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Ordered to pay $4.3M for false stock reports B.C. Securities Commission issues ruling against local man

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An Abbotsford man has been ordered to pay almost $4.3 million to the B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC) and has been permanently banned from B.C.’s capital markets for making false stock reports.

BCSC announced the decision Monday against

Colin Robert Hugh McCabe, 30, who previously published the monthly Elite Stock Report from his home in Abbotsford.

The commission has ordered that McCabe resign from any position he holds as an officer or a director of an issuer or registrant.

He is also permanently banned from those positions, as well as from trading in securities, purchasing securities or exchange contracts, en-

gaging in investor relations activities and acting in a management or consultative capacity in the securities market.

McCabe’s fine is a combination of almost $2.8 million he obtained as a result of his misconduct and an administrative penalty of $1.5 million.

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McCabe paid millions to write ‘grossly misleading’ reports From A1

$65,000 and pay back funds of about $502,000.

McCabe researched stocks, using publicly available information such as websites and news releases. If he thought they had potential of being profitable, he would write about them in his newsletter.

The Elite Stock Report was distributed only by direct unsolicited mail in the U.S. A BCSC panel found that between October 2009 and July 2010, McCabe published “grossly misleading reports” about three companies.

These were designed to “significantly increase trading volumes in the shares of (the three companies) in order to inflate their stock price,” the BCSC stated.

The commission said McCabe was paid more than $5 million, which was transferred to offshore and Swiss bank accounts.

Among the companies about which McCabe wrote was Guinness Exploration Inc. He claimed that Guinness had purchased an 8,000acre property in the Yukon which contained an estimated one million ounces of gold.

McCabe’s report said investing in the project would hand his subscribers “monster gains inside the next 60 days … and could go 10-for1 in the next 12 months.”

The commission stated that McCabe was paid a total of $2.65 million by Erwin Speckert, the managing director of a Swiss company called Everest Asset Management.

Speckert was acting as a middleman for a party that he has refused to name, and the arrangements were designed to “conceal the flow of funds” to McCabe from whomever Speckert was representing,

according to the BCSC. As a result of his role, Speckert has also been permanently banned by the BCSC from B.C.’s capital markets.

The other two companies that McCabe wrote about in a misleading manner were Tuffnell Exploration Ltd. and Gunpowder Gold Corp. Each company paid McCabe $1.2 million to produce and distribute 850,000 copies of the Elite Stock Report.

In its decision, the commission stated that McCabe and Speckert pose serious risks to investors and the industry. McCabe had argued

that his misconduct was not deliberate and he thought what he was doing was legal.

McCabe’s actions are also the subject of a complaint filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which alleges McCabe was paid $16 million between January 2008 and February 2011 for false write-ups in his Elite Stock Report, The Stock Profiteer and Resource Stock Advisor.

The SEC is seeking to have McCabe repay the funds and ban him from participating in such activity in the future.

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nated $500 and has volunteered to do the rest of the sorting throughout the week.

It took four five-ton trucks and a Heather and Tim were unable to semi-trailer to haul away all the cans be at the bottle drive on Saturday, and bottles collected on Saturday to but Heather said the family is “overraise funds for an Abbotsford family whelmed and amazed” by the supgoing through a challenging time. port.

So many bottles were collected that “Thank you, everyone, for coma total dollar value is still being tallied, ing together and doing something but is estimated to be well over $10,000. truly unbelievable. Our hearts are The fundraiser was held on West warmed and our fears calmed by the Railway Street at HOFA Art Supplies and big hug that you gave us … I have Framing, which is owned by Heather never been so moved. The whole Munro and Tim Loewen. world needs this kind of love,” she Their five-year-old daughter Greta said. was diagnosed in mid-December with An account has been set up at a rare form of bone cancer known as Regional Recycling at 750 Riverside Ewing’s sarcoma and is currently unSt. in Abbotsford for those who still dergoing treatment at BC Children’s wish to donate to the bottle drive.

Hospital.

The public is welcome to sort their The couple are unable to work as empties there and then donate the they spend time with Greta – whose refund to the “Greta’s Team” actreatment is expected to take about 10 count.

Submitted months – and juggle caring for their An online crowdfunding site is three other children.

Five-year-old Greta Loewen is undergoing treatment also raising money for the famThe bottle drive was part of ongoing for bone cancer. ily and can be accessed at http:// fundraising efforts to support the famtinyurl.com/l6gybtz. More than throughout the day. ily’s day-to-day expenses and any treatThe trucking to haul away the bottles $23,000 has so far been raised toward ment costs for Greta that aren’t available the $50,000 goal. Information on other was donated, as was temporary warein Canada. fundraisers to support the family will be About two dozen volunteers helped to house storage space. posted on Facebook under a page titled sort the bottles and cans as they came in Regional Recycling in Abbotsford do- “Greta’s Team.”

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Numerous accidents, power outages in Abbotsford Vikki HOPES and Tyler OLSEN Abbotsford News

Abbotsford Police dealt with 18 accidents in 24 hours following the snowfall in the Fraser Valley over the weekend.

Const. Ian MacDonald said the crashes, almost all single-vehicle, took place starting 8 a.m. Sunday.

He said about half occurred on Highway 1 and involved vehicles going off the road, mainly travelling eastbound, where conditions worsened towards Chilliwack.

MacDonald said most of the accidents in town took place on the Blueridge Drive and Townline Road hills.

“Traction was a problem on both of those hills … At times, we had cars ending up

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The first winter storm of the season hit on the weekend and caused treacherous driving conditions in some areas. perpendicular to traffic,” he said.

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BC Hydro reported more than two dozen distinct outages, many attributed simply to “adverse weather.”

In most instances, power was quickly restored. The largest outage, attributed to a “wind storm,” knocked out power to more than 3,000 customers for three hours Sunday night.

A winter weather warning issued for the entire Fraser Valley on Saturday turned into a rainfall warning for Abbotsford by late Monday morning.

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watched from the stands. “Pretty unbelievable, pretty exciting,” said Brigitte.

“You know in the third period we were sweating a bit.”

After the game, the Virtanens met up with their son and the rest of the Team Canada contingent for a party at the Air Canada Centre.

“It was pretty crazy. The boys were so excited to see their families. [Jake] hugged us and he was so excited. They all had their gold medals.”

Brigitte and Rainer had to schedule vacation time well in advance of Team Canada announcing its final roster for the tournament.

“We just said if he makes it great and if no well, we’re just on holidays. It worked out really well. None of us would have missed it for the world.”

On Tuesday morning the Virtanens were preparing for a flight back to Abbotsford and Jake had already left Toronto to meet up with his WHL team in Moose Jaw, Sask.

He has his gold medal with him. His parents offered to take the medal home with them to Abbotsford, but he declined.

“They wanted to wear them on the plane I think,” said Brigitte.

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After leaping out to a 5-1 advantage in the second period, Russia narrowed the Canadians’ lead to just one heading into the final 20 minutes.

But with the nation’s eyes on them, the Canadians held on for nation’s first world junior gold since 2009. The team also included Aldergrove’s Shea Theodore who, like Virtanen, spent several years at Yale secondary’s hockey academy, and graduated from the local high school.

