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Spring-fed water source of high quality could become bottled water Jessica Peters AGASSIZ OBSERVER

An application has been made to the regional district to rezone an area near Chehalis to build a water extraction plant.

The water would be extracted from a spring-fed source on private property.

The company making the application is called Christopher's Spring Water Inc. (owned by Chris Lepine), and the public hearing was held last night in Harrison Mills, after press time.

The 32-acre site at 14400 Chehalis Forest Service Road is currently zoned Institutional but would have to be rezoned to Resource Industrial to allow for the plant to be built and operate.

The draft bylaw and a staff report regarding the proposed project are available on the Fraser Valley Regional District website.

The 48-page staff report includes a brief summary of the proposal.

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an existing water license on a privately owned parcel accessed off of Chehalis Forest Service Road, approximately 1.5 kilometres from the Lougheed Highway. Although resource extraction is a permitted use under the existing zone, the bottling plant itself would require a zoning amendment for the resource industrial aspects of the proposed development. A development permit for geological hazards is required, and the applicant has provided a geological hazard assessment to support the rezoning application, at

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The report includes a geotechnical hazard study and site map compiled

by Braun Geotechnical, noting a groundwater spring near Echo Lake.

The plan includes an on-site wastewater treatment system for the industrial building, planning for up to 10 employees.

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Gerd Steller, along with his wife Marilyn, spent a recent Saturday tending to their plot in the Harrison Community Garden. Though the garden is past its best days for the year, there was still a bounty of vegetables.

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House keys among items lifted from campground THE OBSERVER

Campers in Harrison were hit by theft Sunday night, waking up to find miscellaneous items missing from their campsites and vehicles.

Campground owner John Allen figures it was a teen or group of teens making their way through his campsite, lifting a case of beer here, a pair of sunglasses here.

On Monday morning, word began to travel that small items were missing, he said.

“They stole beer, coolers, money and sunglasses,” he said. And while no one wants to wake up to find their cooler cleaned out, Allen said the theft is even more serious than that. The culprits also seemed to have stolen several sets of keys.

“House keys, trailer keys, key fobs for their condos,” he said. “So if anyone knows of a teenager with a hangover and a pocketful of keys, let me know.”

He said he’s offering a reward for the safe return of the items, and has placed an ad in this newspaper with the details.

“Mostly it sounds like teenaged kids came in the campground, they had a flashlight and they were prowling around and went through all the vehicles and stole multiple keys.”

He said now many of his campground guests have felt the need to hurry home and make sure everything there was secure.

The thieves also ransacked the neighbourhood across the street, he said. And while there have been reports of kids coming in from the beach looking for a few free drinks to pilfer in the past, stealing keys is a different level of crime.

“We’ve had this problem in the past and not just at my campground,” he said. “It happens when all us old folks are in bed. Maybe they’re graduating up the criminal

ladder a bit.”

Agassiz RCMP confirmed that there were eight thefts from vehicles reported in the area of Emerald Ave. and Hot Springs Road.

One suspect male was observed wearing a light coloured hoodie, dark pants. The other suspect male was wearing a black t-shirt with white writing on the front and jeans. Both appeared to be about16-19 years old, RCMP said.

Anyone who may have witnesses or has knowledge of the thefts that may identify the suspects are asked to contact the Agassiz RCMP at 604-796-2211 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477(TIPS).

The police would also like to remind the public that these thefts can be prevented by locking your vehicles while they are unoccupied and not to keep any valuables in plain view.

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ICBC is preparing to mail out 309,000 refund cheques ranging from $1 to $350 to optional auto insurance customers it overcharged since 2008.

Wrong rates were used because of incorrect descriptions assigned years ago to many vehicles that are only now being fixed.

The average customer who overpaid all six years will get a refund of around $108, ICBC spokesman Adam Grossman said. The cheques will begin to go out around Aug. 20.

The average overpayment was $18 per year. The refunds plus interest being paid total nearly $38 million.

Nearly 370,000 other motorists were undercharged because of the glitches.

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ICBC won't go after them for the $53 million in lost revenue.

The faulty vehicle descriptions affected only optional insurance, not basic rates.

The refunds were calculated as part of two independent external reviews that checked millions of transactions over the past six years.

Auditors concluded ICBC knew the problem was systemic as early as 2009 but management hid it from ICBC's board of directors until mid-2013.

Customers renewing their auto insurance since July have been required to update their vehicle's descriptions.

The error isn't expected to recur because ICBC's modernized system will pull the correct description from vehicle identification numbers, instead of being entered manually by Autoplan agents.

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Cows learn better with companions Cows learn faster when they’re not alone.

A report coming out of the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre states that pairing up calves can lead to smarter cows that better adapt to group pens.

It suggests dairy farmers try raising calves with social companions as early as possible.

