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‘Why not just build new pool?’ Coun. Robson floats idea over fixing current one

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Instead of spending $5 million dollars fixing up the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, Coun. Gordy Robson says council should think bigger.

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Robson said. “Why are we competing, as taxpayers, against these people? It makes no sense to me.�

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Board decries request for cuts Morale low, busing may be eliminated

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Budget cuts in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district have staff morale at a low ebb, the district may be forced to cut school bus service entirely, and trustees want to meet with the education minister to lobby for more funding.

A new letter from school board chair Mike Murray to Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the latest provincial budget has made a request for a meeting, made last June, even more urgent.

That budget calls for the district to find $1.3 million in administrative savings over the next two years.

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B.C. tightens up party bus licensing Special plate will facilitate police checks

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

Relatives of a teenage Maple Ridge girl who died after taking drugs on a “party bus” applauded changes made Thursday to tighten licensing regulations for limousine operators.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone announced an overhaul of limousine licensing that will require each limousine or bus with perimeter seating, to go through its own inspection and hold a licence.

This replaces a “general authorization” limousine licence that allowed party bus operators to work anywhere in B.C. and add vehicles to their fleet at any time.

Stone said strict licensing and display of a special plate will allow police to know where party buses are operating so they can be checked.

The changes are to take effect by May, before high school graduation events that are a mainstay of the party bus business.

Danielle Raymond and her mother Julie attended the announcement, calling it part of the reforms they have sought since Danielle’s sister Shannon died in July 2008 after drinking and then boarding a party bus, after which she took the street drug ecstasy.

Shannon’s death was the first in a series of tragedies with party buses, which have expanded to 4,000 vehicles in B.C. Danielle said her own research showed companies advertising open bars on board.

“We’re happy with it,” said Danielle of the new rules.

“We’re still going to be watching it carefully to see what happens. If I see something that’s concerning me, I’ll be right back in

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Danielle Raymond and her mother Julie attend announcement by Transportation Minister Todd Stone to increase regulation of party buses before this spring’s high school graduation. touch with the minister.”

One of the requirements is for party bus operators to acknowledge that serving alcohol will not be part of their business.

That could make it easier for bus operators to be fined.

“It remains to be seen if that’s going to

change or not.

“Basically their whole business operates around facilitating the minors who use them to get hammered, for lack of a better term,” Danielle said.

Still, she was happy with the announcement.

“This is very meaningful for us. This is what we’ve been fighting for.”

The measures are part of what they’ve been seeking for seven years.

However, the steps don’t go as far as California, which requires another adult to supervise the partying section of the vehicle if there are minors on board.

She likes the idea of putting party buses in the same category as limousines or taxis, which will put them under more scrutiny.

Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA Doug Bing said the same thing earlier.

Requiring special permits and licence plates will make it easier for police to enforce the rules.

Bing noted that drinking in vehicles is completely illegal in B.C. anyways, whether it’s adults or kids.

“That’s the kind of thing we’re trying to stop.”

“Certainly, we’re quite pleased with these steps and moving forward,” said Julie.

In February 2013, 16-year-old Ernest Azoadam died on a party bus in Surrey.

In November of that year, a 17-year-old girl from Abbotsford was dumped at a truck stop an assaulted after a trip on a party bus.

NDP transportation critic George Heyman echoed the Raymonds’ suggestion to consider requiring chaperones on party buses to make sure under-age drinking or drug use don’t occur.

That’s part of pending legislation in Washington State, where party buses are allowed to serve alcohol to those old enough to drink.

Heyman said the government should also require safe drop-off locations for the buses, which now drop off passengers at bars and then pick them up later to go to another bar.

“One of the roles of the chaperones would be to ensure that no drinking takes place on party buses, period,” he said.

‘Engineering report should include new pool’ Pool from front

“I’d tear down the whole building, build a new pool, a new building.”

After spending $5 million on renovations, Maple Ridge’s Leisure Centre still wouldn’t compare with Mission’s, he added.