Virtanen – a first-round draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks – said many of the players – like hockey fans in Abbotsford and beyond – could barely watch the final minutes of the game.

“The guys, I don’t think some guys were even looking at the play on the bench,” Virtanen told Sportsnet after the game. “It was heads down, hope for the best, cross your fingers.

“Singing O Canada at the end of the game was unreal, and a moment I’ll never forget.”

While he didn’t figure on the scoresheet Monday night, Virtanen made the highlights with a spectacular check of a Russian player in the first period.

Virtanen finished the tournament with one goal and four points. Theodore,

an Anaheim Ducks draft pick, registered a goal and an assist and was plus-12.

The win drew congratulations from various local hockey fans, including from the Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association and from Mayor Henry Braun, who released a statement congratulating Virtanen and his teammates.

“Abbotsford has a proud legacy of sports excellence in our community and we are thrilled to celebrate this inspiring success for Canada,” he said.

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Murder victim had Abby link Arundeep Cheema was suspect in drive-by shooting Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

A 9 p.m. balloon drop rang in the ‘East Coast’ New Year for families who couldn’t JOHN MORROW Abbotsford News stay until midnight at the Abbotsford event.

First Night at Tradex a hit Around 3,000 take in celebrations Tradex will look at bringing back its First Night celebrations next year after a successful debut to ring in the new year last week.

While final calculations are still underway, Tradex executive director Craig Nichols said around 3,000 people attended the event, which included midway rides, minigolf, a climbing wall and live entertainment. At 9 p.m. a balloon drop rang in the New Year on the East Coast for those families who couldn’t stay until midnight.

Nichols said about 400 people continued celebrating into the night

and cheered the start of 2015, which was marked with a fireworks show.

While organizers weren’t initially sure what type of response the event would receive, Nichols said they received phone calls not just from the Abbotsford area, but from across the border in the United States and across the Lower Mainland.

“We had a great turnout, great response, great walk-up crowd,” he said.

That success will likely see the event return to Tradex next year.

“I think we all realize that the event struck a chord with locals.”

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A man who was arrested in 2012 as a suspect in a drive-by shooting in Abbotsford was fatally shot last Friday in North Delta.

Arundeep Cheema, 24, of Surrey was gunned down while sitting in his vehicle in the driveway of the North Delta home he was visiting, according to the Delta Police Department.

The shooting took place at about 8:20 p.m. in the 11800 block of 75A Ave. No arrests have been made.

Cheema was among four men arrested Sept. 4, 2012 after police received a report of shots having been fired in the 2500 block of Bradner Road in Abbotsford.

According to “information to obtain (ITO) a search warrant” documents obtained by the Abbotsford News in January 2013, among those arrested with Cheema was Jujhar Khun-Khun, now awaiting trial with two others for the murder of Red Scorpion gangster Jonathan Bacon in August 2011.

The ITO stated that police stopped the four men in a Dodge Charger that had been seen leaving the area after shots were heard.

A man who had been in a second car at the scene was shot in the arm, but his three companions were not injured. The group had apparently just

Fire in homeless camp on Gladys Alex BUTLER Abbotsford News

After a fire burned down a teepee located in a homeless camp on Gladys Avenue last Wednesday, Mayor Henry Braun says the issue “can’t go on forever” but is complicated by legal challenges.

Just before 2 a.m., Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service responded to a fire at the camp, near Essendene Avenue. One man had minor injuries.

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known how the people here tells blaze started, me that people but there were are finding shel“quite a few proter somewhere.” pane bottles and The teepee barbecues … inand tents went side the teepee up at the Gladys itself.”

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pulled into the driveway of the Bradner Road home when shots were fired at them.

Police stopped the vehicle in Aldergrove. The car was seized, leading to an application to search it for evidence.

The four men arrested were released and none has been charged in relation to the shooting.

The Bradner Road residence had been the scene of a prior drive-by shooting in January 2011. Police at the time said the home was occupied by two brothers known to police.

According to the ITO documents, one of those brothers was in the vehicle shot at during the incident on Sept. 4, 2012. The other brother is known to have connections to the Bacon brothers, formerly of Abbotsford.

Shortly after the shooting, Abbotsford Police installed video surveillance cameras in the 2500 block of Bradner Road.

Khun-Khun himself was the victim of three targeted shootings – he was critically injured in two of them – before his arrest in February 2013 for the Bacon slaying in Kelowna.

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rently involved in court action regarding its bylaws against camping in parks. The BC/Yukon Drug War Survivors, an advocacy group, and non-profit group Pivot Legal Society have argued the bylaws are unconstitutional and criminalize the homeless. The issue will go to trial in June 2015.

Braun said while he continues to be concerned another blaze could occur, the issue is complicated by the ongoing legal action.

He said he has engaged with other parties involved in the lawsuit, and they are trying to find common ground and ways to address the ongoing issues without “stepping into a legal minefield.”

“This can’t go on forever and it won’t go on forever,” he said, adding that other parties need to come to the table.

He said the current situation is difficult for the city.

“We’re in a position where if we don’t do anything, we are criticized. If we do something, even if we do it very carefully … people will criticize that too.”

The protesters are “our citizens, they are a part of Abbotsford, so we have an obligation,” he said, but added that he also has a duty to the rest of the city.

“There is a tension between those two dynamics and I am mindful of both.”

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Owner grieves loss of dog mauled at on-leash park Justin BEDDALL

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Owners not following the restrictions can be fined $500 per offence and/or their dog can be seized.

Barnes wanted to share his story as a cautionary tale for other owners of small dogs.

“There are a lot of little dogs out there,” he said. “I want other dog owners to be aware

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It was a crisp day in October when Robert Barnes took Jelly Bean — his small shih tzu Lhasa apso mix — to play at Grant Park.

The pair visited the on-leash park almost daily before Barnes started his afternoon shift with a parcel delivery company.

But on this day, the visit turned tragic when a pair of collies that were not leashed attacked Jelly Bean while Barnes had briefly stepped into the washroom. By the time he managed to get the collies off his 26-pound dog, it was badly injured. “They just wrecked my dog,” he explained. “[It was] very upsetting.”

The owner of the dogs who attacked Jelly Bean drove along with Barnes to a nearby pet hospital and paid the $1,800 bill.

But the attack left Jelly Bean blind and behaving strangely.

Eventually, he had to

and to just be cautious. Just to be aware of your surroundings.”

On Jan. 1, the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) became the new provider of animal control services for Abbotsford. Residents with questions about licensing or bylaw enforcement issues, such as barking complaints, off-leash infractions or aggressive dogs,

can now call 1-844495-CARE. For the next year while the transition occurs, residents can still contact the City of Abbotsford for dog licenses.

Dogs designated as dangerous by the city prior to Dec. 31 will continue to have the same restrictions imposed upon them under the new FVRD program.

Robert Barnes holds a picture of Jelly Bean at the park where the small dog was attacked.

JUSTIN BEDDALL Abbotsford News put his dog down.

“I can’t keep him.

This dog is in pain,” explained Barnes.

Months later, he’s still grieving the loss of his dog. “[He was] playful, fun to be with.

I took him everywhere.”

When a dog attack is reported to the City of Abbotsford animal control, a file is opened

and investigated.

