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Residents call for widening of Fraser Hwy. By ALEX BUTLER Aldergrove Star
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Langley’s Pavan family are among the visitors to pick out just the “right” pumpkin for Halloween decorating and baking at Aldor Acres farm in Glen Valley. Halloween falls on Friday, Oct. 31 and while the Aldergrove Wall’o’Lanterns event has been cancelled this year there are several other Halloween festivities set for this weekend and coming week.
Shots fired in Aldergrove suburb By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
Gun shots were fired in a quiet Aldergrove neighbourhood early Sunday morning. Langley RCMP were called to the 26800-block of 26 Avenue around 5 a.m. after shots were reported.
“Shell casings were found and seized,” said police spokesperson Cpl. Holly Marks. There were reports of a man shooting into the air. Marks said that story is consistent with the fact that no bullet holes were found in homes or vehicles in the area. No suspect was found and there are no
reports of a person showing up at hospital with bullet wounds. Police knocked on doors and spoke with residents of that street on Sunday morning, but no new information was obtained, said Marks. If you have information about this and haven’t already spoken with police call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200.
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A group of local residents are calling for the widening of Fraser Highway, bringing a petition to council with more than 1,600 signatures asking the city to make the project a priority. Donna Verrault, a resident of west Abbotsford, spoke to council last Monday about the concerns of the residents in the area about the ongoing traffic and safety issues on Fraser Highway from Mt. Lehman Road to Station Road. Verrault said while the route has always connected Abbotsford to communities in the west, it was never designed “to handle the thousands of vehicles that now travel along it daily.” She said her family has lived and worked on Fraser Highway since 1972 and has seen the community grow and change with residential developments, new businesses, seven gas stations, a large greenhouse, truck parking and more. “Surprisingly though, with all of these changes, there have been no major improvements made to Fraser Highway since its present day inception in the early 1960s.” She said it’s a main route for anyone who wants to avoid Highway 1. Though lights has been installed, “all that resulted was an increase in traffic accidents.” Two accidents in the last month completely closed the highway – a common occurrence – said Verrault. She added if there is an issue on Highway 1, people take Fraser Highway instead, turning it into a “parking lot.” Even with new sites approved for developments but not yet built, there are no plans for widening the road, she said. While Langley and Surrey are facing similar issues with Fraser Highway, they have widened many sections and have plans to widen more, said Verrault. “Why isn’t the City of Abbotsford planning on the same type of improvements? Why isn’t Abbotsford making Fraser Highway a priority to be widened?” Jim Gordon, the city’s general manager of engineering, explained that Fraser Highway used to be a provincial highway, but about 15 years ago was turned over to the city. Coun. Henry Braun said that over the past three years, he has voted against developments in that area due to the twolane highway and “then I was branded as being anti-business.” But he said he believes that Fraser Highway should have been widened “yesterday” and be a top priority. Gordon said the city owns most of the right-of-way to widen the road, and believes the cost to expand it to four lanes would be between $30 million and $40 million. He said the city would want to ask the province for financial assistance. Mayor Bruce Banman said that it is an issue he has brought to the provincial and federal governments, as the cost is “rather staggering. “It is a priority. The question then becomes, ‘How do we go about paying for that in a prudent way?’ “
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Water project delayed by collapse near stream By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
The massive $33.5 million East Langley water line project has hit a few snags along the way, but one last month could have been disastrous to the current salmon run. On Sept. 13, while a subcontractor was using an auger boring machine to push pipe under Michael’s Brook, upstream from the Nicomekl Enhancement Society hatchery, the area had a collapse. “Luckily, the salmon run hadn’t started yet,” said Kevin Larsen, Township manager of the environ-
ment. “But the collapse did cause a lot of sediment to go into the hatchery.” The Department of Fisheries and Oceans was brought in and restoration of both the collapsed area of Michael’s Brook and everything downstream had to get underway. DFO’s requirement was that restoration had to be complete before salmon started spawning, said Larsen. “Three separate environmental consultants were called in. Some of the restoration included cleaning individual rocks in the stream bed so the fish could spawn in their pre-
Guilty pleas in three counts of child molestation By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
Langley resident Kelly Isbister has pleaded guilty to three of the 13 child molestation related charges against him. Isbister pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual interference of a person under 16. The guilty pleas, which took place Oct. 2 in Surrey Provincial Court, will save his victims from having to testify at a trial. But it is likely that the more serious counts, including four counts of sexual assault, will be stayed. The 42-year-old longtime Langley resident also faced charges of chid pornography and trafficking in a controlled substance. He is scheduled for sentencing on Dec. 9 in Surrey. Kelly Isbister pleaded In the meantime, he was back guilty to charges. in court briefly on Tuesday, accused of sexually assaulting someone while in jail. That offence is alleged to have taken place in June. He is also scheduled to be in court today, charged with attempting to pervert/obstruct justice. That offence allegedly took place in June 2013.
ferred course rock.” The work was completed in early October and Larsen said the NES is happy with the results and starting to see the fish come upstream now. “Nobody is happy the accident happened but thankful it was prior to the fish run,” said Larsen. But there are other river and stream crossings the massive water line project has to navigate. “We’ve actually changed construction methods and we aren’t going to be doing auger drilling anymore. We are now pipe jacking (hammering the pipe in). We also have enhanced our
mitigation plans.” East Langley’s water currently comes from seven groundwater wells and every summer, when water usage peaks, restrictions have to be enforced. The pipeline is designed to end that. Problems with a pump station in Maple Ridge could also cause trouble for the project to bring Metro Vancouver water to Aldergrove and Gloucester. It could also mean there will be water restrictions in the Aldergrove area again next summer. It is the biggest project ever undertaken by the Township of
Langley’s engineering department, with 14 kilometres of one-metre diameter water main and a booster pump station connecting to the regional Metro Vancouver water system. Many residents have been upset with the construction disruptions, and the lack of explanations for delays and changes. Larsen said the project is progressing. Last week, Township engineering and community development manager Ramin Sehfi said he expected the project would be completed on time.
Crews battle garage fire in West Abbotsford Aldergrove Star
Quick action by crews contained a fire to a garage on a property in the 5000 block of Bradner Road in Abbotsford last Wednesday morning. Members of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service were called to the scene – north of Townshipline Road – just after 10 a.m., Oct. 15. When they arrived, flames were shooting out of the roof of the garage, which was located within 10 feet of
the house. “It was definitely a huge concern for crews on scene,” said Assistant Fire Chief Craig Bird. The home and garage were also surrounded by 30-feet-high cedar trees, and Bird said they could have easily gone up in flames if they hadn’t been wet from the rain. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to the home. The cause of the blaze is not yet known.
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Speed and alcohol ‘likely factors’ in crash By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
Police are investigating speed and alcohol as possible factors in a crash that sent a Langley man to hospital in critical condition and cut power to about 500 Langley homes Saturday night (Oct. 18). Just before 10 p.m. a 2004 Dodge Dakota pickup truck travelling at a high rate of speed westbound left the road in the 25500 block of 16 Avenue, hitting a power pole and striking a driveway’s culvert.
It then continued across the driveway and struck a large spruce tree. The tree was uprooted and the vehicle came to rest wrapped partially around the tree, said police. The driver, a 24-year-old Langley man, was trapped and unconscious. Fire crews got him out and paramedics worked on him at the scene for several minutes before he was airlifted to Royal Columbian Hospital. Police would like to speak with anyone
who may have observed the driving patterns displayed prior to the collision. A number of witnesses remained at the scene to provide information to police however, if anyone witnessed the collision and has not spoken to police, they are asked to call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200. Victims Services were called out to work with the witnesses and the driver’s family. The impact of the crash knocked out power to about 500 homes until 6:30 a.m. Sunday.
Rocky end to Langley gravel pit profit scheme By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
An attempt to convert a potentially costly gravel pit problem into a source of revenue for the Township of Langley ended up costing taxpayers an undisclosed amount of legal fees instead. It was a plan that was supposed to generate $1.2 million by having a private company rehabilitate several former gravel pits, but when objections by residents to one such project led council to deny approval, the result was a court battle. The exact cost of the Township legal dispute with Matcon Civil Constructors Inc. and Matcon Landfill Management Inc. hasn’t been revealed because the amount of an out-of-court settlement that ended the dispute is considered privileged information.
However, in response to a Black Press query, Township finance director Hilary Tsikayi did confirm on Tuesday that the settlement was included within the $374,900 listed as “insurance and settlements” costs in the Township 2013 financial statements. That amount includes the cost of other, unrelated court cases. In 2005, the Township was facing a potential $9.5 million bill to return the 17 former gravel pits it owned to their original condition, as required by law. As a way around the problem, the Township engineering department proposed having a private company take over the gravel pits. That would eliminate rehab costs for Langley and would even make some money because “revenue generated by the contractor from the
receipts of fill will be shared with the Township,” a May 15, 2006 engineering department report to council said. The same report projected the potential revenue for the Township would be “in excess of $1.2 million.” Eleven companies applied for the contract, which went to Matcon Civil Constructors, which then created Matcon Landfill Management Inc. to handle the work. In 2007, when residents’ objections led Langley Township council to turn down a proposal to have Matcon Landfill operate one of the former gravel pits as a fill site, the subsidiary sued the parent company, which then sued the Township of Langley. Court documents filed with the B.C. Supreme Court registry in Vancouver show the private com-
pany argued the Township engineer breached the agreement by denying Matcon access to the site following the council vote. The Township response said council, not the engineer, has the final say over landfill projects. “At the time of entering the Fill Site Agreement, the parties understood and agreed that the Permit Application was subject to approval by Township council and that concerns from members of the public would be an appropriate factor for consideration by Township council,” said a May 2013 response filed on behalf of the Township by the Vancouver law firm Guild Yule. “As of January and February 2007, [Matcon] knew or ought to have known that the Township council was facing public opposition to the proposed fill site on the property
and that the soil deposit may not be approved,” the document added. Court records show an out-ofcourt settlement between Matcon and the Township was reached around November of 2013. A Freedom of Information request was filed with the Township in July of this year by Langley residents Kevin Mitchell and John Beauman to obtain the total settlement amount and reasons for the out-of-court settlement. In response, the Guild Yule law firm wrote back in August to say the legal advice regarding the settlement by the firm to the Township was protected under solicitor-client privilege. That privilege also covers the amount of the settlement, the Guild Yule letter says. At press time, Matcon had not responded to a Black Press request for comment.
