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Fewer than expected ‘illegal suites’ in Langley Township By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
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Canada Junior Hockey gold medalist Shea Theodore returned to his hometown arena for a “hero’s welcome” Jan. 7 and to drop the ceremonial puck for Sockeyes’ Jordan Andrews and Kodiaks’ Aaron Markin in the Pacific Junior Hockey League game between Aldergrove Kodiaks and Richmond Sockeyes. Theodore, 18, played for the Aldergrove Minor Hockey Association until his midget level when he was signed to the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds and subsequently drafted by the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks. A defenceman, Theodore not only ensured that no goals were scored on Canada while he was on the ice at the World Junior Championships, he also got two points for an assist and a goal in Canada’s seven-game sweep of the series. See photo highlights, page 16.
An “elevated” level of enforcement has so far found fewer illegal secondary suites than expected in the Township of Langley. An unsigned memo from the community development division to Township council said as of December, over 600 have been identified. That is less than the “900 to 1,000” illegal suites a previous staff report to council predicted would be uncovered by the end of the year. Staff estimate there are 10,000 to 12,000 unauthorized secondary suites, which is roughly one out of every four houses in the Township. That is based on Township-published statistics showing there were 39,114 private dwelling units in the municipality (as of the 2011 census), more than 90 per cent of them detached houses and townhouses. The updated memo said staff are working with owners of “close to 50 per cent” of the illicit suites to bring them into compliance with Township regulations. Making an illegal suite legal can be a time-consuming process, the memo said, because it usually involves construction upgrades with “significant costs.” It can take even longer to close an illegal suite because of provincial rental regulations that require advance notice for tenants, usually 90 days. “To date, staff has been successful in achieving a relatively acceptable balance between enforcement and obtaining voluntary compliance, utilizing existing staff complement, including auxiliary personnel and administrative support staff,” the memo said. The memo said staff have been identifying illegal suites “based on complaints, MLS listings, newspaper, internet and social media advertising.” The Township website also has an on-line form for reporting suspected illegal suites. SEE: Page 3
No new avian flu cases discovered in Canada By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
There have been no new avian flu cases reported in B.C. since Dec. 19, but the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) isn’t ready to declare an end to the outbreak that forced the destruction of more than 240,000 birds in various Fraser Valley locations, including Aldergrove. A CFIA statement said the agency
is “monitoring the progress of disposal of dead birds, and cleaning and disinfection of barns, vehicles, equipment and tools on the infected premises.” Movement restrictions for poultry and poultry products are still in place and will remain in place until the CFIA is certain the outbreak is over. The agency said “strict surveillance” of the affected zone will continue for
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Langley readies for ‘coldest night’ winter walk again, Feb. 21 Aldergrove Star
The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope is encouraging Langley and Aldergrove residents to bundle up and raise cold, hard cash for The Coldest Night of the Year Winter Walk. A family-friendly winter fundraising event for Langley’s homeless, hungry and hurting, the walk takes place on the evening of February 21. Taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year will help participants understand the experience of surviving on the streets during
a cold Canadian winter, while raising funds to aid the work of the Salvation Army Gateway of Hope in providing much-needed support to members of our community. Coldest Night walks will be taking place on the same night in an anticipated 80 cities from coast to coast. The Langley walk begins and ends at Gateway of Hope, located at 5787 Langley Bypass, where walkers will register, turn in the results of their fundraising efforts, and return at the end of the evening for a warm celebration meal.
Donning iconic blue-and-white toques, participants will walk a 2km, 5km or 10km route, and will warm up with toasty drinks at rest stops along the way. Walkers can sign up at www. coldestnightoftheyear.org/langley This is Gateway’s second year taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year, and they’re aiming to raise $30,000 for their work with the homeless in Langley. An expected 200 walkers and 25 teams, including Gateway staff and friends are expected to brave the cold winter’s night.
Gateway is also seeking community sponsors for this event; please contact Brenda at events@ gatewayofhope.ca for more information on sponsorship. Gateway has been serving Langley for just over five years, and the boost in funds resulting from the Coldest Night of the Year will benefit their clients in a time of the year known historically for low levels of giving. For further information, contact: Troy Gaglardi, 604-5147375, or email troyg@gatewayofhope.ca
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Township of Langley’s million dollar club grows By MONIQUE TAMMINGA
assessed at only $643,570. The reason for the “very significant increase” in value ($5.4 million increase in one year) is because prior to this year, the rural property on the Langley-Surrey border had farm classification. That was removed this year, said BC Assessment assessor Raj Sandhu. The same farm status removal took place this year for the fourthhighest valued property in the Fraser Valley. A residential property at 6750 232 St. is now valued at $5.3 million, up from last year’s assessment of $838,195. The 156-acre property was
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The Township of Langley is home to the most expensive properties in the Fraser Valley, according to the latest data from BC Assessment. All but nine of the 100 top valued residential properties in the Fraser Valley are located in the Township. The most expensive property is acreage in the 19600 block of 0 Avenue, assessed at $8.7 million. The third highest-valued is a 10-acre property at 196 St. and 78 Avenue, assessed at $5.699 million and bought for $5.4 million in 2012. Last year, that same property was
sold for $5.5 million in 2013. As of Jan. 1, there are approximately 2,100 properties in the Township which have farm classification. To receive farm classification, you must sell or produce a certain threshold of agricultural products. More than 80 properties, located all over the Township, cracked $2 million assessed value. Owners of more than 193,000 properties throughout the Fraser Valley can expect to receive their 2015 assessment notices in the next few days. (Fraser Valley is designated as the Langleys, Abbotsford,
Mission, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Chilliwack, Hope, and Harrison Hot Springs.) In the Township, the “typical” single family home went up in value, from $530,000 to $558,000 in 2014. Townhouses in the Township also did well, with the “typical” value increasing from $341,000 in 2013 to $350,000. Apartments and condos didn’t fare as well, with the “typical” one dropping in value by $6,000, from $218,000 to $212,000 this year. Property values in Langley City also saw a slight increase. The “typical” single-family home
assessed at $456,000 in 2013 went up to $482,000. The “typical” townhouse increased from $285,000 to $294,000. But as with the Township, City apartments and condos dipped in value, with the “typical” one going from $198,000 to $188,000 in 2014. In addition, most owners of commercial and industrial properties in the Fraser Valley will see changes ranging from five to 10 per cent. People have until Feb. 2 to appeal their property assessment. Property owners can contact BC Assessment toll-free at 1-866-valueBC (1-866- 825-8322) or visit www.bcassessment.ca
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Anonymous reports are accepted. After the new regulations were approved in March of 2013, one current staff member was reassigned to administer the program full-time. “In 2014, the level of enforcement was elevated using existing staff complement,” the memo said. Next year, the memo said, “one additional technical staff position” will be added to carry out inspections. When a secondary suite is discovered in a house where no building permit was issued for one, Township building inspection staff will handdeliver a notice to the owner warning
they could be fined as much as $500 (with multiple tickets possible) for failing to obtain a licence. The crackdown was announced at the same time council approved an annual secondary suite licence fee on homeowners with authorized suites. It requires the 1,100 homeowners who have properly registered their suites to pay as much as $580 a year. The exact amount billed will vary depending on whether a house is connected to municipal sewer and water services. Township staff estimate the suite fee could bring as much as $700,000 a year by 2015. Critics have called the new fees
a cash grab by the municipality that penalizes the law-abiding. Defenders say the new fees will generate enough revenue to cover the cost of stepped-up enforcement against lawbreakers. When the City of Langley legalized secondary suites in 2006, there were 667 applications from single family homeowners to avoid $3,350 in fees that took effect at the end of 2007. Starting in 2008, homeowners with illegal suites face penalties “including but not limited to daily fines [$100 a day for every day the suite exists] and legal actions” the city of Langley web page states.