The idea got support from at least one councillor – but staff were quick to pour cold water on the idea.

The Leisure Centre needs work now and it would take four to five years to build a new pool, said chief administrator Jim Rule.

Feasibility studies, engineering studies would be needed.

“Again, you’re talking four to five years minimum.”

Despite falling drainage pipe, which happened Jan. 30, the pool and the building is safe, Rule added.

“If the building was not safe, we would not operate it. We would close it down.”

Coun. Bob Masse, though, supported the idea of a new swimming pool, pointing out Maple Ridge is about to spend $440,000 just on an engineering study for the renovations.

“I actually think the idea of building a fantastic aquatic centre and getting out of the gym business has some merit,” Masse added.

“The pool’s at capacity and we’re going to have to build a second

pool at some point, somebody’s going to have to. I actually think we should consider it.”

The Leisure Centre has been approved for the $5.5-million refit and repair, which will include replacing leaky pipes below the pool deck, and installing new filtration and Read mechanical systems.

For example, the 35-year-old filters that keep the pool water clean can’t keep up with the number of people using the pool.

And when they break down, replacement parts have to be custom made, which is costly.

According to a consultant’s re-

port from last fall, the leisure pool is losing 6,800 litres of water a day, while the level in the swirl pool is dropping by more than 7.5 centimetres each day.

The surge tank wall that serves both pools is deteriorating and concrete and corroded rebar are visible.

In recent years, there have also been evacuations of the pool because of leaks in the chlorine room.

The pool uses chlorine gas to sanitize the water.

The renovations would install a safer system.

Mayor Nicole Read said the idea of constructing a new pool could be part of the strategic plan discussion, when overall goals are set.

But Robson said a preliminary engineering report on the renovations should also study the option of building a new pool to see if it’s feasible.

Council heard that a leak from the Leisure Centre roof outside caused the drainage pipe fastener to rust undetected inside, and to fall early in the morning of Jan. 30.

Read said she’s asking for a report on the incident, but hasn’t yet received it. However, staff say they can’t find any documentation about that part of the facility.

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Will canvass for campaign

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

The Maple Ridge Teachers’ Association will be working to have Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton recalled, but the union says it did not organize the campaign. “We’re involved in that. We’re going to support the initiative, but it’s not teacherdriven,� said MRTA president George Serra.

The union boss said Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA Doug Bing could also be a target of a recall campaign.

A group of Maple Ridge and Mission residents is pushing for Dalton to be recalled,

and will launch a spring drive for 15,000 voter signatures – 40 per cent of those in the riding – to send to Elections B.C. A successful result would force a by-election.

Mission teacher Yvonne Hale is a spokesperson for the group, and Serra allowed that there are other teachers involved. He said that through their job action, teachers “became very aware of the lack of representation that this community has. “There’s a lot of teachers upset with this government’s direction on education funding.�

The MRTA will provide recall information to teachers, and they will likely be involved in canvassing for signatures, Serra added. “It didn’t start with the teachers,� he said.

“It’s a community drive.�

Bing, Liberal MLA for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge, is subject to a recall campaign is a matter of logistics, said Serra.

Serra Collecting 15,000 signatures is a massive undertaking, and during a 2011 attempt to recall Dalton, the Maple Ridge Fight HST group only got 2,500.

Organizers want their undertaking to have a chance at success. “You don’t go to Kelowna and try to recall Christy Clark.�

But Serra said Dalton, now sitting as an independent MLA while he seeks the federal Conservative nomination in the local riding, is seen as

vulnerable to recall. He faced criticism for his comments in April 2014 that he didn’t see child poverty as a pressing issue in Canada.

His recent decision to enter federal politics may also have disenfranchised even some of his local Liberal supporters.

Even if not successful, Serra maintains the effort is a worthwhile exercise in democracy.

