment, reducing the dependency on income assistance and positively impacting our community,” he said.

Ottawa follows B.C.'s treaty 'stepping stones' Tom Fletcher

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not in response to the landmark aboriginal title case decided in favour of the Tsilhqot'in Nation in June. The Supreme Court of Canada upheld Tsilhqot'in title to the Nemiah Valley west of Williams Lake, striking down provincial logging permits issued without aboriginal consent.

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Neighbours of Pioneer Avenue Hi All: “Wayward Pines” will be returning to Pioneer Avenue and Pioneer Park for one more day of filming this week.

Filming will be on July 31st, starting in the early afternoon and continuing into the night.

Removal of our set pieces, and any restoration in the park will start August 1st.

We will, again have traffic stoppages in the block during our filming, and some intermittent traffic control during our set up and tear down dates.

We greatly appreciate the kindness and cooperation that the people of Agassiz show us during our visits to your area.

Sincerest Thanks, Rick Fearon Location Manager “Wayward Pines” WWP Productions Inc.

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To accommodate the temporary closure to vehicle traffic along Pioneer Avenue on Thursday, July 31, the BC Transit Bus Stop locations in the downtown area will not be accessible to the public. Temporary locations have been established on Cheam Avenue just to the west of the Crosswalk (see map).

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volunteer work, public relations and fundraising on Saturday, July 26. Volunteers spent the Harrison Dragon Boat Regatta, providing a safety boat on the lake and running a fundraiser raffle and silent action. The SAR volunteers contributed over 100 combined hours to the event which raised over $2,200.

Marv Anderson, president of the KHSAR said “many thanks to the Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club for the invitation, as well as their contribution of $900, which consisted of a silent auction for a team entry for next year’s regatta.”

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Laura Midan, the new executive director for Agassiz Harrison Community Services, accepted a cheque and food donations for the food bank from Barb Ten Bos (left) and Tom Baldwin (right) from the Agassiz Speedway. The donations were from fans and drivers who attended the Christmas in July street stock special on July 19, an event sponsored by the Springs RV Resort at Harrison Hot Springs.

Grant money helps sponsor seniors fair Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

The District of Kent is among eight B.C. communities that is receiving a $1,000 grant to help create a legacy project or celebration.

The awards are being given from the Ministry of Health under the Age-friendly program that many communities in B.C. have been accessing.

Kerry Hilts, director of Community Services for the District of Kent, said they will be using their grant money to sponsor the seniors fair that is coming up next month.

The fair is going to be held at Cheam Village on Sept. 18, and will focus on providing information and helpful resources to seniors on their health and well-being.

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“There were only eight communities given the grants and we were one of them,” Hilts said, adding that it’s a continuation of the work they’ve been doing over the past few years.

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To achieve Age-friendly BC Recognition, communities must complete four steps. These include establishing an advisory committee, passing a local government resolution, conducting an agefriendly assessment and developing and publishing an action plan. The participation of local seniors also is required and is an integral part of this process. Twenty five communities in B.C. have been recognized as age-friendly.

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A dragon boat team warms up for a race outside of the massive paddlers’ village on Saturday, as the annual Harrison Dragon Boat Regatta took place in Harrison Lake.

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Pharmacy rewards ban struck down Jeff Nagel

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A ban on issuing loyalty reward points and other incentives on prescription drug purchases has been struck down in B.C. Supreme Court.

It’s a victory for major grocery store chains that filed the court challenge as well as point-collecting shoppers and a defeat for the College of Pharmacists of B.C., which imposed the ban.

The college had argued loyalty points are a powerful lure that can alter some shoppers’ buying habits and potentially harm their

health.

It suggested some patients may go without their medicine until they can fill a prescription on a day when a loyalty point bonus is offered.

College officials also argued insured patients who don’t pay out of pocket might keep refilling a prescription after they no longer need it just to collect more points and the unneeded drugs may be abused or diverted to the illegal drug trade.

But Justice Christopher Hinkson ruling found the college’s bylaws blocking all incentives were

“unreasonable” and too broad.

“Their net effect is harmful to the public interest in obtaining pharmacy services and prescriptions at the lowest price,” his ruling says.

