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Parents get website guide to teacher strike

By TOM FLETCHER Aldergrove Star

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Oliver and Fredrik VandeKraats visit a giant tortoise at the community appreciation event at Aldergrove Athletic Park, Saturday evening. The event and outdoor movie showing attracted hundreds of families. See page 13.

The B.C. government has launched a new website to prepare parents for a possible continuation of the teacher strike after Labour Day. The website, bcparentinfo.ca, promises the latest bargaining updates on B.C.’s festering teacher dispute, and will act as a portal for parents registering to collect $40 a day for each child under 12 if the strike drags on.

It also offers links to online learning resources from school districts, which have proliferated in recent years.

Talks have continued under a media blackout since mediator Vince Ready met the two sides last week.

“Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full mediation when he believes it will be productive,” the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association said in a brief statement.

Negotiations broke off and a full-scale strike and lockout ended the school year in June. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher met both sides earlier but declined to attempt mediation, after finding too large a gap Education minister Peter between the two sides.

Fassbender Education Minister Peter Fassbender and BCPSEA chief negotiator Peter Cameron have maintained that the BCTF’s benefit demands remain far beyond those of other public sector unions that have settled contracts.

Also at issue is class size and special needs support, with BCPSEA’s latest offer rejected by the union and the latest of a series of court actions scheduled for this fall.

Ready’s last involvement in the long-running series of teacher disputes was as an industrial inquiry commissioner in 2007.

At that time he recommended that a senior provincial official be involved in talks along with an independent mediator.

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Abbotsford International Airshow attendance up considerably

By TYLER OLSEN Aldergrove Star

A tremendous twilight show and perfect weather helped bring significantly larger crowds to the Abbotsford International Airshow this year, organizers say.

Final numbers are not yet available, but the airshow’s Jadene Mah said a rough estimate pegged the crowds at 25 per cent larger than last year’s event, with tens of thousands of people attending each day of the event.

“Everyone is just so pleased with the success of this year’s show,”

Mah said. “The many changes were reflected in the increased [attendance].”

The airshow had never before hosted a twilight show, but Friday’s evening event went off without a hitch and provided a new way of experiencing the festivities.

“The night show was incredibly inspiring, very unique and very different that none of the regular Abbotsford airshow goers had seen before, but something that also amazed the first-timers.”

That wasn’t the only highlight, though.

The weather was “absolutely perfect,” and Mah said she saw and heard from many visitors who came in large part to see the airshow debut of one of only two flyable de Havilland Mosquitoes.

“It was a huge honour for us to be asked to have that aircraft on site,” she said.

Airshow president Jim Reith agreed.

“It has been very rewarding to see the emotional reactions to the aircraft, especially those of veterans who worked with the Mosquito in the Second World War,” he said.

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The Snowbirds perform in front of Mount Baker at last weekend’s Abbotsford International Airshow

Incinerator power deal gets green light

By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star

Opponents of Metro Vancouver’s waste-to-energy strategy have been dealt a blow by the B.C. Utilities Commission.

Regulators there have approved an electricity purchase agreement that will see BC Hydro pay $43 per megawatt-hour for power from Metro’s existing garbage incinerator in Burnaby.

Critics had argued Metro’s garbage-fueled electricity can’t count as clean and renewable under provincial law and therefore should be worth much less – closer to the $24 spot price for power exported to the U.S. The aim of incineration opponents was to blow a hole not just in the revenue from the existing plant

but also in the business case for a future new waste-to-energy plant, which Metro Vancouver has assumed will earn around $100 per megawatthour.

But the utilities commission decided air pollution concerns raised by the Fraser Valley Regional District were “not relevant” in okaying the contract renewal and made no finding on whether the incinerator counts as clean, green power.

It concluded the negotiated price between BC Hydro and incinerator operator Covanta Energy appropriately reflects the cost of power generation plus a reasonable return.

The $24 spot market price wasn’t an appropriate comparison, the commission said, because it doesn’t apply to electricity that is firm (incinera-

tor power is always on, unlike wind farms) or guaranteed in large volumes for many years.

BC Hydro said the $43 contract price is well below its long-term cost of building new generating capacity of $85 to $100 per megawatt-hour and still attractive compared to the $51 it would pay for non-clean natural gas-fired power.

Metro’s existing incinerator burns 280,000 tonnes of garbage per year, while a new one at a yet-to-be-determined location would take an additional 370,000 tonnes.

Critics of Metro’s strategy had argued BC Hydro will be blocked from paying a premium price for the new incinerator’s electricity, making the project a financial flop, or at least uncompetitive compared to contin-

Gun seizures up at border crossings Aldergrove Star

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) saw a 54 per cent increase in the number of firearm seizures in the Pacific region from April 1 to June 30 this year, compared to the same period in 2013.

There were 37 such seizures in 2014, compared to 24 the previous year, according to the CBSA. Among the more notable seizures

was one at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon border crossing on May 30, when a U.S. resident was seeking entry into Canada.

The primary officer asked if there were any firearms or weapons in the vehicle and the driver declared three long guns. During a routine secondary examination, officers located a pistol from the bottom of a blue bin in the middle of the vehicle.

ued landfilling.

Estimates of the capital cost of a new incinerator run as high as $517 million.

Metro Vancouver senior engineer Chris Allan said the BCUC decision wasn’t surprising because it was a renewal of a contract to buy power from an existing source, not for a new one.

Russ Black, vice-president of Cache Creek landfill operator Belkorp Environmental, still predicts Metro won’t get a premium price based on green power for the new incinerator because the regional district admitted during the proceedings that 40 per cent of the energy from garbage comes from non-renewable sources like plastics, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Male driver airlifted to hospital

“We’ve laid the foundation for the fight in the future,” he said.

But even an unfavourable power price from Hydro may still not be the silver bullet critics hope would unravel Metro’s plans.

“Not every technology is reliant on selling electricity,” said Metro board chair Greg Moore, noting the new plant might sell little to no power into the grid and instead pipe steam to a district heating system or an industrial user.

He noted one of the waste-toenergy project bidders is a Delta cement plant that has no plans to sell to Hydro at all.

“You’ve got Lehigh Cement that makes cement and they want to replace coal and rubber tires with municipal solid waste as fuel.”

Langley RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance with theft investigations.

stole $900 worth of medication and beauty products.

build, tall, with black hair, wearing a black designer shirt and black shorts with yellow strips down the legs.