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A fire in a rental home uncovered a meth lab Saturday morning. The blaze in the 22900 block of 40 Avenue caused extensive damage to the interior of the three-storey wood frame home. It also brought in Clandestine Lab specialists and a hazardous goods removal company to deal with the lab’s toxic remnants, said police. The owners reside in a house at the back of the property and were home at the time of the fire. The front house had recently been rented and the tenants were in the process of moving in, said police. The tenants were not home at the time of the fire. When fire crews arrived around 4
a.m., the blaze was deemed suspicious and there was a concern there may be a drug lab on the third floor of the home. For health reasons, it was not safe for anyone to enter the home immediately and the Clandestine Lab specialists were asked to attend. Clandestine Drug investigators located items within the residence indicating a production lab of synthetic drugs. Later that day a hazardous goods removal company did the clean up. No charges will be laid because police are unable to identify the people operating the meth lab. No injuries were reported but the fire drew dozens of firefighters to the scene. Roadblocks were set up between 228 and 232 Streets on 40 Avenue for most of Saturday.
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Langley RCMP blocked off 40 Avenue between 228 and 232 Streets for most of Saturday (Jan. 10) after a house fire uncovered what appeared to be a clandestine drug lab. The house suffered extensive interior damage.
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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 suppertable 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
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Traditional Ukrainian costumes and dance will be featured at the Malanka in Aldergrove this Saturday evening. 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. The Malanka celebration in Aldergrove features a meal of
Ukrainian cuisine (perogies, holoptsi and the like) and is followed by a dance with live music by S-Bahn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the Yevshan Ukrainian Dancers perform at 6. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 for adults, $15 for kids ages seven to 15, and free for kids six and under. They are available by calling 604-856-6136.
Bang in the night remains mystery By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
Something did go bang in the night in Aldergrove on Thursday, but police don’t know what it was. “One of our members heard the bang. That officer heard it around the area of 272 Street and Fraser Highway,” said Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Holly Marks. The sound of an explosion took place around 11 p.m., with some Aldergrove residents saying it was so loud it shook their house. “We had numerous officers out looking, including checking out the military base, but we couldn’t
determine where the explosion came from,” said Marks. Both the Township fire department and B.C. Ambulance didn’t have any calls matching an explosion of any kind or injuries, Marks confirmed. Many said the bang originated from the 272 St. and 32 Ave. area near Parkside Elementary. Police were there with spotlights checking out the pool and field, but nothing turned up. A meth lab erupted in fire destroying the third floor of a home at 22900 block of 40 Avenue on Saturday, but the two don’t appear
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VICTORIA – My Christmas reading included a fascinating new book called Kennewick Man, a study of skeletal remains discovered in 1996 on the bank of the Columbia River in eastern Washington. He was an ancient hunter buried just south of B.C. almost 9,000 years ago, in the Early Holocene period following the last Ice Age. Among the oldest humans found along the West Coast of North America, he sparked an unprecedented battle by the Smithsonian Institution to examine the skeleton and publish the book late last year. The most controversial evidence came from the skull. It doesn’t match the classic Mongoloid profile of modern aboriginal people, key to the theory that the earliest humans reached North America by land bridge from Siberia to Alaska as glaciers receded. Smithsonian scientists confirmed initial reports that Kennewick Man is a closer match with early Polynesians, and the Ainu people who remain in Japan today. He lived until about age 40, surviving for years with a stone spear point stuck in his hip. The authors conclude from chemical analysis that “Kennewick Man could not have been a long-time resident of the area where he was found, but instead lived most of his adult life somewhere along the Northwest and North Pacific coast where
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marine mammals were readily available.” This suggests migration by sea, perhaps from a great distance. The U.S. Army seized the skeleton. The scientists sued and eventually won the right to a brief examination. The court case exposed brutal and illegal actions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and federal departments to destroy the site and intimidate the scientists. U.S. law demanded all remains from before European settlement be repatriated for burial by local tribes, without examination. Umatilla tribe spokesman Armand Minthorn wrote in 1996: “We view this practice as desecration of the body and a violation of our most deeplyheld religious beliefs. “From our oral histories, we know that our people have been part of this land since the beginning of time. We do not believe that our people migrated here from another continent, as the scientists do.” The head of the Society for American Archaeology tried to get the researchers to drop their lawsuit, fearing it would interfere with fragile relationships with area tribes. The U.S. Justice Department warned the Smithsonian that lead scientist Douglas Owsley and others might be in criminal conflict of interest as federal employees suing the government. Even the White House weighed in against them.