Back in 2013, UBC research showed that calves moving from an individual pen to a group pen could result in calves not eating grain for nearly two full days.

That led researchers to wonder if socially-reared calves would be “smarter” than calves raised in individual pens.

It seems they are.

The new study, released this month, shows that individual housing of calves during the milkfeeding period results in learning difficulties, explaining the delay in learning new technology such as automated feeders.

The study compared eight calves housed alone, and eight calves who were housed in pairs, starting at four days old. Those housed in pairs were quicker to learn, and when confronted with a feeding bin, were more likely to

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Dairy calves adapt better to group pens and feeding routines when housed with a pen mate as soon as possible, a study from the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre has found.

accept it and adapt.

The calves that had been housed individually took several more exposures to the feeding before accepting it as innocuous.

“These results indicate calves

benefit from social contact,” the report states.

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News Up, up and away Pauline Bechtel, a member of the Agassiz Harrison Get the Picture Photography Club, captured this paragliding lesson in her lens at Harrison Lake on Monday morning. The club has weekly photo shoots in the community.

Mati was happy to find “The Hero’s guide to Storming the Castle” because he loves to read about medieval times, dragons, and knights.

Farm market coupon program expands Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

The B.C. government has expanded its program to offer coupons worth $15 a week for farm market produce to pregnant women, seniors and lowincome families who take a nutrition course.

Health Minister Terry Lake announced on the weekend that an additional $750,000 has been added to the program for its third year of provincewide operation, in addition to $4 million provided in 2012 and 2013.

The program runs July through October, as harvest comes off local farms. It is administered by the B.C. Association of

Farmers’ Markets.

Participants take a free nutrition and skills program that includes cooking, canning and preserving, and are issued weekly coupons that can be used like cash at participating farm markets to buy locally grown food items.

The program is expanded this year to include additional farm markets in Maple Ridge, White Rock, Clearwater, Salmon Arm, Lytton, Fort St. John, Terrace, Whistler, Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni and Victoria. A total of 49 markets around the province take part, teamed with local social service agencies that offer

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First, that the proposed land use complies with area zoning by only having extraction and loading of water on site, and no manufacturing or bottling activities.

The FVRD also notes that there will be no chlorination on site.

The applicant's plan is to install a stainless steel intake basin at the spring and move the water to a truck loading facility.

"We also note that

up to 25,000 gallons of water could be drawn per day, which could have a significant effect on the local stream system," the staff report states. "We assume that LWBC (Land and Water BC) and DFO will ensure that no adverse hydrological effects result from the project."

The water is of high quality and would only require UV or similar disinfection treatment, according to the report.

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Lake said the program helps people make a transition to a healthier diet that lessen their risk for chronic diseases, while increasing the customer base for local farmers

who sell directly to the public.

The nutrition coupon program began as a pilot in 2007, funded by the social services ministry.

Its goal for this year is to support 10,000 people.

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Opinion QUESTION OF THE WEEK

A critical question of time The provincial government is quite predictably getting flak from the B.C. Teachers Federation and the NDP over a plan to pay parents of children (up to 12) $40 per day for each school day missed in September – if the BCTF strike is not settled by then.

While the move is certainly political, it does recognize the fact that parents are hit hard by the teachers’ strike, through extra daycare and other costs.

The government saves a boatload of money – $12 million a day – as a result of the strike. It is not unreasonable to share some of those savings with those who are paying extra money in day-to-day expenses, as a result of this strike.

It also should serve as a reminder to BCTF members that there will be no paycheques in September if the strike isn’t settled by then.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong is right that it would do little good to legislate teachers back to work. That tactic has been used far too often in the past. There needs to be an actual

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agreement between the two sides, for their own good and for the good of students and parents.

The bargaining system involving the two is in terrible shape, but hard negotiations could result in an agreement – if there is some genuine willingness on the part of both sides to do so.

Teachers who are caught up in this dispute will have to carefully consider their actions over the next month or so. Many are already feeling the financial squeeze. Several weeks out of work in September will really hurt, particularly as they are not getting strike pay. Will they put pressure on the union to try and settle?

The government holds almost all the cards. It will face no political pressure of any consequence, with an election three years away. Settlements with other unions will eventually force the BCTF to toe the line. The question is, how long will it take?

And will kids pay the price again by losing instruction time this fall?

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Farm changes a great leap forward B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s intentions for the Agricultural Land Reserve have been clarified by a public consultation that proposes new commercial and industrial uses on farmland.

Political watchers may recall that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring.

It was going to be a farmland looting spree for right-wing property developers and all hope of “food security” would be dashed.

As I attempted to explain at the time, the changes have little or nothing to do with ALR exclusions. Now a discussion paper poses a series of questions, some of which illustrate the need to bring farmland regulations up

to date.

The first one deals with restrictions on retail sales, a case study in arbitrary state control.