On July 17 at approximately 6 p.m. a male purchased a $200 prepaid Visa Card with a fraudulent gift card at the Otter Co-op Gas Bar. The male was described as Caucasian, 20 to 30 years old, slim

On July 19 just before 2 a.m., a bait car was stolen from the Willoughby area of Langley. The vehicle was followed into the Surrey area and the occupant fled on foot. The suspect was able to evade capture.

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A 31-year-old man was airlifted to hospital early Saturday morning after his vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.

Abbotsford Police, Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and BC Ambulance were called just after 1 a.m. when a security guard on Bradner Road heard the crash north of Huntingdon Road.

Crews who arrived on the scene discovered that a newer model SUV had crashed where there was a bend in the road.

The driver was extricated from the vehicle and airlifted to hospital, accompanied by a police officer. He suffered head and chest injuries, according to police.

Traffic in the area was shut down for several hours between King and

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Crashed car on Bradner Road.

Huntingdon roads.

At approximately 3 p.m. on July Const. Ian MacDonald said police are continuing to investigate whether 11, the pictured female entered the the driver was impaired at the time of Save On Foods in the 26300 block of Fraser Highway and allegedly the crash.

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20th anniversary of the official Nugent said that, “ITA is honopening of its Training Centre facil- oured to be included in the 20 year ity in Langley. celebration of the RCABC Training The Training Centre, originally Centre. What RCABC has built is called the Roofing Institute, was an example of what happens when built in the early industry steps ‘90s on land up and invests purchased from in its own future the late Stan – a world-class Gregorowich, training centre then owner unrivaled in of Transwest quality, that has Roofing. trained thouTr a n s w e s t sands of apprenis now run by tices over the his son, Dan past 20 years.

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As two active members in the Fraser Valley social media scene, it was only a matter of time before they connected offline.

Back in May, Langley’s Kristyl Clark from the She’s a Valley Mom ‘blogazine,’ interviewed Michael Thorne, a local realtor and one of the faces behind the popular My North Langley fan page, for a feature on her website.

Once she was back in her car, the idea of a partnership suddenly popped into Clark’s head.

“It was all I could think about on the drive home from the interview,” recalled the work-at-home mom, who had just spent the past hour learning how Thorne utilizes the power of social media to build his brand and help others learn more about their own backyard.

“Every area that I feel like I lack knowledge or confidence in happens to be Michael’s strengths.

And, to be honest, he’s just a lot of fun to work with — such an inspiring guy.”

With Clark’s penchant for writing and passion for her community, coupled with Thorne’s gift for the gab and a shared enthusiasm for his hometown, one might say they’ve cast themselves in the perfect roles.

The duo, who met in the digital realm, are about to give the Fraser Valley a big fat proverbial high-five for all the world to see on their computer screens, iPads or and any other digital device.

Fraser Valley 5 is an interactive online talk show that made its debut on Aug. 7, delivering a fresh, fun and quirky perspective of the Fraser Valley — the places, the people and events — served up in five enticing visual bites.

The talk show, hosted by Thorne and Clark, will keep with a ‘topfive’ theme, all centered around hot spots, happenings and faces around the Fraser Valley.

“It’s going to have a little bit of everything,” said Thorne, a longtime Walnut Grove resident and father of two, who, along with his friend Tyler McClendon, launched the My North Langley page three years ago.

The one-of-a-kind online passion project connects people in the North Langley communities of Walnut Grove, Fort Langley and Willoughby.

“Through the My North

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Fraser Valley 5 hosts and co-founders Michael Thorne and Kristyl Clark stand on the patio at Beatnik’s Bistro in Fort Langley. The pair’s new internet program ranked the eatery’s outdoor space among the top five patios in the Valley.

Langley page, I’ve learned about so ized — even if you have lived here many incredible things that happen all of your life like us.”

With the success of the My out this way that I wasn’t aware of before. Now, my wife Tracey and I, North Langley fan page and Mobile along with our two sons, Keaton, 5, Agent TV, Thorne is confident the and Carter, 8, will get to go out and Fraser Valley is ready and has an find all these other hidden gems appetite for what the pair are about through the whole Fraser Valley to deliver.

“I really think the people in our with this new show.”

And while Clark usually hides community are ready for somebehind her byline, the blogger had thing like this. It’s fun, it’s informabeen toying with the idea of putting tive and it’s something that is for herself out there to connect with them.

“Really, it’s not about us. We her readers on a different platform — one that will provide another want to involve and engage our medium to do what she loves best viewers — this one belongs to you — go on adventures in the Valley guys.”

Even before the first episode with her two daughters, Molly, 5, was taped, the community was Zoe, 3, and husband Jason.

“To be honest, I’m a little ner- already rallying behind them, says vous about being in front of a cam- Clark.

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She is hopeful her fans will Times Cruise-In. We’ll be taping be just as excited about the her on location on Saturday, Sept. 6, so new project and partnership with come please come and say hello.”

Fraser Valley 5 debuted last Thorne.

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Braaten wins Fair grand prize Aldergrove Star

Aldergrove Festival Days Society’s 2014 Fair raffle winners have now officially been awarded.

The first prize of an Air Canada trip for two anywhere in Canada was won

by Les Braaten.

The second prize of a weekend in Aldergrove went to Randy and also included a lawnmower sponsored by Diamond Bar Equipment.

The raffle prize of a

basket of goodies went to Lynda Carter.

Thanks go to all of the other raffle prize sponsors: Poppy Golf Course, Pagoda Golf Course, Greater Vancouver Zoo, Krause Berry Farms, JD Turkey Farm, Bob’s Steakhouse, Alder Alley, White Spot, Dead Frog Brewery, Blackwood Lanes, Otter Co-op, Marks Work Wear, Twilight Drivein, Township of Langley and Apocalypse Fitness.

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Les Braaten and his wife are winners of the trip for two anywhere in Canada.

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Classic Wheels Keep Rolling

Zoo turns 44 Aldergrove Star

Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove celebrated its 44th anniversary and completion of a new lemur house on the weekend.

Since its inception in August 1970 as the World Wide Game Farm and their first animal, Dennis the llama many improvements have been made over the years. The zoo also went through several name changes until 1999, when it finally became the Greater Vancouver Zoo. The accredited zoo’s role in the community and the rest of the world has changed dramatically over the years.

“We are extremely pleased with the progress to date and look forward to continuing to promote understanding of the

impact of human activities and the actions that need to be taken to protect our wild inhabitants,” said general manager Jodi Henderson.

The 44th annual celebration included interesting and fun interpretive talks, educational scavenger hunt (in which participants can learn a little more about their favorite animal) and a finger painting contest, anniversary cake, bouncy castle, obstacle course, slide, and children’s performances from Patricia Dunphy, The Flying Ritas, and a puppet show.