He noted the HST recall campaign contributed to having the tax repealed. “Successful recall doesn’t have to recall your MLA,� he said. “It’s a process that has to be used. What else is there? What else can you do to make them accountable?�

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Hammond area plan almost ready Preserving heritage is key

By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Maple Ridge council will soon be paging through the first version of the Hammond area plan, now that the folks in the neighbourhood have had their say.

After two open houses, online questionnaires, input via Instagram and Facebook, a photo project and video interviews, city staff are writing a plan that will set out how Hammond will grow over the next two decades.

Staff will be using seven guiding principles derived from the public’s input as a basis for the draft plan, which will go back to a public open house, before council gives it the final OK. Those principles: • retain the small-town charm and friendly atmostphere; • ensure new buildings fit with the heritage and character of existing buildings; • revitalize the historic commercial area along Maple Crescent; • use sustainable building practices; • enhance the trail system and community gathering places; • flood protection steps; • ensure safe roads; • promote a safe community.

“We’re excited with the level of participation we’ve had … it’s been quite remarkable,” said community planning manager Jim Charlebois.

Long-term Hammond residents said on video they wanted to preserve the area’s historic nature.

They wanted new housing to preserve the garden areas, and one said there was a feeling that buildings in Hammond are treading “lighter on the land.”

According to a staff report, residents realize that population growth has to occur in order to preserve and improve Hammond.

However, they want growth to maintain the neighbourliness of Hammond, and to preserve its green space, gardens and heritage.

Coun. Craig Speirs said residents are welcoming higher density, as long as it fits within the community and preserves the heritage.

He wanted to ensure that building design guidelines will be part of the new plan to ensure new buildings are appropriate.

He also asked if a neighbourhood gathering place could be part of the new plan.

“I think it’s amazing. It’s so inspiring to watch the videos,” added Mayor Nicole Read, who liked the use of social media in getting the public involved.

Coun. Corisa Bell added that she hopes social media will be used to the same extent in areas such as Albion.

Coun. Gordy Robson wanted to know how flood protection measures are being incorporated into the plan.

That process is just beginning, said planning director Christine Carter.

Anticipating future floods could determine what kind of development goes where.

Robson said staff should talk to the Fraser Basin Council, which manages flood issues for

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“The river is going to change over the next decade and I hope this plan accommodates for that.”

While Hammond fronts the Fraser River, council heard there’s little opportunity for a riverfront trail that would be part of the Experience the Fraser project.

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Hidden cash School trustees across B.C. must be scratching their heads at their premier’s apparent lack of awareness about what’s going on in their schools and administration offices.

Last week, Christy Clark suggested school boards grab a step-ladder and start picking some “low-hanging fruit” to the tune of nearly $54 million over the next two years from district administrative costs.

Later, Education Minister Peter Fassbender clarified that school districts must find efficiencies to get administrative costs down to six per cent, where they were 10 years ago, which requires 0.5 per cent savings this year and one per cent the year after.

While there is a concern that trimming administrative costs will eat up valuable dollars that must go to the classroom, the province should lead the way by showing where this cost-cutting should be made.

B.C. School Trustees’ Association president Teresa Rezansoff has been quoted as saying that Clark’s comments ignore the fact that school districts are already working together to save money and have been doing so for years.

Among the ideas being touted is converting school board meetings to a paperless model — which has already been done in some district (if you go and want a copy of the agenda, you’ll have to print your own) — and moving professional development workshops outside school hours, thereby saving in substitute teaching costs.

And who can forget that millions cut from school district budgets in recent years?

Bulk buying, sharing services — many of these measures have been tried with more or less success, depending on the district and the circumstances.

One area that has been discussed is the high cost of legal services. CUPE has argued the district could do more to cut arbitration costs, but clamping down on legal charges has been difficult given the large number of Freedom of Information requests. And the district is also paying higher legal fees to resolve student-related issues.

Everyone hates waste, but instead of making off-the-cuff comments, would the premier please show school boards exactly where the hidden cache of cash is located?