Meanwhile the skeleton was mishandled and later stored in substandard conditions at a Seattle museum, where it remains today. Parts of both femurs were lost, and scientists were falsely accused of taking them. They had been removed by tribal representatives and secretly buried. Kennewick Man was found as the army was in tense negotiations with tribes on salmon fishing rights on the Columbia, their demand for removal of dams, and the $100 billion cleanup of the Hanford nuclear site. The scientists finally won their case in 2004, with a ruling that the skeleton is so old there isn’t enough evidence to show it is related to the current tribes. The judge found the army repeatedly misled the court, and assessed the government $2.4 million in costs. The U.S. Army still controls the skeleton and denies requests for further study. The spear point, for example, could show the location where he was injured. One final irony. Analysis shows Kennewick Man ate mostly salmon in his later years, around 6300 BCE. These are the salmon runs wiped out by dams built by U.S. Army engineers before the signing of the Columbia River Treaty with B.C. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
The inspiring story of Mohamed Chelali’s actions in 2002 may have been forgotten by many readers, but it’s worth dusting off the files from 2002 and 2003 to see how the actions of one brave man prevented a major international crisis in, of all places, Paris. Chelali was a teacher at Mountain Secondary at that time. He was vacationing with his family and a neighbour’s daughter in July, 2002. He is originally Algerian and of Muslim origin. He lived in France for many years (as do many former Algerians), and his family suffered greatly during the Algerian war of independence. He moved to Canada after living in France. He and his family were at the Bastille Day parade in Paris on July 14, 2002 — a day in which France commemorates the French Revolution. He was standing and waiting for French president Jacques Chirac to pass by in the parade when he noticed a man taking a rifle from a guitar case and beginning to put it together. The intended target was Chirac. The would-be assassin was part of a neo-Nazi group. Chelali, along with others in the crowd, wrestled with the man and prevented him from putting the rifle together. The man was soon arrested. At the time, Chelali said he was simply doing what most other citizens would do, but he was far too modest, as many people would flee in similar circumstances. Chirac and the French government were far more impressed. Chelali met with Chirac several months later, and in late 2003, he was named a knight in the French Legion d’Honneur, an award originally established by Napoleon in 1802. The presentation of the award took place at the French consulate in Vancouver, and editor Frank Bucholtz was privileged to be able to attend on behalf of The Langley Times. F r e n c h Ambassador Philippe Guelley travelled from CTV NEWS FILE PHOTO Ottawa to present the Former Aldergrove-Langley teacher award to Chelali, and Mohamed Chelali was interviewed said at the time “you by CTV News after he intervened to cannot write a better prevent a neo-Nazi from shooting at script. This man takes French President Jacques Chirac on it naturally. The presi- July 14, 2002. dent was very happy that such a man was responsible for saving his life.” Chelali, as a teacher, knew that the award presentation was a teachable moment. He used the occasion to say the following, and it is worth repeating in the light of the events of last week in Paris, and the reaction from some quarters. “This award, given in the presence of my wife Nora, my two children and the little Jewish girl who was travelling with us, is symbolic. It shows the path of peace to the Middle East. I am Algerian and Muslim, and today I have participated in creating a link between peace and tolerance.” At the time he received the award, he was teaching at Aldergrove Community Secondary. He has since gone on to work for the B.C. Teachers Federation, and to continue to promote the idea that education and acceptance of others is a way forward — not a backwards step, as some people seem to believe. I was inspired by Chelali’s actions in 2002 and by his reaction to the attention he received. He was a worthy representative of his religion, his background, his profession and this community. His words are worth contemplating.
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Would a new TransLink tax bring shoppers to Abbotsford? By ALEX BUTLER Aldergrove Star
A proposed half per cent sales tax increase in Metro Vancouver has already faced opposition in the region, with some arguing the transit levy would give an advantage to businesses in communities such as Abbotsford and Mission, which are not impacted by the fee. Metro Vancouver residents will vote in a spring referendum whether they support the proposal to increase the sales tax by 0.5 per cent within its borders in order to fund growth plans for TransLink, which provides transit service in the Metro area. Allan Asaph, executive director of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, said the local organization supports the plans for the Metro Vancouver Congestion Improvement Tax – “but not for the reasons some of the opponents think.” The borders of LangleyAbbotsford and Maple RidgeMission are the boundaries of Metro Vancouver. Langley’s chamber has come out against the project, cit-
ing the lack of plans to mitigate the impact on the city “due to leakage of investment and consumers into Abbotsford and the U.S. to avoid a regional tax.” But Asaph said the Abbotsford chamber’s support is not because local businesses would get a boost from shoppers leaving Metro – he doubts there would be a large shift – but because the tax is a fair and equitable way to raise much-needed funds to address traffic issues in Metro Vancouver. If approved, it is possible there could be a short-term surge while people “make an emotional expression” in opposition to the tax, but in the long-term the convenience of sticking with old shopping habits will trump the small savings of heading out of region, he said. Due to personal preference, many people in Abbotsford go to Metro to shop, Asaph noted, adding he thinks this would continue even if that came with an additional tax. The bigger issue is the ongoing pressure on the transportation
system in Vancouver coupled with the region’s projected growth, said Asaph. Reducing congestion is important as commercial traffic into the region increases. “You can’t take the material out of a truck and put it on a SkyTrain or a bus.” While Metro businesses such as car dealerships have raised the alarm that people will be more likely to go out of region for large purchases – Asaph said many of the high-end auto manufacturers don’t have dealerships outside of Metro. But Layne Magnuson, dealer principal at Abbotsford’s Magnuson Ford, said for “such a big-ticket item” like cars, people may be more willing to shop around to save some money. “I live in Maple Ridge and I know people who travel to Mission to save a little on gas – and I know the outerlying, border cities to the Valley will feel it (the tax).” He said right now it is hard to say if Abbotsford auto dealers would see more business due to the tax, but
concerns in border communities are legitimate. He said while it may not impact someone looking to buy a new TV, with some of the trucks at the dealership starting at $50,000 the tax would add up to about $250. While some customer shop based on loyalty, others will travel to save money, much as people shop online to find out where deals are, he said. While he is unsure that the tax will proceed, Magnuson said something definitely needs to be done to address gridlock in Metro Vancouver. Blair Qualey, president and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of B.C., said he wants clarity from the province on whether or not dealers will have to absorb the tax hike before his organization takes a stand on the levy. “This tax could be a pretty big chunk per year for these guys if they have to swallow it to stay competitive,” Qualey said. Even if the province charges the new 0.5 per cent tax on vehicles bought outside the region but ultimately registered within Metro
Vancouver, Qualey said that may still leave questions of how it will be enforced. In Maple Ridge, some businesses still aren’t enthusiastic about the proposal. Scott Jones, general manager of West Coast Toyota in Pitt Meadows, said the higher levy will remove the incentive for buyers from the Fraser Valley or Interior to shop in Metro Vancouver. “If I’m a Maple Ridge business, how am I going to compete on bigticket items when the consumer can drive 20 minutes and not pay the 0.5 per cent PST? It makes no sense whatsoever.” If businesses absorb additional costs in an effort to keep customers, it means subsidizing a sale. “For big-ticket items, it’s definitely not a level playing field,” Jones said. It would make more sense to charge the extra half per cent throughout the Fraser Valley as far as Hope, he added. –With files from Phil Melnychuk and Jeff Nagel