The zoo’s new lemur house provides access via a tunnel to the three lemur islands in the pond.

For further details visit www.gvzoo.com/.

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Mike Strachan brought his beloved 1912 Model T Ford to the 26th annual Model A Sunday event at the B.C. Farm Machinery Museum on Sunday, June 1.

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Learn about bees, honey making and more at the eighth annual Free Family Fun and Education Day at Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm and Meadery on Aug. 23.

This event offers fun for all ages, including a Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) display focused on protecting and restoring

the natural environment.

It will also show the group’s demonstration garden and sustainable gardening practices, as well as information on the Grow Healthy, Grow Smart program for kids.

There will be opportunities to look at the bee nursery, see marking of the queens, and participate in general bee education and trips

to the live hive. Honey and honey wine tastings will also be available, as well as high-quality, hand-crafted local cheeses, provided by Mt. Lehman Cheese Company.

Free pancakes will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the farm is located at 2595 Lefeuvre Rd. For information visit bchoney.com

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IRICE: Ingrid Rice’s View

Consultation needed Editor: Re: “Farm changes a great leap forward” column.

Tom Fletcher is confused about the Ministry of Agriculture’s consultation, which features a public survey. He mistakenly says it shows that changes in last spring’s ALR bill “have little or nothing to do with exclusions” of farmland from the ALR. That bill, which made exclusions easier in 90% of the ALR (“Zone 2”), is now law. It’s no longer a current focus, in contrast to the survey about ALR regulations, which is open till August 22. The simple reason the survey doesn’t mention the bill or ALR exclusions is that they’re another matter.

It’s also illogical for Fletcher to imply that those who wanted consultation on the previous matter would oppose the current consultation. If anything, many want more of it.

To top off confusion with bad taste, Fletcher mocks MLA Lana Popham’s photo and bizarrely ties a survey question to Mao Zedong’s Great Leap Forward, which cost millions of lives.

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Today I’ll attempt to cut through the speculation and fear-mongering that have swirled around the Mount Polley mine dam breach and tell you what’s really known.

As Black Press and our local publication the Williams Lake Tribune reported before and after the incident, the mine reopened in 2005 after a four-year shutdown and was expanding its operation, including the tailings pond.

Rising metal prices helped put 380 unionized employees plus management back to work. Most are now working on rebuilding the tailings dam and cleaning up the spill site.

Imperial Metals applied earlier this summer for an increase in water discharge, and was waiting for B.C. government approval at the time of the Aug. 4 dam breach. This was to be the second amendment to a water release permit issued when the mine started up in 1997. It has had a surplus of water due to rain and snow accumulation since it opened (under an NDP government, for those who want to turn everything into a political corruption story).

The reason water release has been allowed is that in the absence of acid-producing rock, metal contamination of water is minimized. Imperial Metals’ routine tests with rainbow trout in undiluted tailings pond water have now been confirmed by environment

ministry results, and water and fish from all but the immediate spill area have been cleared for human consumption.

For an example of acid mine drainage, look up the Britannia Mine Museum, now a reclaimed national historic site with a water treatment plant built to function for hundreds of years. Before that, acid-produced toxic metal pollution drained from the abandoned mine into Howe Sound for decades.

Early tests at Mount Polley indicate that this sort of longterm water remediation may not be required. The initial pulse of suspended sediment didn’t last long enough to affect fish in most of Quesnel Lake, much less the Fraser River system. Sediment tests show elevated iron and copper, with “leachability” results to come. Containment and removal will have to be undertaken.

On May 24 of this year, Mount Polley received the first high water warning in its history. This was not a “breach,” contrary to some reports. The latest water permit application and work to raise the dam took place after that.

It’s not difficult to deduce from aerial photos what was happening as mine management found ways to extend operation, including an underground phase.

The pond was filling up

with pulverized rock, reducing its capacity to hold water.

Most of the accumulation is still there for all to see, as is the cross-section of the dam so abruptly exposed in the wee hours of Aug. 4.

It may be months before inspectors and geotechnical engineers can determine the cause of the breach, which occurred with the water level 2.5 metres below the top of the dam, well within permit specifications. Either the design of the earthworks was not adequate, or it was not adequately followed.

TV crews have packed up and left, after sucking out the initial drama and retailing every sensational claim they could find. Tourism operators are pleading with people not to turn their backs on the region after that influx of visitors.

Professional environmentalists are now exploiting Mount Polley as part of their campaign to de-industrialize B.C. A key propaganda tool is a single picture of a salmon with skin removed from part of its dorsal region.

No such fish has been produced, and a single rainbow trout collected the day of the spill is the only confirmed aquatic casualty.

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

Editor: I have decided not to seek re-election in November. I made this very difficult decision in May after lengthy discussions with my family. It is at times difficult being a public figure, not only for me but my family as well. I have decided that a four year commitment is just too long for me to make at this time.

I would like to thank the Township of Langley residents who, on two occasions, elected me to serve as a Trustee. I am honoured to have been elected and proud to have been the first Aboriginal person elected to the Board of Education.

I thank my fellow Trustees for working together through challenging times when difficult, and at times unpopular, decisions had to be made. I value our relationships and the way that we have been able to come together over the past 3 ½ years. We have accomplished a great deal and we will continue to guide this District in a very positive direction.

To all the staff of School District #35, I have to say your work in our District is truly powerful. Through your dedication and expertise you continue to make a difference for our students every day. Thank you!

I have loved being a Trustee and as I reflect over the past few years I will always cherish the many Christmas concerts, graduations, openings of new schools and playgrounds, special assemblies such as the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies, theatre productions and attending many Aboriginal events in so many of our schools. Having the opportunity to be in schools with our students is what I truly loved and will miss!

I also want to thank Mayors Jack Froese and Ted Schaffer along with the many Councillors who I have had the pleasure of getting to know and work with. By working together we do make a difference!

I remember being sworn in for the first time and Chief Marilyn Gabriel from Kwantlen First Nation saying to the Board that we now must all paddle in the same canoe and work together. With this decision I will leave others to paddle and guide this District in the direction it needs to go.

Cecelia Reekie, Trustee, School District #35

Gov’t. needs self-control Editor: Re” B.C. back in black, deep in debt (B.C. Views, July 23).

Tom Fletcher’s column on B.C.’s operating budget and debt touches on a balance that must be examined.

Some capital investments are made to reduce operating cost – some of the new building costs at Royal Jubilee Hospital does that, for example. Some improve reliability – the earthquake resistant fire hall in View Royal for example.