– Black Press

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Pay down student loan or else VICTORIA – In a recent speech, Premier Christy Clark quipped that while teenagers tend to be lazy, there is a limit.

If your kid is still on the couch after age 30, she said, he’s not a teenager any more.

“He’s a New DemoB.C. Views crat.”

Tom Fletcher Clark’s ‘get off the couch and get a job’ message is now being translated into government policy. The B.C. government is using one of the few tools available to it to track down people who aren’t paying off their student loans, by linking defaulted debt to driver’s licence renewals.

There are “hardship” provisions for those who don’t have a job. ICBC will only refuse to renew a driver’s licence or vehicle plates for those who have let their student debt go for a year without making some effort to deal with it.

Student debt collection is a long-standing problem for the province, with about $185 million currently on the books as defaulted and unpaid. Students naturally move around after completing their studies, and once the six-month grace period for beginning to repay student loans expires, finding those who aren’t paying becomes a costly effort.

Historically, governments sent defaulted debt to collection agencies. Last year, $17.3 million was collected.

How big is student debt these days?

The subject was discussed briefly in the legislature last week.

In question period, NDP leader John Horgan reminded the government that tuition fees have doubled over the past decade, and cited a Bank of Montreal estimate that the average university student emerges from a four-year program owing $35,000 in student loans.

With his usual modesty and tact, Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson dismissed Horgan’s accusation that he is indifferent to the plight of students. Wilkinson noted that the Bank of Montreal surveyed 602 students across Canada, and only 78 of them were in B.C. “To clarify this, and to address the cackling chickens on the other side, we have 430,000 students in our system,” Wilkinson said. “Some of them are parttime; some of them are on short courses.

We have 180,000 students who are in the system full-time and eligible for student aid.

“Of those 180,000 students, 45,000 turn to the province for financial aid – meaning that 75 per cent of students, more than what was quoted on the CBC yesterday, go through their education without incurring debt through the provincial student aid program.”

Whatever the amount owing is for an individual, it’s a debt that will be more difficult to avoid paying. The province has long used the withholding of driving privileges to collect unpaid provincial court fines, and that was recently extended to those who are 90 days in

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arrears on $25 or more worth of Lower Mainland bridge tolls.

This student debt collection move follows efforts to match up post-secondary funding to areas of employment demand. In an era where misguided university professors use their positions to organize violent protests against job-creating projects, the messages are similar.

“If your kid is still on the couch after age 30, she said, he’s not a teenager any more.”

Variations of this productivity theme are being heard from governments across North America. The baby boomers are retiring. We are bringing in temporary foreign workers, not because of some right-wing plot, but because too many people growing up in our society refuse to do an increasing range of jobs.

We have an education system – and media – that encourages people to complain and make demands to get what they want.

And we are seeing the results of all of this.

There was a U.S. president once who said, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.”

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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THE NEWS/letters Women advance Taxes, one drop at a time Editor, The News: Re: Read tops campaign spending (The News, Feb. 25) Wow. Nicole Read won the mayoral election because she was the only woman in the race? So says unsuccessful contender Mike Morden, anyway.

It couldn’t possibly have been because she has unique and desirable skills, experiences, passions and insights that might have surpassed Morden’s own?

That’s quite and insult to Read, Morden’s fellow candidates and the intelligence of the voting public.

I had thought society was a little more advanced than that.

Maybe the only people who have really advanced are women.

Jenny Schweyer Maple Ridge

online comments More complete Don MacLean · retired: Re: SmartCentres would build connector road (The News, Feb. 27).

Good news indeed. If Pitt Meadows wants to continue with the third lowest residential taxes in the GVRD, it needs more commercial and industrial development to pay the bills.. We have already seen other communities, such as Port Coquitlam, seize opportunities for increased taxation revenue and jobs for their citizens. Having the North Lougheed Connector in place and paid for by the developer will show the senior governments that we have done our part to solve the Harris Road/Lougheed Highway gridlock when we go looking for their support. Currently 80-85 per cent of our residents leave Pitt Meadows to get to their jobs. Another 1,200 jobs will certainly make us a more complete and sustainable community.