Hinkson said the claims of pharmacy college board directors defied common sense.

“The concern that customers will overspend on their drug and device needs in order to collect the rewards offered is illogical,” he found.

“The cost of the drugs or devices to customers will invariably exceed

the value of the rewards offered.”

The judge noted the ruling doesn’t stop the college from drafting a new bylaw to more reasonably address its concerns.

The College of Pharmacists of B.C. said it has made no decisions on what steps it might take next.

The court challenge was filed by companies that operate Canada Safeway and Thrifty Foods.

The ban also lost in the court of public opinion – the college received 14,000 emails mostly opposing the ban.

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As temperatures return to their Fraser Valley normals, staying cool is important.

However, the Canadian Safe Boating Council is reminding all boat owners that drinking and boating is illegal and unwise.

According to CSBC, about 40 per cent of all boating-related fatalities are alcohol-related.

The CSBC, along with law enforcement agencies across the country are using the August long weekend to remind all boaters, including sailboats, canoes and kayaks to raise awareness about boating and drinking with Operation Dry Water.

In the second year of the campaign, Operation Dry Water aims to reduce the number of alcohol-related fatalities on Canadian waterways as well as provide a visible deterrent to drinking and boating.

With several gorgeous lakes to choose from, Chilliwack boaters and visitors have plenty of opportunities to cool off without having to resort to alcohol.

According to the Criminal Code of Canada, a boater can be charged with impaired operation of a vessel if their blood alcohol concentration exceeds the 0.08 threshold while operating a vessel.

A first offence can see the boater liable for a fine of $600. A second offence carries a 14-day prison sentence, and a third offence extends that to 90 days.

With the number of vessels plying our selection of lakes and rivers, especially during the tourist season, it is imperative that all vessel operators be alert to their surroundings.

Be dry, be safe.

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In defence of younger drivers B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – A recent column on the B.C. government’s decision to raise speed limits on portions of rural highways excited numerous comments from readers.

Some questioned my suggestion that today’s new drivers are worse because they spend their formative years staring at screens in the back seat instead of looking out the window and grasping the grim physics of the real world.

There is no doubt that B.C.’s graduated licensing system for new drivers is more difficult than what my generation faced. Those vehicle stickers with the “L” (for learner, or as teens prefer “loser”) and “N” (for novice, or in teenspeak “nerd”) have been around

since 1998. The two steps make getting a full driver’s licence a longer, more difficult and expensive process.

Statistics provided by ICBC show what new drivers are up against.

First there is the written “knowledge test” to obtain a learner’s permit. From 2004 to 2008, more than half of applicants failed in their first attempt.

Things improved in subsequent years, with a 46-per-cent failure rate in 2009 declining to 42 per cent by 2013.

The first road test is required to go from “L” to “N” and it seems sufficiently harsh. The failure rate has been consistently around 47 per cent in the past six years.

More practice and another $35 are required to try again.

Students fare better on the second road test, where the failure rate has consistently been 21-22 per cent for the past decade.

ICBC reports that in the first

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three years of the graduated licence program, the new driver crash rate dropped by 16 per cent. In 2003 the required learner and novice period were extended, and restrictions on the novice stage were increased. New driver

“Next comes self-driving vehicle systems, so drivers will be able to check their phones again” crashes fell by another 28 per cent.

Those restrictions include the number of passengers and a “zero tolerance” for alcohol.

Impaired crash and injury statistics aren’t available for drivers in the graduated licence program, only fatalities. They grew as more new drivers were enrolled in the new system, to a high of 24 in 2007, but that

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There will always be young people who drive impaired, speed or make other fatal errors. But it’s difficult to argue that today’s system in B.C. is lenient.

A couple of readers were concerned about the effect of higher rural speed limits on older drivers. One suggested that higher limits on rural highways are a poor mix with vacationing seniors hauling around oversized motorhomes, trailers and boats.

Another cited the coming wave of retired baby boomers and added a likely increase in marijuana-impaired drivers, all emboldened by the invitation to drive faster.