Governments must cut activities. The B.C. government has not addressed barriers to employment created by its quotas in agriculture and transportation, for example. It continues to spend on handouts to moochers, including companies that won’t invest in their own capability by training employees. And on public relations, as if most voters believe much of it.

Voters in B.C. have an opportunity to reduce operational spending by insisting on cutting activities such as interference with honest people’s attempt to build and earn, endless reports, and fancy flower beds. I advocate the savings be put into the reason for government – protecting individuals against initiation of force, which at the municipal level is by policing.

Keith Sketchley, Saanich

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A referendum next March on new taxes to expand Metro Vancouver’s transit system will – if it happens – be conducted as a mail-in ballot.

But Mayors’ council chair Richard Walton is far from confident the vote will take place.

He said talks with the provincial government continue and while there has been some behind-the-scenes progress, there has been no breakthrough.

Walton said a deal on the size of the expansion and how it would be funded, along with referendum details, must be hammered out in advance of the next mayors’ council meeting Sept. 20 or else local politicians will be immersed in civic election campaigns, after which there won’t be enough time to educate the public about the options. “There’s no question if a referendum happens it will be late March,� Walton said, adding that’s when there would be the most people and particularly transit-riding students in town. “You want to engage as many university students as possible because they’re heavy transit

users.�

Mayors in June laid out their transit investment vision for the region to meet public demand for much more bus service and new rapid transit lines as Metro’s population grows.

The preferred source of new funding for TransLink would be a new regional carbon tax – after the province ruled out sharing some of its existing carbon tax revenue – with some form of mobility pricing to come over the longer term.

But some mayors have wavered on the short-term source – Walton said other alternatives to the carbon tax that are still on the are an annual vehicle levy or a regional sales tax.

Charging more in carbon tax for TransLink in Metro Vancouver would effectively mean higher gas prices – in addition to home and business heating costs – and would be prone to the same problems as TransLink’s existing gas tax, which has been pulling in less than TransLink expected as cars get more efficient and drivers find ways to reduce fuel use or buy it outside Metro. “There may have to be some

pragmatic deviation,� Walton said.

The province’s biggest objection has been the large contributions toward the $7.5-billion capital investment plan that the mayors want from the provincial and federal governments.

But Walton said he believes Transportation Minister Todd Stone will accept the plan as written, even though there may be disagreements for now on how to raise the money. “The vision is sound and it does fulfill what the province requested,� Walton said. “It’s really a statement of priorities for the region.�

It also remains unclear as to whether mobility pricing – which could include some form of regional tolling or per kilometre road use fees – will be on the referendum ballot.

Walton is in California next month to gather more information on U.S. transportation-funding initiatives.

Los Angeles area residents recently voted 67 per cent to approve a 0.5 per cent increase in the local sales tax for transit expansion.

Walton said most voters there

may not use transit but recognized its value and he hopes similar logic will prevail here. “Nobody was ever advocating for a second you get rid of freeways in Los Angeles,� he said. “But by shifting some of those travel patterns and freeing up capacity on the roads, a lot of people’s commutes is a lot shorter.�

One difference: Los Angeles politicians had 32 months before the referendum to sell their ideas while the Metro Vancouver mayors may have at most six months to do this.

Another question mark is whether the province, including the premier, will campaign for the yes side.

Mayors want to see active involvement from the province, but Premier Christy Clark previously suggested the province would be officially neutral on how residents should vote. “My understanding of referenda in the States is that it’s critical you get your levels of government aligned and supportive,�

Walton said. “It certainly increases the chances of a referendum passing.�

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An information session for local government outlining what the new “Regional Transportation Investments – A Vision for Metro Vancouver� will mean for communities south of the Fraser River was hosted by Township of Langley Mayor and Council on July 15.

Mayors and staff from communities south of the Fraser, including the City of Langley, the City of Surrey, White Rock, and Delta joined the Township for the event. The session featured a presentation by District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton and TransLink’s Director of Strategic Planning Tamim Raad. Carol Mason, CAO of Metro Vancouver, was also on hand to answer questions.

Mayor Walton is Chair of TransLink’s Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation, which last month approved a Vision for future transportation

services that was developed by the Mayors’ Council Investment Committee. “This is a sound plan, based on all the current research we have,� said Mayor Walton. “It’s a needs-based document and an evidence-based document. It’s a plan saying what the region needs to provide for the people coming.�

Creating the plan took a great deal of compromise, Mayor Walton said, as 21 different municipalities outlined their transportation needs. Those needs were weighed against available funding and the economics of creating new infrastructure for current and future users. A number of communities south of the Fraser River have felt left out of previous transportation servicing, which has focused on densely populated areas like Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond.

In the next 30 years, Metro Vancouver is expected to see its

population increase by one million people, and communities south of the Fraser will see most of that growth. In the meantime, Langley Township and its neighbouring municipalities are already feeling the pinch when it comes to road congestion and lack of transit services.

In forming the Vision, “there was a real battle between looking at the Regional Growth Strategy [which focuses on future population projections] versus building rapid transit where the population already exists with congestion points,� said Mason. “It often seems like a distant reality, but every year 50,000 more people arrive in this region,� said Raad, noting that the Mayors’ Council wants to move forward with the Vision as soon as possible, but it will take ten years to be fully implemented.

For communities south of the Fraser River, that Vision includes introducing Light Rail Transit

between Surrey and Langley, adding new express B-Line buses, generally enhancing bus service in communities, and increasing it all day, every day of the week.

Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese believes the Vision is a big step towards addressing the area’s transportation issues. “Public transit needs to be a viable alternative for our residents,� he said. “We want people to have real choices on this side of the river so they can leave their vehicles at home and take transit to work or school and get to shopping centres and recreation facilities.� “This Vision makes sense for the entire region. It will provide improved transportation options, protect the environment, and make it easier to commute on our roads,� Mayor Froese said. “We are doing this for the sake of our children: we need to come up with solutions for future generations today.�

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A new organization will run a group of candidates in the upcoming municipal election.

Fred Thiessen, president of the AbbotsfordFIRST Electoral Society, announced four candidates for the Nov. 15 election.

The candidates include Ross Siemens, Kelly Chahal, Vince Dimanno and Brenda Falk.

Thiessen said their society believes the citizens of Abbotsford deserve better. “In 2006 our city was debt free and had a projected $4 mil-

lion surplus. Today our debt is munities, and businesses are more than $100 million dollars, closing.� Thiessen said the city is the financial outlook a large organization with isn’t favourable and there a $250 million annual are no plans in place to budget and councillors get us back on track,� he need skills and compesaid. tencies to govern the “In recent years city. negative press has “Criticizing from the become commonplace sidelines won’t bring in Abbotsford; and the about the sweeping city we were once so Fred Thiessen change our city deserves. proud to call home now Last fall a group of resihas some of the highest property dents got together and decided taxes and water rates in B.C., citi- to mobilize for change.� zens are moving to other comHe said the society’s primary

goal is to have four to six new councillors elected.