Editor, The News: I counted at least 20 forms of taxes that we pay to drive our cars to work. At that, I may be missing some.

I would be happy to publish them, but I am afraid that if this post is too long, people won’t bother reading it. This excludes the mayors’ newest proposal.

Could you imagine the bureaucracy tied in with all these taxes? If they would roll it up as one tax, they could probably get rid of some of them and still make

money, but these bureaucrats are killing us one drop at a time or through a thousand paper cuts.

Is it the mayors’ intention to bankrupt us all? I heard on the news that Canadians are falling into record debt.

Is it any wonder?

I would support expansion of infrastructure, but this fight is not about being in favour of such expansion, it’s about who should pay for it and about the inept management of our money.

Governments are not

good money managers and voting no will tell them to give their heads a shake.

Don’t you dare believe that it will mean more congestion. No government will allow things to deteriorate to what the fearmongerers are telling you since they face the voters every four years or so.

Who should pay for improvements? How about the community of millionaires who rub their hands in glee when SkyTrain comes to their doorsteps? This would

B.C. government in hiding Editor, The News: Re: Budget hurts school district (The News, Feb. 20).

I find it very interesting that Education Minister Peter Fassbender say the province is only asking school districts to work efficiently.

This is why they are once

the

again cutting back on education funding?

My question is why doesn’t the Liberal government go after TransLink, B.C. Ferries and ICBC for the same thing instead of hiding behind organizations they created to avoid public questions?

Barry Bentley Maple Ridge

Good luck Editor, The News: Re: Budget hurts school district (The News, Feb. 20).

Good luck, school board

be the developers, speculators, property flippers, land owners, leasing companies and the real estate agents who profit from transactions immediately around the stations.

Has anyone noticed all the mega projects that currently surround these stations and the ones in development?

Someone is making big bucks and the mayors want you to contribute to their welfare fund?

Nick Sanger Maple Ridge

chair Mike Murray, balancing the school district budget with even more cuts. If I was in your shoes, I would flip out trying to balance the school district budget without using the downloading tactics of those of the provincial government, which can announce proudly that they balanced the budget.

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‘Hospital should meet with neighbours’ ‘Can’t imagine Street parking still an issue

By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Jim Bird wants to get the message to hospital staff and visitors: you’re welcome to park your vehicles outside his house on 117th Avenue.

He won’t key your car, nor slash your tires, and neither will the neighbours who live along the busy road that leads to Ridge Meadows Hospital.

“I don’t care, really,” Bird says of people who park outside his house.

He was commenting following Mason Schille’s recent experience after parking on the street. Two of the tires on his 2013 Mitsubishi were slashed, while days later, the side of his car was keyed, requiring new paint.

Schille is an X-ray technician at the hospital and parks on the

street because of a shortage of staff parking at the hospital. He says vehicle vandalism is common plight for hospital employees.

Bird, though, says the vandalism may be more a result of the nature of the neighbourhood and the fact that 117th Avenue is a through street.

“The idea of parking in front of the house isn’t the issue. We live in a community, it’s getting busier,” he said.

“It’s really busy.

We’ve got all walks of life down here, from doctors with stethoscopes, right down to guys on BMXs cruising through.”

Bird has also had his fair share of vehicle damage after living there for more than 30 years.

“Every vehicle I’ve had has been keyed.”

Over the years, every one of his vehicles has been broken into.

He’s had windshield wipers and antennas bent, eggs smashed on to the paint, and the

roof on his daughter’s convertible slashed.

Last year, the catalytic converter was stolen from his vehicle.

His son’s Toyota was stolen from in front of his house.

“I know that happens to a lot of people around here,” Bird said.

“Still, there could be somebody on the street who’s mad. Someone could be really frustrated with the noise or the parking. I don’t know.”