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Then there is the government’s own position, articulated in a road safety strategy released last year by Attorney General Suzanne Anton.

“Research is conclusive that at higher speeds, more people are killed and injured in the traffic system,” it states. “At lower speeds, fewer are killed and injured as a direct result of the safety buffer that lowered speeds create.”

The strategy notes that new technologies such as adaptive cruise control are becoming available. B.C. is also testing electronic highway speed limit signs that change with weather and traffic conditions.

Next comes self-driving vehicle systems, so drivers will be able to check their phones again.

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

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Railway safety a top priority for government: Strahl Re: “Tragedy could happen here�

Our Conservative government has always made public safety and the health and well-being of Canadian families a top priority.

That’s why we’ve taken action to increase the safety of Canada’s railways.

Following the tragic accident last summer we invested over $100

million in our rail safety system.

We passed tougher monetary and legal penalties for railways that break the law; and required railways to carry extra insurance so that they remain accountable.

Authorities have since laid 47 charges of criminal negligence against a train engineer, the rail company, and two others related

to the July 2013 Lac-MĂŠgantic tragedy. As we have always said, clearly the rules were not followed.

This spring Transport Minister Lisa Raitt announced measures to make our already strong regulations even stronger including: removing the least crash resistant cars from dangerous goods service; toughening standards for cars

Posted notices should only be temporary Posters, notices and requests on poles often line our streets and do serve a purpose. My husband took note of a telephone number about a lost dog and when he got home, called about the dog. He was aware of a dog running loose and appearing to look for a family so wanted to give the information to the phone number posted.

However, his information was

not needed. the dog had been found and returned to his home. As I said, notices have a history of being a service to any community, however it is thoughtful to remove the notice when it is no longer relevant.

These signs do take away from the ambience of an area.

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transporting crude oil; requiring Emergency Response Assistance Plans; creating a task force to bring municipalities, first responders and shippers together to strengthen emergency response; and reducing speeds for trains carrying dangerous goods.

While Canada maintains one of the safest rail systems in the world,

Fake trees are cellphone towers If you are driving home from Mission and see the strangest looking tree at Lougheed Hwy and Shook RD you don't need to wonder what the heck it is. It is a cellphone tower installed for Rogers cell service.

People have been complaining about about cell towers being constructed in their communities that these "fake" trees will be the norm. Driving home on Monday we spotted this thing and believe me it is the worst looking "tree" I have ever seen. In the U.S. these are being made to look like palm trees, cactus, magnolia bushes only on a 60-metre pole.

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That is why our government will continue to work to make our railways safer.

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Thanks to our extremely valued and appreciated sponsors who helped us put together 61 Lion raffle baskets.

Stuffers in them included merchandise from many businesses and gift certificates to local restaurants - some good eating there!

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The Agassiz/Harrison Hot Springs Healthy Communities committee is hosting a Seniors’ Health and Wellness Fair on Thu., Sept. 18. at Cheam Village in Agassiz.

If you are traveling this summer and are not familiar with airport security rules, the following 10 tips will help you breeze through the security checkpoint: screening checkpoint.

1. Contact your airline in advance if you need someone to help you through the screening checkpoint.

2. Pack liquids, gels and aerosols over 100 ml in size in your checked baggage. Items less than 100 ml can be placed in your carry-on baggage but must fit into one clear and resealable 1 litre plastic bag.

3. Prescription and non-prescription medicines are exempt from the 100 ml limit but they should be properly labelled.

4. Medical supplies, equipment and mobility aids don’t count as part of the two carry-on bag limit.

5. Dress comfortably for your trip. Avoid wearing shoes with metal arches and belts with large buckles.

8. Have your boarding pass ready to present to the screening officer.

9. Place your cell phone and other electronic equipment, coins, keys and small metal items in your carry-on. Any liquids, like medicines, should be removed from carry-on baggage for inspection.

10. Let screening officers know if you have any medical devices or metal implants that may impact your screening. You can ask for a private search area if a physical search is needed.

Additional tips are available online at catsa.gc.ca and on Twitter @catsa_gc. If you have questions about security screening, call 1-888-294-2202

The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will focus on different aspects that affect seniors, with displays and booths from community organizations and businesses.