The AbbotsfordFIRST Electoral Society board includes Fred Thiessen (president), Jack Robertson (vice-president), June Ross (secretary), Eric Nyvall (financial agent) and Marty Snider (membership chair).

AbbotsfordFIRST Electoral Society has issued a call for candidates in addition to the four candidates announced, and interested persons are invited to complete the candidate profile available on the website.

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A group of Langley men are forming to play a weekly game of recreational ice hockey at the Langley Sportsplex on Tuesday nights, 7:30 p.m., starting September 9. The group, known as the WLNHL, are seeking players looking for a safe and friendly scrimmage with the same core group each week. Anyone interested in joining the Tuesday night recreational ice hockey sessions is asked to call Brian Brown 604-340-5417, email wrshl@hotmail.com or visit the group’s web site www.wlnhl.com

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The best way to keep When the B.C. Seniors Sarah Potomak in touch with your culGames were first held in ture is to respect and lis1987, 650 athletes over ten to your elders. the age of 55 competed.

Those were the This year, more than words of Kwantlen First 4,000 athletes will go Nations’ elder Kevin for gold medals in their Kelly recently as he spoke respective sport. to a crowd in Langley as In addition to showpart of the countdown to casing the skills of older Aldergrove Star athletes, the Games – Sarah Potomak will which feature sports such once again represent her as archery, badminton, country. cycling, dragon boat racPotomak, a 17-year-old ing, ice hockey and more from Aldergrove, is on the – are expected to generfinal 22-player roster reate $2.5 million for the leased by Hockey Canada. economy.

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Potomak, a five-foot-five, The organizing com140-pound forward atmittee is about halfway tends the Pursuit of Exceltowards reaching the goal lence in Kelowna. She led of 1,500 volunteers, said her team in scoring with 29 Michael Jackstien, vicegoals and 60 points in 42 president of the Games. games in 2013/14.

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“We pay respect to our seniors; it is very important, our elders are our teachers,” he said.

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To register as a volunteer, go to the Games office (#101-20560 Fraser Hwy.) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday), phone 604533-8065 or email volunteer@bcsg2014.com For more information about the Games, go to bcseniorsgames.org

THRIFT STORE 3111 - 272nd St., Aldergrove t 604-381-0055 Mon-Wed 9:30 - 6:30 t Thu/Fri 9:30 - 7:30 t Sat 9:30 - 5:30 All net proceeds from the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Aldergrove go directly to benefit the services offered by The Gateway of Hope in Langley.

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‘Four wins away from the ultimate dream’

By GARY AHUJA Aldergrove Star

Bragging rights are on the line as the best of the west gets set for the beasts of the east as the Langley Events Centre hosts the Minto Cup championships.

The Minto Cup is the Canadian junior A lacrosse championship with the Coquitlam Junior Adanacs representing the west against the east’s Six Nations Arrows.

Games one and two of the best-of-seven series are this weekend (Aug. 16 and 17) with games three and four on Aug. 19 and 20. Games five (Aug. 21), six (Aug. 23) and seven (Aug. 24) will only be played if necessary. All of the games begin at 8 p.m.

The Adanacs finished second during the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League regular

season but knocked off the top-seed New Westminster Junior Adanacs in a thrilling seven-game series in the league finals.

Coquitlam then defeated the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League champion Calgary Mountaineers in a best-of-five series to advance to the Mann Cup. Langley’s James Rahe will be going for the Minto Cup with Coquitlam.

Rahe was captain of the Junior Thunder and finished third in league scoring with 40 goals and 81 points in 18 games.

He was surprised to be traded — he will return to Langley next year for his final junior season — but said it was an easy adjustment.

“I know a lot of those guys (on Coquitlam) from play-

ing against and with them on provincial teams and stuff,” he said. “It wasn’t like I was playing with total strangers so I got used to it pretty quick.”

In seven playoff games, Rahe scored five times and had a dozen points.

“I never expected to be in this spot,” he said, about playing for the Minto Cup. “We had a couple of good teams when I played with Langley (the last couple of years) but came up short.

“It is definitely exciting to be four wins away from the ultimate dream.”

Rahe will be counted on to help lead the offence against Six Nations.

The Arrows who play out of Hagersville, Ont., were the top team during the Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League

regular season with a 16-4 record. They beat the Whitby Warriors in the league finals.

The Adanacs were the last B.C. team to win the Minto Cup, when they captured the trophy in 2010. Other than that, it has been eastern domination, with seven of the past eight champs coming from the Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League.

The Cup has been awarded to the top junior A lacrosse league from B.C., Alberta (Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League) and Ontario since 1937.

The Minto Cup has been in existence since 1901 when Governor-General Lord Minto donated the trophy.

It was originally awarded to the senior men’s champion of Canada, before the creation of the Mann Cup.

Grants for youth sports groups helps keep the games affordable Aldergrove Star

A pair of Langley sports organizations are receiving more than $100,000 in support thanks to community gaming grants announced by Fort LangleyAldergrove MLA Rich Coleman.

The Aldergrove Minor Hockey Association is receiving $62,500 while North Langley Diamond Sports is getting $40,000.

“It’s a challenge to put together a first-class sport program without financial assistance,” said Coleman.

“These grants will go a long way to supporting minor hockey, baseball and softball in Langley.”

“For our community, the Aldergrove Arena acts as the unofficial ‘City Hall’ from the start of September until the middle of March,” said AMHA vice-president Michael McRae. “Our main goals as an association are to focus on skill development, fitness, sportsmanship and of course having fun. Hockey to

our players, coaches and parents is more about laying a solid foundation of respectful personal values and promoting positive life skills as opposed to developing future professional players.

“By receiving the gaming grant AMHA is able to make hockey more affordable to the community at large which in turn assists in the development of today’s youth into becoming the leaders of tomorrow.”

North Langley Diamond Sports is a not-for-profit society that governs two independent youth sport organizations: North Langley Baseball and North Langley Softball.

“The grant allows us to offer kids aged four to 18 the opportunity to participate in our programs while maintaining a reasonable cost for families,” said NLDS treasurer Bill Oulton.

“It supports field rentals, maintenance, equipment, uniform costs, and player and coaching develop-

Safer games + healthier brains Preventing invisible injuries.

ment. Overall it benefits the community by providing a first class experience for the players, coaches and spectators alike.”