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Significant rainfall and cooler temperatures have since arrived in the Township, reducing the risk. Residents with permits now have just over two more weeks to clean up their yards and burn garden debris. Those who want to burn leaves, branches, and plants must have property that is half an acre or larger and is surrounded by properties that are at least the
same size. Burning is not allowed and permits are not issued for the urban areas of Aldergrove, Brookswood/Fernridge, Fort Langley, Murrayville, Walnut Grove, and Willoughby/ Willowbrook. Burning permits can be purchased for $25 from the Township’s Civic Facility, Fire Hall 6 in Murrayville, the Operations Centre, or at the Aldergrove Kinsmen, Walnut
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A demonstration garden at Abbotsford’s Net Zero Waste Composting facility has netted 14 foot sunflowers, zucchinis the size of watermelons and 300 pound pumpkins. The company used its certified organic compost produced from the City of Abbotsford’s compostable waste program in the garden. The company started producing the soil in the spring of this year and is now selling the local product. The City of Abbotsford delivers an average of 270 tonnes of organic material a week to the
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Province rejects trash ‘export ban’ By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star
The provincial government has rejected Metro Vancouver’s controversial Bylaw 280, which sought to ban the growing flow of garbage shipments out of the region. Environment Minister Mary Polak cited concerns that the bylaw, passed by the Metro board a year ago, would create a monopoly on waste management, destabilize the private hauling industry and might increase illegal dumping. The decision is a win for private waste haulers who want free rein to send waste outside of Metro, as well as U.S. landfill operator Rabanco – a major destination for the outbound garbage. They and other opponents of Bylaw 280 – including the B.C. Chamber of Commerce – had lobbied the province hard for months to kill it. The Fraser Valley Regional District and other opponents of garbage incineration also hope the decision derails Metro’s plan to build a new $517-million wasteto-energy plant, which may not be viable if waste can flow freely to outside landfills. “It makes it very very difficult for Metro Vancouver to justify the incinerator,” Abbotsford Coun. Patricia Ross said. “And I doubt they can afford it without Bylaw 280, which would have given them control of the whole market to charge whatever tipping fee they want.” Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore called the decision a catastrophic blow to Metro’s recycling record. “It completely undermines all of the efforts we’ve made over the last couple of decades to have source separation occur and led us to incredibly high diversion rates,” he said, adding haulers can now bypass Metro’s recycling system and contribute nothing. An estimated 100,000 tonnes of garbage a year is sent first to Abbotsford and then to landfills in the U.S. That volume is expected to rise rapidly without new restrictions. Haulers using that route pay much less than the $108 per tonne tipping fee in Metro and they don’t have to abide by Metro bans on the dumping of recyclables or pay sur-
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Some garbage from Metro Vancouver residents ends up at the Vancouver Landfill in Delta, but an increasing number of loads are taken outside the region to take advantage of lower cost landfills in the U.S. charges on violations. While Polak said Bylaw 280 was Officials at the regional dis- “too heavy-handed” she did not trict have warned their bans on the rule out some new form of reguladumping of various recyclables at tion. transfer stations will be rendered “We have to make sure we’re not ineffective without Bylaw 280. working against our goals for diverThe outflow of garbage has sion.” already cut Metro tipping fees by Polak said a key consideration is about $11 million a year and the what may happen if the new packregional district faces a $6 million age and paper recycling system budget shortfall as a result in 2015. overseen by Multi-Material B.C. Some Metro politicians have eventually extends to commercial suggested property taxes may have and multi-family residential. to rise so tipping fees can be cut Moore said he’s dismayed Polak to better compete against out-of- listened to lobbyists, particularly region alternatives. those of hauler BFI Canada, which Moore said it’s too soon to say if has a transfer station in Abbotsford the region will be forced to rethink and Cache Creek landfill owner its waste-to-energy plans and revert Belkorp Environmental. to a landfill-first disposal policy. “This boils down to two comThe region is committed to stop panies that want to continue to put using the Cache Creek landfill. garbage into landfills because that’s He said the decision will mean where they make their money,” higher costs for Metro ratepayers Moore said. and may jeopardize hundreds of “Belkorp owns the biggest landjobs with existing recycling busi- fill in British Columbia,” he said. nesses in the region. “They’ve also received $600 milPolak said she shares many of lion from Metro Vancouver taxpayMetro’s concerns about unrestrict- ers over the last couple of decades. ed garbage hauling and said some They want that to continue. That is form of waste flow control will be the absolute bottom line for them.” necessary. Belkorp vice-president Russ “We cannot leave this in an Black said his firm aims to build entirely unregulated situation,” material recovery facilities to sort Polak said. “The movement of recyclables from garbage before it waste outside the region is some- goes to whatever dump or incinerathing we need to be concerned tor Metro chooses. about and we need to find the right He said it’s a promising private way of regulating that behaviour,” sector-led alternative to boost recyShe named Surrey-Panorama cling rates at no cost to taxpayers MLA Marvin Hunt, the former but was largely blocked by Metro’s chair of Metro’s waste committee, bylaw. “The province saw through to conduct a three-month review what Bylaw 280 was really about and make further recommenda- – that it is inextricably related to tions. incineration.”
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Editor: I find your report of the Township’s claim that “propane cannon noise complaints greatly reduced” (The Star, Oct. 16) rather misleading, as there is absolutely no mention of nor enforcement of noise levels within the new ABSD by-law 5005. I should know. I tried to get Township staff, the Ag Advisory Committee and council to include a decibel sound level (a prerequisite to enforcing noise complaints similar to what Richmond and Vancouver have) and the appropriate by-law enforcement but they turned down my request. The true reduction in cannon complaints is simply due to the lack of cannons in use this year, not the lack of “noise complaints.” What is also questionable, however, is the timing of such a claim, just weeks before the election. J. Beaman, Aldergove
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VICTORIA – “Hands up.” That famous command is attributed to Bill Miner, an American career criminal who is also credited with B.C.’s first train robbery, at Silverdale on the Mission border in 1910. A more genteel, and of course perfectly legal, trackside transfer of wealth is underway in the B.C. legislature. It’s called the Canadian Pacific Railway (Stone and Timber) Settlement Act, and it provides for taxpayers to hand over $19 million to CP Rail to settle a lawsuit over historic logging, rock and gravel rights given to B.C.’s pioneering railway builders. Students of B.C. history will know that while Bill Miner got the headlines, it was the early coal, lumber and railway barons who really made out like bandits. And CP Rail inherited some of this by 1912 when it took over three early railways that had been granted vast tracts of provincial Crown land. Deputy Premier Rich Coleman revealed the settlement in the legislature this month. It seems that when CP Rail took over the B.C. Southern Railway Company, the Columbia and Kootenay Railway and Navigation Company and the Columbia and Western Railway Company, there were some clerical errors along the way. “I am pleased that Canadian Pacific Railway and the province have recently
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reached an agreement regarding the disputed ownership and value of timber and stone rights on 145,000 hectares of Crown land and 68,000 hectares of private land in the Kootenay and Okanagan regions,” Coleman told the legislature. “The province granted land to three railway companies between 1892 and 1908 to subsidize railway construction. These railway companies reserved timber and stone rights for their own use when they sold the land to third parties in the early 1900s. These reservations were not recognized in many subsequent land transactions, and many of them were not registered in the current land title system.” These discrepancies came to light in the early 2000s. They involve some 1,600 properties, so you can imagine the lawyer fees that would be accumulated to sort through those in court. And Coleman’s statement suggests that the government has conceded its records are in error, rather than those of the railways. Given the Wild West ways of B.C.’s early settlement and railway development, it’s not surprising there were some loose ends. For a fascinating look at this period, I recommend Barrie Sanford’s book Steel Rails and Iron Men (Whitecap Books, 1990). Sanford recounts the fateful decision of the CPR to
turn north at Medicine Hat and push Canada’s defining railway through the Kicking Horse Pass, leaving the mineral-rich Kootenay region open to competitors for rail freight service. A key figure of those days is James Dunsmuir, who inherited his family coal fortune and served as B.C. premier from 1900 to 1902. He ended up owning a large part of Vancouver Island in exchange for building the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway, which he sold to the CPR in 1905, the same year he locked out miners in his coal operations for their push to organize a union. Dunsmuir’s hard line provided a boost for a rival, James Jerome Hill, who built the Great Northern Railway in the 1890s and later quit the CPR board in a bitter feud. Hill was happy to supply coal from Fernie. Dunsmuir took a turn as B.C.’s eighth Lieutenant Governor, sold his coal business and retired to his estate, Hatley Castle, which is now part of Royal Roads University. He is buried at Victoria’s Ross Bay Cemetery. As Halloween approaches, it’s easy to imagine a chuckle from his grave as the railway barons once again rake it in. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Editor: I’m writing on behalf of the Aldergrove Recreation and Pool Society. With the Langley Township election nearing, we have a question we would very much like to see in the letters to the editor section. The subject of the long promised pool and recreation facility is top priority for many Aldergrove citizens. We would really appreciate if you could pose the following question to the candidates for us, their answers and show of, or lack of, support for this project will sway many Aldergrove citizens on how to vote during the election. “Will you make the completion of the Aldergrove Pool and Recreation facility a top priority during your term as councillor?” We respectfully request replies from candidates back to the paper for all citizens to read. Aldergrove was a strong voting force in the past election and this important subject needs to be addressed publicly by the candidates. Any front page coverage on this subject would be greatly appreciated as well. We believe this is a question on the mind of many Aldergrove citizens, and we deserve to have this promised facility a priority in the upcoming election. Julie Redlin, Secretary for the Aldergrove Recreation and Pool Society
Pressure on for new pool Editor: My name is Joanne Nicolato and I live in Aldergrove. I am writing this to you as a very concerned Aldergrove resident. With the current election coming up, and the next term being four, not three, years, I am concerned that even the longer term will not produce a long time promised pool to Aldergrove. As I am personally weighing my decision on whom to vote for, I would ask each of you to please pose the following question to the candidates publicly; “Will you make the completion of the Aldergrove Pool and Recreation Centre a top priority during your term as a councillor? Yes or No?” I will also be asking them this question, but I believe that myself and the Aldergrove residents need to see the answers in print and publicly. We have been waiting long enough for this pool and my vote will only go to those that will finally stand up publicly and promise to make this happen during their term in office. Thank you for your time. Joanne Nicolato, Aldergrove
Developers should build schools Editor: Regarding the school funding issue, as noted by Councillor Michelle Sparrow and your editorial in The Times (Oct. 7), it strikes me that a large part of the problem is the developers. They build houses, people with children come to live in them, and swell the population. So if the developers are to “blame,” perhaps the onus lies on them to provide adequate schools for the people they’re attracting. This would take the pressure off both the provincial government and the school board. Have the builders build a school in each new neighbourhood as part of the approval process. Dave Bennett, Aldergrove
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This year’s Safety Stars and Langley Township firefighters practiced — and celebrated — fire safety together on October 15.
Home builders join ranks of ‘Fire Safety Stars’ Aldergrove Star
Baby, you’re a star! And when it comes to fire and life safety, there are a number of local people and businesses who deserve to be recognized for all they do to keep their homes, workplaces, and the community free from harm. Since 1997, the Township of Langley Fire Department has been recognizing its Safety Stars by presenting them with awards, giving them the opportunity to don turnout gear and “train” with firefighters, and treating them to lunch with fire crews, officers, and dignitaries. This year, the Department honoured its 2014 Safety Stars on October 15 and introduced a new category. An Industry Award that commemorates fire-safe developers was presented and the inaugural recipients were Marcon Construction and Quadra Homes. “The Township of Langley is experiencing growth and when projects are brought forward in the planning and development stage, the fire department provides input to ensure new buildings are safe and up to code,” said Assistant Fire Chief Pat Walker. “There are two developers that stand out for recognizing that building codes and standards are minimum standards - and they always exceed that minimum,” he said. “These two companies work their projects to meet the needs of our
community.” those who have prevented the loss of Marcon is responsible for life or property in a crisis or through Thunderbird Village, the Colossus preventative measures. Advocate Theatre, Lee’s Market in Fort Stars are honoured for making a conLangley, and numerous townhome scious effort to promote fire and life and apartment complexes, and con- safety at home, work, or in school. tributed to the creation of the new Partners are recognized for their Fort Langley Community Garden. sense of community and for stepQuadra Homes has created a ping up and partnering with the Fire town centre in Willoughby, building Department to help promote fire and 571 apartments and 277 life safety in the Township. townhouses, with another Township Fire Chief 188 units under construcStephen Gamble and tion. Those homes, Walker Township of Langley said, include details that Mayor Jack Froese preadd up to greatly enhanced sented Safety Star awards safety. to: Within three Quadra Action Category developments alone, there Kennedy Jones: A are 19,846 sprinkler heads, six-year-old who attends Walker said. “Many fire Topham Elementary officials look at a sprinkler School, Kennedy was Kennedy Jones, 6, head as a firefighter who is at home with her family with her dad Nathan on duty 24/7, protecting when she smelled smoke. against the outbreak of fire. At an She alerted everyone, and the family average coverage of 144 square feet got out and called 911. per sprinkler head, that represents “We are so very pleased with 2,857,824 square feet of living area her efforts to save her family that that is protected.” in addition to being a Safety Star, Accepting the Industry Safety the Township Fire Department also Star awards were Marco Paolella of made her our Junior Fire Chief for a Marcon Construction and Shawn Day,” said Public Education Officer Bouchard of Quadra Homes. Captain Gary Proznick. Several other dedicated individuRyan Valdes: A medical technials and companies were recognized cian at Thunderbird Show Park, as Safety Stars for going above and Valdes had already done a medical beyond the call of duty in three other assessment, administered oxygen, categories. and put a C-Spine collar on a patient The Action Award recognizes by the time fire crews arrived.