There is a strict maximum floor space. A minimum one half of retail sales must be produced on that farm. Food packing, preparation and processing are similarly restricted.

This requires multiple duplicate operations of questionable viability. It brings to mind Mao Tse Tung’s Great Leap Forward, where farmers all had little iron smelting furnaces out back to make tools. But I digress.

“Amongst other things,” the discussion paper says, “lessening the restrictions on on-farm processing could allow the establishment of abbatoirs (large, small or mobile) on farms, to serve surrounding cattle, game or poultry farms.” Then there’s cheese, fruit juice and even medical marijuana products.

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wineries and cideries are allowed on farmland but breweries, distilleries and meaderies aren’t?

(Mead is made from honey, and doesn’t have to be drunk from a bronze mug while wearing a horned helmet.)

“Political watchers may recall that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring” Now that we’ve discovered that breweries don’t have to be giant urban industrial plants producing mediocre lager that all tastes the same, possibilities abound.

On-farm wine and cider sales have similarly quaint retail space and product origin restrictions.

The government proposes to allow sales of products not made on site, as long as they’re made in B.C.

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This could make more local retail beverage co-ops viable.

Or it could spawn a wave of unregulated rural liquor stores that create chaos on country roads. You decide.

On a more serious note, there are a couple of questions about changes to the newly created “zone two,” the Interior, Kootenay and North regions. One repeats the government’s intention to open up non-farm use rules to allow certain oil and gas service functions on farmland. This is to reflect the reality already on the ground in the Northeast.

What other non-farm activities it may entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meetings continue until Aug. 22.

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And finally there are proposed exemptions from ALC scrutiny of leases, to allow “intergenerational transfer,” so retiring farmers don’t have to plead for state permission to remain on their own property.

Another exemption would “encourage the use of otherwise unfarmed land by existing or new farmers.”

NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham, who circulated a photo of herself with a samurai sword in a theatrical “Kill Bill 24” campaign, continues to insist that these changes open up 90 per cent of ALR land for “development.”

It’s a hypocritical as well as a misleading statement, since a portion of her own Saanich farm property is rented to a successful craft gin distillery.

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

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Negligence can't Distracted drivers just as dangerous as drunk ones be ignored I read with interest the article "1.5M sockeye bound for fouled Quesnel Lake" published in the Agassiz Harrison Observer on Aug. 7, 2014. I have been talking with people on the ground of the Fraser River Imperial Mines tailing pond contamination.

What I see is that government treating this toxic release with the same the extreme carelessness I have observed for the last 30 years while protecting wild salmon from disease. The government ignored warnings from an ex-employee of Imperial Mines that there was five times too much water in the tailings pond than intended and the dam was at risk of failure. This means the failure was no accident – it was the result of government negligence. What was the plan to draw down the levels? Was there a plan? Was this the plan?

This attitude from the government is not new. For years, scientists in BC Ministry of Environment, such as Dr. Dave Narver, has warned the federal and

provincial governments that diseases from salmon farms were a serious threat to wild salmon. Now the diseases are here and the government is ignoring them. Unbelievably, the government told the public the water is safe, while scientists report that the samples were taken too far from the impacted areas. I encourage the people of BC to make sure samples of the tailings pond are independently tested. If I had not tested wild salmon for European salmon viruses, we would not know they are here. First Nation leaders, who appear to have a greater sense of responsibility towards human health, have closed the salmon fisheries in the region of the mining spill to protect the health of the people. This is extremely serious, this is a vital food resource and foundation of their culture.

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The news report says, "There was a tragic accident on the highway last night." And we all perk up to listen to the details.

Then when they say "speed and alcohol were not a factor", we all breath a sigh of relief as if to say, "well that's okay then, it was just an accident". The truth is, it wasn't an accident at all.

Someone made a mistake and now someone, and perhaps several people are dead.

I suppose there might be such a thing as a traffic "accident" but killing someone by falling asleep at the wheel, failing to replace those bald tires, passing on a curve, or gazing at the scenery is not accidental. That is clearly negligence. Still, the term we use is motor vehicle "Accident" instead of what they really are, crashes caused by negligence.

We have chosen to bring the

full wrath of our society to bear on drinking drivers for good reason. They are a menace to human life. It's a fact, though, that 'distracted drivers' take more lives on our roads than drinking drivers, and speeding drivers are a close third. I wonder what motivates us to punish distracted drivers and speeders with a meaningless little fine when we know that together they are by far the greatest threat to human life on our highways.

If  we are serious about enacting laws that focus on dangerous driving, one would think that a distracted driver caught texting while doing 100 km per hour on Highway 1 would not be treated any differently than a person over .08.  Take their car away, charge them, drag them into court,

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fine them $5,000 and prohibit them from driving for two years, possibly make them lose their job and publicly humiliate them. And just like the impaired driver, they should be charged and punished to the full extent of the law even if they have not been involved in a crash.