These grants have been awarded under the Sport category of the Community Gaming Grant Program, which allows non-profit organizations to apply for provincial gaming revenues from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Gaming Grants are also awarded in the categories of Arts and Culture, Public Safety, Environment and Human and Social Services.

In the 2012/13 fiscal year, the B.C. government distributed a total of $135 million in gaming grants for eligible community programs and services.

Organizations interested in applying for Community Gaming Grants can find full application information at: pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming

GARY AHUJA PHOTO

Langley Junior Thunder’s James Rahe was an opponent of the Coquitlam Junior Adanacs when the two teams met at the Langley Events Centre earlier this season. But the Thunder traded Rahe, their leading scorer, to the Adanacs and Coquitlam is now playing in the Minto Cup finals.

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A large crowd turned out for the free outdoor showing of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial at the community appreciation event at Aldergrove Athletic Park, Saturday evening. Entertainers Robin and Ryleigh performed their country music style, youngsters checked out the reptile exhibits and Silas Fix got a close look at a tarantula, kids enjoyed the Re/ Max bouncy castle and games, Paige White had a butterfly painted on her face, and Otter Co-op general manager Jack Nicholson and staff bagged the free popcorn for the movie fans who set up their chairs and blankets in front of the giant inflatable screen. The event was co-sponsored by Aldergrove Business Association, Aldergrove Financial Group, Otter Coop and Langley Township.

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CALENDAR Abbotsford Women’s Connection - Un-Birthday Party Breakfast, Wed., Sept. 10, 9:30 a.m. at Garden Park Tower Azalea Room, 2825 Clearbrook Road. $11.

Featuring Dr. Ken Gaglardi of “Illusions”, and speakers Eunice Gaglardi and Carla Sieb sharing “Forgiveness”. Everyone gets a birthday gift. Reservations: Joyce 604-744-5159 or Rose 604852-8240 or abbyconnectreservations@gmail.com Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available on Friday, Aug. 29 at a fundraiser from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 - 108 Ave, Surrey. Eat-in, take away, or ready for your freezer.

Info: 604-531-1923 or 604581-0313.

Learn To Fish - for adults on Saturday, Aug. 23, 6-8 p.m. at Derby Reach Regional Park, Langley.

Meet other adult fishing enthusiasts and spend an evening just before sunset fishing on the banks of the Fraser River. Learn about fish as well as fishing techniques. All fishing equipment is provided, and you must purchase a tidal water sport fishing license.

Meet at Edgewater Bar. Presented by Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and Metro Vancouver.

To apply for a tidal water sport fishing license, please contact the BC Tidal Water Sport Fishing Licence at 1-877-535-7307. For ages 18-up. Cost: $5. Advance registration required. To register,

email visit.fraservalley@gofishbc. com, or call 1-604-504-4716.

Well Seasoned BBQ Off The Bypass - Get your tongs, skewers, and smoker racks ready as the 9th annual event returns Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a new location, #117-2035364 Ave., Langley. The event is free to the public with live music, unique displays, tasty vendors and delicious BBQ samples.

Aldergrove Summer Farmers Market - every Saturday, 9 a.m.

- 2 p.m. on 30 Avenue at 272 Street. Weekly summer farmers market featuring local farm products and foods, spices, jams, hand-made soaps and B.C. arts and crafts. New vendors welcome. Info: info@aldergrovefarmersmarket.com or 604-7282080.

Opening Night Theatre Society Auditions - Thursday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. for their fall production, “Pack of Lies” by Hugh Whitemore. Auditions will be held at the theatre, 33223 N. Railway Avenue, Mission. The production runs Oct. 17 – Nov. 2. Info: contact director, Tony Loyer, or producer, Angela Bell, at openingnitetheatre@hotmail.com Gallery 7 Theatre Open Auditions - for William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, the theatre’s first production of the 2014/2015 Refined by Fire Theatre Season, on Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m. Open to all male performers ages 12-40 at

Gallery 7 Theatre’s new rehearsal hall at Huntington Station, #100 – 34595 3rd Ave., Abbotsford.

Visit www.gallery7theatre.com for details.

Lisa Brokop Lisa Brokop - on September 3, the star of Canadian country music will be making a return to the Lower Mainland for a performance at Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets: call the Centre Box Office at 604-391SHOW(7469) or visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Liberal Party of Canada - hosting a BBQ on August 24th in Walnut Grove Community Park, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. This is an opportunity for people from Aldergrove to meet their Liberal team. Info: 778-809-7429.

Fort Farm Fest - Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Explore the heritage garden and feed the farm animals at this authentic Hudson’s Bay Company fort. Built in 1827, Fort Langley’s workers operated a 2000-acre farm. Watch

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online at www.ticketweb.ca George Canyon - Decade of Hits Tour with special guest Jordan McIntosh, Wed., Oct. 15 at Hub International Theatre at Chilliwack Cultural Centre; Thurs., Oct. 16 at the ACT Arts Centre & Theatre, Maple Ridge; Fri., Oct. 17 at the Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission. Tickets are $37.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Uzume Taiko - Children are invited to experience Japanese taiko drumming combined with beautiful flute melodies and storytelling. Registration appreciated. Aldergrove Library, Sat., Aug. 23, 1-1:45 p.m.; City of Langley Library, Tues., Aug. 26, 2-2:45 p.m.; Fort Langley Library, Wed., Aug. 27, 2-2:45 p.m.

Kira Isabella - with Autumn Hill and special guests Me & Mae, Sunday, Nov. 2 at Gabby’s Country Cabaret, Langley. Tickets $30 (plus service charges) at TicketWeb. Charge by phone at 1-888-222-6608 or online at www.ticketweb.ca.

Glen Valley Watershed Society – Is the future of our local streams health important to you? Join a group of interesting, passionate people that are looking for others with the same interests in NE Langley/NW Abbotsford - to protect our waterways to ensure a healthy environment for all ani-

our cooper make a barrel, the container of choice for exporting butter and potatoes! Compete in the farm relay and watch farmrelated demos. Info: Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada, 23433 Mavis Ave., 604-5134777, www.parkscanada.gc.ca/ fortlangley Fraser Valley Watercolour Society - exhibition at The Reach, July 17-September 28. Artists’ Reception Thursday, July 17, 7-9 p.m. at The Reach Gallery, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. Theme is “Celebration: 25 years of fun, friendship and painting together”. Society welcomes new members. Members meet weekly. Info: Carol Portree at 604-850-9694 or Anne White at 604-855-5363.