Ken Shaw: Shaw assisted emergency responders by directing traffic at the scene of an early morning accident on 208 Street last year. Wearing a high-visibility vest, he helped create a safer place for crews to work in. Alliance Concrete Pumps - Jay Miller: After an annual inspection noted a number of safety deficiencies, Alliance Concrete Pumps heavily invested in providing a safe work atmosphere for their employees and spent close to $500,000 within four months to rectify the issues. Cst. Kevin Gilderdale: A member of the Langley RCMP B Watch, Gilderdale entered a home and garage that was full of carbon monoxide to remove a distraught man from a running car. His quick actions helped save the man’s life. Janis and Mathew Choquette and Heather Innes: The trio helped save the life of a man who almost drowned in Fort Langley last spring. The man was seen rowing without a life jacket and as a result of a medical issue, he fell into the Bedford Channel and was unable to swim or stay afloat in the current. Karen Antonishka: An employee of Walnut Grove Glass, Karen saw that a co-worker’s shirt had caught fire and the flames were quickly spreading onto his work bench. She ripped his shirt off him, then smothered the fire on the work bench with a towel. Robin Bajer and Sharon Bajer:
Last summer, the brother and sister came across a car accident where a vehicle was on fire. They pulled the driver away, then went back to check for passengers and removed a second person before the entire front end of the car became fully engulfed in flames. Advocate Category Peggy McLay: A Langley teacher who recently retired after 37 years, McLay has been instrumental in supporting the Township’s Fire and Life Safety programs. As a kindergarten teacher, she would bring her young students to visit the Murrayville Fire Hall, and while teaching at Langley Fundamental Elementary, McLay would welcome firefighters to her classrooms to teach students how to contact emergency services and plan a family escape route. “We are most appreciative of her efforts to help make all our children fire smart, because fire smart children grow up to be fire smart adults,” Proznick said. Partner Category Peter and Vivian Andersen: As owners of Al Scott Lock and Safe, the Andersens spend hours doing research and development work for the Township Fire Department. Their expertise has increased the security of the Department’s Lock Box Program, which allows first responders to enter buildings without causing extra damage during an emergency.
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Cecilia Reekie (front row, third from left)hopes students across the Langley School District will wear orange next Sept. 30 as a symbol of the atrocities carried out at B.C.’s residential schools.
Trustee dreams of sea of orange By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
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Langley Board of Education trustee Cecilia Reekie won’t be sitting as a trustee next year, but she has a dream she wants achieved next Sept. 30. “Sept. 30 is a very significant day across the country. It is Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters for survivors of residential schools and to remember those who didn’t make it home,” she said at the last board meeting. She wore the orange shirt along with other trustees and district staff on that Tuesday evening. Her father and many aunts and uncles are survivors of residential schools. The orange colour is significant, she notes. “A girl sent off to residential school went wearing a new orange shirt her mom had given her,”
explained Reekie. “She arrived at the school and it was immediately taken away from her, never to be seen again. “That shirt represents everything those kids lost. They lost their family, their language, culture and pride.” Reekie spoke of her own father’s horrifying experiences at residential school. “My dad was caught speaking in his own language. They took my dad’s pants down and whipped him and the other boy in front of everyone,” she said. On Orange Day in Langley, the Aboriginal Program directors brought drummers out to James Kennedy Elementary and spoke to the students. “I looked out at the kids and more than half the kids had orange shirts on,” Reekie said with tears in
her eyes. “My vision is to have every school wearing orange on Sept. 30 next year.” At the board meeting, Reekie thanked the Aboriginal program staff and district staff for supporting Orange Shirt Day. An estimated 150,000 Aboriginal children were taken from their families and forced to live at residential schools across the country. More than 3,000 never made it home. The schools were funded by the Canadian government, but run by numerous religious groups. Sexual and physical abuse, torture and mistreatment was widespread. By students and staff wearing orange shirts next Sept. 30, it means a recognition of the wrongs of everything residential schools were about.
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Bylaws for agricultural land use must be enforced fairly: soil scientist By ALEX BUTLER Aldergrove Star
A local soil scientist and business owner spoke to Abbotsford council on Oct. 26 about the increase of non-farm use activities on agricultural land. John Paul, who runs Transform Compost Systems in Abbotsford, called on the city to launch a task force to ensure bylaws be enforced “fairly and with transparency.” Paul said he is a soil scientist and a professional who has worked with properties in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). He said he is a business owner who has tried since 1998 to develop a business creating organic fertilizers. Paul said non-farm use is currently regulated through a complaint system, which he said is not effective, explaining that it puts the focus on the complainant and not the illegal activity and fosters animosity among neighbours and competitors. He said he is aware of business owners who know about illegal use of agricultural land but do not speak out over fears of repercussion. Businesses that actively or passively ignore the regulations receive either strict enforcement and threat
of fines, the city turns a blind eye, priorities for the task force, includor “Abbotsford gives what I call a ing making sure the city is comwink and a nod,” said Paul. plying with its own regulations, The response is more problem- addressing business that the city atic when there is real or perceived has contracts with, and non-farm favouritism, such as when business- uses that harm the environment. es have contracts with the city get The benefits would be greater “a wink and a nod,” he said. efficiency; streamlining tasks for Inconsistent enforceAbbotsford and ALC ment affects everyone staff; protecting farmthrough lost tax revland, food security and enue from non-farm the environment; and use on properties that transparency. still pay the low farm tax Coun. Bill rate, difficulty attractMacGregor asked Paul ing investment due to whether the task force inconsistent enforcework could be done by ment and loss of ecothe agricultural advinomic opportunities, he sory committee. Paul said. said it is a great place He said he is most John Paul of Transform to start. Compost Systems worried that legitimate Coun. Henry businesses who wish to comply Braun said he has voiced similar with environmental regulations are concerns in the past that the city simply not able to compete. is not applying bylaws consistently He said a serious social concern across the board, saying Paul raised is the “loss of public trust.” some issues that should be looked Paul called on the city to create at. a task force to include city council, Transform Compost Systems the bylaw department, planning was a proponent for a composting department, the agricultural advi- facility at 5050 Gladwin Rd. sory committee, businesses, and That project was not realagricultural and environmental ized and the site is now home experts. to Net Zero Waste Abbotsford He said there should be several Composting Facility.
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On Saturday, Oct. 18, Muriel Arnason Library and the Township of Langley celebrated their 11th annual Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Around 500 people participated in this colorful event and enjoyed henna, crafts, face painting, sari wrapping demonstrations, learning a few steps of Punjabi folk dance bhangra and how to say hello in several different languages, entering the draw, and food in a festive atmosphere. Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese, Councillor Bob Long, Councillor Charlie Fox, Councillor Grant Ward, Councillor Kim Richter, Councillor Steve Ferguson, TOL Cultural Services
Manager Peter M. Tulumello as well as Township of Langley Libraries Manager David Thiessen, Judi The Manners Lady, and Muriel Arnason’s daughter Petrina Arnason were among those who enjoyed the celebrations. Mayor Jack Froese and Councillor Grant Ward conveyed their best wishes to the community for a happy Diwali. Muriel Arnason Library was filled with people of all ages during the afternoon’s festivities. The participants danced on the Punjabi beats following the easy steps by a professional dancer and bhangra instructor Roman Bhangoo. All ages could choose to have their hands decorated with Mehndi, or henna. Children enjoyed facepainting, painted diyas, or clay
lamps, created lanterns, and did a variety of crafts. Henna artist Dimple Rayat did a fabulous job for applying Henna, and Janet Megahy ‘Madam Butterfly’ was amazing in face painting. People really appreciated the sari wrapping demonstrations by Harpreet and Manju on two young models, Sonam and Ciara. Judi The Manners Lady entertained people by teaching them how to say ‘Hello’ in different languages in a very interesting way. Everyone enjoyed multicultural food including samosas, pakoras, different types of cookies, juices, and coffee. Performers and sponsors were honoured during the festival, and the draw winners were very happy to get beautiful decorated diyas.
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Renowned farmer, teacher and author Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia will be the keynote speaker at a workshop on The Future of Food and Farming to be held in Langley on Saturday, Nov. 8. The workshop is being held by the Langley Sustainable Agriculture Foundation and will also feature Chris Bodnar, who co-owns and operates Close to Home Organics at Glen Valley Organic Farm in Abbotsford, and Julia Smith of Urban Digs, a small farm in South Burnaby that provides market vegetables, meat and eggs to both local families and to some of the top restaurants in Metro Vancouver. Salatin, described by the New York Times as the “High Priest of the Pasture,” says Polyface is “the farm of many faces ... a family owned, multi-generational, pasturebased, beyond organic, local-market farm.” Salatin, 57, has written nine books including four how-to books such as You Can Farm:
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to B.C. Smith’s Urban Digs, meanStart and Succeed in a Farming while, is based on three acres in Enterprise and Field of Farmers: Burnaby and another acre and a Interning, Mentoring, Partnering, half in Delta. The farm raises both Germinating, the latter aimed at vegetables and animals, particularly young farmers. ethically raised chickens, geese, His farm has also been featured sheep and pigs. in films such as Food Inc. and Fresh “We are passionate about susand the book Omnivore’s tainable agriculture and Dilemma by Michael animal welfare and are Pollan. striving to build a healthy Now finishing their agro-ecosystem where eighth season of farmpeople, animals and veging, Bodnar and his fametables can work together ily operate a 135-memto nourish bodies and our ber Community Shared community,” Smith says Agriculture program and on her website, urbandigssell at two weekly farmers farm.com. Joel Salatin markets during the farmThe LSAF workshop, ing seasons. which is sponsored by Langley Prior to farming, Bodnar earned Township and VanCity Savings, a PhD in communication from will be held at the Langley Events Carleton University and now teach- Centre from 8:30 a.m. to noon and es the goat husbandry and business is sponsored by the Township of planning components of Kwantlen Langley. Tickets are $25 each, plus Polytechnic University’s Richmond GST, and can be purchased by callFarm School. He also sits on the ing any Township of Langley recreboard of the B.C .Association for ation centre. Search “TOL rec cenRegenerative Agriculture and the tres” to find hours of operation and Certified Organic Associations of phone numbers.
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A night at 9-1-1 central: ‘Police, fire or ambulance?’ By VIKKI HOPES Aldergrove Star
It’s 7:38 p.m. on a Friday and Jay is in his sixth hour of answering 911 and non-emergency calls at the Abbotsford Police Department (APD). He picks up the next call. “911. Do you need police, fire or ambulance?” he asks the caller, who says she needs police. “My neighbour just assaulted my husband,” she starts. Jay has already opened a file on one of the three monitors in front of him and he begins typing in details, which can be viewed on the monitors of everyone else in the room. Tina, on dispatch, reviews these details as they come in and determines whether police need to be sent to the scene and, if so, which of the 14 units on shift is available to attend. The woman says her husband was putting his bike away in the garage when he was confronted by their unruly neighbour, who then headbutted him. “He got hit hard,” the caller says, and she requests someone be sent out right away. She says the neighbour is sitting on his balcony. Jay asks to speak with her husband. “He started f…ing yelling at me … I don’t know why. I didn’t do nothing to him,” the man says. “He just started ... freaking out.” The man says he’s feeling a bit dizzy and light-headed. Jay instructs the couple to stay inside their home until the ambulance and police get there. Jay is not yet halfway through his 12-hour shift, but the calls have been constant. Two co-workers in the communications operations centre – more commonly referred to as the “radio room” – are also serving as “call takers,” while another is the dispatcher calling out and assigning police units where needed. A fifth person jumps in as required, such as sending a tow truck to the scene where a car crashed into a ditch, and checking the criminal record of a suspect.