We know that strict drunk driving laws save lives. Â As far as I can see there is nothing about a speeder, a drinker, or a distracted driver that makes their particular brand of deadly carelessness any better or worse than the rest, and a just society would most certainly punish all dangerous drivers equally wouldn't you think? Â I don't know, "Mothers against Drunk, Distracted, and Speeding Drivers" has a certain ring to it don't you think?

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How to beat the ‘couch potato’ curse Diet and exercise make great bedfellows for men and women looking to live a healthier lifestyle. A combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise makes it easier for men and women to maintain a healthy weight while lowering their risk of various ailments, including heart disease and diabetes.

A heightened awareness of what makes for a healthy and unhealthy diet coupled with the increased availability of healthy foods has helped many people smoothly transition to a healthier diet. Commitments to work and family can make it difficult to squeeze in regular workouts, and the call of the couch is often more appealing than a trip to the gym at the end of a long day juggling both personal and professional obligations. Exercise is integral to a healthy lifestyle, so it’s important to

take steps to incorporate exercise into your daily routines.

• Figure out when you’re free. Finding free time is perhaps the biggest hurdle adults must clear when attempting to exercise more. Track your daily schedule for a week or two, making note of down times during the day when you might be able to squeeze in 30 to 60 minutes of exercise. If you notice you’re spending your lunch hours catching up on personal emails or surfing the Internet, then consider joining a gym near your office and turning those lunch hours into workouts. If your mornings are not dominated by getting the kids ready for school, then wake up a half hour earlier each morning to squeeze in some time on the treadmill.

• Make it a team effort.

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for kids, too. Parents looking to fit more physical activity into their daily routines should consider involving their children, many of whom are dealing with a fitness crisis of their own.

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• Make exercise more interesting. Many workout routines fall by the wayside because they simply do not engage men and women no matter how

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• Choose an accessible routine. When planning your workout, make it as accessible as possible.

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As you can easily see, the subject of “pilgrims and pilgrimages” has become much more fascinating to me than I thought it would, to the point that I cannot stop looking deeper into it.

And, as it always is, the more I look, the more I find.

Take the Monastery Roncesvalles, for instance. If you think that the name (English translation: field of thorns) is of any indication, you are right. It almost certainly refers, in more than one way, to the thorns the pilgrims of centuries ago had to deal with. In those days pilgrims started the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Chartres, France, which puts the Roncesvalles monastery in the middle of the journey. It was there where the pilgrims could rest and sleep, were fed and received help if they were sick or dying.

The monastery is immense in size and it is said that in the seventeenth century, which actually is long after its busiest time, it still provided about 25,000 meals per year to pass-

ing pilgrims. Nowais one of the most days, however, much difficult of the entire of the building is route, featuring not boarded up and only only a rather steep asa portion of it is in cent but also an even use, but echoes of the steeper descent. past can still be heard One might well ask throughout the place. why not start with an It has become very easier stretch? But, clear that pilgrims there is merit in doRUTH ALTENDORF of old did not have it ing it this way. As evSenior easy. It was the cusery hiker knows, the tom, for instance, not Happenings tougher the trail, the to bring money along less one has time to but beg for anything think of anything else they needed, including food but the task on hand — a good and drink. Nowadays, most way to empty one’s mind of all pilgrims start at St. Jean-de- preconceived thoughts and let Pied-de-Port, a charming an- inspiration come. cient city near the Spanish borThough there is now an alder. It would be easy for many ternate, much easier route to to succumb to the temptation Roncesvalles, the one recomto stay in one of the hotels mended is still the one I have there for a while, explore what been describing, the “Route de the city has to offer and enjoy Napoleon”. In the olden days life. But this is not why they this was the last portion beare here – after all, it is a long fore the pilgrims reached the and strenuous trek which does Monastery and there was no not leave much time for such alternative way to get there. luxury.

Coming from St. Jean-deIn fact, it looks to me as if Pied-de-Port, the first seven the first stretch - from St. Jean- or so kilometers take you to Pied-de-Port to Roncesvalles - the “Frontera Fuente” border

crossing and suddenly you are in Spain. From there on it is tough going and by the time one reaches the Col de Leopoeder, one has reached an elevation of 1,450m. In good weather, however, the reward is a tremendous view all around, including the blue roof of the Roncesvalles Monastery. To get there, one has to overcome a very steep descent which is more demanding on the legs, especially the knees, than going up hill.

I can only pity the pilgrims of the past who, after the long stretch through France, had most likely not much strength left. The hike from St. Jean-dePied-de-Port to Roncesvalles is 25.1 Km, a good day’s achievement considering the elevation gain and loss. Often though, modern day pilgrims achieve much more, especially on less demanding stretches.