If evidence supports the allegations, enforcement relating to the pound bylaw takes place. Officers will educate dog owners about bylaws and work with them to gain compliance. Enforcement can include fines, restrictions or seizure of the animal.

In this case, the two

dogs that attacked Jelly Bean have been since deemed “dangerous,” which means they must now be muzzled and on-leash in public and at home they must be secured inside the house or in a secure enclosure in the yard.

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The Kamloops man and his wife arrived at the border on Dec. 29 to cross from Abbotsford into Sumas in the U.S. at about 3:30 p.m.

They were in a motorhome destined for a four-month winter tour of the U.S. when, during a routine secondary screening, the man collapsed to the floor

and was gasping for breath.

Supervisory CBP officer Nicholas Sowell and CBP officers Randy Mulanax and Douglas Stuit immediately began rendering CPR. CBP officer Heather Hentz notified 911, requesting emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

CBP officers and a responding Sumas Police Department officer continued CPR until the EMTs arrived at 3:45 p.m.

Sowell retrieved the port’s automated external defibrillator (AED) and when the EMTs

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“The quick and professional response by CBP personnel in Sumas saved this man’s life,” said CBP’s Sumas port director J. Rene Ortega.

“The heroic actions of all involved exemplify the collaboration between CBP, local law enforcement and first responders to protect and serve our communities and our visitors.”

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Other Hand I would hazard a guess that in most garages across Canada, there is hidden away a sleigh or toboggan, just waiting for a snow day and a squealing kid to run it down a nearby slope.

However, in cities across our nation and in many in the U.S., laws are in place designed to keep the sliders hidden away, all thanks to litigious fools who believe we should live in a nanny state.

Just last year, the city of Hamilton, Ontario, which by the way has banned tobogganing for many years and levies a heavy fine for scofflaws, was ordered to pay $900,000 to a lawyer who injured his spine on a toboggan run.

Where is personal responsibility and where is legal justice? The guy chose

to enjoy the thrill of sliding, knowingly flouted the law in doing so, then succeeded in having the city ruled responsible for his injury.

A similar suit, for a similar amount, was also filed in Edmonton by a woman when her sled ran into something.

In the U.S., of course, those settlements are two to three times as much, and as a result many cities in snowfall states have instituted sliding bans.

No one denies that many sports are dangerous, and rocketing down a snowcovered slope with virtually no means of control is apparently only out-ranked in danger by scuba diving, snowmobiling and skydiving. I have yet to hear of anyone from the latter three activities suing the ocean, the mountain or the farmer’s field where they were injured or died.

So why should a city be responsible, particularly one that has instituted a ban on such activity with heavy fines in place to further discourage it? A question perhaps best addressed to the lenient courts of our land that appear to

encourage and reward irresponsibility, and regard common sense as inconsequential.

If it looks dangerous, is against the law, and you do it anyway – suffer the consequences!

End of story, end of litigation.

If it looks dangerous, is against the law, and you do it anyway – suffer the consequences.

At the end of the day, however, tobogganing and sledding is fun, and if you are careful (particularly with small children), it is a harmless and thrilling activity.

Years ago, wearing a helmet while skiing or tobogganing was considered

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Virtually every outdoor activity (and many indoors too) has inherent danger to it.

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Ukrainian new year celebrated Annual Malanka takes place on Jan. 17 at Sts. Joachim and Ann’s Church hall Each year, Canadians of Ukrainian heritage celebrate their Christmas and their New Year’s celebration – Malanka – some two weeks after the rest of the general population.

This year, the Ukrainian Club of Abbotsford hosts its annual Malanka New Year’s Dinner and Dance on Saturday, Jan. 17 at Sts. Joachim and Ann’s Church hall, 2827 273 St. in Aldergrove.

While most of the western world adheres to the Gregorian calendar which was established in 1582, many Ukrainians still recognize the holidays of the much older Julian calendar.

The night of Jan. 6 sees a traditional 12-course Christmas

meal being served in households, with a kolach (braided loaf) as a supper-table centrepiece, and a didukh (or decorated sheaf of wheat) standing nearby.

When the youngest member of the family announces that a star is visible in the night sky on Svyata Vechera, the hospodar (or host) helps him light a candle, which is placed in the window.

The candle is a signal to any traveller who is lost or prevented by weather from reaching home that a place is available for him at the hospodar’s table.

After a traditional prayer, the first of 12 dishes is served: a centuries-old delicacy of wheat and poppy seeds and honey.

A week later, Ukrainians bring in the new year with their Malanka, or New Year’s celebration.

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 Registration for all Kindergarten children in Abbotsford District public schools will commence on Monday, January 19, 2015.

Note: Children born in 2010 are eligible to register for Kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year.

Canadian Citizens: Proof of age (birth certificate) is required.

“Proof of residence” is also required for students with no siblings in a district school.

Suggested documents are: • Property tax notice • Property sale agreement (home) • Mortgage document • Rental/lease agreement • Utility bill You will also need to provide your child’s Care Card, doctor’s name and phone number.

If you are the Abbotsford resident biological parent /legal guardian of the child and are not a Canadian Citizen by birth or by naturalization (obtained citizenship), you are required to report to the School District Office prior to registering your child at school. Please call 604.851.4585 (International Program office) to make an appointment. They will confirm which documents you must provide.

The District Office location is: 2790 Tims Street, Abbotsford.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION at INTEGRATED ARTS (‘ASIA’) and TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS • ASIA (Integrated Arts) North Poplar Elementary • Auguston Traditional Elementary • King Traditional Elementary • South Poplar Traditional Elementary Registration for these schools will have a different procedure from previous years. Registration is no longer on a ‘first-come, first registered’ basis.

Placement and registration in these schools (except for Auguston which accommodates catchment children first) will be done on a more balanced and equitable basis, across the district and our respective school families.

Requests for registrations will be taken (online only) from 8am, Monday, January 19 through 4pm, Friday, January 23. Being early will not guarantee a place at a school.

Parents/Guardians will need a special, customized PIN to be used when they go on line to request a placement in these schools. To obtain the number, they must either attend the school information meetings noted below, or visit the school to see the principal.

All Kindergarten programs in BC are full day kindergarten in keeping with Ministry of Education policy. For additional information regarding Kindergarten registration, contact your neighbourhood school or see www.sd34.bc.ca/schools/registration TO REGISTER AT YOUR CATCHMENT AREA SCHOOL Please register at your neighbourhood school beginning January 19. Not sure which school is in your area?

See www.sd34.bc.ca/schools/registration or call the school district administration office: 604.859.4891 (between 8am and 4pm.)

TO REGISTER at FRENCH IMMERSION (‘FI’) SCHOOLS Register at the school beginning January 19. To determine which elementary school is your catchment FI school check www.sd34.bc.ca/schools/catchment.

For Elementary, grades Kindergarten to 5 (up to two classes of FI Kindergarten students can be accommodated at the following schools): • Centennial Park Elementary, 2527 Gladwin Rd. 604.853.9148 http://centennialpark.sd34.bc.ca • Clearbrook Elementary, 3614 Clearbrook Rd. 604.859.5348 http://clearbrook.sd34.bc.ca • Margaret Stenersen Elementary, 3060 Old Clayburn Rd. 604.859.3151 http://stenersen.sd34.bc.ca • Sandy Hill Elementary, 3836 Old Clayburn Rd. 604.850.7131 http://sandyhill.sd34.bc.ca For additional information regarding the French Immersion Program, please contact: Duncan Hazlewood, Modern Languages Helping Teacher: 604.504.4612 ext. 1851. Or feel free to contact the schools listed above.