At times, it’s chaotic, as information is shouted out across the room, fingers fly furiously across the keyboard, and banks of computer monitors spew out information that, to the untrained eye, is jumbled and confusing. But the crew of five, in the dimly lit windowless second-storey room at the APD, are a smooth multi-tasking team, serving as the crucial first-inline of the city’s emergency response operations. Jay (who didn’t want to use his last name) is relatively new to the team, having started about a year ago as a stepping stone to a planned career as a police officer. He’s standing at his desk – which he prefers to do for most of his shift – as he sips coffee to stay alert through the coming hours. Friday nights can often be long and filled with pandemonium. 20:30 hours (8:30 p.m.) The man accused of head-butting his neighbour can be seen on one of the video monitors that line a wall in the radio room as police bring him into custody. Cameras record activities going on outside the APD building and in the area where suspects are admitted into the cells. There is no audio with the footage, but the man is clearly agitated and is shouting at officers during the entire admissions procedure. Once in a cell, located below the radio room, he can be heard yelling. Sometimes, suspects thrash around so forcefully that the radio room staff can feel the floors rattle. 21:15 A woman calls to report that her teen daughter has run off for the fifth time in six weeks. She has been gone since 2 p.m. and family members haven’t been able to contact her. Jay assures the mom they will try to find the girl. He looks up previous files and finds a contact number for the home where the teen was previously found. There’s no answer. Jay is only able to take quick nibbles of his sushi dinner as the calls continue to come in – reports of a group of kids jumping in front of cars near Rotary Stadium, a drunk man
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The three computer monitors in front of Jay provide information such as the police units on shift, a map of the city, and details about the calls coming in to the radio room. in a local church parking lot, and a man who claims his wife smacked him across the face because she has menopausal issues. 21:42 A caller says a woman she knows has been “calling and abusing” her, leaving as many as “five or 13” messages a day, and she wants it to stop. Jay asks for the number of the other woman and says he will call her, but there is no answer. He calls back the first woman and suggests she get the number blocked. He says he will get an officer to call her in a couple of days. 22:10 A woman calls to say the APD phone number had shown up on her call display. Jay quickly pieces together that this is the call he had made at around 9:15 looking for the missing girl. The woman says her son knows the girl, and the boy is home with his dad, who calls Jay at around 10:30. He says the girl had dinner with them that night and left, saying she was going to a friend’s house. Jay asks them to track her down and call him back when they find her. 22:37 The woman who had apparently left multiple messages with the previous caller reaches Jay. She acknowledges she made the calls, but she’s
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upset because her boyfriend is with the other woman. “She wants to know if you will stop calling her,” Jays says. “No!” the woman says. He puts the call on hold as his other line rings. The dad he spoke with a few minutes earlier has found the missing girl. Jay phones the girl’s mom, and the relieved and thankful woman agrees to make arrangements to pick up her daughter. Jay returns to his other call and again requests that the woman stop bothering the other lady. “No! He’s my boyfriend. I love him. I want my boyfriend!” she says. “He’s your boyfriend. You can have your boyfriend,” Jay reassures her. He tells her he has to go and the information will be forwarded to police. 23:37 Calls have continued to flow in – a hostile drunk man in the parking lot of a gas station, some drunk men riding a pocket bike around an apartment parking lot, an out-of-control neighbour swearing and slamming doors, three drunken men riding a toy horse down the street. Jay’s thorough questioning of one of the callers is met with an exasperated response: “My God. You guys take so much time to figure something out. My
God.” Jay tells her that three officers are on their way, and she hangs up. A woman reports that her mom just head-butted her dad and she is being drunk and disorderly. She and her brother have intervened and are keeping mother and father apart. Asked the dates of her parents’ birthdays, the woman is not sure. She says she’s not good with birthdays. “Do you know your birthday?” he teases her to lighten up the situation. The woman laughs. 00:00 Tina’s shift is over, and Jay moves over to dispatch. His job becomes even more hectic, as he is dealing with all the files as the call takers enter them into the system. 00:34 The radio room receives a call about a break-and-enter in progress. The caller says he heard glass smashing at the home of his elderly neighbours, and he can hear footsteps on broken glass. All available units are dispatched, and Jay continues to access his onscreen map to determine the exact house in question and provide the information to officers on scene. Police determine there has been no such incident and surmise that someone might have heard the sound of a breaking beer bottle. 00:50 All available units are dispatched to a local bar, where reports have come in of three or four men trying to fight staff and one of them threatening to shoot up the bar. Two men apparently run from the scene. 01:10 One of the men involved in the bar fight is brought into custody. The others are not arrested. 02:30 Jay’s shift comes to an end. He will do it all again tomorrow – his final shift of a four-day stretch before he has four days off. Although the shifts are long and fatiguing, he looks forward to coming to work. “I love it in here … it’s always different, always something new.” SEE: Page 17
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Planning to fail: How mistakes can help your business
Every entrepreneur feels it at some point: the fear of failure. Only half of new businesses make it to their fifth birthday, and that can cause entrepreneurs a lot of stress. However, experts say failure can actually lead to major accomplishments.
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In fact, failure has been a key ingredient in some of the business world’s great success stories, says Michel Bergeron, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Public Affairs at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). “Canadian entrepreneurs and the public at large need to be more forgiving about failure. Failure–and learning from mistakes–is often an important milestone on the path to success,” Bergeron says. “We have to change our perception about failure in order to help business owners stay in the game.” Deborah Conroy of EY agrees. She points to the new BDC Entrepreneurial Resiliency Award, an initiative that recognizes a Canadian business that has successfully undergone a turnaround or pivotal event in the past and come back stronger because of it. “Many entrepreneurs talk about some kind of massive failure or hurdle they’ve overcome,” says Conroy, Vice President of Transaction Advisory Services at EY. She is also President of the Montreal chapter of the Turnaround Management Association, a group for corporate turnaround experts that teamed up with BDC for this award. PLANNING YOUR GROWTH Overcome your challenges and thrive by carefully planning your growth. No business is too big or too small to confront roadblocks. Bergeron cites the example of Groupon, the giant deals website. The company got its start as a social media site called The Point, which was created to help people connect for social activism purposes. After a year of effort and US$1 million in operating costs, the start-up was going nowhere. Cont. on page 14
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“The founders shifted gears and turned their offering into the discount coupon service Groupon. They learned, adapted and made a fortune,” Bergeron says. Two years later, the shift in focus proved profitable: Groupon ballooned from a few dozen employees to 10,000 and was the fastest company in history to make US$1 billion in revenue.
new venture—by which time technology and markets may change substantially—the new approach favours a lean and nimble start-up.
Bergeron advises entrepreneurs to adopt a “try, try again” philosophy. At its core: learning from mistakes and showing resilience, a new business approach that is growing in popularity in today’s rapidly changing economy, he says. Instead of the old model, which emphasized extensive planning before launching a
“I don’t think fear is all bad. It can be healthy and reasonable. It keeps entrepreneurs from making rash decisions,” Conroy says. “But it’s important to avoid excessive hesitation and waiting for the exact perfect moment. Trying, failing and trying again is much better than not trying at all.” CANADIANS SLOW TO ACCEPT FAILURE
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How do entrepreneurs turn failure into success? “They have had a knack for seeing failure as an opportunity or challenge,” says BDC’s Michel Bergeron. “When solution ‘A’ didn’t work, they tried solution ‘B’ if they were still convinced there was a need. Or they decided to meet a different need and, in the process, found a new path. The setback helped them identify a weakness, and they fixed it.” Deborah Conroy of EY agrees. She cites a 2013 EY survey that found the following: Over one third of Canadian entrepreneurs (35%) said business failure is seen as a barrier to future business prospects. This is 9 percentage points higher than the average across the G-20 countries, which was 26%. Canadian entrepreneurs may be more worried about failure because of “higher expectations,” but they should also keep in mind Canada’s “many entrepreneurial upsides,” such as the low cost of starting a business, the survey authors noted.
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Step by step: How to innovate incrementally Entrepreneurs have to innovate to survive and thrive. However, innovation often doesn’t come easily. Let’s face it. It’s the rare business that strikes it rich with some mind-blowing high-tech invention or cool new wonder-product. In fact, that’s not the kind of innovation that has the most impact in the small business world, says Michael Selci, Senior Vice President, Finance and Consulting, at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). Much more important is something called incremental innovation—small, manageable improvements in your business. They might not be as sexy as a fancy new product that makes a big splash in the news or revolutionizes an industry, but they’re the bread and butter of most highly innovative businesses, Selci says. And given the limited R&D resources at most small companies, incremental innovation probably offers the best payoff for entrepreneurs over the long-term. “If you don’t innovate, you risk falling behind,” Selci says. “But radical innovation isn’t the answer for most businesses. Small incremental steps are what they need to work on to help their business grow.” Rob Read of Bison Fire Protection agrees. His company, which supplies fire protection products and services, is growing at an impressive clip, with sales shooting up 20% each year since 2001. Bison has ranked as one of Canada’s top 500 fastest-growing companies two years in a row. What is Bison’s secret? Constant improvement,
Read says. “I think if you’re not innovating, changing or trying things, you’re dying. If you think business is done the same way as 10 or even five years ago, you’re wrong,” he says. “It doesn’t have to be the clouds parting and light beaming down. And we’re talking doable thingslittle changes on a regular basis.”
support and training. Bison has also started investing more in its people by offering weekly staff training sessions.
Read recently brought in an outside consultant to audit his business processes and look for efficiencies. He had noticed some of his employees were overworked, so he wanted to find ways to make their lives easier. “If you’re running a marathon every day, you’ll lose a lot of your people,” he says. The expert recommended some simple streamlining measures, such as processing paperwork more efficiently and improving scheduling and inventory management. It sounds like simple stuff, but these innovations made a huge difference.
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And Read’s not done. Upcoming plans include a customer survey and another outside audit in a year or two. “As we grow,” he says, “I’m continually looking at ways to innovate.” Many entrepreneurs shy away from innovation. “They view it as something complex or revolutionary that only the big guys can take on. Or they’re so busy trying to manage day-to-day operations and customers that they say they don’t have time for it and are fine as is,” BDC’s Michael Selci says. However, innovation can be tackled in small steps that are easy to manage. Here are some tips: Constantly review your processes and products to see what you can improve. Seek advice from an industry expert or an external consultant with expertise in functional areas such as human resources, lean management or information and communication technology. Talk with suppliers and listen to customers to get new ideas. Form partnerships with universities and colleges to cultivate ideas and potential employees. Shorten your idea-to-market cycle. Quickly see whether there is market interest in your idea. Test a new product inexpensively by promoting it on eBay or YouTube. Gauge market reaction, and innovate based on the feedback.
“That marathon turned into a walk in the park. People are less stressed. We’re getting better production with the same people and lower costs,” Read says. “The staff have repeatedly come to me and said, ‘Thank you.’” Another recent innovation was to start having weekly meetings to brief sales people and project managers on the status of various jobs. That’s resulted in better productivity and customer service, Read says. One more innovation: hiring a supervisor for each of Bison’s three divisions. Thanks to these managers, employees are now getting better
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Fines hiked for false alarms By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
The price for false fire alarms is going up in Langley Township. Council approved new regulations that include escalating fines for repeat offenders at the Monday, Oct. 6 evening meeting The vote was unanimous. Currently, there is no fine for the first false fire alarm within in a six month period, defined as “the activation of an alarm system that results in a response from the fire department where a situation requiring such a response does not exist …” Every false alarm after that carries a penalty of $50. Under the new rules, there will be no fine for the first two false fire alarms within a calendar year, $150 for third and fourth false alarms, and $300 for every offence after that. The regulation will apply to “owners/ representatives/occupants or users of any property containing a sprinkler system or a fire alarm system.” The report from the fire department
described the number of false fire alarms in the Township as “excessive” but did not give specifics. Under questioning from council at a previous meeting, fire chief Stephen Gamble said the number of repeat fire alarms considered excessive varies, with a “few businesses and institutions” ringing up three or four false alarms in a single-week “rash” of alarms while others have recorded 15 or 20 in a month without making much of an effort to fix the problem. “They’ve just let these things keep coming,” Gamble said, adding he was told by another fire chief that some people view relatively cheap fines as a “cost of doing business” that doesn’t motivate them to correct the problem. One of the problem institutions, Gamble confirmed, was Trinity Western University. Langley City already has an escalating fine structure for false fire alarms, with no fine for a first incident, $50 for a second, $75 for a third and $100 for every incident after that within a 12-month period.