It is said that the chapel in Roncesvalles – a small village in no proportion actually to the very large Monastery – was built over a vault filled with bones of those who died there.

An undated image of the boardwalk at Kilby Historic Site, a 1920s site that is open to the public on Aug. 23 with no admission fees.

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2014-2015 Families in the Chilliwack, Agassiz and Mission area are invited to register for the K4-12 program. The school offers full Ministry of BC Education programs as well as superior reading, math and technology based learning. Small class sizes, local cultural and historical education, athletics and sports teams, field trips, tremendous resources and individiual student support services provide students with an exceptional learning opportunity. All program supplies, transportation and lunches are provided. Secondary students are eligible to write provincial BC Dogwood Diploma exams. The school is open to all children who are funded through public education and the school program is not affected by the current dispute.

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Classes begin August 27 and classes may fill early

Appreciation day at Kilby includes free admission Kilby Historic Site is offering free admission for one very special day this summer.

The site is operated by the Fraser Heritage Society, and they are hosting a Visitor Appreciation Day to be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.

The day will feature an oldfashioned summer carnival complete with games, crafts, an outdoor barbecue and lots of prizes for the kids.

The Fraser Heritage Society is a community based charitable non-profit society with a volunteer board which has operated the Kilby Historic Site and campground since 1998. The society will be on site

encouraging guests to purchase a membership to the museum.

Memberships help the Society to collect, preserve, research and interpret the unique history of the Kilby family and the general store and farm they operated. Educational programming, exhibits, programs for seniors and publications are all part of the Society’s mandate to bring the awareness of the importance of heritage to the public.

Memberships are good for one full calendar year, from the date of purchase and a season pass offers benefits including discounts in the site's cafe and on Kilby brand product, plus a 20 per cent discount on admission to the Historic Hat

Creek Ranch and Historic Yale.

In addition to thanking their visitors and encouraging new ones, the Kilby Historic Site is hoping to bulk up the food shelves of the Chilliwack Salvation Army. The Salvation Army offers unprecedented support to society’s most vulnerable. They'll have a collection box at the gate for non perishable food items.

This is the last event of the summer season at Kilby. In the fall, they are planning another BC Legends Day where visitors will get a taste of local history, as told by experts.

For more information, phone 604-796-9576 or email events@ kilby.ca.

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Sports

Eleven Aquanauts make provincials On the August long weekend, 16 Aquanaut swimmers headed to Fraser Valley Regional swim meet.

In total there were an incredible 80 best times, along with many top-eight finishes and some very notable swims. Mark Schwichtenberg took off an enormous 16.6 seconds in his 100 free to place seventh. The best news was that 11 swimmers also qualified for provincial championships in Kamloops mid August.

Here’s how it works. You can only qualify for provincials at the regional meet. No matter how fast a swimmer you were at other meets and you only qualify if you place in the top three at region-

als.

Logan Sparkes and Anton Stoeckly took time off in preliminary and finals in their 50 free swims. There was a lot of racing energy and great excitement from both swimmers and the team who were cheering them on.

Logan placed fifth and Anton came second in this event.

Anton (along with Nashon Douglas, coach Jordon and Alex Schwichtenberg) helped the Div 8 200 free relay qualify with a speedy 1:56.86 time. Logan later

qualified with a third place finish in 50 fly. Jordan placed in the top three for all his events: 50 free and 50 fly 3rd, 100 fly and 100 breast 2nd. Randolph McInroy will be swimming in 50 breast and Alex in 50 free in Kamloops.

Nashon Douglas is a star swimmer.

In July, he went to Regina for a week to compete at the North American Indigenous Games. He had done well last year. He humbly said he wanted to enjoy this great opportunity and “do my best”. He excelled, coming home with six

medals: three gold (50 back, 50 breast and 100 back) and three silver (100 free, 50 free and 100 fly). He also qualified for provincials in 50 free, 50 fly and 100 free.

The Agassiz girls did well at regionals. Jaydin and Taylor Lees, Rachel (coach) and Justine Stoeckly will swim the 200 medley relay at provincials. Rachel also qualified for the 50 fly and Jaydin will compete in 50 free and 50 fly as well as the relay event. Hebrina McInroy had a very notable 50 fly at regionals, coming third and making the girls team.

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Kiwi in Mission

Show and Shine The Agassiz Speedway is hosting its first Show and Shine.

It runs Saturday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is $5 for car and driver, and includes a two-for-one pass for the racing being held that night.

Car owners can preregister by emailing lauriegordon1970@ gmail.com.

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Agassiz racer Kiwi Bishop will compete at the 27th annual British Columbia Historic Motor Races at the Mission Raceway this weekend, with his 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. Watch for car #797 Aug. 16 and 17, among the 100-plus cars expected to turn up for this event. The weekend includes vintage cars, automobilia, artwork, product displays, track-side commentary and racing celebrities.