Fort Langley, Aldergrove retailers oppose transit tax By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
A survey of Fort Langley retailers shows roughly nine out of 10 oppose a proposed tax to pay for public transit improvements. The door-to-door poll is being conducted by the Fort Langley Business Improvement Association (BIA), which represents 120 businesses. “It’s coming back 90 per cent opposed,” Fort Langley BIA president Eric Woodward said. About a third of the businesses have responded so far. Later this year, Metro Vancouver residents will vote on the proposal from a council of Metro Vancouver mayors to use an 0.5 per cent tax to fund a $7.5-billion package of transit upgrades in the region. Woodward told The Times the tax increase will be a “major hit” for businesses near the border between Langley and Abbotsford, because Abbotsford is in the Fraser Valley Regional District and businesses in Abbotsford won’t have to charge the tax. If people can save a little by making a 10-minute trip, they will, Woodward predicted. “It’s a terrible deal for Aldergrove [businesses as well],” Woodward said. A number of Aldergrove business people have expressed firm opposition to the new tax, arguing it would further disadvantage businesses on the Langley Township side of the border
with Abbotsford. Aldergrove petroleum retailers on the Langley side of 276 Street cannot compete with the retailers on the Abbotsford side, which are not subject to the Metro Vancouver gas tax for transit funding in the region. Abbotsford gas retailers pay a much smaller tax for BC Transit subsidies to operate transit in the Fraser Valley Regional District than their competitors do to pay for Metro Vancouver transit service. The tax will also mean added paperwork, Woodward warned, because “a lot of our merchants are going to have to file a separate [tax] return.” Last month, Woodward resigned from the board of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, where he was the first vice-president, saying it should be doing more to fight the tax. The chamber has issued a written statement against the proposal that said the association of local businesses was “disappointed that the current proposals do not have concrete plans to ensure the regional tax is temporary.” “I want to do everything I can to oppose the tax and the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce isn’t going to do that,” Woodward said. Woodward said he also resigned because the BC Chamber of Commerce, which the Greater Langley chamber belongs to, is backing the tax. Woodward said the plan doesn’t
offer enough for Langley residents and the chamber has been told it is only a “vision document” that doesn’t guarantee those few proposed improvements will actually get built. “If you look at the plan, Langley City gets one LRT station, 12 years from now,” Woodward said. That station could easily be delayed or cut entirely because there is no way to accurately forecast what construction costs will be by then or how government funding priorities might change, Woodward added. It’s estimated the tax would cost the average Metro Vancouver household about $125 a year. A coalition of business, environment and labour groups dubbed the Better Transit and Transportation Coalition are campaigning for the Yes side. They include the Vancouver Board of Trade, Unifor Local 111, Tourism Vancouver, Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association, David Suzuki Foundation, Greater Vancouver Gateway Council and the B.C. Chamber of Commerce. Canadian Taxpayers Federation B.C. director Jordan Bateman is fighting the tax hike, saying a key area of uncertainty in the plan is its reliance on senior government contributions that may not materialize, or that may DAN FERGUSON PHOTO come at a cost of grants for other pricFort Langley BIA president Eric Woodward says a survey shows nine ey projects like sewer upgrades. in 10 Fort Langley retailers oppose a proposed transit improvement — with files from Jeff Nagel tax. Woodward has resigned from the Greater Langley Chamber of and Kurt Langmann, Black Press Commerce, saying it isn’t doing enough to fight the measure.
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New noise regulations would require Langley Township construction sites to shut down two hours earlier on weekdays, impose a later start time on Saturdays and ban construction activity altogether on Sundays. At the moment, construction is allowed from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. every day of the week under a 1988 bylaw. The new limits would restrict construction from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Builders of larger projects would be required to post signs outlin-
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ing the limits with a 24-hour phone number for complaints as well as the Langley Bylaws Department phone number. Exceptions will be allowed on a case by-case basis, such as projects that require a continuous pour of concrete. The proposed new regulations won preliminary approval on a unanimous vote at the Monday afternoon session, but some members of council felt the rules should be even tighter. Kim Richter, with the support of Petrina Arnason, argued for an earlier end to noise like the Corporation of
Delta, which restricts construction from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. “[Residents] have a right to enjoy their back yards,� Richter said. “I think 12 hours of construction noise a day is enough,� she added. Councillor Charlie Fox, who called the new regulations a “very positive response� to complaints, noted the allowable hours could be adjusted if a review shows a further reduction is required. The revised noise limits will come back to council for formal approval at a later date. The review of the rules was ordered after two Willoughby resi-
dents came to council in May to say they were plagued by construction noise. Erin and Randy Watkins said they’ve had four years of “constant, constant, constant noise� from housing construction underway near their 68 Avenue residence. Randy Watkins, who works an early shift, said the late-night noise has left him sleep-deprived and stressed. The Watkins’ came to council with a 46-name petition asking for an overhaul of the noise bylaw. Watkins said his search of construction noise limits in other Lower
Mainland communities found none as lenient as Langley. That claim was supported by staff survey of six communities, contained in a report on the proposed revisions. It found only Surrey and Coquitlam allow construction noise from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays while Abbotsford, Delta, Maple Ridge and New Westminster shut down earlier in the day. However, Surrey bans construction on Sundays while Coquitlam limits construction on Sundays to non-profit projects. Only Abbotsford allows Sunday construction, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Editor: Before implementing a .05 per cent provincial sales tax increase to fund Metro transit improvements, one should look at other ways to reduce congestion on our roads. I believe that we could adopt the Los Angeles policies of no transport trucks between the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., with none past Aldergrove during these hours Monday to Friday. This in turn would create much faster and even flowing of traffic during these hours. Just think, every morning there are transport trucks broken down or rolled over and blocking and restricting traffic, turning it into gridlock. Our infrastructure would last much longer if transport vehicles were forced to only use tolled bridges – the Pattullo Bridge would last much longer if it were restricted to weight limits, therefore not requiring replacement now and becoming much safer for commuter traffic. If you look at most of the transport trucks in Metro, they are licenced and insured in Alberta, where the rates and taxes a lower. What’s with that? These trucks ruin our roads, travelling at high speeds though our neighbourhoods from train container depots and shipping docks downtown and Roberts Bank. The goods that are being transported are going to many communities across our province. So why should we in Metro be the only ones to pay the extra tax? If there is a tax increase, it should be a tax increase for the province, not just the region. In conclusion: restrict times which transport trucks can enter the Metro area; restrict them to major roads and tolled bridges; increase the PST to all British Columbians. Kevin Buell, Maple Ridge
Life ‘not’ a burden We live here, we love the outdoors and we’re angry about losing hunting licences Editor: B.C. resident hunters are now well aware of the government’s decision to reallocate the number of authorizations we receive. As an avid hunter, this is of great concern to me, my fellow hunters and the future hunters from hunting families across B.C. The decision to decrease the number of authorizations allotted to resident hunters is not only a poor decision, but it clearly shows the government has little interest in preserving the rights of the majority of hunters. Our family depends on hunting to help sustain healthier eating habits