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On Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m., the Cascadia Wind Ensemble will perform at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, located at 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. The performance is titled “Cascadia Remembers – Music and Stories from the War Years” and features guest soloist Gene Ramsbottom, who, among other things, performed with the CBC Radio Orchestra for 24 years as its principal clarinetist. Ramsbottom will be performing a number of clarinet and swing band classics, such as “Sing Sing Sing”. Other guest soloists include vocalists Paula Quick and Kassy Koutorjevski performing favourite wartime tunes, as well as the Curbside Jazz Band, who will be performing Dixieland music heard during the war years.
Conductor Shannon Goldsmith says, “I’m very excited about this upcoming performance. Not only is this Cascadia Wind Ensemble’s first concert in Abbotsford, but it’s for such an important commemoration. Remembrance Day is about more than the music that brave Canadians sang, listened to and danced to, and so we’re pairing our musical selections with stories, letters home, and poems from men and women who served. The Cascadia Wind Ensemble is comprised of 30-plus accomplished musicians from across the Fraser Valley, from Langley to Agassiz, ages 12 to 80. Under the direction of experienced conductor Shannon Goldsmith, the group has played concerts to rave reviews in Mission, Hope, Langley, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge and Rosedale. Cascadia Remembers – Music
and Stories from the War Years, will include tunes from WW I and WW II, marches, big band numbers – such as Keep the Home Fires Burning, Lili Marlene, Over There, A String of Pearls, Amazing Grace, and many others. Selected stories – humorous, sad, and poignant and written by the men and women who served — will be read by band members. The performance will be enhanced with a projection of photos, posters and other images from the war years on a large screen. Tickets for this one-timeonly performance are adults $15, seniors/students/veterans $10, available at King’s Music, 2669 Langdon St, Abbotsford (604853-5996 or 1-877-854-6471) and House of James, 2743 Emerson St, Abbotsford (604-852-3701 or 1-800-665-8828) and at the door.
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100,000 ‘UNIQUE’ CALLS IN 2013 It takes a special personality to be able to handle the chaos that often erupts in the Abbotsford Police Department’s communications operations centre, says Const. Ian MacDonald. He says it’s a “challenging environment” requiring an ability to multi-task, work with a team, be highly organized, and remain patient with callers who can be unruly, upset or difficult. “At times, you have to be a bit thick-skinned,” MacDonald says. Jay, 24, who joined the department about a year ago, agrees. “You can never take anything personally,” he says. Jay (who didn’t want his last name used) says one of the most difficult aspects of the job is trying to help someone who has called the police but won’t co-operate with the questions the communications operators are trained to ask. But they need to ask these questions in order to determine whether police need to be dispatched to the scene and, if so, what kind of situation they will be encountering. People sometimes don’t realize that while the information is being gathered over the phone, police are being dispatched. The call taker needs to gather the details as quickly and efficiently as possible, and move on to
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The three computer monitors in front of Jay provide information such as the police units on shift, a map of the city, and details about the calls coming in to the radio room. the next call. for the job, and they are For the APD, that then paired with a menamounted to 100,000 tor whom they “shadow” “unique” calls in 2013. on the job for about two This number takes into months. account only one call on They also spend time a particular incident and taking calls independentdoes not tally every other ly, followed by a period of related call that comes in. close monitoring. For example, a car Some classroom traincrash or neighbourhood ing is involved to learn disturbance could result how to use the data sysin dozens of phone calls, tems and to document but each of those counts calls as they come in. as only one call. There is no official In 2013, 45 per cent certification, but a person of those calls were placed who passes all the stages through 911 – many of is considered “signed off ” which were forwarded and able to work as a call to fire and ambulance taker, on dispatch, or at dispatch centres – and the front counter – or all the rest were on the non- three, depending on their emergency line. skill level. Those calls resulted in Jay, who has a diploabout 50,000 incidents ma in law enforcement being documented as from the Justice Institute police files last year. of B.C., says he enjoys Training to become a everything about the job. communications officer “I enjoy the unceris a process that typically tainty of what each day takes about five months, brings and working with MacDonald says. my fellow employees. An application pro- Without their support, cess determines whether this job would be very the person is suitable difficult.”
NOVEMBER 8, 2014 — 6:00 PM Join us in the Main Ballroom of the Coast Hotel & Convention Center & Casino 20393 Fraser Hwy., Langley, BC
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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Township of Langley that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Mayor, eight Councillors, and five School Trustees for a four year term commencing December 2014. As required under section 77(5) of the Local Government Act, “Jurisdiction of Residence” is provided as indicated. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
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Township of Langley 13. Wix-Brown Elementary School 23851 - 24 Avenue *All of these locations are wheelchair accessible with the exception of Coghlan Community Hall. Township of Langley Some voters may experience difficulty with Township of Langley access at Fort Langley Elementary, Glenwood Township of Langley Elementary and Wix-Brown Elementary Schools. Township of Langley ELECTOR REGISTRATION – RESIDENT Township of Langley If you are not on the List of Registered Electors, Township of Langley (visit www.tol.ca/elections to determine if you Township of Langley are on the list) you may register at the time of Township of Langley voting by completing the required application form at the “New Registration” table in the Township of Langley voting place. To register you must meet ALL the Township of Langley following qualifications: Township of Langley • 18 years of age or older Township of Langley • Canadian citizen Township of Langley • resident of B.C. for at least 6 months Township of Langley immediately before the day of registration Township of Langley • resident of the Township of Langley for at Township of Langley least 30 days immediately before the day of registration Township of Langley Township of Langley • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Township of Langley
Eight (8) Councillors to be elected ARNASON, Petrina BUCHANAN, Karl BUCHOLTZ, Solon DAVIS, David DORNAN, Bev ETTENBERG, Zosia FERGUSON, Steve FOX, Charlie KOSITSKY, Mel LEE, Clint (Live Langley) LESSARD, Patricia LONG, Bob MANDZAK, Jackie MITCHELL, Kevin NICHOLS, Scott QUAALE, Angie RICHTER, Kim ROSS, Kerri (Live Langley) SPARROW, Michelle STARK, Dave WARD, Grant WHITMARSH, Blair
Township of Langley All voters, as well as those resident electors Township of Langley registering at the time of voting, are required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least Township of Langley one with a signature). Picture identification is Five (5) School Trustees to be elected not necessary, although helpful in identifying HANDEL, Trudy Township of Langley the voter. The identification must show both MCVEIGH, Alison Township of Langley residency and identity. WALLACE, Rosemary BALDWIN, Lorraine COMBS, Pamala-Rose ROSS, Rod KETTER, Kristine MOORE, Lisa CHEN, Lawrence DYKEMAN, Megan PERREAULT, Suzanne TOD, David
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ELECTOR REGISTRATION – NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY Persons (not corporations) who own property in the Township of Langley but live outside the Township, may register to vote as a NonResident Property Elector. To register you must meet ALL the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration
• registered owner of real property in the Voting will be open to qualified electors of the Township of Langley for at least 30 days Township of Langley on Saturday, November 15, immediately before the day of registration 2014, between the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm • not otherwise disqualified by law from at the following locations. voting. 1. Aldergrove Community Secondary School In addition to the required ID, non-resident 26850 - 29 Avenue property electors will be required to produce a recent title search print from the Land Title 2. Coghlan Community Hall* Office. Corporations do not have the right to 6795 - 256 Street vote, and only one individual for a parcel of 3. D.W. Poppy Secondary School land may vote. In the case of multiple owners of 23752 - 52 Avenue a parcel of land, a majority of the owners must sign a consent form, designating one of the 4. Dorothy Peacock Elementary School property owners to vote. If a corporation is one 20292 - 91A Avenue of the owners, the property does not qualify as 5. Fort Langley Elementary School a non-resident property. 8877 Bartlett Street The Non-Resident Property Elector form and 6. George Preston Recreation Centre Consent form are available at the Civic Facility, 20699 - 42 Avenue 20338-65 Avenue, Langley.
A person can only vote once in the election, either as a resident of the Township of Langley or as a Non-Resident Property Elector. City of Langley residents who own property in the Township cannot vote for School Trustees in the Township.
ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Advance voting will be open at the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Willowbrook Recreation Centre, 20338 – 65 Avenue, in the Main Activity Room on the main floor on each of the following days:
Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday November 5, 2014 from 8:00am to 8:00pm
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 8:00am to 8:00pm
GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION The Township of Langley will be utilizing voting machines which optically read the ballots as they are inserted by the electors. The List of Registered Electors is in electronic format (rather than on paper) and Voter Notification Cards will be mailed out to registered resident electors the last week of October. These Voter Notification Cards feature a barcode which election officials will scan to bring the voter’s name up on the computer at each voting place.
ELECTION SIGNS/BANNERS Candidates are not permitted under the Township of Langley Bylaws to erect election signs outside buildings or on properties before Sunday, October 26, 2014 and all election signs are required to be removed by 4:30pm, Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Township Bylaws No. 4402 (Sign Bylaw) and No. 4840 (Highway and Traffic Control Bylaw) regulate the erection of election signs on private and public property. Neither the Township of Langley nor School District No. 35 permit the use of its logos, heraldic emblems or similar corporate identifiers for the purpose of any candidate’s campaign activities.