He suggested that Ridge Meadows Hospital host a meeting with residents to discuss the issue.

Fraser Health spokesperson Tasleem Juma said the health authority is in the process of adding 113 more staff stalls.

While that will take some time, the hospital is currently adding 42 stalls, by providing more public parking around the entrances, then adding more employee parking stalls to the public lots.

Currently, there are 457 parking stalls at Ridge Meadows Hospital, with 35 per cent of those allotted to public pay parking and 65 per cent for employee parking.

Determining how much of a shortfall there is for staff is difficult because many employees work at different hospitals or shifts.

Parking is an ongoing concern and the hospital wants to work with the city and the neighbours, Juma added.

“Every vehicle I’ve had has been keyed.”

Jim Bird

Employees who park in the public spaces can also get a discount, she added.

Bird expressed the same concerns two years ago in a letter to the hospital. He doesn’t

favour resident-only parking because that also inconveniences visitors to his home.

“In the morning, there is the constant beeping of car alarms being set, he said.

“It is not that unusual for someone to return to their car two or three times, as they forget something … with the resulting reset to their alarm.”

So just some common sense and courtesy from all motorists, hospital visitors and staff and patients would go a long a way.

“Basically, I live in the Ridge Meadows Hospital parking lot.”

A limit on the chatter that co-workers have when they arrive and leave from work would help, also.

If he had one request – turning off the beeping door locks that sound when people lock their vehicles with remote keys would make a big difference.

“You can lock your car without doing that.”

next round’ Budget from front

“Unfortunately, we must advise that the morale in the district is lower than any of us can remember, and that this blow to morale is the direct result of ongoing budget cuts,” Murray said in his letter.

“We cannot imagine the effect the next round of adjustments will have, or if any such adjustments are even possible without compromising the safety and educational experience of our students.”

Bus service now costs a student $215 per year, with a discount for larger families. The board will now have to consider cutting the service entirely for 2015-2016, in order to save $1 million.

“These are not things we want to do, but how can we deal with that kind of significant impact, and keep it away from the classroom,” asks Murray.

The letter also outlines how there are 67 secondary classes in the district with more than 30 students, clerical staff hours have been reduced by 23 per cent, and school administrators are forced to “work far more overtime than is reasonable.”

He also said that a continued freeze on the wages of principals, vice-principals and other exempt staff has reached the point where they are being treated with disrespect. These employees,”educational leaders,” have not had a pay increase since 2009.

“Why is the government not listening,” asks Murray in the letter. “We can only conclude that government decision-makers do not understand the challenges involved in the front line delivery of public education.”

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A spike in fentanyl drug overdose deaths in both Vancouver and the Fraser Health region has prompted a warning from police and public health officials.

Police say the synthetic narcotic is increasingly being sold to drug users in B.C., either on its own or often laced with other drugs – even marijuana.

There were 29 overdose deaths tied to fentanyl in Vancouver in 2014, followed by 18 in Langley and 15 in Surrey, according to deputy chief coroner Vince Stancato of the B.C. Coroners Service.

He said fentanyl deaths also occurred last year in Maple Ridge, Nanaimo, Prince George and Fort St. John.

Many victims are described as recreational users who snorted, smoked or took pills they thought were another drug – such as

cocaine, heroin or oxycodone – without realizing it contained fentanyl, which officials say is 50 to 100 times more toxic and can kill in small doses.

Fentanyl was present in just five per cent of drug overdose deaths in 2012, but that soared to 25 per cent of the 336 overdose deaths in B.C. last year, according to the coroners’ service.

Most victims were not injection drug users. “It’s very concerning,� said Dr. Marcus Lem, a medical health officer for Fraser Health. “These are folks that often may not appear to anybody else to have an issue.�

Lem said many overdoses happen in private homes and the number of deaths in communities like Langley and Maple Ridge show the problem is not just limited to urban areas where drug use is most visible. “Everybody in the public seems to think the only people using drugs are in the Downtown Eastside. That’s just not true.�

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The notice follows the fictional predicament sketched out by Grade 9 student Lynden Meadus as he showed what could happen to a teen in trouble who had no place to go, following the evening closure Jan. 31 of the Iron Horse Youth Safe House.