throughout the year. Decreasing the opportunity for resident hunters to harvest big game species so that more foreigners can take advantage of harvesting B.C. big game is absurd. Many of us live in this province because we love the outdoors. Fishing, hunting and camping is what we do. Now let’s take this one step further. If this happens to be about the mighty dollar, I can assure you people in Victoria that Lower Mainlanders are not running up the Coquihalla every other weekend in our F350 crew cabs. We are filling up our gas-guzzling, diesel smoking, camper packing, trailer towing
pickups on the coast and then usually topping them up in Cache Creek or Merritt, dumping a heck of a lot more money in the system than “one man and his wife guiding� out of small town B.C. I’m sure I am speaking for hunters across B.C. when I say that what the government has decided to implement as far as larger numbers allotted for non-resident hunters has put a horrible taste in all our mouths. If the people running this province in Victoria think we are going to let off the gas on this issue, they are clearly looking through blurred sights. Darryl Friesen, Aldergrove
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LNG plans continue in 2015 despite oil slump By TOM FLETCHER Aldergrove Star
The shakeout of liquefied natural gas proposals for B.C. continues, with ExxonMobil’s largescale project for Prince Rupert moving ahead and smaller projects changing or withdrawing plans. ExxonMobil and its Canadian subsidiary Imperial Oil have filed a detailed description with B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office, planning for a city-owned site on Tuck Inlet north of Prince Rupert Harbour. One of the larger of 18 B.C. proposals, West Coast Canada LNG (WCC LNG) proposes up to five floating barges for LNG loading with onshore support facilities, and an estimated capital cost of $1525 billion. WCC LNG plans to start construction by 2017 and be in service by 2024. WCC LNG sorted through a half dozen sites in the Kitimat and Prince Rupert area, where the larger of B.C.’s 18 current
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Shoreline on Tuck Inlet where ExxonMobil proposes to locate barge-based marine offloading facility for LNG tankers. LNG export proposals are also claiming sites. Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman says 2015 is when the LNG industry begins to take shape, despite a slump in oil prices and rising competition from U.S. and other gas producers. “New drilling activity in our
upstream sector demonstrates investors remain confident in B.C.’s long-term natural gas potential,� Coleman said in a New Year commentary released last week. “One of our province’s largest Crown land sales in history occurred near the end of 2014, with industry contribut-
ing more than $209 million for exploration right alone.� Proponents of Aurora LNG Grassy Point near Prince Rupert withdrew that application to start the year, focusing on another site at Digby Island. Also withdrawn is the Farrell Creek raw gas processing plant north of Hudson’s Hope, a project taken over by Chineseowned Progress Energy. Progress is a partner with Petronas in Pacific Northwest LNG at Lelu Island near Prince Rupert, with its investment decision postponed indefinitely late last year amid changing global energy supply and demand. Woodfibre LNG near Squamish is another small-scale project moving ahead, with its application for B.C. environmental assessment accepted at the end of 2014. The public comment period closed for another large-scale proposal, the Shell-led LNG Canada proposal for Kitimat.
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An Abbotsford Police officer is getting another chance at good health thanks to the sacrifice of his supervisor. Det. Roy McBeth will receive a donated kidney from Insp. Kevin Wright during transplant surgery this Wednesday. McBeth, who has been with the Abbotsford Police Department (APD) since 2004 and currently works in the domestic violence unit, was diagnosed in his early teens with a hereditary degenerative condition called polycystic kidney disease. He has maintained his health through the years as a competi-
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Gallery 7 Theatre present Shadowlands, the touching story of C.S. Lewis and his romance with American poet, Joy Gresham, as their next production of the 2014/2015 Refined by Fire theatre season. Written by William Nicholson, the play opens January 23 at the theatre’s new venue, Abbotsford Arts Centre. The serene world of C.S. Lewis, Oxford professor, famous author and determined bachelor, is turned inside out when he is visited by the spirited poet, Joy Gresham. What starts as a cordial friendship transforms into an ardent romance. When Joy develops terminal cancer, C.S. Lewis is forced to re-think his stoic philosophy on pain
and suffering and experiences love and compassion on an entirely new level. This touching West-End and Broadway hit explores the power of love, and how suffering and loss can both challenge and transform a person’s character and resolve. “We’re excited to bring back this touching and sometimes surprising story about the endurance of love, even in the face of extreme hardship and adversity,” explains Ken Hildebrandt, artistic director of Gallery 7 Theatre. “The play is quite beautiful with its charm and humour, yet packs a real emotional punch as we see C.S. Lewis move from a philosophical and emotionally-detached understanding of pain and suffering to some-
thing much more real, human and heart-felt.” Directing the play is TWU professor of theatre, Dr. Lloyd Arnett. Playing the role of C.S. Lewis is Jay Danziger, who will be remembered for his performances in Damien and The Foreigner. Playing the role of the spirited American poet, Joy Gresham, is newcomer Gemma Martini of Langley. John Dawson, who has appeared in many Gallery 7 Theatre productions over the years, takes on the role of Warnie, C.S. Lewis’s brother, while Larry Hamm plays the role of Christopher Riley. Newcomer, Liam Kiers, plays Joy’s son, Douglas. Rounding out the cast are Glen Kask,
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could not otherwise attend. Snacks will be provided and there is no cost for this event. The Langley Centennial Museum is a lovely venue to browse and enjoy the collection of First People’s treasures, and learn how early Asian and European pioneers adjusted to their new lives here in Langley, one of the oldest municipalities in the province,” said spokesperson Eileen Malischewski, of Settlement and Integration Services at LCS. This event is hosted by the Community Engagement Program of Settlement and Integration Services at Langley Community Services and Avia
Langley Community Services extends an invitation to residents of the Langleys to join them in celebration of our cultural differences and similarities. An Evening of Social Sharing will be held Friday, Jan. 16, 4 to 7 p.m. at Langley Centennial Museum, 9135 King St., Fort Langley. Everyone is welcome and invited to embrace our community of Canadians, permanent residents, immigrants, and newcomers. Organizers invite you to wear your ethnic attire. Langley Community Services is also offering transportation to residents who
Employment Services. The objective of the Community Engagement Program is to ensure that the City and Township of Langley is a place where new immigrants have a strong sense of belonging. A place where they are able to reach their full economic and social potential and where they are able to visualize that all British Columbia communities accept and appreciate new immigrants. “With this event, the Community Engagement Committee hopes to bring together all residents of Langley equally and enjoy each other’s differences,” said Malischewski.
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“And along with the perLong is reportedly servformances of Bruce and ing haggis made from a Nolan the evening prom- unique German recipe along ises to be filled with with a “haggis great music, poems stuffed chicken” and of course, which is a dish that food.” was featured at his Long has hosted previously-owned a Burns supper for Mexican restaumore than a dozen rant. Admission years in Aldergrove, includes enternotting it is an tainment, a bowl traditional international cel- Bruce Coughlan of ebrations of sorts given that Scottish cock-a-leekie soup, he is of Chinese-Austrian along with a wee dram of decent, but was born in Scottish whisky with which England on Robbie Burns to toast the evening. The ‘piping in’ of the savoury Day. Admission is $10. Seating pudding is 6 p.m. precisely. is limited so reservations are See more at: http://www. BobsSteakhouse.ca a must at 604-857-7725.