Working Lake The Agassiz Harrison Museum has been collecting stories and images over the last year to recapture the glory days of Harrison Lake’s working history.

Harrison - A Working Lake is now on display at the museum, complete with an ongoing audio display.

This exhibit is a work in progress, with new pieces to be added as they are collected and recorded. For more information, phone 604-796-3545.

Tame Your Technology The Agassiz Library is helping new users of technology understand all sorts of gadgets.

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Call or visit the library to make an appointment to learn your device or equipment. If you have a computer, eReader, tablet or smartphone, you can access your libraries collection of digital books for reading or listening. If you are fighting with your computer, phone or tablet, they have the experts on hand to help.

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The grass really is greener in Agassiz Cycle tour helped put district on agri-tourism map Kim Sutherland FOR THE OBSERVER

The District of Kent is an outstanding area for agriculture, with its exceptional climate, great soils and abundant water resources, witnessed by all who take the drive east from Vancouver.

Note how the corn gets higher, the grass greener,

the crops more lush, as you approach Agassiz.

The District of Kent contains some of the best and most reliable agriculture land in the Fraser Valley, B.C., Canada and in North America. It is an important hub for milk production in the province and the local dairy farmers are leaders

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in adopting the research done at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Facility in Agassiz.

In addition, the District has many berry farms and some of the best examples of farms in B.C. supplying niche specialty foods to local markets. The research at the Pacific Agriculture Research Station has assisted all farmers in the Pacific Northwest with necessary innovation and research that keeps them competitive.

Like many other municipalities in the province, the District of Kent has worked to encourage the development of agriculture in the region through developing an Agriculture Advisory Committee and enacting its own Agriculture Area Plan.

The District has also generated many new ideas that other municipalities have adopted, such as creating a “Circle Farm Tour” that highlights farms who are open to the public, and starting a cycle tour event of its farms. The hard work of its local farmers to showcase their products through these initiatives

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The Slow Food Cycle Tour is just one event that helps highlight the importance of agriculture in the District of Kent. The tour is this Saturday, which is also Agricultural Day in the District of Kent.

has put Agassiz on the map in the minds of urbanites as a place where really good quality, delicious food comes from.

One of the unique ideas that the farmers in the District has supported is the upcoming Slow Food Cycle tour. This tour started in the District in 2006 with more than 400 participants, some

The Slow Food Cycle Tour takes place this Saturday, with cyclists leading themselves from farm to farm to enjoy everything offered locally.

Participants in the tour include the Agassiz Harrison Museum, the BC Dairy Classroom, Cabin Fever Country,

who were from the local area and some from Vancouver. In spite of the rain and poor weather that year, the participants of the inaugural event had such fun exploring farms, food and the beautiful scenery of the District that their enthusiastic response laid the groundwork for an annual event that has continued on for

eight years now.

The number of participants has been on average around 1,000, and the cycle tours have helped place the District on the map as a go-to agri-tourism destination.

The District of Kent has much to celebrate in its agriculture and I hope that everyone can have a fresh appreciation for this

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– Kim Sutherland is a Regional Agrologist in the Coastal Region for the BC Ministry of Agriculture.

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A shopping service is being provided by Tourism Harrison for cyclists who want to purchase more than they can carry on two wheels. The tour sets out from the Ag Hall, and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour distance is about 25 km.

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Without the charity of volunteers, Weir is sure the operation wouldn’t be able to continue as is, or, at all.

“Without volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to do the work that we do,” said Weir. “We wouldn’t be able to help the

many, many people that we do.

“Volunteers are absolutely invaluable to our team.”

The Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. is in need of volunteer facilitators and co-facilitators to lead support groups in the Chilliwack and Abbotsford regions.

Support groups include those for people recently diagnosed and in the early stages of dementia, as well as for caregivers.

These positions require excellent listening and empathetic skills, and knowledge of dementia, or a willingness to learn.

While some form of

caregiving experience would be an asset, it’s not required.

“If you can put yourself in someone else’s situation and just be with them while they’re there, that’s the key,” said Weir.