CANDIDATE, ELECTOR ORGANIZATION CAMPAIGN FINANCING and THIRD PARTY SPONSORS Candidate campaigning financing, Electoral Organization campaign financing and Third Party Sponsors are administered by Elections BC and not by the Township of Langley. The requirements for campaign financing and third part sponsors can be found within the “Local Elections Campaign Financing Act” or by contacting Elections BC at 1.855.952.0280 or http://www.elections.bc.ca/index.php/localelections-campaign-financing/
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: tol.ca/election Legislative Services, Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/elections_home. htm Bob Wilson, Chief Election Officer 604.532.7396 bwilson@tol.ca Wendy Bauer, Deputy Chief Election Officer 604.533.6101 wbauer@tol.ca
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Aldergrove Seniors Bridge Club - has been active at the OAP Hall for years. They would like some new members for Partnership Bridge Friday evenings at 7 p.m., except the second Friday in the month. Cost is $4 a night. Info: phone Carol at 604-607-0504. Demystifying Mushrooms - Sunday, Oct. 26, 12:30-4:30 p.m. at Campbell Valley Regional Park, Township Of Langley. Learn to identify mushrooms without harvesting them. Investigate fungi traits and ecological roles. Indoor presentation followed by a slow 2km trail walk. Bring a field guide if you have one and dress for the weather. For ages 15-plus. Cost: $4.25 youth/senior; $8 adult. Advance registration required. To register, go to www.metrovancouveronline.org, or call 604-4326359 and use barcode 5905. Third Annual Novemberfest - at the Bradner Hall, Saturday, Nov. 22. Dust off your beer steins and lederhosen, and come along for a fantastic night of dinner, dancing and contests of the Bavarian nature. Doors open at 6, buffet dinner at 7, and dance the night away with the renowned Oktoberfest band s-Bahn. Tickets are $30, includes late night snack, bring along your favourite stein and sample the Bavarian beers on tap. Buy your tickets at Wilway Lumber, or on-line at Brown Pa-
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per Tickets. Clothes2U - coming to Aldergrove, Saturday, Nov. 1, giving away clothes, toys, linens, books, footwear, diapers, personal/ household items free to those in need, male or female, baby to senior. At St. Dunstan’s Church, 3025 - 264 St., Aldergrove, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Info or to volunteer, go to www.clothes2U.ca or call 604-857-4617. Abbotsford After 5 - invites ladies of all ages to annual Festive Dinner, Monday, Nov. 24, 6:30 p.m. at ABC Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Rd., Abbotsford. Jan Martens shows the latest trends in Christmas décor and Rushia Klassen shares how keeping the “Christ” in Christmas has redecorated her life with love, sparkle, texture and redesigned her relationships. Cost is $18. Reservations: Pat at 604-856-7513 or email dfolson@shaw.ca Beginners Tai Chi - Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Church, 3025 - 264 Street. Aldergrove. All ages. Learn the healthful benefits of gentle Tai Chi Moves concentrating on the many health benefits. Info: Gail Simpson, gailsimpson43@gmail.com or call 604-530-9002. Fort Langley’s Céilidh - Kitchen party live music event, Thursday, Oct. 23, 7-10 p.m. at St. An-
drew’s United Church Hall, 9025 Glover Rd, Fort Langley. Traditional music, song, fun. Tickets $5 at the door, includes traditional Maritime lunch of tea biscuits and jam. Next Ceilidh will be Nov. 20. Performers contact: Jack Williamson 604-888-7925 or jackwilliamson@telus.net Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular - Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $25, $45, $55, $80 (Plus FMF & service charges), available at abbotsfordcentre.ca, Venue Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, phone 1-855-985-5000. Barney Bentall, Jim Byrnes and John Mann - Nov. 2 at HUB International Theatre, Chilliwack. Tickets $35 adults, $32 seniors, $30 students. Call box office at 604-392-SHOW (7469) or visit The Centre online at chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Regional Parks Ecoblitz - Native Vegetation Planting, Saturday, Oct. 25, 1-4 p.m. at Aldergrove Regional Park, 550 Lefeuvre Road (Bowl Parking Lot). All-ages. If you are keen to plant, this is the event for you. We’ll be reclaiming an old raspberry field and turning it back into a forest ecosystem. Although the scale of the planting is large, the plants are small and easy to put in the ground. Thus, this will be a perfect activ-
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ity for young families and large groups. Planting over 4,000 plant plugs, so the more volunteers the merrier. Metro Vancouver will provide equipment and refreshments. Simply come prepared to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available on Friday, Oct. 31 at a fundraiser, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 - 108 Ave, Surrey. Eat-in, take away, or ready for your freezer. Info: 604531-1923 or 604-581-0313. Brickhouse - igniting both the stage and dance floor Saturday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m. in the intimate Harrison Memorial Hall in the second show of the Harrison Festival Society’s 26th season lineup. Tickets are $22, purchase online at www.harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-796-3664. Jay And The Americans - Thursday, Oct. 30 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $54.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone at 604-530-2211 or online at www. ticketweb.ca Beyond Fibre Artisan Show and Sale - Langley Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild Annual Juried Show and Sale, Sat., Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to
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5 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Langley Community Hall, 9167 Glover Road. Admission by donation. Beyond Fibre features woven, knitted, spun and felted items handcrafted by Guild members as well as jewellery, pottery, leather work, soaps and more made by other local artists. Are you a fibre artist? Visit the Wool Room for yarn, fibre, supplies and equipment. Door prizes, silent auction and ongoing demonstrations of spinning and weaving. Info: LWSG Beyond Fibre Artisan Sale (www.lwsg.org) Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security - Join a Citizen Services specialist from Service Canada to discover the many benefits available under the CPP and OAS. Learn about eligibility, when to apply, how to access, required documentation, and who to contact for help. Registration appreciated. At City of Langley Library, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2 -3:30 p.m. Babytime - Make language fun! Babies and their caregivers will join in bounces, songs, rhymes, and simple stories that encourage the development of speech and language skills. Registration required. At Walnut Grove Library, Wednesdays, Oct. 29 – Nov. 19 or Thursdays, Oct. 30 – Nov. 20, 9:30 - 10 a.m. and at Fort Langley Library, Fridays, Oct. 24-31,
Due to weather conditions, the Township of Langley Fire Department is extending burning season. Burning permits will be valid until Monday, November 17, 2014. **ALL PERMITS EXPIRE November 17, 2014. Yard and Garden Clean-up of Vegetation: • Available only to properties .2 hectare (.5 acre) and larger and in areas where surrounding properties are equal or greater in size than .2 hectare • BURNING IS NOT ALLOWED and permits WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE URBAN AREAS of Aldergrove, Murrayville, Brookswood, Walnut Grove, Fort Langley, and Willoughby • Permit fee is $25 Permits will be available at:
Do you currently live in Langley Township or City? Have you lived in Langley for at least 60 years? Each year Langley pioneers who meet the above criteria are recognized at the annual Douglas Day Banquet on November 19. If you are a Langley pioneer or know someone who might be, please contact us by Monday, November 3.
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Until Everyone Comes Home: Variety Show and Vignettes
Donate Gently Used Stuff in a Single Trip until October 26
Join the Langley Centennial Museum and Trinity Western University’s School of Arts, Media + Culture for an entertainment experience of a lifetime with local musicians, singers, and comedians performing songs and routines from the 1940s, commemorating the World War II entertainment era.
Heading to the Langley Transfer Station? There may be things in your load that can be reused, if they are normally accepted at the transfer station and determined to be in suitable condition.
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If you like Bing Crosby, Deanna Durbin, Glen Miller, the Andrew Sisters, Vera Lynn, Abbott and Costello, and Wayne and Shuster, get your tickets at the museum, at museum.tol.ca, or 604.532.3536. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
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Saturday, November 1 2pm Chief Sepass Theatre 9096 Trattle Street, Fort Langley
www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/867919 Fraser Valley Watercolour Society - welcomes watercolourists to join us on Thursday, Oct. 30, 7-9 p.m. at WJ Mouat Secondary School, Art Room 307 for a fun evening featuring local artist Pat Maertz presenting a demo on Creating Texture with Watercolour. Drop-in fee for non-members is $5. For info or to reserve your spot for the demo, call Carol Portree at 604-850-9694. Visit website at www.MyArtClub.com Creekside Villa Complex Craft and Bake Sale - Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 2743529A Ave., Aldergrove. Organizers will be collecting non-perishable donations for the Aldergrove Food Bank. Free coffee for everyone. Come check us out, just off 273rd and Fraser Highway. The Price of Procrastination - Is the clutter in your home overwhelming you? Do you feel stressed and unable to sleep because of it? Are you reluctant to invite friends to your untidy home? Attend this workshop to learn the three basic techniques that will leave you feeling motivated to tackle your de-cluttering. Presented by professional organizer Ranka Burzan, Saturday Nov. 8, 2 p.m. at Murrayville Library. Phone the library at 604533-0339 to reserve a seat.
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9:30-10 a.m. Jane Watt and Richard Cole Join well-known Langley author Jane Watt and painter/book designer Richard Cole as they read from their debut children’s book, The Boy Who Paints. The author/ illustrator team will also share their sequel: The Girl Who Writes. Registration required. At Fort Langley Library, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1:30-2:15 p.m. Canoe Crossings - Saturday, Oct. 25, 2-3 p.m. at City of Langley Library. Join author Sanford Osler for a fascinating look at the ancient and seemingly simple watercraft that helped shape B.C. He’ll share beautiful images and other highlights from his book, including stories about colourful local canoeing characters. Call 604-514-2855 or visit at 20399 Douglas Crescent in Langley to let the library know you are coming to this program. Halloween Howler - at Jubilee Hall features March Hare Show Band. Enjoy Jubilee Hall’s huge hardwood dance floor, small venue and reasonable drink prices (cash bar only). Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., Oct 31. Overnight parking (no plug-ins) allowed at hall, 7989 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford. Info: 604-8564375. Tickets $30, includes buffet style dinner, available at Wilway Lumber or online at http://
Metro Vancouver is running a trial reuse program at the Langley Transfer Station (1070 - 272 Street, Aldergrove) until October 26, and your gently used items are welcome. Almost-new items such as clothing, books, furniture, kitchenware, and barbecues can be diverted for reuse by staff at the station. On weekends, staff will be at the station’s entrance to select items that can be donated before weigh-in and payment is made. Electronics and safety gear are not accepted. For a complete listing of acceptable items as well as the hours of operation, visit metrovancouver.org. Metro Vancouver 604.432.6200
W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 22200 Fraser Highway Walnut Grove Community Centre 8889 Walnut Grove Drive Willoughby Community Centre 7888 - 200 Street
Land Clearing Debris Permits: • Are NOT available to properties less than 1.7 hectare (4.2 acres) • Are ONLY available at Fire Hall 6, 22170 - 50 Avenue, Murrayville • Applicants MUST meet the METRO VANCOUVER and WASTE MANAGEMENT prerequisites of clearances, time limits, and recycling • Fires MAY have to be accelerated by the use of forced air techniques • Permits will be SITE SPECIFIC of SHORT DURATION and INSPECTION may be required prior to issuance. CALL FOR INFORMATION • Permit fee is $250 Township Fire Department Administration: 604.532.7500 Emergency: 9-1-1
Interested in volunteering for the Township? Visit tol.ca/volunteer for information. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086
After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700
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Struggling Kodiaks mauled by Panthers, 8-5 By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
The Aldergrove Kodiaks suffered n 8-5 defeat at the hands of the Port Moody Panthers, Saturday, Oct. 18 at Port Moody Arena. The Kodiaks outshot the Panthers 47-33 but trailed the Panthers for all three periods. Kodiak William Mann opened the night’s scoring early in the first period, assisted by Brandon Dolby and Wyatt Versluis, but the Panthers scored twice to put them up 2-1 at the start of the second. Kodiak Jordan Funk scored, unassisted, halfway through the second but the Panthers scored three of their own, including a short-handed goal from Adam Rota just before the buzzer sounded to close the period. The Kodiaks scored three in the third, including two power plays and an unassisted goal by captain Aaron Markin, but the Panthers matched the scoring for the 8-5 win. Scoring for the Kodiaks on the power plays were Jordan Funk from Jamieson Ree, and Jamieson Ree from Eric Callegari. While Aldergrove scored on two of seven power pals the Panthers scored thrice on five. Funk was the game’s third star. The outcome drops the Kodiaks to third place in the Harold Brittain conference, with 10 points after 12 games
(3-5-1-3). Langley Knights lead with 16 points after 11 games, followed by Ridge Meadows Flames with 10 after 11 games. Abbotsford Pilots and Mission Outlaws both sit at nine points apiece. Kodiaks fall to Wolf Pack, 6-2 The Aldergrove Kodiaks were in fine form for their first two periods versus the visiting North Vancouver Wolf Pack, Wednesday (Oct. 15) at Aldergrove Arena. But the Kodiaks fell apart in the third and paid dearly as the Wolf Pack scored four unanswered goals to take the 6-2 victory. The Kodiaks outshot the guests 36-28 and scored on one of two power plays, and shut out the Wolf Pack on their three power plays. Kodiaks’ scorers were Cameron Davitt on a first period power play, assisted by Jordan Funk and Joshua Poitras, and a second period goal by Elvis Jansons, from Quinncy Leroux and Aaron Markin. The Kodiaks host the Grandview Steelers on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7:15 p.m. at Aldergrove Arena, and travel to the Knights’ home at George Preston Arena the following night, Oct. 23, with a 7:30 p.m. puck drop. The Kodiaks host the Delta Ice Hawks on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7:15 p.m., and then the Richmond Sockeyes on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
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Aldergrove Kodiaks Eric Callegari (#19) and Cameron Davitt (#12) put pressure on the North Vancouver Wolf Pack goal in the second period, Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Aldergrove Arena.
High five: Langley Knights win fifth straight By GARY AHUJA Aldergrove Star
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Aldergrove Kodiaks captain Aaron Markin (#10) put pressure on North Vancouver Wolf Pack goalie Trevor Withers in the first period, Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Aldergrove Arena.
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Two more victories pushed the Langley Knights winning streak to five games and has helped the junior B hockey squad open up a six-point lead atop the standings as the 2014-15 season hits the quarter mark. The Knights sit at 8-3-0-0 after doubling the Grandview Steelers 6-3 on Thursday night at the George Preston Recreation Centre and then posting a 4-2 victory over the Mission City Outlaws on Saturday night at the Mission
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Leisure Centre. Against the Steelers, Jacob Fricks broke a 3-3 tie early in the third and Dylan McCann scored twice in the final three minutes. Carson Rose, Alex Kalau and Levi De Waal had the other goals while Cole Forbes stopped 32 shots in the victory. In Mission two nights later, Langley won their second straight road game — after losing their first three — thanks to a pair of goals from Tristan Craighead. The Outlaws had led 2-0 late in the first before the Knights scored
the final four goals of the game. Craighead’s first made it 2-1 after 20 minutes and Jackson Surbey scored on the power play to even things up at two after two periods. Mitchell Biermann potted the winner early in the third and Craighead’s second — on the power play — added some insurance. Nickolas Trenciansky stopped 27 of the 29 shots he faced. The Knights host the Aldergrove Kodiaks on Thursday (Oct. 23) at the Preston Centre.