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Kodiaks maul Wolf Pack 5-2 Aldergrove regains top spot in division By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
The Aldergrove Kodiaks handily beat the North Vancouver Wolf Pack, 5-2, Saturday, Jan. 10 at Harry Jerome Rec Centre. The Wolf Pack opened the scoring 10 seconds into the first but the Kodiaks responded with two goals in the last half of the period and never looked back from there. Scoring for the Kodiaks were Brandon Dolby at 10:01, assisted by Joshua Poitras and Wyatt Versluis, and Eric Callegari, unassisted, at 14:07. Kodiaks’ Cameron Davitt earned the first point of his three point night with a goal at 1:21 of the second, assisted by Eric Wieking and Elvia Jansons, before the Wolf Pack notched their second goal three and a half minutes later. However, Jansons scored at 18:57, assisted by Davitt and Callegari, to put the Kodiaks up 4-2 at the start of the third period. Davitt scored the last goal of the night 47 seconds into the third, assisted by Jansons and Evan Cusmano, to end the game 5-2 for the Kodiaks. Kodiaks’ keeper Ben Giesbrecht earned the game’s first star for stopping 46 of the Wolf Pack’s 48 shots on goal. Davitt was second star. The Kodiaks had 36 shots on goal that night and neither team scored on the power play. The result puts the Kodiaks back on top of the Brittain conference, with 39 points after 36 games (16-11-2-5). They are one point ahead of the Langley Knights and have a game in hand, so it will be a battle for division supremacy when the Knights visit the Kodiaks at Aldergrove Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7:15 p.m. puck drop. The Abbotsford Pilots follow close behind at 36 points, with the Mission Outlaws next at 35 points. The Ridge Meadows Flames trail at 22 points. Over at the Tom Shaw conference, the Wolf Pack and Richmond Sockeyes are tied at 54 points, followed by Grandview Steelers with 37, Delta Ice Hawks with 31 and Port Moody Panthers trail at 13. The Kodiaks travel to Richmond Arena to play the Sockeyes Thursday, Jan. 15, host the Mission Outlaws on Wednesday, Jan. 21, travel to Maple Ridge to play the Flames on Jan. 23, host the Grandview Steelers on Jan. 28, and
close the month with an away game at Abbotsford Pilots on Jan. 30. SOCKEYES SLAP KODIAKS WITH 5-3 WIN The league-leading Richmond Sockeyes skated out of the Aldergrove Arena with a 5-3 victory over the Aldergrove Kodiaks. The Sockeyes scored three goals with the man advantage in the junior B hockey game on Wednesday, Jan. 7, as they improved to a PJHL-best 36-6-0-2 and 54 points. Aldergrove fell to 15-11-2-5 and 37 points, one behind the Langley Knights for top spot in the Harold Brittain Conference, although the Kodiaks have a game in hand. Eric Callegari, Jordan Funk (on a power play) and Brandon Dolby scored for the Kodiaks in the loss while Daniel Oakley had two power play goals for the visitors. Brett Gelz, Matthew Bissett (on a power play) and Tyler Andrews had the other Richmond goals. The Sockeyes outshot the Kodiaks 36-28. Oakley, Bissett and Funk were the game stars. The loss was the second straight for Kodiaks. The team is next in action on Saturday, Jan. 10, when they visit the North Vancouver Wolf Pack. KNIGHTS, KODIAKS AT PJHL ALL-STAR GAME Six members of the Langley Knights and four players on the Aldergrove Kodiaks were selected to play for the Brittain conference in the PJHL allstar game. Langley’s Carson Rose, Dylan McCann, Blake Gorrill, Colin Catchpole, Jacob Fricks and Levi De Waal were chosen while Aldergrove’s Quinncy Leroux, Aaron Markin, Jordan Funk and Cameron Davitt also received the nod. Leroux and Markin are both Langley Minor Hockey Association products while De Waal is from the Aldergrove Minor Hockey Association. Also taking part in the all-star game was Knights coach John Craighead, assistant coaches Amar Gill, Gary Mahesh and Paul Whintors, as well as trainer Sarah Cahill. The junior B all-star game was played on Monday, Jan. 12, at the Burnaby Winter Club, and the final score was 13-7 for the Harold Brittain conference over the Tom Shaw side.
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Wed Jan 21 7:00pm vs. Chilliwack Chiefs Sat Jan 24 7:00pm vs. Trail Smoke Eaters
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day night in Aldergrove. Tuesday morning chapter meets at the Clubhouse, 27435 - 29A Street, Aldergrove, at 10 a.m. Info: Susan at 604-856-1138 or Lynda at 604-856-8014. Glen Valley Watershed Society – Is the future of our local streams health important to you? Join a group of interesting, passionate people that are looking for others with the same interests in NE Langley/NW Abbotsford - to protect our waterways to ensure a healthy environment for all animals. Info: Lisa at stewardship@ leps.bc.ca Partners Bridge - every Friday except second Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 St.Newcomers welcome. Cost $2. Info: 604607-0504. Aldergrove Toastmasters meets every Monday, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove Community Secondary School in room 125. Boost your self confidence; become a better speaker and have fun. Info: Vicki Austad, 604-856-5970. Volunteer Drivers Needed - to help seniors. No special insurance needed. Kilometres reimbursed. Call Janice at 604-5303020 Ext 302.
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& Theatre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-476-2787 or online at www.theactmapleridge. org. Also Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Hub International Theatre at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets are $18.95 (plus facility fee & service charges) available at Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca Rod Black - with Me And Mae, Sunday, Feb. 22 at Gabby’s Country Cabaret in Langley. Tickets are $22.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at TicketWeb. Charge by phone at 1-888-222-6608 or online at www.ticketweb.ca. Aldergrove Pensioners and Seniors - Monday, Jan. 19 is the next OAP meeting. Pensioners and seniors welcome and needed at 1 p.m. at OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street, Aldergrove. Members of the groups using the hall asked to attend. Carpet Bowling - at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street, on Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Cost per person is $1. TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly – a non profit weight loss support group, evening group meets Mon-
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Thursday, January 15 | 7 - 9pm Agricultural Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room
Monday, January 26 | 7 - 11pm Public Hearing Meeting and Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre
p.m. at ABC Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford. Father’s Daughter, a very talented young ladies’ trio from Abbotsford, will delight with a selection of musical pieces. Marline Steele, a Canadian curling champion, will share her journey of “grieving to gratefulness.” Cost: $18. Reservations: Pat at 604-856-7513 or email dfolson@shaw.ca Port Kells Art Club - Classes every Monday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. with general meetings third Monday of each month. New members, all levels of experience welcome. Annual membership $25. Two new multi-week classes begin Jan. 5 (oil and acrylic). Club exhibits 3-4 times per year in community. Located in Langley on Fraser Hwy. Info: Rita Evans at 1-604853-4006. Yoga in the Country - at Jubilee Community Hall, 7989 Bradner Rd. Abbotsford, Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30. All levels welcome. Drop in fee $6 per session, bring a yoga mat. Certified instructors. Chilliwack - Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Arts Centre & Theatre in Maple Ridge. Tickets are $37.50 (plus facility fee & service charges) available at the Arts Centre
TWU Spartans University Sports Men’s Hockey Thu Jan 22 7:00pm vs. Simon Fraser University Fri Jan 23 7:00pm vs. University of Victoria
Basketball Jan 23 vs. University of British Columbia 6pm Women’s 8pm Men’s Sat Jan 24 vs. University of British Columbia 5pm Women’s 7pm Men’s
All remaining residential roads When snow accumulation exceeds 250 mm (10 inches) in the centre of the travel portion of the road, as measured by a Township roads superintendent, a pass of a plow may be made. Intersection sanding and salting will be completed when conditions warrant. Be safe this winter. Visit tol.ca/stormresponse for all storm-related safety tips and materials. And sign up for eAlerts to be informed of any emergency issues. Visit tol.ca/eAlert to join the list for email notifications. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
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Valley West Hawks BC Major Midget Boys’ Hockey Sun Jan 18 11:00am vs. North West Giants
Beer Gardens Any organization wishing to hold a beer garden during 2015 must make an application, in writing, before Monday, February 2, 2015. Please note that all licensees must have completed the License Training Program in compliance with the “Serving It Right” Responsible Beverage Service Program instituted by provincial legislation. Application forms and other information may be obtained from: Langley Parks Operations Municipal Operations Centre 4700 - 224 Street
The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street
Phone: 604.532.7350
For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com
Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division 604.532.7350
After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700
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Shea Theodore’s World Junior Hockey Highlights Canada’s Shea Theodore nets the third goal for Canada as Slovak goalie Denis Godla lays on the ice. 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship hockey, second period Semi Final action between Canada and Slovakia at the Air Canada Centre on January 4, 2015. Theodore notched two points at the championships, for a goal and an assist.