SCHOOL INFORMATION: INTEGRATED ARTS SCHOOL • Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts (ASIA) • North Poplar Campus (grades K-5), 32041 Marshall Road Up to three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at ASIA North Poplar. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5 at the North Poplar Campus or in grades 6 -12 at the Sumas Mountain Campus, the student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available.

TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS • Auguston Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 36367 Stephen Leacock Drive Auguston Traditional has a defined catchment area, along with priority for siblings of current students, but accepts non-catchment requests for Kindergarten to Gr. 5 (depending on availability). Up to three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at Auguston Traditional. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made on-line starting February 2nd , 2015.The student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available. Please see auguston.sd34.bc.ca (under “Our School”, “Wait List”) for more information.

• King Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 28776 King Road Up to three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at King Traditional.When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made online starting February 2nd, 2015.Your child will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available. Please see kingtraditional.sd34.bc.ca for more information.

• South Poplar Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 32746 Huntingdon Road Up to two classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at South Poplar Traditional. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made starting February 2nd, 2015. The student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available.

NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2015: ‘Nature K’ The aim and vision for the Nature K schooling is to immerse Kindergarten-aged learners in extended outdoor hands-on learning opportunities which promote academic, social, emotional and physical development and environmental stewardship.

For the first year (2015-16), this offering for Kindergarten children will be offered at two schools: Dr. Roberta Bondar Elementary and Dr. T.A.Swift Elementary. In addition to K students at those two schools, students in the following catchments/ schools are eligible to apply to attend Nature K: At Dr.Roberta Bondar: for W.J. Mouat catchment schools: Bondar, Clearbrook, John Maclure, TenBroeck and Terry Fox. At Dr.T.A.Swift: for Robert Bateman catchment schools: Swift,Auguston, Matsqui, Margaret Stenersen, Prince Charles, and Sandy Hill. * Note that all Bondar and Swift catchment students must first be accommodated before students from other school catchments can be accepted.

Nature K: Come and join us and be a part of developing healthy, happy and knowledgeable students who are learning to responsibly and ethically, show that they: • care for themselves • care for others, and • care for their world.

Nature K Parent Information Night - Tuesday, February 24th from 7 - 8pm in the community room at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS FOR CHOICE SCHOOLS FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 For: French Immersion • Late French Immersion • Traditional • Integrated Arts • Nature K

FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOLS For additional information regarding the French Immersion Program, please contact: • Duncan Hazlewood, Modern Languages Helping Teacher: 604.504.4612 ext. 1851. Or feel free to contact the principal at your local French Immersion school to ask for a tour: • Centennial Park Elementary, 2527 Gladwin Rd. 604.853.9148. http://centennialpark.sd34.bc.ca • Clearbrook Elementary, 3614 Clearbrook Rd. 604.859.5348. http://clearbrook.sd34.bc.ca • Margaret Stenersen Elementary, 3060 Old Clayburn Rd. 604.859.3151. http://stenersen.sd34.bc.ca • Sandy Hill Elementary, 3836 Old Clayburn Rd. 604.850.7131. http://sandyhill.sd34.bc.ca

INFORMATION NIGHT FOR ALL ELEMENTARY EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOLS: Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30pm Location: Ecole Sandy Hill Elementary, 3836 Old Clayburn Rd. INFORMATION NIGHT FOR LATE FRENCH IMMERSION GRADE 6: Thursday, January 15 at 6:30pm Location: Chief Dan George Middle, 3287 Old Riverside Rd. INTEGRATED ARTS SCHOOL • (ASIA) North Poplar Campus (K-5). For more information, contact 604.859.3101. www.northpoplarschool.com Information night at the school, 32041 Marshall Rd: Wednesday, January 7 at 7pm

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TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS • Auguston Traditional Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.557.0422. http://auguston.sd34.bc.ca Information Night at the school, 36367 Stephen Leacock Dr: Tuesday, January 13 at 6:30pm • King Traditional Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.857.0903. http://kingtraditional.sd34.bc.ca Information Night at the school, 28776 King Rd: Thursday, January 8 at 6:30pm • South Poplar Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.853.1845. http://southpoplar.sd34.bc.ca Information Night at the school, 32746 Huntingdon Rd: Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30pm • Abbotsford Traditional Middle School (Gr.6-8) For more information contact 604.850.3511. http://atms.sd34.bc.ca/ New Student Open House at the school, 2272 Windsor St: Wednesday, January 15, 6 to 7 pm. There will be tours, a Q & A session, program highlights and registration forms available to take home. Registration at this school commences January 19.

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Tyler Olsen

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Empty coal trains have stopped running on Southern Railway of BC (SRY) tracks through Abbotsford after the company locked out its 126 workers Monday following a vote last week to reject the company’s

“final offer” for a new contract.

SRY moves freight around the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley and operates a yard off Vye Road in Abbotsford. The company employs 20 people in Abbotsford and moves goods for several Abbotsford companies.

While SRY continues to run its

own trains with management crews, BNSF trains that have been using SRY tracks to move empty coal trains west from the Point Roberts coal terminal through Abbotsford and into the United States at the Sumas border crossing have stopped.

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Parents/caregivers, with children born in 2010 – 2011 are invited to come to a free Ready, Set, Learn (RSL) event at their neighbourhood school. Every child will be given a bag of learning supplies and activities to make learning fun! Parents/caregivers will be given a resource book with ideas about how to support their child in using these materials.

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When L.A. basketball powerhouse Fairfax High School steps on the court in Abbotsford for the 55th annual Snowball Classic Basketball Tournament, they’ll be sporting their custom LeBron James sneakers designed in the school’s colours.

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perks of representing Nike. And while the shoes are slick, it’s the team’s ranking that’s even flashier: the twotime state champs are ranked fifth in the U.S. and No. 1 in California after winning the Under Armour Holiday Classic in San Diego, one of the biggest holiday tournaments in the States.

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the Snowball tournament began inviting elite high school teams from the U.S. to participate in the tournament they hoped to give the tournament some added cachet.

And with teams like the Fairfax Lions — along with top squads from Wisconsin, New York, Rhode Island and Toronto — it’s worked.

The annual Snowball tournament at Abbotsford Senior Secondary, which takes place Jan. 14 to 18, is a fan favourite played in front of capacity crowds and supported by the community and staff and students.

“B.C. has some of the best basketball in the country and we wanted to showcase that talent, as well as add a marquee team from the States to test teams against.

We wanted to create an atmosphere where both players and fans had an extraordinary time,” explained Abbotsford Panthers coach Prentice Lenz.

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It wasn’t easy to entice a top U.S. squad to a Canadian tournament that first year, but after hundreds of phone calls coaches Lenz and Rick Funk finally convinced a team to travel north: state champs from Alabama, Williamson High School.

Williamson won the tournament that year, beating Yale in the final.

“They were a phenomenal team,” recalled Lenz about the team from Alabama.