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Boxing ‘Clash’ sees local talents, B.C. championship Aldergrove Star
Surrey boxer Aaron Downey will be defending his Classic Heavyweight title in the main event of the Clash@ The Cascades #33 on Friday, Oct 24. Downey boxes out of Surreys WKX Club in Surrey. This event is expected to be a high watermark in amateur boxing for the year at the venue. The Clash series is the foundation for amateur boxing in B.C. with six to eight events out of an average of 25 events province-wide annually. Last year the WBC Canadian Championships was the highlight with a sold out crowd in an event that saw some outstanding boxing this time last year. Although this is not a Canadian championship it will feature some exciting fights with a B.C. championship in a weight division that is new for amateur boxing. The BC Classic Heavyweight champion Aaron Downey of Surrey will defend the title he won last June in Fernie against hometown favorite Bob Larson. Larson who was #1 ranked in B.C. at the time
lost a five round decision to Downey. On Friday, Downey will defend his title when he takes on Bryan Colwell of Victoria. The Classic Heavyweight division spans from weights over 195 lbs. up to 220 lbs. The new division reflects the reality of the time when heavyweights are 240 lbs. plus. Adam Quiredo, the current B.C. Heavyweight champion, tips the scales at about 245-250 lbs. In the 1970s the heavyweights weighed between the high 190s and perhaps 210 or 220. When Ali fought Joe Frazier in the first meeting Frazier was 205 and Ali just a few pounds more at 215. Joe Louis was below 200 lbs. and Larry Holmes and George Foreman were less than 220 lbs. in their prime. This made for some great action in heavyweight fights. The Colwell/Downey fight will feature two very exciting heavyweights that will tip the scales around the 200 lb. mark, give or take. Downey is undefeated, however, Colwell has fought higher
level opposition. Colwell has a win over Canadian Cruiserweight champion Ken Huber and handed Huber his only defeat since he won the B.C. Cruiserweight title over two years ago. It was a non title bout and the rematch for the B.C. title went to Huber in a very close split decision. Both these boxers have a high punch output and both are very fast for 200 lb. fighters. Colwell is the current #1 contender. The semi main event of the night will see another Classic Heavyweight fight between two up-andcoming talents. Sam King Moses of Vancouver, who is coming off a big win Oct. 10, will face Jared Revel, a well known MMA fighter who coming off a boxing win. Revel has had five MMA fights out of Revolution, a Langley gym. The winner of this fight would be a natural to challenge the winner of DowneyColwell in the near future. The card will feature 10 fights in all. Surrey club and B.C.’s club of the year, Bisla’a Martial Arts, will have no less than two boxers on
Parker gets 5 more years Aldergrove Star
Langley United Soccer Association announce that the club and technical director Mark Parker have agreed on a five-year extension to his contract to direct all aspects of the club’s growth and development in all areas of soccer. The contract was signed recently and continues through to 2019. “We are pleased to announce that Mark Parker will continue on in his mandate of technical director for Langley United Soccer Association,” says Arnout Stams, the club’s 1st vice president, overseeing the technical department. “Mark was one of the original authors of the CSA’s LTPD governing document, and we know how fortunate Langley is to have one of the best technical directors in the country as we continue to develop a leading soccer club for boys and girls, and men and women.” “I am thrilled to be signing on for the next five years,” says Mark Parker, who is one of Canada’s most highly qualified coaches, holding a Canadian Soccer Association ‘A’ license, a Brazilian Institute de Futbol ‘A’ license, the FA International Coaching license as well as the UEFA ‘B’ license. The CSA also recently appointed him to the coaching staff of the national mens’ U18 and U20 teams, following a four-year stint with the U17 national team which participated in the last two U17 World Cups. “I could not have found a better home than a leading progressive club like Langley United and consider myself to have one of the better soccer jobs in BC. From a soccer standpoint, work-
ing under the leadership of President Dave Kasper, and technical leadership of VP Arnout Stams, and Director of Grassroots programming Scott Moye, along with all LUSA board members that I directly interact with, this is the best job in B.C. The board is progressive, not afraid to take on challenges, and always strives to do what is best for the kids, making LUSA one of the best clubs in BC and the country.” A lot has changed at Langley United since Mark Parker first joined the club in 2009. The first critical change came with the introduction and implementation of the CSA’s Long Term Development Program (LTPD) at Langley United, the only club in the Fraser Valley to fully implement the program. This was an unprecedented change to Langley soccer, and as the program took hold, the growth within LUSA has been among the best in the province. Under Mark’s direction on the technical side, LUSA has grown from 1,350 members to now total over 2,600 today, which includes 2,350 boys and girls. His department now counts 19 professional accredited and accomplished coaches, all focused on improving the technical development of Langley soccer players from age U-5 and up in grassroots and to developmental. On the development side, the club has an excellent partnership relationship with Surrey United in the British Columbia Soccer Premier League. LUSA boys and girls who are capable of playing at this level are funneled into the Surrey United program.
the card. Pavan Jirh, 16 ,of Bislas will will take on Matt Dai, 16, of Ocean City Boxing, a White Rock club. The fight will be in the lightweight division. A young star in the making Gavin Bisla, 13, will also be in action. Brookswood resident Mat Andreatta will be stepping through the ropes on Friday and will be looking at turning things around. He has lost his last two bouts, including a four round split decision to Francis Codilla, who just last weekend won a Canadian championship. Prior to that in the Golden Gloves final he lost a decision to Leo Samerelli, who just won the Canadian Lightweight champion-
ship last weekend. Andreatta’s trainer Dave Allison says it is hard for a young fighter to jump up in class and age all at the same time. Andreatta has paid his dues without a doubt and when he meets Lucas Collette of White Rocks Ocean City Boxing Club he sees a mirror image of himself just a few short years ago. Collette is undefeated in four fights and is stepping up. Andreatta himself went undefeated in seven fights before he stepped up and tested the waters at the next level. Andreatta is in his third year at UBC and has found it difficult to balance the commute to school and working out at the club. Andreatta
is looking to challenge Canadian Lightweight Champion Leo Samerelli next month at the Italian Cultural Centre. Also on Friday’s card will be an interesting full circle kind of story. James Allison, who has been involved in boxing in Langley for most of his life, is now a coach after a 72 fight career. Jake Weitzel, who also has paid his dues in the local boxing scene has started a club in Aldergrove. Allison’s Langley City Boxing will have Kyle Isakson, 17, enter the ring for the first time. Ikakson is a graduate of Walnut Grove Secondary school. Weitzel calls his club Blue Corner Boxing and he will be in the corner
of the ring when Jake Andres enters the ring for the first time. Andres, 16, attends Aldergove Senior Secondary. The full circle here is that when Allison and Weitzel boxed they faced each other in their first fight. Now after many years they face off again, however, this time from ringside. The tradition in boxing is rich and this is one of those things that makes the sport special. The fights will start at 7 p.m. at the Coast Convention Centre Ballroom in downtown Langley; free parking, card girls and bar service is all part of the offering. Kids get in free and general admission is $30.
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Halloween is just around the corner, and as families get ready to celebrate this fun and spooky time of year, there is one thing they may want to do without: candles. “Decorations are the first thing to ignite in hundreds of home fires each year,� said Township of Langley Public Fire and Life Safety Educator Krista Barton. “Statistics show that two of every five of those were started by a candle.� To keep Halloween safe, the Township Fire Department strongly advises residents to forgo open flames. Instead, use flashlights or battery-operated candles in jack-olanterns and for decorating, and opt for torch lights when illuminating walkways and yards. “They are much safer for trickor-treaters, whose costumes may brush against the lighting,� said Barton. If you do chose to go with candles, use extreme caution and keep them away from children and anything that can burn. Light candles inside jack-o-lanterns with long utility lighters or fireplace-style matches and place lit pumpkins out of the way of trick-or-treaters coming into yards, walkways, and doorsteps. Those who are dressing up should avoid billowing or long trailing fabric that may come into contact with flames, and children should be taught to “stop, drop, and roll,� should their clothing catch fire. “Have them practice stopping immediately, dropping to the ground, covering their face with their hands, and rolling over and over to put the flames out,� Barton said. Children – and anyone out and about on Halloween night – should
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Spooky, fun, and safe: Township of Langley Public Fire and Life Safety Educator Krista Barton urges residents to use flashlights and flameless candles to reduce the risk of fire this Halloween. carry flashlights or glow sticks to is highest for children aged 5 to 14. enhance their visibility. When Even sparklers have the potential to wearing a mask, ensure the eye do great damage. The tip of a sparholes are large enough to properly kler burns at more than 648 degrees Celsius, hot enough to cause third see out of. When decorating, keep items degree burns. Those who want to buy, own, well away from open flames and heat sources, including light bulbs move, or ignite fireworks in the and heaters. “Dried flowers, corn- Township of Langley must be stalks, and crepe paper are highly aged 18 or older, be certified by flammable,� Barton said, and the Explosive Regulatory Division reminded residents to keep all exits of Natural Resources Canada clear of decorations, so nothing as a Fireworks Supervisor, and apply for a Public Fireworks Event blocks potential fire escape routes. Fireworks are a fun Halloween Permit from the Township Fire tradition, but something the Fire Department. Those seeking permits must Department says should be left to have a minimum clear area of 30 professionals. “The safest way to enjoy fire- metres by 30 metres (100 by 100 works is to attend a public display,� feet), which means most suburban residential lots are not large said Barton. Children should never pick up enough to meet the required safety leftover fireworks after a display clearances. A $5,000,000 compreas they might still be active, she hensive general liability insurance warned, noting that the risk of suf- policy must also be secured. Visit tol.ca/fireworks fering from a firework-related injury
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Coun. Richter aims for four more years Aldergrove Star
Kim Richter, the outspoken and “fiercely independent� five term veteran Councillor, is running again for Langley Township Council. She strongly believes that elected representatives must really listen and respond to residents for a better tomorrow in Langley. Richter, who is also a Professor of Business Management at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, has uniquely kept the Mayor and Council’s feet to the fire by always asking the tough questions and forwarding innovative
solutions. She is proud of her many cial government for better infrastrucaccomplishments in this community ture to support Langley’s rapidly especially those for seniors growing population. This and youth. includes more primary Richter’s priorities health care, transit and have always been sustaineducation services; able growth, public safety r )FMQJOH IFBM UIF and fiscal responsibility. If divided Langley commure-elected, she intends to nities which have resulted continue to focus on these from lack of genuine listenoverall umbrella issues ing on Council’s part durplus she will put increased ing this past Council term; emphasis this next term r 'JYJOH UIF 8JMMPVHICZ on: experiment through slowKim Richter r -PCCZJOH UIF QSPWJOer, steadier and commu-
nity sustainable growth including improved parking and roads; r &OTVSJOH UIF DVSSFOU 8JMMPVHICZ FYQFSJNFOU JT OPU SFQFBUed in Brookswood; r *NQMFNFOUJOH &.4 USBJOJOH GPS Langley’s firefighters/first responders to help improve health care in Langley; r #VJMEJOH B OFX "MEFSHSPWF Community Pool and Recreation Centre rather than just talking about it; r 1SPUFDUJOH -BOHMFZ GBSNMBOE and the Salmon River Uplands from
unnecessary development; and r -JNJUJOH UBY JODSFBTFT UP OP more than cost of living and preferably decreasing taxes. 4BZT 3JDIUFS i&BDI NFNCFS PG Council should realize that if a politician really loves their community, they need to stop and ask themselves what they are doing to it and if they are actually making it better�. 'PS NPSF JOGPSNBUJPO DPOUBDU Kim Richter at: 604-856-9788 or see her website: www.kimrichter.com
Ferguson wants eighth term on Township council Aldergrove Star
4UFWF 'FSHVTPO JT TFFLJOH IJT eighth term on Langley Township DPVODJM )F JT UIF MPOHFTU TFSWJOH member of council. “This campaign will be more focused on Langley’s future,� says 'FSHVTPO )F JT DPODFSOFE BCPVU UIF FYUSB demands on the residential taxpayer. i8F OFFE UP UIJOL PVUTJEF UIF CPY to generate revenues other than rais-
ing taxes and user fees. i8F OFFE UP GPDVT PO ėOEJOH OFX initiatives and ideas that can develop some strong sustainable income for our community.� "ĨSBDUJOH DMFBO JOEVTUSZ XPSLing with other levels of government for cost sharing, utilizing technology, and recycling and reducing collection costs, are just a few of the ideas 'FSHVTPO TVHHFTUT DPVME IFMQ UBLF the burden off taxpayers.