Scramble benefits hospice Sandpiper Golf Course is preparing for the 2014 Ivan Pretty Charity Scramble, to be held Monday, Aug. 25.

The event is held in remembrance of the founder of Sandpiper, Ivan Pretty, who passed away in 2001.

Pretty operated a number of businesses including Pretty’s Timber Ltd (originally developed by, his father, Charles Nelson Pretty), and developed Hemlock Valley Ski Resort,

Snowcap Lumber, and Pretty Estates Resort.

This year, the charitable event is benefitting the Mission Hospice Society. The Mission Hospice Society is a non profit, volunteer based organization that has been providing end of life compassionate care since 1985 through bereavement support and volunteer support.

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Library. r or a blan Books concessions. Bring a lawn chai Food. Fun, Bouncy Castle and Friday, with money. al niv Car es!

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at the Royal Canadian Legion Branc h No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm Kidz at the Cross - Harrison Elementar y - Free for ages 12 - 19, Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD, Thurs. 6 - 7:30 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registration Email 1789trg@gmail.com or call 604-799-8897 & team leader - Carol Cartmell 604-7 93-0171 or gospelbrass@shaw.ca Crafts • Games • Lesson

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COMMENTIAL RESID e

Groups and Activities At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz.

FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822

R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR

For Seniors

er Beginnings - Pre/post natal educ nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. ation, Seniors Friendship House Drop-In - Mon. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796- Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit at 0313 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribb Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm age at 1 at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor for kids 0 - 5.

Curling FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-21 at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422.

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Agassiz Harrison Family Parentin Council of Senior Citizens Organizations g Place - Meet friends, old & new! Paren ts/ (COSCO) is an advocacy group devo caregivers with ted to

their children 0 - 6 are welcome. improving “The Quality of Life” for Mon., Weds. & Thurs. 9:30 am - 1 pm 7272 all seniors.

Morrow FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313 email ecbayer@shaw.ca Coffee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds . 9:30 am Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Thurs Road. FMI call or text 604-997-4484 day at Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz.

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DOOR RETRACTABLE SCREENS Call Harry at 604-796-2025

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604-703-9558 at the Morrow Rd. Sun. at 10 am. Call Community Church Meets 6860 Lougheed Central rch 0 am Chu 10:3 ted day Uni Sun .

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Park Acquisition, Improvement and Trail Development Program RFP 2014-04 The District of Kent is seeking a qualified Consultant to develop a “Park Acquisition, Improvement and Trail Development Program” that provides direction for the identification and development of new parks, trails (off-road and on) and open spaces, and the redevelopment of existing parks and open spaces in the District of Kent over the next 26 years utilizing Park specific DCC’s (Development Cost Charges) and alternative funding sources. The information obtained will become part of the forthcoming DCC Bylaw for the District of Kent.

Informational packages may be obtained from the address provided below or can be found on the District’s website: http://district.kent.bc.ca/bik-tenders.html This is not a tender and the District reserves the right to reject any or all RFP’s, to waive defects in any submitted documents, and to accept any offer which it may consider to be in the best interest of the District. Any proposal, bid or quotation will not necessarily be accepted, and the District is not responsible for any costs incurred by the Proponent.

THREE (3) Proposals should be clearly marked RFP – Park Acquisition, Improvement and Trail Development Program 2014 - 04” will be received at the District of Kent, 7170 Cheam Avenue, P.O. Box 70, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0, until 2:00 p.m.

(Pacific Standard Time) on Wednesday, August 27, 2014.

Proposal’s must be mailed, couriered or hand delivered (emailed or faxed copies will not be accepted).

Proposals received after this date and time will not be considered and returned un-opened. There will be no public opening for this RFP. Enquires may be directed to Mr. Kerry Hilts, Director of Community Services at khilts@district.kent.bc.ca or (604) 796-2235.

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

Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

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.

Skill Requirements: Ability to Read, Write and Speak English req’d. Class 1 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement (within 90 days) and 2 yrs of mountain experience req’d.

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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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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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GENERAL MANAGER - One-year contract