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In 2011, the L.A. club defeated Pitt Meadows 76-54 in the final and in 2013 the school won its second tourney title with a victory over Yale, which captured the tourney in 2009 and 2010.

This year’s Fairfax squad features senior point guard Lindsey Drew, who is committed to playing college ball at Arizona State and is the son of former NBA head coach Larry Drew.

But there are also plenty of talented B.C. players in this year’s tournament.

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“Basketball has been judged largely by comparison with the U.S. I think players love the chance to see where they stack up against some tough U.S. teams,” said Lenz. “It is changing as you have the last two first-round picks coming from Canada, as well as two-time MVP Steve Nash, and the recent success of Kelly Olynyk with Gonzaga and now the Celtics.”

B.C. schools participating in this year’s Snowball tournament include two topranked teams in the province, Abbotsford (No. 1 AAA) and Burnaby South (No. 1 AAAA), along with Robert Bateman, Kelowna, Brentwood

College, St. George’s, Yale, MEI, WJ Mouat, Walnut Grove and Kitsilano.

“There will be some pretty great games,” said Lenz.

Fairfax coach Harvey Kitani looks forward to what has become a semi-regular road trip to Abbotsford with his team. “Just the whole town and school that are all so hospitable.

And the kids get a chance to see the beautiful country of Canada and we get to play some basketball – so it’s a very good situation,” he said.

The Snowball tourney tips off on Jan. 14 with a game at 12:45 p.m. between Abbotsford and Robert Bateman.

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Abbotsford’s Jarod Algra will compete for Team BC in biathlon at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George next month.

Algra was among the eight athletes named to the team based on results from the North American Cup #1 biathlon event held in Canmore, Alta., last month.

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ANDERSON Richard 1949 ~ 2015 It saddens us to announce the passing of Richard on January 2, 2015, a loving husband, father and brother.

Richard passed away peacefully into the presence of his Lord after a hard fought battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia, sons Gerald (Sarah) and Matthew (Christina), brother Robert (Valerie) and sister Myrna.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm at St. Matthew Anglican Church located at 2010 Guilford Dr., Abbotsford, BC with Father Allen Doerksen officiating.

In lieu of flowers we would ask that you make a donation to St. Matthew Anglican Church located at 2010 Guilford Drive, Abbotsford.

ISAAK Abram Ernie Abram Ernie Isaak passed away on December 24, 2014.

Born on May 9, 1934 in Yarrow, BC, Ernie was the youngest of nine. Ernie founded his own trucking and bobcat business which he operated for 38 years. He loved to sing solos or in quartets and choirs. He is predeceased by his wife, Marianne Isaak, and leaves behind a son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Rita, a daughter Dianne and four grandsons: Matthew, Marc, Luc and John. A celebration of life will be held at Green Gables, 32044 Old Yale Road, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 17th.

STACHIW Randy Passed away December 25, 2014. He is survived by his dad Edward Stachiw, siblings Terry Stachiw and Darlys Hood, nieces and nephews.

BACH

Lyall Howard

Vicky

Passed away on January 1, 2015 at Surrey Memorial Hospital at the age of 103 years. He was born on October 10, 1911 in Elstow, Saskatchewan. Lyall was predeceased by his wife, Violet Baker, and daughters Ruth and June Baker. He is survived by son Charles (Marza) Baker, grandsons; Terry Schuetz, Robert Baker (Andrea Donaldson), and Trevor Baker, great-grandchildren; Braeden, Jorden and Cassandra Schuetz and Theo Baker. Lyall owned a refrigeration business in Aldergrove, BC. He retired in 1973. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Maclure Road Mennonite Cemetery, 33965 Maclure Road, Abbotsford. Reception will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford, following the graveside service.

Online condolences to the family may be made at:

BACH, Vicky (née Pulver) R.N., M.Sc., GNC(C). Peacefully, at home on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, after a two year struggle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Beloved wife of Joshua.

Cherished mother of Sarah (Andrew) and Eva. Loving sister Molly Ungar (Bob).

Loving sister-in-law of Kala Solway (Steve), and David Bach (Judy). Dear aunt and cousin. Devoted daughter of the late Naiman and the late Hana Pulver. Vicky was a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Medicine, at Fraser Health (BC), an expert in gerontology, medicine, and palliative care, and was regularly consulted by health practitioners and leaders at all levels. Her research on an Acute Ischemic Stroke Care Path has been included by the World Health Organization in their library.

Funeral service took place on Sunday from Paperman & Sons, Montreal. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the ALS Society of British Columbia, (800) 708-3228, ext. 225, alsbc.ca/donate, 1233 - 13351 Commerce Parkway Richmond, BC, V6V 2X7, or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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LOWEN Marie Katherine Passed away December 22, 2014 at Jackman Manor in Aldergrove, BC. Marie was predeceased by husband Rudolph Lowen, who died February 9, 2012 and parents Marcel and Katherine Boichat.

She is survived by daughter Anne (Carl) of Kamloops, son Ritchie (Kim) of Surrey and 4 grandchildren, Dillon, Dalton, Maranda and Janessa. Graveside tribute for Marie and Rudy will be held January 8, 2015 at 10:00 am at Hazelwood Cemetery, 34070 Hazelwood Ave., Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or cancer research.

KLASSEN Allan Walter Allan Walter Klassen late of Abbotsford, BC, passed away on January 2, 2015 at the age of 83 at Royal Columbian Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; sons, Brian (Shonnon), Bruce and daughter, Marilyn; grandchildren, Randi, and Trent; as well as extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents; 4 siblings; and daughter, Melody Grace. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Clearbrook M.B. Church, 2719 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Allan may be made to the charity of your choice.

Tributes and condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

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DE JONG Geertruid It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear Mom, Grandma and Great-grandma, Mrs. Geertruid (Truus) De Jong, late of Abbotsford, BC who passed away after a short illness, on January 3, 2015 at the age of 81 at Christine Morrison Hospice. She is survived by: Victor (Beryl), Dan (Ann), Tina (Martin) Houweling, Irene (Albert) DeLange, John (Louise), Wayne (Marlene), Mariann (Jason) Valstar, 26 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her husband, John. Knowing fully that her hope and strength was in her Lord and Savior Jesus, she was filled with peace and courage during her one month hospital stay.

Mom was born June 25, 1933 to Dirk and Minka Vanderklok in the Netherlands, the first of 6 children. The family immigrated to Canada in August 1952. She met our Dad in Ladner, where they married and had 7 children. They farmed in Ladner until April 1973 and then purchased their own farm in Deroche, BC. Our Dad, John passed away in 1979 and Mom continued farming for a number of years then moved to Abbotsford and had many wonderful years with her community at Cascade Court. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Living Hope Christian Reformed Church at 34631 Old Clayburn Road, Abbotsford, BC, with Pastor Dan Tielmann officiating. Interment was held at Hazelwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Truus (Geertruid) may be made to Christine Morrison Hospice.

The family so appreciated the love and gentle care shown to Mom by the staff during her stay and also to the family as we came to visit.