David James & Big River - tribute to Johnny Cash with special guest Darla Kendrick as June Carter, Saturday, August 23 at the Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd, White Rock. Tickets are $42.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at the Coast Capital Playhouse Box Office.

Charge by phone 604-536-7535 online: www.whiterockplayers.ca Hope Brigade Days - presents Aaron Pritchett with special guests Roger “Schmidt” Dalton and Me And Mae, Friday, September 5 at the Hope Sports Bowl in Hope. Tickets are free with your fair admission. Reserved seating is available for $30 (plus service fees) at Ticketweb. Charge by phone at 1-888-222-6608 or

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Walnut Grove Community Centre: Aquatic Hours for September Each year, aquatic facilities at the Walnut Grove Community Centre are temporarily shut down for maintenance.

While the closure usually occurs immediately after Labour Day, this year it will be delayed to accommodate the 2014 BC Seniors Games.

The Township of Langley is proud to host this competition, which will see events take place in various facilities throughout the community.

The aquatic facilities at the Walnut Grove Community Centre will remain open to the public from Tuesday, September 2 until Saturday, September 13, at 6pm.

The 50 m pool, leisure pool, adult hot tub, therapy hot tub, sauna, and steam room will then close for maintenance from Sunday, September 14 to Sunday, September 28 inclusive.

The pools will reopen at 6am on Monday, September 29.

Other areas of the Centre will remain open during this time.

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Weight Room/Cardio Room Hours of Operation

Thu Aug 21 8:00pm Coquitlam Adanacs vs. Six Nations Arrows -game5* Sat Aug 23 8:00pm Coquitlam vs. Six Nations -gm.6* Sun Aug 24 8:00pm Coquitlam vs. Six Nations -gm.7* *if necessary

Monday - Friday 6am - 10 pm Saturday 6am - 9pm Sunday 8am - 9pm For public swim schedules at other Township facilities, visit tol.ca/swim.

Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Walnut Grove Community Centre 604.882.0408

Temporary Boat Launch Closure: Marina Park in Fort Langley BC Seniors Games Opening Ceremonies Wed Sep 10 • 7pm The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com

A temporary closure of the boat launch at Marina Park in Fort Langley will be in effect starting at 9pm on Tuesday, September 9, to accommodate BC Seniors Games events.

The boat launch will reopen to the public at 4pm on Saturday, September 13.

Tab Buckner Manager, Parks Operations 604.532.3504

ber 22 at the Cascades Casino Summit Theatre in Langley. Tickets are $42.50 (plus Facility Fee and Service Charges) from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone at 604-530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.ca Brad Paisley - with special guests, Friday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $59.50, $89.50 (plus FMF and service charges), available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, phone 1-855-985-5000.

Christmas with Michael W. Smith - Sunday, December 21, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $35, $50, $60, $75 (Plus FMF and service charges), additional $5 charge for day-of door sales. Tickets are available at abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, By phone 1-855-985-5000.

Aldergove Leaders Club Toastmasters Group - meets every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m. at Aldergrove’s Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 26245 28th Ave Aldergrove (no church affiliation). During the summer months the club will only meet on July 23, Aug 6, Aug 20, and Sept 19. If you’re 18 years or older, and have always wanted to improve your selfconfidence and public speaking skills, please join us for an evening of great laughs and ongoing enouragement. Info: email KarinZinner@gmail.com; website at www.leadersclubtm.org

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Offices at the Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labour Day.

mals, from the smallest mayfly, salmon and other fish species, birds of all sizes, small rodents to large mammals such as deer and bear. Info: Lisa at stewardship@ leps.bc.ca Langley Community Farmers Market - Fresh, local and organic. Every Wednesday, 2-6:30 p.m. until Oct. 8. Fill your basket and feed your soul at Langley’s tastiest outdoor market with over 40 vendors that “Make it, Bake it or Grow it” selling the very best this region has to offer. Kwantlen University Campus Courtyard, 20901 Langley Bypass with 30 minutes free parking. See website: www.lcfm.ca Aldergrove Pensioners and Seniors - Exercise in the Aldergrove OAP Hall with a certified instructor will be starting again Sept. 4. Cost is $6 a person per session. Also starting Sept. 19 Carpet Bowling scheduled at the Aldergrove OAP Hall on Thursday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. Cost per person is $1.

Casting Crowns - with Mandisa and Sidewalk Prophets, Sunday, September 28, 6 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $15, $30, $40, $65 (Plus FMF and service charges), available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, House of James & Blessings (Langley & Chilliwack), by phone 1-855-985-5000.

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Our residents share the area with many types of animals – large and small. Preservation of wildlife habitat is considered in planning all of Langley’s communities – let’s keep them safe!

Help protect our wildlife by respecting road signs and obeying posted speed limits. Motorists should use extra caution in the early morning and evening hours.

WARNING Langley has a large wildlife population Watch out for animals crossing, particularly at dawn and dusk

USE CAUTION ON ROADS

Slow down and watch for animals crossing, especially on arterial roads such as 208 Street, 88 Avenue, 80 Avenue, 72 Avenue and the Willowbrook Connector.

William Ulrich Community Development Division 604.533.6044

Southwest Gordon Estates Neighbourhood Park Workshop The Township of Langley Parks Department is hosting a second neighbourhood workshop for the design of Southwest Gordon Estates Neighbourhood Park. Members of the public are invited to attend and provide input for this new neighbourhood park, which will be located at 20413 - 66 Avenue.

Date: Tuesday, September 9 Time: 7 - 8:30pm Place: Willowbrook Recreation Centre Activity Room, Civic Facility Address: 20338 - 65 Avenue Registration is not required.

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

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

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

New West 604.522.4900

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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EDUCATION

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

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

Weekly light gardening & Chores.

Student welcome. Min. wage.

Email: comrad@shaw.ca

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CAREER SERVICES/ JOB SEARCH

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Must Have Valid TCP Certificate, Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!

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.

Please E-mail Resume: grasdald@telus.net

PERSONAL SERVICES

FLAG PERSONS & LANE TECH PERSONNEL Seasonal & F/T Opportunities...

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

WE WILL TRAIN! COMPETITIVE RATES

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

604-746-6777

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Labourers PCL Energy - Now Hiring Labourers with over 2 years of industrial experience for IMMEDIATE SHUTDOWN work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Retention and completion bonuses paid! Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com or fax: 1-888-3980725.

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HELP WANTED

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Are You $10K Or More In Debt?

DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load.

Call now and see if you qualify.

1-800-351-1783 If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

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HELP WANTED

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

G & R RESTORATIONS

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

All Aspects of Int/Ext Construction.