Meadus created a scenario in February in which he had just had a fight at home and went to the youth centre, with no idea of where to spend the night.

He was referred to a youth safe house in North Vancouver and given directions by bus. By the time he arrived in Coquitlam near midnight, the buses had almost stopped running and he wouldn’t have reached the shelter if a worker hadn’t driven out to pick him up.

Ministry staff, though, couldn’t confirm that there’s been any change in transportation policy, or if it’s always been the practice provide a ride to a shelter.

Meadus said he’s also contacted the ministry to get confirmation of any change.

In an attempt to reopen the Iron Horse Youth Safe House, Meadus has started a gofundme.com fundraising campaign.

But donations are slow to come in.

So far, only two donations totalling $150 have been made, one of those $50 by him, money from babysitting.

He’s also been asked to remove the logo of the Alouette Home Start Society (which runs the safe house) from the fundraising page because he doesn’t represent the society.

Meadus added if the shelter closes completely, he’ll donate whatever is raised to the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Youth Centre Society, which he’s been involved with for two years.

Meadus created a video of his fictional scenario and plans to show it to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows councils.

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Some faraway places

“I

did not remember that Whonnock was so far away,” said my guest as he climbed out of his car.

He was delayed only a few minutes, driving comfortably along the four-lane Lougheed Highway and a few kilometers up 272nd Street, the former Whonnock Road, to where I live on 112th Avenue.

As I was closing our gate – a modest cattle gate, not one of these wrought-iron affairs that seem to be fashionable today – we started talking about the days before Lougheed Highway, when the ways of transportation in and out of Whonnock and Ruskin were at first only the river, and later the railroad.

In the mid-1890s, work started on two trunk roads through the municipality of Maple Ridge: River Road and Dewdney Trunk Road.

The work on River Road in Whonnock started in 1894 with the nomination of Benjamin Spilsbury as “path master” to oversee the building and maintenance of the stretch of River

(272nd Street today) to the hinterland of “North Whonnock,” serving an increasing number of new settlers, some of whom were feared to associate with Webster’s Corners, now accessible via the Dewdney Trunk Road, rather than with Whonnock.

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The westward stretch, from the Spilsbury farm to Albion was not important for the settlers.

That is evident from John Williamson’s diary from 1897.

The diary tells about people hopping off and on trains, arriving and sailing on those wonderful paddle wheelers that brought people, freight and cattle everywhere.

People also rowed or were rowed to distant places, walked for miles, and some came and went on horseback, but there is not a word in the diary about the road to Albion.

What was of much greater interest for the settlers was the extension of River Road from Whonnock to the Stave River, crossing Whonnock Creek with a mighty wooden bridge that joined Whonnock and Ruskin.

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of our horse show had been put through this road, their owners would not have recognized them, had they emerged alive and safe.”

River Road did not meet the standards for a highway for a long time.

By 1929 came Lougheed Highway, which, together with Dewdney Trunk Road, makes it so easy to reach the eastern extremities of our municipality.

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As a licensed pyrotechnician and special effects tech in the film and television industry, Testa’s success depends on how realistic his work comes across on screen.

So when the Maple Ridge resident was faced with a special, and unexpected request from a director, the ensuing panic and chaos struck Testa with a revolutionary idea.

Testa is now the owner and founder of Direct Hit FX, a Vancouver based start-up company that has its sights set on revolutionizing the film and television special effects industry.

To do it, he’s hoping he can conquer the Dragons’ Den on the CBC on Wednesday.

Testa is set to launch his Rapid Reload II, the technology used to vividly portray realistic bullet hits on the big and small screen.

Bullet hits on the screen have been hand-crafted since 1967, when Warren Beatty shocked the world with the bloodiest shootout in Bonnie and Clyde. While effective, Testa said it is a slow and time consuming venture.