“It’s about human connection at its core. So many people become isolated when they begin caring for someone with dementia. If you have dementia, to actually be able to sit with other people who have it and be able to talk about the changes you’re going through, it makes all the difference.”

Support groups meet one or two times a month for an hour and a half.

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In B.C., an estimated one in 11 people over 65 already live with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

That number is projected to double over the next 25 years.

“Demand is growing for support groups and education because more and more of us are getting to that age range where it’s possible that we can get dementia,” said Weir.

For people living with dementia and their caregivers, “this is their lifeline,” said Weir.

For more information, contact Weir at 604-702-4603 or email jweir@alzheimerbc. org.

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His pilgrims. book, though Frank, age sometimes 56, full of life scientific and and energy to not the easispare. I would est to read, is call him the very interestcatalyst. He ing especially had been to those who RUTH ALTENDORF d r e a m i n g Senior learned or about hiking studied muthe ‘Camino Happenings sic. However de Santiago de it will help all C omp o s t e l a’ readers to get for a very long time, a better understanding but a large renovation of the subject. project of his house, Once on the trail, Liz which he basically un- and Cheryl, who both dertook by himself, have attended workmade him postpone shops at Dr. Beaulieu’s it. With it being com- studio in New York, pleted he rekindled his will let us know how dream and can hardly useful their knowledge wait to get going. in this field is, to themElizabeth his wife, selves as well as to their a fully certified yoga fellow pilgrims. teacher, as well as The book is available Cheryl, who recently at the Crystal Spirit retired from a job as Yoga Studio in Hara special case health rison Hot Springs, or nurse, will join him. Cheryl Redfern, CrysSince both Liz and tal Healing.

Cheryl are trained in Last Wednesday, we sound healing, they had a glimpse into the will take their tuning future! There was a forks along, not only knock at our door at 10 to heal sore muscles a.m. and Phil, my sonbut also sagging spirits in-law, went to see who experienced by them- it was. He was conselves or by fellow pil- fronted by two totally grims along the way. drenched hikers who The team will be just came back from rounded up by Eric, a training hike durElizabeth’s and Frank’s ing which they were son, and by friends caught in rain coming Angie and Brenda. down in sheets! Why Starting on July 23, did they go hiking Elizabeth and Cheryl when one could easwill start their blog ily see what was com‘Sound the Way’ and ing? Were they glutfor those of us who tons for punishment? have access to the com- No, it turned out they puter world it will be were two of the Hareasy to follow them on rison Pilgrims, soon to a daily basis. For those tackle the Camino de who do not, I will com- Santiago, on a training pile the blogs as well as run with conditions other news about the only too true because team and pass it on to as we all know, ‘it rains the Agassiz-Harrison in Spain’. Like true pilObserver so we will al- grims however they ways know where they followed the call of the are and how they are ancient French Pilgrim doing. It will be excit- song: ing!

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For those who like a slower pace, the Speedway is also hosting their first Show and Shine. It will be on Sat., Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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First-time drivers suited up for a special experience at Agassiz Speedway last Saturday. The Rusty Wallace crew will be back this Saturday offering specials on race packages and ride-alongs.

Entry is $5 for car and driver, and that includes a two for one pass for

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Hard work pays off for Aquanaut Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

One of the Aquanauts' team members, Nashon Douglas, made a splash at the North American Indigenous Games this year.

Douglas, 16, earned a total of eight medals — five gold and three silver.

Team BC posted a special congratulations to Douglas on their Facebook page over the course of the games, held in Regina.

"If you haven’t had the chance to meet Nashon yet, his presence is humble, modest, and strong," they wrote.

"Swimming started early in life for him, around the age of two or three his mom put him in the pool and he just took off. Later in life his

family moved to Chilliwack where Nashon completed all 10 levels of swimming in just one summer. With strong selfmotivation, he trained hard for NAIG; going to the pool seven times a week with the Agassiz Harrison Aquanauts - three times in the mornings and four times in the afternoons through out the week. His mother showed great support by driving him in the early mornings to the pool."

They wrote that his experience in Regina has propelled the swimmer even further in life, and to watch out for him at the Olympics in the future.