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Zelma Agnes

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Zelma Nickel passed into the presence of the Lord on December 31, 2014 at the age of 88 years. She was born July 15, 1926 in Lucky Lake, SK, the oldest of 9 children. She was predeceased by her brother Elmer in 1943 and her parents Bernhard K. Sawatzky in 1973 and Mary Sawatzky (Krahn) 1989. She is survived by her husband John B. Nickel, sons John (Charlotte) Nickel and Elmer (Ricka) Nickel, six grandchildren; Tanya (Don) Coghill, Chad (Tracy) Nickel, Kevin Nickel, Ashley Nickel (Kris Por), Meghan (Trevor) Brown, Courtney (Steve) Klassen, five great grandchildren; Tyler Coghill, Reilley Coghill, Koah Klassen, Davis Klassen and Sadie Brown, as well as seven siblings and their spouses, one sister-in-law and a host of nieces and nephews.

There will be a viewing at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Rd., in Abbotsford on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

A celebration of Zelma’s life will be held at Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Road in Abbotsford on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 1:30 pm. The family expresses their deepest gratitude to the Menno Home for their incredible care of Zelma as well as to Dr. M. Campbell who went beyond the call of duty in caring for our mother. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to M.B. Missions in Zelma’s memory.

Robert (Bob) Johnston late of Menno Home passed away on January 2nd, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Bob was predeceased by his wife Erna in November of 2013, by his parents Thomas and Jean Johnston, and brothers Norman and John Johnston. He is survived by his daughter Darlene (Bruce) Glum, his son Robert and grandchildren Matthew, Rebekah and Sarah. He is also survived by two nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 10th at 11:00 a.m. in Sevenoaks Alliance Church, 2575 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Union Gospel Mission in lieu of flowers: www.ugm.ca Online condolences to the family may be made at: www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com

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REMPEL Barbara (Friesen) Barbara (Friesen) Rempel of Mission, BC went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2015.

She was born in Speers, Saskatchewan April 30, 1929 to David and Barbara Friesen along with 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She married William (Bill) Rempel in 1947 and had 6 children. Most of her adult life was spent in Mission raising her family, serving the Lord in the church, working as a volunteer for MCC and visiting family and friends. She loved to travel to see relatives and was a great host to those who returned the visit. Barbara was predeceased by Bill in 1968. She was also predeceased by an infant son, her parents, brothers Jake and Isaac and sister Betty and many in-laws. She is survived by daughters Connie (Dan) Schubert and Debbie (Wayne) Perry and sons Rob, Phil (Elsie), and Dan (Linda), brother David Friesen, sister Sarah Bueckert, sister-in-law Mary Nickel, 16 grandchildren and spouses, 26 great grandchildren and many other cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A Visitation will be held at Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home 7386 Horne Street, Mission on Wednesday, January 8th from 6:30 8:00 pm. Graveside Service will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, January 9th at Hatzic Cemetery 34867 Cemetery Road, Mission, followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 pm at the Cedar Valley Mennonite Church 32840 Janzen Avenue, Mission. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to MCC. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at: www.woodlawnfh-mission.com

Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home (604) 826-9548

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Jean Margaret May 5, 1922 ~ Dec. 26, 2014

Jean was born in South Vancouver, BC, the eldest daughter of John and Anna (Neate) Soutar. She is survived by her only sibling, Ruth Wollman; nieces Cathie, Jean and Sandra; nephews, John and Victor; 8 great nieces and nephews, and 5 great-great nieces and nephews. She graduated from John Oliver High School in 1939 and completed teacher’s training at Vancouver Normal School in 1943. She taught until 1949 in Lake Cowichan, Victoria, Cawston, and Hammond, BC. She then attended Briercrest College in Caronport, SK for a year of Bible training, and through continuing education obtained a Bachelor of Theology in 1969 from Northwest Baptist Theological College.

She was accepted by Sudan Interior Mission (now SIM International) in 1950, and studied French in Paris for a year before serving first as a teacher and then as a Bible Translator in northern Benin (formerly Dahomey). Jean was the team leader of a dedicated group that over 30 years completed the translation of the Bible from French into the Bariba language. After 38 years of service she retired in 1990 to Abbotsford, BC. Not one to retire quietly, Jean continued to actively serve others through tutoring in French and ESL, leading Bible Studies, and mentoring younger women. Throughout her life she exhibited trust in the Lord, interest in family and friends, and a quiet confidence and assurance in her relationship with God. Interment will take place on Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at 11am at Maclure Road Cemetery in Abbotsford, and a memorial service will follow at 2pm at Immanuel Fellowship Baptist Church, 2950 Blue Jay St., Abbotsford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to SIM International or Immanuel Fellowship Baptist Church.

WILLIAMS Ann Ann Williams of Abbotsford, BC, passed away on January 4, 2015 at the age of 87. Ann was born in Uffa, Russia and immigrated to Canada in 1929. The family started homesteading in Caster, Alberta.

Ann married Jack in 1946 in Edmonton, Alberta. They moved to Abbotsford in 1954 and in 1960 Ann opened Ann’s Beauty Parlor on Montrose Ave. Ann had a passion for family and friends. Ann loved to cook, sew and garden, and donate time to Helping Hands.

She is lovingly remembered by 3 sons: Steven (Karen), Rick (Janice), Wayne (Wendy); daughter, Deborah Cameron; 9 grandchildren: Daniel (Jenni), Jeremy, Kristall (Ryan), Daniel (Tara), Jordan, Libby (Adam), Sean (Pax), Rhys, Graylen; great-grandson, Braydon, and 3 siblings: Elisabeth, Mary and Art. Many thanks to the Hallmark on the Park staff, and the Abbotsford Regional Hospital nurses and doctors who gave Ann such wonderful loving care. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Abbotsford Evangelical Free Church, 33218 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC with Pastor Don Murdoch officiating. Interment will be at Hazelwood Cemetery at 11:00 am. Donations in memory of Ann may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation.

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The Hope Standard The Hope Standard, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an opening for an editor/reporter.

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The Hope Standard is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson publisher@hopestandard.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm January 18, 2015.

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

1/15W_CP7

A22 Abbotsford News Wednesday, January 7, 2015 EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

CERTIFIED GM TECHNICIAN TICKETED BODYMAN

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

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

Vancouver Island, BC (see our community online at www.porthardy.ca) busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately. Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules.

Send resume to cory@klassengm.com

LUMBER DRY KILN OPERATOR

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS Will buy your unused, unwanted firearms. Yarrow Gunworks, Gord Frost, (604)823-6308

536

542

TONY’’S PAINTING

338

and we want to thank our customers for their patronage and continued support.

See you in the new year!

Competitive Wage & Good Benefit Package Offered!

Please forward your resume: Fax:(1)604-581-4104 Email: careers@tealjones.com Visit: www.tealjones.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

Closed from Dec. 25 to Jan. 15, 2015 Re opening Fridays & Saturdays Starting Jan. 16, 2015

HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE Res / Comm. 25 yrs exp. Exc ref’s Reasonable rates. 604-826-1802

257

DRYWALL

260

ELECTRICAL

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

281

GARDENING

FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean-ups, odd jobs, scrap removal. Free est. 604-820-2383

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

SPIRITUAL

Psychic Reading Need Answers? Call Today!

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

Will tell you *Past *Present *Future By appt only: 778-389-1754

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

#1 PET SOURCE

173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

#1 in the Fraser Valley

SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686 2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford AMAZING WAVE SPA Acupuncture & Acupressure.