Leq’á:mel First Nation is seeking a conŵdent and energetic General Manager to provide collaborative leadership to the Leq’á:mel First Nation as it implements the First Nation Strategic Plan 2014-2019. The General Manager will oversee the operations of the Leq’á:mel First Nation government. This is a full time one-year contract with the potential for permanency.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Oversee and ensure efŵcient administration of the Leq’á:mel First Nation affairs, programs and service delivery to community members; • Administer the required stafŵng and professional development of staff necessary for prompt and efŵcient operation of day-to-day business; • Administer, monitor and evaluate the ŵnances of the Leq’á:mel First Nation; • Act as a liaison and maintain relationships with external agencies; • Advise Council and Committees on matters under their control and direction; • Oversee the development, implementation and ensure compliance of policies and procedures; • Prepare agenda, information and resources for Chief and Council meetings and where appropriate for Band and community meetings Qualiŵcations/Requirements • Four year business degree (minimum two year diploma) in business, management or relevant ŵeld combined with strong ŵnancial acumen • A minimum of 5 years senior management experience in a First Nation government or similar capacity; • Must have a broad knowledge of First Nation governance, proposal writing, ŵnance, infrastructure, property taxation, land code, planning and development and capital project management; • Sound understanding of MS Ofŵce Suite and Sage Accounting software; • Demonstrated ability to manage a complex organization including: reporting, budgeting and ŵnancial management, human resources, policy development; • Strong leadership skills to lead, develop, empower and inspire a core team of senior management staff; • Sound judgement, tact, diplomacy and decision making abilities; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; • Knowledge and understanding of the First Nation culture and history is a deŵnite asset.

• Driver’s abstract, valid driver’s license/reliable transportation A competitive compensation package with full beneŵts is offered for this executive leadership role.

If you are interested in being a part of our success, please submit your cover letter and resume in complete conŵdence to: Leq’á:mel First Nation 43101 Leq’á:mel Way Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0 Attention: Sara Malloway-Administrative Support All applications must be received prior to 3pm on August 29, 2014.

If you have any questions please send an e-mail to Sara at sara@leqamel.com Please note: Preference will be given to qualiŵed applicants of Aboriginal ancestry pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Records Check. We thank you for your interest in this position; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

FLAG PERSONS & LANE TECH PERSONNEL

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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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CERTIFIED BOOM TRUCK OPERATORS WANTED * Union Environment * Possible employment in heavy construction and pipeline industries * Must be willing to work out of town and in camp. * Minimum 5 years experience Please include photocopy of certification, current resume and current abstract. Send your response to: PO Box 95045, Kingsgate Vancouver BC V5T 4T8 NELSON’S Glass Ltd., located in the sunny North Okanagan Valley, is looking for a full time ticketed auto glass installer. Drivers license is required and glazing experience is an asset. Email inquiries/resume to nelsonsglass@telus.net

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Plumbing Services - Hvac Gas Fitting & Electrical. C & C Electrical Mechanical 604-475-7077

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PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

PERSONAL SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 182

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MOVING & STORAGE

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AUCTIONS

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

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MISC. FOR SALE

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Agassiz. 1783 #9 Highway, one bedroom apartment. Comes with a fridge and stove. good cond. coin laund. pet negot.. Avail. Sept. 1 $500.00/month. Please call Ross Fullbrook at Royal LePage to view at 604-792-0077.

AGASSIZ 1 bdrm modern new apt., in suite washer & dryer, all util incl.

Ref. Req. $650 /month. Call 604819-6422 or 6014-819-6122

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KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Call 604-819-6422

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

HOMES FOR RENT

Agassiz, 7089 York Cr. 3bdrm, 2 bath rancher. 3 appl. well landscaped, quiet area. excellent cond.

2 car garage, no pets, avail. Oct 1 $1350/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077 Agassiz Big House for Rent 695 Tuyttens road. 4 bdrm, 3 full bthrm, can incl.

1 to 2 acres lawn or rented separately 604-751-0107 or 604-751-5864

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Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

SUITES, UPPER

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AGASSIZ - Dntn 2bdrm/1bath apt, avail. imd. $600/mth+util. Coin W/D avail. N/P Theresa 604-751-2191

757

WANTED TO RENT

Rental needed - 2 bd. or mobile house with at least 3 acres. Outbuildings needed, & some fencing.

Must move before winter comes.

Must be long term. Prefer a place from Agassiz to Chilliwack.

Have: Sheep, horses, outdoor dogs & cats. call 1- 778-349-1023

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRUCKS & VANS

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

2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 dr, auto, a/c, power lock.

ST#564 $2,495.

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

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

2002 HONDA CIVIC Fully loaded, Aircared, auto, ST#547 $4,900.

2005 TOYOTA COROLLA. 4 dr sedan, auto, a/c, ST#594. $4,900.

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

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

2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, ST#470 $6,900.

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.

2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, fully loaded. ST#600. $16,900.

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

ST#492. $16,900.

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

AUTO FINANCING

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

2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900.

2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, ST#524 $5,900.

2003 HONDA Accord 4 dr, full load, 5 spd. STK#588 $6,900.

2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900.

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.

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.

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MISC. WANTED

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

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TRANSPORTATION

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

.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

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

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC

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

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(604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

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TRANSPORTATION

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

1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

LANDSCAPING

PCL Energy Now Hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for IMMEDIATE SHUTDOWN WORK on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid!

We offer competitive wages and benefits. Call 780-468-8026 and send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.