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Clockwise from photo above: Surrounded by teammates, including Shea Theodore of Aldergrove, Team Canada goaltender Zachary Fucale celebrates win as Team Canada beats Team Russia 5-4 to win the Gold Medal in the IIHF World Junior Hockey Tournament at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Jan. 5, 2015. At left, Shea Theodore celebrates with Anthony Duclair after scoring Canada’s third goal as Team Canada plays Team Slovakia in the semi final round of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Tournament at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Jan. 4, 2015. Upper left, Shea Theodore scores on Denis Godla as Team Canada beats Team Slovakia 5-1 in the semi final round to advance to the Gold Medal game of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Tournament at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Jan. 4, 2015.
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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696
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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise
ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000 FINANCING AVAILABLE • Minimum $6,050 down payment • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Includes Professional Training • On Going Support • Proven Worldwide Franchiser
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604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com
OBITUARIES
COOKS
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
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FARM WORKERS OLERA ORGANIC FARMS Needed to start April 1st. General Labour. Must be willing & able to work outside & lift up to 50 pounds. Salary $10.50/hour to start. Email resumes to: olerafarms@shaw.ca
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FARM WORKERS Krause Farms. 248 St. Langley, B.C. Farm labourers required 5 or 6 days/week or 40-50 hours/week. Horticultural work such as planting, pruning and harvesting crops. Seasonal employment from May to November 2015. Wage $10.49/hr. Submit applications by email only to: krausemployment@gmail.com
HELP WANTED
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER! CanScribe Medical Transcription graduates are in high demand. Enrol today and be working from home in one year! info@canscribe.com. 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com.
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FRAMING CREWS
Foxridge Homes is currently hiring experienced Framing Crews for our Single and Multi-Family projects in Surrey, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and Langley.
CLASS 1 DRIVER REQUIRED
Foxridge Offers Steady Full-Time Work With Competitive Rates & Production Bonuses.
Crane experience an asset but not necessary- will train. Job requires out of town work in the railway business. Fax resume and drivers abstract to: 604-850-3554 or email:
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If this is of interest to you please contact us at: foxridgecareers@qualico.com
cheryl@westcanrail.com
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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
7 .21st Century Flea Market. Jan 18, 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Ctr. 3250 Commercial Dr. Adm $5.
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LOST: JANUARY 1ST Toy Rat Terrier, 6lbs, male, black & white. ‘’TINKER’’. Vic. Northwood Casino, Lynden. 1-360-223-8522.
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OBITUARIES
HELP WANTED
Full time, permanent required for Rylie’s Cattle Barn Cookhouse & Saloon of 263 - 200 Southridge Drive, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 0B2. Duties: to prepare & cook complete meals or individual dishes, Schedule & supervise kitchen staff, Oversee kitchen operations, Maintain kitchen inventory & records and keep kitchen & all surfaces clean. Requirements: completion of High School and diploma/certificate in cooking programs, 3-5 years experience in commercial cooking, various shifts including days, evenings, weekends & b shifts. 44 hours/week, $16/hr or approx $33,000/year plus gratuities and benefits. Contact Jody at: 1.403.466.4418 or 1.403.995.7779 or e-mail: jody@ryliescattlebarn.com or apply by mail.
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AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862
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Resort Rental in Hemet, CA. Brand new one bedroom cottages with full kitchen, bath, queen bed, and living suite. Luxury Resort. goldenvillagepalms.com or 866-916-1316 RV LOT Rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 02/14/2015. Web-site: www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593
RENTALS ......................................703-757 MARINE .......................................903-920
VACATION SPOTS
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
FLAG PEOPLE NEEDED. Must be certified & have car. Full Time, Med/Dental after 3 months. $15/$16 p/hr post probation. www.bcroadsafe.com or (604)-7276089 or bcrshr@bcroadsafe.com
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GREENHOUSE LABOURER SunSelect Produce Limited Partnership operation is looking for steady, hardworking, energetic individuals that are able to do plant care, harvesting, sorting grading & packaging and general cleanup and workday preparations. The positions advertised are full time permanent positions for all seasons. Job Location: 349 - 264th St Aldergrove BC V4W 2K1 Wage $10.49/hr plus AD&D benefits. Positions available immediately. English language not required. To apply submit resume: sunselectproducejobs @gmail.com or by fax to 604-607-7656 HIRING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS! Minimum 2 years’ recent acute care Medical Transcription experience or new CanScribe Career College MT graduates. Testing required. Email resume to: mt_recruiter@yahoo.com. KAL-TIRE, SECHELT requires immediately, an OTR Tire Technician with OTR, medium truck, light truck and passenger tire skills. Valid provincial driver’s license. Competitive salary and benefits. Reply with resume to rjatkal@telus.net or call Joe 604-885-7927.
LABOURERS
Required Full-Time for local production facility in Aldergrove. FORKLIFT EXP. AN ASSET Positions Start Immediately! Must have own transportation.
Please Fax Resume 604.856.5644 PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3), and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION Operations Supervisor wanted to lead our team. Want a fulfilling career that offers work life balance? You can be home every day; www.sturgeoncounty.ca.