)JT QVCMJD DBNQBJHO BCPVU UIF replaced to date. thefts from community 'FSHVTPO QSBJTFT UIF mailboxes even helped Township’s financial manin this regard, he claims, agement, saying “The as “RCMP resources are Township is in excellent needed to investigate these financial shape, and we have crimes. If we make them been running a very tight (mailboxes) safer and more TIJQ GPS ZFBST 8F OFFE UP secure, police services can keep this up.� be used elsewhere.’ )F TBZT IF JT iBWBJMBCMF )F TBZT PWFS DPNand accountable� to citimunity mailboxes have been Steve Ferguson zens.
“I always make myself available to meet with people and discuss their concerns.� )F JT SVOOJOH BT BO JOEFQFOEFOU councillor. i8F SF DPVODJM UIF HSBTTSPPUT PG B DPNNVOJUZ u IF TBZT i8F XPSL with our friends and neighbours through volunteer committees, advisory boards, delegations, and open houses to build a quality community for Langley.�
Solon Bucholtz runs for Langley Township council Aldergrove Star
Solon Bucholtz has announced his candidacy for councillor of the Township of Langley in the coming /PW FMFDUJPO Bucholtz was an original proponent of Mclellan Park who brought the issue before the current council. “I firmly believe that Langley is the future of the Lower Mainland and
can be a leading example of balancing sustainable development while preserving our heritage and farmland,� Bucholtz said. “I fundamentally believe that we are a great community, which offers opportunities unlike any other in the Lower Mainland,� Bucholtz added. i8JUI BMM UIF HPPE XF IBWF UP offer, we, like every municipality,
need to ensure that we are preserving what makes us strong while working to improve on the issues at hand and changing in a positive direction for the future.� If elected, Solon Bucholtz promises “open conversation and community-led decision-making.� i:PVS 7PJDF JT 0VS 'VUVSFu JT OPU only his campaign platform but a call to action for the community to be
inspired, improve for the better and grow for the future, he said. 8JUI UIF TVQQPSU PG IJT wife Michelle, daughter Jada, and many members of the community, he said he feels his “passion and good business sense will be an added asset of value Solon Bucholtz
to the council.� Bucholtz can be reached directly at 778-995-7467 by email at votesolon@gmail. com, or on facebook at “Solon Bucholtz for township of -BOHMFZ DPVODJM u " DBNQBJHO XFCTJUF Yourvoiceourfuture.ca will be online in the near future.
Petrina Arnason seeks seat on Langley Township council Aldergrove Star
1FUSJOB "SOBTPO JT TFFLJOH FMFDtion to Langley Township council. “I have a keen interest in municipal politics and have been actively involved in many community groups and projects. It is my honour and privilege to run as a community representative and to offer myself as someone willing to work solely on your behalf,� she says. She has posted her platform on her website, and it will include a i2 "u GPSVN )FS 'BDFCPPL QBHF
will also contain updates and information about opportunities to meet with her to discuss issues and concerns. “My platform is based on my extensive community involvement and grassroots activities within the Township. I am passionate about working for positive change and am NPTU QSPVE PG NZ XPSL XJUI 80-' 8BUDIFST PG -BOHMFZ 'PSFTUT BOE XJUI UIF 5SJQMF " 4FOJPS )PVTJOH group. I am also involved with a wide range of other interests, from heritage
to fill sites. “I feel strongly that the complex and multi-faceted problems currently facing the Township require a fulltime focus and a representative who is a dedicated full-time councillor. Decision making around rapid urbanization, creating new infrastructure, densification and costly engineering
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will serve the Township for the next four years. She is the daughter of longtime DPVODJMMPS .VSJFM "SOBTPO UIF first woman ever elected to Langley Township council. “I welcome questions and I am happy to give real answers,� she says. )FS XFCTJUF JT XXX QFUSJOBBSOBson.com, her email address is petriOB!QFUSJOBBSOBTPO DPN 'BDFCPPL page www.facebook/pages/ 1FUSJOB"SOBTPO BOE 5XJĨFS IBOEMF JT !1FUSJOB"SOBTPO
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PETS
RENTALS 706
TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDO
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
604-537-4140 329 PAINTING & DECORATING Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
Getting a job couldn’t be easier!
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HOME CARE
Adult home care avail Abbotsford, Aldergrove & Langley. Fully qualified with CPR. Criminal record check, Food Safe. Good driving record. Services available cooking, cleaning, shopping & transportation to appts. For more details call Marina (778)552-8944
188
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $625. 1-604-794-5844 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
www.paintspecial.com Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
LEGAL SERVICES
(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
HOMES FOR RENT
4 BDRM 3 level House 176 & HWY 15. Large yard, W/D, carport. Ref. Req. $1600 + util. Call 778-2981123 or email paul100565@gmail.com
750
SUITES, LOWER
ABBOTSFORD; 1 Bdrm, $700 incl utils, newer appl, W/D. Close to Aldergrove Safeway, Roundhouse Dr. N/S, N/P. Avail now. 604-625-3625
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
1 or 2 bdrm suites, on the border of Aldergrove/Abbotsford, Walking distance to Safeway & schools. N/P, N/S, Everything included. Avail immed. 604.832.9800
GARAGE SALES
LANGLEY
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
736
Pomeranian/Bishon/Pappion. 1 female, $1000 & 1 male, $800. Both small. Call (604)795-4585
551
TONY’’S PAINTING
Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
ESTATE / FURNITURE SALE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Call 604-889-5007 Leather Sofas, Diningroom Table, Chairs,Trundle Bed, Art Pieces and More!
560
338
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236
CLEANING SERVICES
EUROPEAN LADY, experienced housecleaning. Avail Saturdays. Affordable rates. Call 778-240-8706.
260
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423
752
Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital.
TOWNHOUSES
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
341
ELECTRICAL
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
281
GARDENING
PRESSURE WASHING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
810
COMPLETE Handyman Services: new decks, house repairs, additions, power washing. Great rates, references. Call Mike 604.319.0273
EQUESTRIAN
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
454
VECTOR RENO’S
COURSE CEDAR HOG FUEL
Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327
Call 604-856-6500
287
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
477
NEW PRICE
$
198,000!
#309-5375 205 Street, Langley Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!
1.800.910.6402
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.
MISC. WANTED
Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022
NO STRATA FEES, NO RESTRICTIONS, AND LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
BEAUTIFUL CONDO OVERLOOKING A PARK
Just as the title TED! says, this Langley JUST LIS townhome is ideally located in the heart of the city near shopping and $264,900 transit, in a selfmanaged complex with NO Strata fees. All kinds of upgrades including, windows, roof, hot-water tank, furnace, and flooring. Plus a private south facing back yard with bonus workshop and parking for two.. Call Verne today for your viewing 604-857-1100
Have you been looking for a great place to call home? Try this. One of the largest units available on the market at approximately 1200 square feet this 2 bedroom, 2 bath NEW LISTING $ ! $223,888 corner, end unit is sure to impress. Enjoy the huge sundeck overlooking a very quiet park. This quiet building with in-suite laundry, 9ft ceilings and a great kitchen is not to be missed.. Call Verne for your showing today. 604-857-1100
5394 208 Street, Langley
#214-5677 208 Street, Langley
NEW WESTMINSTER’S FINEST CONDOO AVAILABLE Come check out the finest condo on the market in New Westminster. This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit includes vaulted ceilings, a huge loft, updated flooring, paint and kitchen, just to mention a few. Plus beautiful view of the Fraser River. This unit is sure to please. Call Verne Stel today, 604-857-1100
YARD CARE / JUNK REMOVAL Odd Jobs. Inside / Outside Leaves and / or Weed Removal REMOVAL OF ANYTHING / SIZE: APPLIANCES & ELECTRONICS. PRESSURE WASHING Dave 604-825-0066
PETS
604.575.5555
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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
HANDYPERSONS
Call Now To Advertise In...CLASSIFIEDS
Beautiful 55+ large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with amazing view of Mt. Baker. All move in ready today. Enjoy all the amenities this very quiet building has to offer, including full wheel chair access. This is one of the nicest units available in Langley, close to shopping, parks and everything you will need.
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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Opportunity Is Knocking...
TOP FLOOR CONDO LIVING IN THE HEART OF LANGLEY WITH MOUNT BAKER VIEWS
REAL ESTATE
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
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AUTO FINANCING
STEEL BUILDINGS...”GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY!” 20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
1.888.663.3033
TRANSPORTATION
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
563
Please Give.
2 bdr/3bath townhouse in Langley. This 3-level, 1500 sf townhouse is in a beautiful, family-friendly complex in a quiet neighbourhood. Comes with 5 appliances, covered parking for 2 cars, and a woodburning fireplace. Available Nov. 1st. No smoking, no pets please. 1844-992-5717 or edwickhams@gmail.com
MISC. FOR SALE
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
One big need.
2012 JOHN DEERE 410K BACKHOE. Only 742 hrs a/c, 4 in 1 bucket, extend a hoe, aux hydraulic on boom, quick change bucket, 24” dig bucket (new), new front tires, good back tires, inside cab as new, all serviced and ready for work, mint condition. Financing Available www.andonsales.com. Contact for Price, 604-619-9244 Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
ALDERGROVE - 1 Bdrm grnd floor suite, close to amens. $650/mo incl utils. N/S, N/P. 778-668-0500
Everything Must Go! 555 HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY
Two open heart surgeries.
SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029
JUST LIST ED!
#208 74 Miner Street, New Westminster
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
$304,000
“Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call me today.” www.galaxyloans.ca
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. Phone 604-317-1926
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
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One of Stonebridge Estates finest homes is now for sale and it could be yours! This is a very well appointed home from the open kitchen with island and eating bar, sit down eating area, family room concept with the rock accented fireplace and room for the large screen TV. This is set up for living comfortably – that’s for sure. Enjoy the tile crown molding and high ceilings, great colour scheme throughout and 2 offices for the work at home family. All the features that you are looking for are here and neat as a pin. Don’t pass this home up, oh yeah, you got to see the back yard here – cozy and private with a n/gas BBQ hookup already in place. All this on warm floors with the crawl space below, custom matched garden shed/workshop as well.
NEW LISTING! 2 bedroom rancher on a double lot with lane way access and workshop /suite in back in Huntington Village. 1056 sq ft and neat and clean on a concrete foundation with a crawl space all appliances included and upgraded windows and newer roof. This home is nice and warm have a look if you are looking for affordable.
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$615,000
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$ 189,900
Nice clean unit, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 south facing decks, full amenities, insuite storage. Quick possession possible.
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Townhomes and ranchers wanted to sell. Market is now moving... Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
$1,800,000
27691 DOWNES ROAD
26 ACRES
~ 30-50 acre parcels ~ Aldergrove basement home, around $400,000.
All in one location and below replacement cost seller wants sold today so here is your opportunity. 2000 sq on the main floor 2 bedroom suite upstairs and secure paved parking in the rear of building. You’ve driven past it now it’s time to own it. Right across the road from Aldergrove Credit Union. Quick possession possible need an investment or????
$325,000
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 $ 179,900
#17-9316 194TH STREET
PORT KELLS WAREHOUSE FOR SALE
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