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

BLUEBERRIES $1.90/lb with your containers or $20/box. Email GlenmoreBlueberryFarm@live.com or ph 604-852-4776.

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

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

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GORGEOUS P/B LAB PUPPIES, yellow, black & chocolate. Ready to go $600 firm. Langley. Joe 604789-7711 or Terry 604-328-6402

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ELECTRICAL

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Cock-A-Poo x Poo pups. 1st shots Vet checked, non-shedding, S.Sry. $600. 604-541-9164/604-785-4809

ONLINE AUCTIONS: Heavy & Recreational Equipment - Terex Dozer, Chris Craft Boat, Modified E-Tec Skidoo, Customized Sled Trailer, Gang Plank Edger, Motorbike & Glorious BC Mountain Ranch. w w w. m c d o u g a l l a u c t i o n . c o m .

1(800)263-4193 PV#319916

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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PETS

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

Seasonal & F/T Opportunities...

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Help wanted - looking for worker willing to work on new home construction mainly exterior finishing. piece work or hourly. Location Agassiz, Chilliwack, and Hope. I’m willing to pick up if in Agassiz.

Please call 604 798 6760

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REAL ESTATE

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

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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

PETS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca

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GARAGE SALES

Agassiz

SECURITY / ALARM SYSTEMS

GARAGE SALES

Agassiz

4674 Lougheed Hwy

362

551

Saturday, August 16

Unit 18, 7291 Morrow Road

10am - 6pm

Saturday, August 16

Household items etc.

9 am to 2 pm

Agassiz pick a part

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

Two open heart surgeries.

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One big need.

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VACUUMS

Moving Sale Saturday, August 16

Please Give.

beasuperhero.ca

Agassiz

#4 2216 Lougheed Hwy.

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital.

1.888.663.3033

9am - 2 pm Camper jacks. furniture, movies, clothes, garden boxes and more.

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

9 am to 4 pm Everything Must Go!

457 & 443 Naismith Avenue

Saturday, August 16 9am - 2pm Tools, saddle, spindle wheel, sofa,double bed, king mattress, chandelier, books, household items and freebies.

Harrison Mills

Moving/Estate Sale 11-2216 Hwy 7 Mnt. Woodside beside Koffee Kettle Cafe

Saturday August 16 10am - 2pm

HO Model trains, furniture, tools, lp records, books

ANSWERS

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

August 7, 2014

Saturday. August 16 We Service all Makes

Moving Sale!!

Sudoku

7035 York Crescent

Harrison Hot Springs

16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, August 14, 2014

COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING AUGUST 2014 The

TERRY

FOX Run

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETING

FOR CANCER RESEARCH

August 18

Sunday Sept. 14 @ 10 AM

6:00pm Special Council Meeting (Section 57)

Join Agassiz at the Cheam Retirement Village

7:00pm Regular Meeting

INFO: ELINOR BELL 604-791-8406 TERRYFOX.ORG

7:00pm Regular Meeting

September 8

BURNING BAN IS IN EFFECT TUESDAY, MAY 20, 12:01 P.M. THROUGH TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 ALL OPEN BURNING IS PROHIBITED All outdoor wood burning is banned.

Only propane, gas or charcoal is permitted.

Campfires are permitted outside the downtown core

Seniors Health & Wellness Fair

Thursday, September 18 • 10am to 3pm

Cheam Village (Valley Care) located on McKay Crescent Lunch provided to those that register Register in person at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre or by calling 604-796-8891

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. For additional information please visit our website at www.district.kent.bc.ca ISSUED BY: Local Assistant Fire Commissioner DISTRICT OF KENT For More Information Please Contact:

ENDS SEPTEMBER 1ST!

Agassiz Fire Department 604-796-2614 or District of Kent Municipal Hall 604-796-2235

Recreation At A Glance Summer Fun Spot – FREE Until Aug 21, rain or shine! It’s free! 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Agassiz Library - Thursdays - Community Recreation & Cultural Centre

AQUATICS

Agassiz Bottle Depot Ltd.

604-796-3653 7659 Industrial Way, Agassiz

Last chance for swimming lessons Accelerated Lessons Run August 25 – August 29

Fun Swim - End of the Season Splash Aug 29, 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Free Swim Aug 25, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Community Recreation & Cultural Centre We are open 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Labour Day Monday, September 1 We are closed at 5:00 p.m. Friday, Sept 12 and all day of the Fair on Saturday, Sept 13

Winter Hours of Operation at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre take effect September 2.

6:15 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

New Fall 2014 Recreation and Fitness programs being announced soon!

6th Annual Movie in the Park Centennial Park, Agassiz Friday, August 29 8:15pm • Outdoor Family Friendly Entertainment • Admission by Donation • Loonie Concession on Site

Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 • Tel 604.796.2235 • www.district.kent. bc.ca