"The next Michael Phelps?

Only time will tell."

Douglas is from the Cheam First Nation band.

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Nashon Douglas with his eight gold and silver NAIG 2014 medals.

'This helps break the stereotype of First Nations' From 1

Next, they overtook New Brunswick with a score of 78-26, putting them into the semifinals where they would face Alberta.

"I got nervous around Alberta," Link said. "Alberta and Wisconson both had height."

That was something that was lacking in their former competitors. Still, by then everyone was rooting for Team B.C., and the University of Regina was filled to the rafters with hollering fans – and fans of the other teams.

"It was so energetic. Just that atmosphere, playing in a university-sized gym just packed with people," Link said. There were cheering battles, and in the end, Team B.C. earned a 65-45 victory over Alberta.

The most nail-biting game was the finals, against Wisconsin. But even then, they only one moment

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they were trailing a bit. When the final buzzer went off, the crowd erupted and rushed onto the court, helping the boys celebrate a 88-71 win – and a five-game winning streak.

Among those fans was Link's own father, who was able to travel to Regina to cheer his son on through every game.

Knowing his dad was in the crowds kept Link calm and focused, he said. But there was support everywhere he turned.

"Everyone referred to us as leaders of the game," Link said. He said the team hit it off immediately, in practices prior to leaving for Regina. Training included a lot of heavy cardio, and that paid off in dividends on the court as they leapt past opposing players.

Now that the games are over, Link is hoping to make a difference in the lives of other players by

becoming a coach or manager.

He's proud to have been a part of an event that can help change attitudes far and wide.

"This helps break the stereotype of First Nations across the continent," he said.

And he has a message for young athletes: "If you stick to what you believe you can practically do anything you want," he said.

"Our head organizer is going to the Pan American Games and the Olympics in 2016 in Rio. "I want to be in his shoes."

As a second year student at UBC Okanagan (he's just declared his major in microbiology) Link is considering a more serious return to the court. He's looking forward to when some of his younger teammates arrive at UBC in the coming years.

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Local artists are being invited to take a day away from the studio, and bring their brushes to the beach.

The Harrison Art Expo runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 3 in Harrison Hot Springs.

It’s a chance to enjoy a day of “plein air” painting while being surrounded by spectacular scenery.

Those who participate are invited to setup to sell artwork and/or to paint, photograph and even just to network with fellow artists.

In order to make the day enjoyable and comfortable, artists are encouraged to bring their own equipment such as seating, easels, art supplies, portable table, camera and so forth.

This is not a crafting event, however.

Available painting areas are from the Harrison Hotel entrance, along the beach, to and including Rendall Park (by the boat launch). Artists are asked to set up on the grassed areas only, not on the walkways.

There is no registration for this event. Organizers ask that people carpool, as parking is limited.

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Paint in ‘plein air’ on beach Joy of Life exhibit at Hope gallery The Hope Arts Gallery is featuring Agassiz artist Irja Karen Butchart in August.

She calls her work “rather naïve” and portrays happiness and joy through various mediums including acrylics, oil, pen/ink and pencil. Butchart started drawing as a child and has sold her work across Canada, the U.S. and Europe.

“I paint life as I experience it – with great joy," said Butchart, who credits her supportive family, husband Raymond and daughter Avalon, for much of her success.

The exhibit will be on display in the back room of the Hope Arts Gallery Aug. 1-28. An artist's reception will be held Aug. 2 from

The Kent Harrison Arts Council is hosting a new art show beginning this weekend.

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CHEVALLIER GEO-CON Ltd. of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat and Hoe Operators, Class 1 Lowbed Driver, Heavy Duty Mechanic & Mechanic’s Helper. Safety tickets required.

Please email resume to info@geocon.ca or fax to 403-844-2735.

EMPLOYERS SEEKING CANSCRIBE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION GRADUATES. We can’t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career!

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Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am Kids’ Ministry Meeting at the Ag Hall 6800 Pioneer Ave.

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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

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FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT LIFEGUARD (PART-TIME) Competition #2014-20

Emil Anderson Maintenance (EAM) Co. is currently seeking a qualified person to assume the position as our Mechanical Superintendent in our Hope location.