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Barbara Jean Christensen Hannan Born June 6, 1963 - Langley, BC
After a fight with her illness Barbara passed away Dec. 21, 2014 - Surrey, B.C. Predeceased by commonlaw husband, Robert Harper, husband, Joseph Hannan, father, Richard, brother, Robert. She is survived by her Mother Enid, her daughter Melody, "Cheecky" her feathered best friend, sister & brother inlaw Debbie & Angelo, their son Adrian, sister inlaw Diane & her children Robert, Kathleen & Corrin, brother & sister inlaw, Joe & Jen & their children Michael, Johnny & Emily. Through it all Barbara was loved and will be deeply missed. In lieu of flower's, donations in her memory can be made to The Alzheimer's Association.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
AUTO SALES PROFESSIONALS
YARD LABOURER Required for railroad business in Abbotsford, to put together orders. Must be physically fit, willing to work outdoors and have a valid driver’s license. Fax resume to: 604-850-3554
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NOW HIRING - FULL TIME PHONE SALES. Premier Bathrooms Canada are now hiring experienced tele-sales agents for our Surrey Call Centre. Must have customer service experience, good command of English and solid multi-tasking computer skills. Competitive pay plus bonuses. Email resume to: lwesson@premiercarebathing.com
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2 experienced SALES PEOPLE required with positive attitudes. We provide an Excellent Pay Plan & Bonuses. In store training & large customer base. Great new & used vehicle inventory to sell. Please e-mail or fax resume: ned@abbynissan.com Fax: 604-857-1469
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Editor The Hope Standard The Hope Standard, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an opening for an editor/reporter. Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Hope Standard. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are required. The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediately—with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field.
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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.
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POWERMAX CONTRACTING is seeking Journeymen and Apprentices for projects in Northern Alberta. The shift is 2 weeks in 1 week out with flights provided from regional airports. Competitive wage & benefits package offered. Please email resume to: christinem@powermaxltd.ca or call 780-714-9690 for details.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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CLEANING SERVICES
604-537-4140 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Looking for cleaning clients $20/hr. 13 yrs exp. Reliable & Efficient. Refs. avail. 604-856-7662
RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby
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CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAINAGE, SANITARY, storm & water. Call RH Contracting for repairs, upgrades, new installs and diagnostics. Res., multi-family, commercial & industrial. 604-5741747 email: admin@rhcontracting.ca
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604-746-6777
2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
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TONY’’S PAINTING
www.paintspecial.com 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. NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.245.9069
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
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
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GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Born Nov. 22. Mom small reg. Golden x Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/out, good w/kids/animals, low/no shed) Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support/guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission 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 NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPS Ready Feb. 15. Reg’d. Vet checked http://vigelandkennels.ca 604-823-2259 TOY POODLE PUPS 6 weeks old. 2 females. 1 white, 1 cream. $800 each. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? 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.
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ALDERGROVE. Grnd lvl 1 bdrm + den legal ste, din/rm, w/d, prkg, wifi, $850 incl utils. Gas f/p, cvrd patio, alarm system. N/S, N/P. Avail now. Ref’s req’d. Call 604-996-6383.
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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
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
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ALDERGROVE 2721 LeFevre Rd. Lrg 4 bdrm rancher 3 bath, double garage. $1500/mo. Now. N/P. Call: 604-710-8914 or 604-728-8110. ALDERGROVE. Lrg 3 Bdrm upper part of house. Recent reno’s, fenced garden. $1300 + shared utils Jan. 15. NS/NP. Jan 604-530-0417 CRESCENT Beach Short term rental (3-5 months -some flex) - perfect if you are renovating. 3BR + Den. Close to beach - 3,400$/m. Partial furnished an option. Inquiries call Dave 604-786-1253 SOUTH LANGLEY 2 bdrm mobile home on large lot. Fenced. Private. $1100/m + utils. F/S, W/D. N/S, N/P. Call Jan (604)530-0417
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LONG ESTABLISHED flooring store servicing Williams Lake and region. Owners retiring. Franchise or independent. Turn key op $140,000 includes inventory. Also 2 bedroom apt. available for rent over store (kimian@telus.net)
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604.488.9161 2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826
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.
TOP FLOOR CONDO LIVING IN THE HEART OF LANGLEY WITH MOUNT BAKER VIEWS 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. Call Verne Stel today, 604-857-1100
#309-5375 205 Street, Langley
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LOOKING TO BUILD A NEW HOME ON A FARM HERE’S THE PLACE!
Just as the title says, this Langley 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
Looking for a farm in the Otter area of Langley? Call today! I have a great one available — a 45 acre former dairy farm with 2 homes, barns and lots of other outbuildings. Need a place for a winery or room for a new home site? Includes 2 road frontages. This is the ideal location. Call Verne Stel today @ 604-857-1100
5394 208 Street, Langley
1939 256th Street, Langley.
NEW WESTMINSTER’S FINEST CONDO 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
#208 74 Miner Street, New Westminster
$304,000
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$389,900
3391-273B STREET
ALDERGROVE WITH LANE ACCESS! NEW LISTING!
Fully suited with lane access and a small workshop already in place right beside the Legion in Aldergrove. 9751 sq ft yard almost an quarter acre lot. Take a look at this one if you need room - floor is 1160 sq ft with a full bsmt. Starter or investment this is worth a look.
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$615,000
$559,900
STONEBRIDGE ESTATES 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 room for the large screen TV. This is set up for living comfortably – that’s for sure. Enjoy the 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.
CALL DAN TODAY! 604-857-1100 26878-32 AVENUE
3 storey end unit townhome. Check out this remodeled townhome with a unique oak kitchen and fully developed deck with hot tub and storage. This home has updated windows and appliances, extensive use of pot lights and new bathrooms …you get the idea.. .
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$250,000
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All in one location and below replacement cost seller wants sold today so here is your opportunity. 2000 sq on the main floor 2 bedroom suite upstairs and secure paved parking in the rear of building. You’ve driven past it now it’s time to own it. Right across the road from Aldergrove Credit Union. Quick possession possible need an investment or????
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$ 189,900
Nice clean unit, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 south facing decks, full amenities, insuite storage. Quick possession possible.
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.4 acre lot with freeway exposure septic approved and drilled well Is in. Looking to advertise a business or park your truck, check this out!
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$235,500
$550,000
Fully finished up and down and mint inside with nothing to do but move in. Great neighborhood in a great location with 9’ ceilings with crown moldings on the main floor and an insulated floor to a fully finished bsmt with its own access and extra parking out front. Very nice open plan here with family room and kitchen and eating area all open with the gas fireplace this is a must see and yes you can be in before Christmas if you hurry.
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 24732 - 16 AVENUE 1.24 ACRE LOT
$ 639,900
Check out this rancher on this fenced and cross fenced 1.24 acre lot with shop and horse barn bonus 2 septic systems for the second dwelling( fully serviced mobile pad already in) Good value here make an appointment to see it today. New heat pump in the home, new perimeter drains, newer roof motivated sellers have a look today.
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