113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

287

320

• Pet Food & Accessories • Livestock Feed & Hay • Wild Bird Seed & Accessories • Whole Lot More 34633 Vye Rd. Abbotsford B.C. (just past Costco) 604-556-7477 www.buckerfields.org FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630

HAY FOR SALE Wynnk Farms (604)467-4419

MOVING & STORAGE

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...

604-746-6777

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

1-800-573-2928

604-746-0099

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

548

604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HAY: ROUND BALES 1st cut $50.

2nd cut $55. Last years bales $30.

604-856-2612 or 604-855-8083

477

PETS

9mo old PIT BULL MALE PUPPY. All shots, neutered, licensed.

Comes with dog house, bed, food, treats. $700. 778-869-6023 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPS Ready Feb. 15. Reg’d. Vet checked http://vigelandkennels.ca 604-823-2259

551

MISSION M.C.C. THRIFT SHOP Clearance Sale Toys & Books

On now through January 10th.

9am-5pm

32608 Fraser Crescent 604-826-1515

MISC. FOR SALE

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

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

STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE 609

APARTMENT/CONDOS MISSION

2 Bdrm Condo - $134,900 Spacious 1038 sq/ft unit.

2 Bdrms, 2 baths, gas F/P, vaulted ceiling & large deck.

NEAR ALL AMENITIES.

Steve & Gloria Hamilton RE/MAX Lifestyles Realty 604-467-8881

627

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

Kristy 604.488.9161

threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.344.1069

1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Parial view. Chuck 604-830-1960

www.paintspecial.com

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Are You $10K Or More In Debt?

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

Call now and see if you qualify.

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

1.800.587.2161.

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

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

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

RICK EDEN

Apartments

1 bdrm. from $660 2 bdrm. from $760

1.604.768.5361 Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $72,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

Selling Your Home?

Call

RICK EDEN 604.854.4888 FREE

Property Evaluation

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $97,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $72,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

BLUERIDGE APARTMENTS Clean, Quiet & Spacious.

3 minute walk to Seven Oaks Mall.

24/7 On-Site Staff

25 Year Gold Master Medallion Recipient

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

PETS OKAY

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

1 Bdrm. from $610 2 Bdrm. from $725

RENTALS

Call Kel for Details 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

604.556.6465 ABBOTSFORD

Heat & Hot Water Included

Spacious Condos

GARAGE SALES

Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Clean , Quiet & Spacious Suites. Across the street from Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall.

FURNITURE

FABULOUS 14 PCE dining room set, solid cherry, lighted china cabinet, 10 chairs, paid $22,000 new!

Must sell by month’s end! $3,000. obo. Call Joe (604)309-7302

560

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS Cello, drums, horn. 8 years and up and adults. Call 604-744-1332.

APARTMENT/CONDO

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Corner of Harris and Riverside Matsqui Village

Pick Up or Delivery 8590 SYLVESTER RD. 604-820-0808

40 YEARS EXPERIENCE

706

Mountain Ridge

5486 Riverside JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs.

604-859 -1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696

MORTGAGES

Please Call Ray

A Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year

• SAW FILER • ELECTRICIANS • MILLWRIGHT/WELDER

636

RENTALS

PRIVATE MORTGAGE Lender. Funding smaller - 2nd, 3rd, & interim mortgages. No fees!

Pls email: grpacific@telus.net Courtesy to agents.

THE WONG FAMILY AND STAFF WANT TO WISH EVERYONE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

REAL ESTATE

HOWARD WONG FARMS

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

356

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $82,888.

Chuck 604-830-1960

PLUMBING

Please send resume: asundher@telus.net Or Fax 1.604.597.3228

- Surrey B.C Searching for highly motivated and ambitious individuals to work and be challenged in their field.

FOOD PRODUCTS

FARM RAISED BISON meat for sale, fresh frozen. Call Joe (604)309-7302

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. BBB. Chad 1-877-861-2423

Looking for a Kiln Operator with class 5 Power Engineer Classification and forklift experience for the Chilliwack area. Offering full time hours & competitive wages.

REAL ESTATE

ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo.

No Pets Hot water included.

Quiet, parklike setting.

604-853-0333

D D D D

Outdoor Pool Parking / Extra Storage Renovated 1 Cat Allowed

1 BDRMS from $625/mo.

2 BDRMS from $725/mo.

1909 SALTON RD. Abbotsford

604-853-6620

Forest Village Apartments

Abbotsford News Wednesday, January 7, 2015 A23 RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 746

RENTALS

ROOMS FOR RENT

752

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

IRENE APARTMENTS 1 bdrm from $625 2 bdrm. from $745

Abbotsford Central

MEADOWOOD

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

Apartment & Townhouse Complex

LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MAKE A DEAL

Large units. Large Patios, Walk to Sprott Shaw College.

Easy Highway Access.

Storage Lockers & Parking Available!

Please call Annette

778.982.2590 SUNRIDGE APARTMENTS

NEW LOWER RENTS SENIORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DISCOUNT

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available.

Outdoor pool in garden setting.

Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities.

Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Phone 604-556-7705

32815 George Ferguson Way

$660 2 bdrm. from $760

ABBOTSFORD

1 bdrm. from

Great View

¡ Across the street from Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall ¡ 24/7 On-site staff

Available Now! Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom 3 Bdrm Bedroom Avail.

Please Call Rick 604.319.9151

ABBOTSFORD

Mountainview - Bakerview

SENIORS DISCOUNTS Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.

Crime Free & Certified.

N/S - N/P, Close to all amens.

Lease & Refs. Required.

Call 604-852-7350 ALDERGROVE. 1 bdrm apt. $675 incl cable. Utils not incl. Refs & credit check. Avl nw. 778-549-3852

Phone 604-852-4696

Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

â&#x153;Ś Senior Discount â&#x153;Ś Resident Managers â&#x153;Ś Sorry No Pets Conveniently located at

3046 Clearbrook Road www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc

ABBOTSFORD RENOVATED SUITES 11 LOCATIONS

â&#x20AC;˘ Bachelor â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Bdrm. â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bdrm.

Inquire About Current Rental Incentives...

PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! FOR LEASING & INFO.

Call Pamela 604-751-2934 or E-mail: abbotleasing1@mainst.biz

FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices! www.eryxproperties.com * Bachelor $635 * 2 Bd $865 * 3 Bd $1150 * Penthouse $1150 Concrete Bldg. Great Views of Mt. Baker. X-Lge & Bright Heat and Hot Water Incl Sprinklered. Lge patios, 2 Elevators. Lockers. Gated Pkng.

Super Clean. N/P.

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 2 Bedroom units available.

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incls heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No Pets For more info: google us.

CRIME FREE BUILDING

Annual warms (JWJOH XBSNT UIF IFBSU %POBUJOH B DPBU DBO H XBSN UXP BU B UJNF The Abbotsford News and EcoDairy are collecting coats in support of the

With i h your help h l weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em covered!

Salvation Army Warm Clothing Campaign.

Bring in your gently used coats, gloves, scarves, mittens, hats, boots and warm clothing for all ages to the addresses below.