Specializing in waterproofing & restoration work.

Excellent line-up of Quality sub trades. 35 Years in construction business.

Call Glenn at 604-831-1852

Running this ad for 10yrs

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

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

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

MIND BODY SPIRIT

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Complete homes, additions, reno’s.

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

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

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

TONY’’S PAINTING

338

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

HANDYMAN CONNECTION Home Repairs, Renovations, Installations. Licensed & Bonded. 604-878-5232

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com

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

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, 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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

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

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982.

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

604 575 5555

320

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

283A

HANDYPERSONS

COMPLETE Handyman Services: new decks, house repairs, additions, power washing. Great rates, references. Call Mike 604.319.0273

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

1-800-573-2928 A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. European trained. Specializing in Reno’s. Local refs. Reasonable Rates. Call 604-532-1710

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HELP WANTED

Dependable names in the Equipment Industry recruit using LocalWork.ca

AFFORDABLE MOVING

341

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

POWER WASHING since 1982.

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

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

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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HELP WANTED

PRESSURE WASHING

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

GARAGE SALES

REAL ESTATE

TRANSPORTATION

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

ALDERGROVE HUGE SALE

2822 - 266B Street Saturday, Aug 23rd 10am - 3pm Wide variety of items, restaurant equipment & supplies, pool tables, household, furniture & so much more.

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,988. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ALDERGROVE

Large Garage Sale Saturday & Sunday Aug 23 & 24, 9am-4pm

4726 248th Street

Two open heart surgeries.

Lawn & Garden, Farm Equipment, Household Items, Some Fishing Gear AND LOTS MORE!!

One big need.

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital.

Garage / Moving Sale 26459 - 29B Ave Aldergrove All must go!

Please Give.

1.888.663.3033

Tools, lawn equip, misc. household items, etc. Too much to list.

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Sat & Sun. Aug. 23rd & 24th, 9am - 3pm.

NEW LISTING! – $233,900

RENTALS

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com PETS 477

PETS

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 GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 7 weeks old. $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 GOLDEN Retriever pups 11/wks, 3F & 1M. 1st Shots, dewormed, vet checked. Family raised Ready now. $700 604-491-4908 (Agassiz) 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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

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

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

STEEL BUILDINGS...”STEEL OVERSTOCK SALE!” 20X20 $4,055. 25X24 $4,650. 30X32 $6,586. 32X34 $7,677. 40X48 $12,851. 47X70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

The Classifieds: Small Ads, Big Deals!

706

ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building.

1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location.

Phone 604-317-1926 Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo.

Ask about our Move-In BONUS.

736

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

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

HOMES FOR RENT

ALDERGROVE 2721 LeFevre Rd. Lge 5 bdrm rancher 3 bath, dbl garage. $1500. Now. N/P. 604-7108914 / 604-728-8110.

ALDERGROVE 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 3 new appls + new kitchen & floors.

NP/NS. $1150. Sept 1st. Drive by 26961 30 Ave & ph: 604-617-9373

750

2010 Toyota Camry LE, mint, 35K, 4 dr, 4 cyl auto, full load, $15,000 604-625-3833 or 778-552-3995

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

BERTRAND ESTATES! Nicest location in complex! Great curb appeal! Well run family complex. Low strata fees. 2 pets allowed. Bright and spacious 3 bed/3 bath. Beautiful private patio. 2 parking spots. Close to school, shops & transit. Call Anne 604-308-7365

SUITES, LOWER

ALDERGROVE - 26452 32A Ave. 1 Bdrm suite. $650 incl cable/net.

No Pets. No laund. 604-357-7311.

ALDERGROVE. Brand new 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Incl hydro. W/D. N/P. Near park, school & bus stop. Avail.

Sept 1. 604-825-8761.

Anne Stromsten.com LISTINGS Power Play Realty

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

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

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

TRANSPORTATION

phone 604-575-5555

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT/CONDO

604-308-7365

WANTED!

27272 FRASER HIGHWAY, ALDERGROVE • OFFICE: 604-533-3231

810

AUTO FINANCING

Sell your Car!

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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20691-46A AVENUE, LANGLEY

SOLD

$ 2,300,000

1051 256 STREET

RANCHER WALK OUT BASEMENT

This is the one you’ve been waiting for, 1800 sq ft with a view of Langley City on a 1/3 acre lot. With back yard access and a workshop to boot could have suites for income or help. This is a custom built home with all the features and 9’ ceilings as well not a drive by, neat and clean or spotless is a better word to describe this one. Have it all in a great location of the city.

Building a hot rod…bring it here.

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Looking for the perfect place? Here it is 2 homes 2 road frontages and 2 much 2 list. Main home is 2370 sq ft post a beam with beautiful hardwood floors and granite fireplace updated kitchen and flooring 4 bathrooms … plus a full bsmt all on 40 acres with a Large assortment of Barns and shops (7) with rolling pastures sets this place apart as being one of the prettiest locations on the market today. Great water you have to call to see this one today

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LISTINGS WANTED

26 ACRES

ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION

SOLD

Check this one out in a great neighborhood 3 bedrooms on main floor with partially finished basement, new bathroom upstairs newer roof and very neat and clean home yes you can just move into this one without spending your time painting a redecorating. Southern exposed back yard and pad and wiring in already for a new hot tub If you are looking to get into the real estate market this is the one and now is the time call and see how affordable this can be.

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6525 LEFEUVRE ROAD $1,000,000 33 ACRE BUILDING SITE Take a look. Here you have it! The long driveway to a private buildings site is in, the city water is in, and there already is a shop for you to enjoy. This is not drive by as it’s too private to see C anything.

About 25 acres is usable the other 8 acres is ravine privacy. Take a look here and no GST on the sale.

Call

Townhomes and ranchers wanted to sell.

Market is now moving...

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 $72,500

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SOLD All cleared and In Hay land - over 430 feet of frontage. Older farm house on property plus 40 x 80 real shop and 80’ x 108’ cattle/hay barn - good driveways 3 phase power, city water, natural gas... Got Big Trucks? Bring em over! This is a well cared for property, ready to farm - no clearing to do.

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 1/4 ACRE DUPLEX LOT

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Completely redone 2 bedroom modular home in Aldergrove For Sale here quick possession possible. This has new everything and all you have to do is move in it even has a work shop in the back yard. Cute cozy and clean this is one worth looking into, you even have your own yard here.

$1,800,000

27691 DOWNES ROAD

1/4 acre lot right between commercial zoned property and a township parkland. Property has a frontage access road so you are not right on Fraser Hwy. Make an offer – small home is in reasonable shape.

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