Extensive knowledge of heavy equipment repair and service, in both shop and field environments, is a prerequisite. Practical knowledge of the proper use of equipment would be an asset. Good verbal and written communication skills, basic computer knowledge, experience in providing direction to workers , and an assertive character are all essential. If you are interested in this challenging career position, please forward your resume and cover letter via email to hr@eac.bc.ca Closing date: July 31, 2014 07/14F_EA17

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The Fraser Valley Regional District is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the Part-Time position of Lifeguard at the Dan Sharrers Aquatic Centre at the Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services centre in Hope, BC. Part-time Lifeguards must be available for shifts from up to four (4) hours to eight (8) hours in duration anytime between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., and/or split shifts and temporary shifts, inclusive of evenings, weekends and some holidays. Some travel may be required.

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining order and discipline at the indoor pool or other offsite locations as required. A Lifeguard follows applicable safety procedures to ensure the protection of customers, staff and facilities, and performs tasks assigned relating to the operation and maintenance of the aquatic facility. We require someone who has good communication and public relation skills and enjoys interacting with children, and is able to effectively deal with disruptive behaviour.

Must be at least 16 years of age and have the following required qualifications: • Must possess current National Lifeguard Service certification.

• Must possess current CPR level ‘C’ certification The preferred candidate will also possess the Red Cross Water Safety (WSI) Certification in order to fulfil instruction/ programming commitments. Where a Lifeguard possesses this additional certification there may be opportunities for a Lifeguard to also provide instruction in a different job classification.

The start rate for this part time Union position is $15.91 per hour plus 10.6% in lieu of benefits. Upon successful completion of the required probationary period the wage will increase to $17.68 per hour plus either 10.6% in lieu of benefits, or if eligible, participation in the benefit program. Shift differential and overtime are paid where applicable as per the Collective Agreement. Those who are qualified and are instructing lessons will be paid the Swimming Instructor rate.

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

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LOOKING for a reliable, hard-working Agassiz (or close by) person to work part time on our Agassiz dairy farm as a milker. Would be especially suited for a student entering grade 11 or 12 who is interested in earning apprenticeship credit towards graduation. Approximately 12-16 hours per week. Must be available weekends.

Please send resume or email to agassizdairyfarm@gmail.com

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Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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EXPERIENCED Class 1 Drivers, earn $70,000.00 plus per year with Sutco, plus many benefits. Drivers needed for our Flat Deck division apply on line at sutco.ca or call 1-888357-2612 ext 230

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The Role of the Weight Loss Coach: • support, motivate and educate clients on the ideal Protein diet plan, healthy eating habits and the science of weight loss, throughout weekly one-on-one coaching sessions.

or fax confidentially to: 604-702-5461

Successful candidate must: • be able to work independently, as well as in conjunction with our pharmacy team.

• be friendly, outgoing and organized, with a strong level of empathy and professionalism, dedicated to making a difference in people's lives

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

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

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

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COCKER SPANIELS, family raised, shots, vet chkd & de-wormed. $750.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES SEEKING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS TO WORK FROM HOME! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca

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

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FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, the Fraser Valley Regional District will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1275, 2014 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1275] The Public Hearing will be conducted on Wednesday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Harrison Mills Community Hall, 1995 School Road, Agassiz, B.C. The purpose of Bylaw 1275, 2014 is to amend the “Zoning By-law for Electoral Area “F”, 1978, of the Regional District of Fraser-Cheam” and rezone a portion of the lands located at 14400 Chehalis Forest Service Road from the Institutional (L-2) zone to Resource Industrial (I-1) zone to facilitate the construction and operation of a water bottling plant.

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Date Created: May 27, 2014

From: Institutional (L-2) To: Resource Industrial (I-1)

Information is available online at:

July 31, 2014

ANSWERS

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http://www.fvrd.bc.ca/InsidetheFVRD/DevelopmentApprovals/Pages/Bylaw-1275,-2014.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. August 13, 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 July Paul Gipps Chief Administrative Ofmcer

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