34375 GLADYS AVENUE

in partnership with Science World 1356 SUMAS WAY

CAMPAIGN ENDS FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015

Friendly Management 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented

or Email

33555 South Fraser Way Crime Free Multi-Housing Certified

th

CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *

meadowood@ paciďŹ cquorum.com

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482

5

Mission

604-820-0128 MISSION

ABBOTSFORD *CLEAN ROOMS* Bsmt rooms $425. Main floor rooms $450 incl utils & lndry 604-854-1000

747

RV PADS

ABBOTSFORD Marshall Rd. 3 or 4 bdrm, 3 level, 1.5 bath, 1800 sf. $1150-1250/mo. Jan/Feb. 1st. Call 604-615-5127 or 604-807-3294.

MISSION: 3 & 4 BDRM T/Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-820-1715

RV Sites $345/mo.

Sewer, water, hot showers incl.

Electricity, metered. Heated washrooms, ldry, 20-25 min E. of Mission Hwy #7. Walking distance to local general store, near post office, gas LCB outlets etc. 604-826-2741.

TRANSPORTATION 845

HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2nd Ave. Mission

1 Bedroom suite $635 2 Bedroom suite $750 Newly painted , some with new or near new flooring. Quiet, well managed, on site Manager.

Undercover parking. Coin Laundry. Near library and downtown. NO Pets.

604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $660 & 2 bdrm starting $840.

1.5 ba, ht/hw & prkg incl. Games rm Criminal Record check may be req.

33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

OAKMONT MANOR Member - Crime Free Program

2 Bdrm. 2 bath. $780/mo.

Close to schools & shopping Bus stop out front.

Free covered parking. Sorry NO DOGS or CATS allowed.

33370 George Ferguson Way

604-855-0883

Buying, Renting, Selling?

749

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-721-4528

STORAGE

LOCKABLE STORAGE / WORKSHOP spaces. 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, drive in.

Small sizes available. 6 am - 10 pm access. Chase Monday - Friday.

8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383

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

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

Need a place to store your vehicle?

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

Fenced secure lot in Mission NOW taking renters!!

Lot permits: Vehicles, Semi Trucks, RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s etc.

2011 SANTE FE. Mint condition.

One owner. $19,000. obo. Call 604-859-6818

Randy at 604-850-5040

851

RV STORAGE, private setting. Matsqui Village. Gravel base & locked gates. $50/mo. Joe (604)309-7302

750

SUITES, LOWER

1991 SIERRA 1500 p/u truck, shortbox 4x4, manual 5 spd, 300,000 km, runs good, as is, $1500 obo. Call: (604)556-7776

ABBOTSFORD 1 bdrm suite. $600 incl utils & lndry. Avail now. NS/NP. 604-996-0483 or 604-825-4630 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. Clean, nr Robert Bateman. Ns/np. Jan. 15th.

604-557-7879 or 778-552-6955.

ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm walk out suite. Near Terry Fox Elem, Babich area, near bus stop. All utils incl, own lndry. $700/mo. No smoking on property. N/P. Available Jan 15.

Call 604-308-7613; 604-850-0164.

.

ABBOTSFORD. Brighton Place. 2 bdrm legal daylight suite. Radiant heat, sep laundry. NS/NP. $875/mo utilities included. Available Feb 1st.

604-504-5782 or 778-552-5301

www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

MISSION. 1 bdrm. suite, priv. entry & ldry. Ns/np. Avail. immed. Nr bus. $750/mo. incl. util. 604-751-6154

2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826 2013 DODGE Grand Caravan, nice family van, loaded, 7 passenger DVD, backup camera, 43,000 kms $14,700. Call Bob 604-614-3656.

2013 TOYOTA SIENNA LE Loaded. 24,000 kms. $23,700.

Call 604-857-4711

ABBOTSFORD - Attractive office &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300.

COMMERCIAL SPACE for Lease: 1556 sf. #106 - 33643 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford. 604-850-7731.

Payton

MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. No living quarters. 604-820-0808

727

HOUSESITTING

736

HOMES FOR RENT

CLEARBROOK, 31848 Mayne Ave. Feb. 1. Clean bright 5 bdrm + in-law suite. Nr all amen. N/S. $1500/mo.

604-807-9029; 604-870-0595.

COZY LOG CABIN 10 miles northeast of Mission. No Pittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or Rottiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $600 + utils. Refs. 604-826-3063

HOMES, CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES

FOR RENT From 1 bed to 4 plus beds, 1 bath to multiple baths located east, central and west Abbotsford.

View all rentals on craigslist (fraservalley)

Ace Agencies Ltd. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

604-853-2718 Mission 3 Bdrm, all appliances incl.

A1 condition. Pets okay.

Call 604-936-3088

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term or Long term!

Hotel Living

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage.

6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator.

Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper.

Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.

NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. Feb. 1 or 15

604.488.9161

TRUCKS & VANS

PRIVATE PERSONAL STORAGE 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; space, $75/mo. Matsqui Village. Call Joe 604-309-7302

E ABBY. 3BR 2BTH, Lrg, Bright Bsmt suite, walk to schools N/P, N/S. Ref. Reqd. $1250. 778-2418530

LET US TAKE CARE of your home while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re away. Expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d housesitters, married middle age couple, available in Abbotsford area for the winter and spring months beginning in January. Call 1-250-899-6564.

â&#x20AC;˘ Autos â&#x20AC;˘ Trucks â&#x20AC;˘ Equipment Removal

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

August 14, 2014

2014 Baby Face A special tribute to our newest residents â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

THE BABIES OF 2014.

Make sure your 2014 addition is included in this treasured keepsake.

All babies who appear in this feature will receive a special personalized place mat as a keepsake and one free Sign, Say & Play class at Sticky Hands ($25 value). Also, each family will be entered in a draw for a single $25 Gift CertiďŹ cate from the following local businesses: Howard Wong Farms, M & M Meats, The Rendezvous Restaurant and Sticky Hands.

Publishing January 30, 2015

Deadline January 23, 2015

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$

PLEASE INCLUDE PHOTO AND PRINT CLEARLY Incl.

Parents GST Names: ____________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________ Babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name: ________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________________ Phone: ___________________

604-851-4537 or 604-853-1144 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, BC or

email info to bonnie@bcclassiďŹ ed.com

A24 Abbotsford News Wednesday, January 7, 2015

PEACE OF MIND USED VEHICLES

MSA Ford Certified

ICBC on-site MSA Ford 152 point inspection Instant on-site approval No payments for 6 months available Guaranteed lowest dealer centre APR rates in BC

BRING YOUR TRADE IN – WHETHER IT’S PAID FOR OR NOT!

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CARS 2014 FORD FIESTA SE

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$10,822

$11,354

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CROSS-OVERS

UT965043

2008 MAZDA B4000

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$15,476

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$11,307

$11,424

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2007 TOYOTA FJ

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$12,755

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$24,384

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$39,590

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$35,339

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ABBOTSFORD

604.856.9000

www.msaford.com

604.853.2293 MISSION

Highway 1 - Mt Lehman Exit - Fraser Valley Auto Mall DL#31215

MON - THURS • 8:30am - 8pm | FRI & SAT • 8:30am - 6pm | SUNDAY • CLOSED All prices plus taxes and fees. Ends January 10th, 2015 at 6:00 pm.