Testa first envisioned the product when Vancouver director Terry Ingram asked for an unanticipated fourth take while shooting a movie

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In an era of shrinking budgets, the technology also promises to protect on-set jobs.

Testa, Watt and corporate director Chris Gielnik took the original Rapid Reload to the Dragon’s Den last April, and it’s been a whirlwind ever since. They’ve listened to industry feedback, and Testa and his new team have designed an improved version of the original.

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Of Clay, Wattles and Cloth March 7 - April 25, 2015 Mixed media artist, Melanie Thompson; ceramic artist, Claire Olivier; and fibre artist, Kaija Rautiainen share the spotlight as they bring together a collection of their work imbued with both natural and formal elements.

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7, 2-4pm

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Charlotte Diamond & the KC Kids Choir Thursday, March 12 7:00 p.m.

Come out for a fun family concert of great music with beloved children’s performer and recording artist Charlotte Diamond.

In 39 Steps, four actors will fill the roles of 60 characters.

From small town Saskatchewan to the big screen, Brent Butt is one of Canada’s funniest and most successful comedians.

Arts Club ON TOUR: The Foreigner

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An award-winning comedic farce, The Foreigner is both scrupulously clever and outrageously funny.

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Royal Canadian Theatre Company presents probably the most famous stage play in the history of theatre still running in London, England after a record-breaking 62 years..

St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Jam Tuesday, March 24 7:00 p.m.

Free event! Hosted by Celtic Jam session presenter Nigel Tucker, the evening will feature Nigel’s Irish band “The Navvies” with special guests “The Mission Pipe Band” for a highly entertaining evening.

Lobby Nights Free evenings of performance and creativity.

Songstage with Ivan Boudreau Mar 10, 7 – 9 pm

Whonnock Weavers Mar 10, 7 – 9 pm

Visit our website for more info on our Spring Break Camps Creative Fusion, Theatrix, Artist a Day and more!

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date news and events @mapleridgeact!

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Volunteer at the ACT. Call Landrie 604 476 2786

It’s never easy adapting a classic Alfred Hitchcock movie for the stage.

It’s especially difficult when you have only four actors to fill the roles of 60 characters in a small intimate setting.

For Theatre in the Country artistic director Reg Parks, the chance to produce Hitchcock’s classic film noir 39 Steps was too much to pass up.

“It’s really an amazing show,” said Parks.

“The speed of which the actors change and the sheer audacity of becoming so many characters is amazing to see. It’s a real frolic.”

The play runs until Saturday, March 7 and features Morgan Ariss, Paul Beckett, Francis Boyle and Mariah van Herwaarden taking on the daunting task of playing the wide range of charters.

“We are really proud of this show,

and I am so impressed with the level of talent that we have found in our local actors to pull this kind of a show off as such a high calibre,” Parks said.

Projecting images on stage will give the play the film noir feel. Parks said Theatre in the Country has been wanting to perform 39 Steps since he and a few cast members saw it performed in London.

“We fell in love with it right away.

Morgan Ariss has been bugging me for the past five years to do this and the time seemed right.”

While Saturday marks the end of this show, Parks said the he’s preparing to perform Educating Rita with Jessica Tabak. The play will run from April 9 to 25 and will also serve as Theatre in the Country’s entry for for this year’s Theatre B.C. Mainstage competition.

• Tickets for 39 Steps are available at www.theatreinthecountry.com or call the box office 604-259-9737.

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CARING FOR EACH OTHER, GRIEF SUPPORT IN THE WORK PLACE Established in 1979, the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society ties two communities together with the common bond of compassion and support to children and adults facing end of life issues. Have you worked with someone with a life limiting illness or who has lost a loved one? Eventually, we may all come in contact with someone who is going through a similar life experience. We often wonder, what can I say? How can I help? Society is still hesitant at approaching these conversations. However, in order to maintain a healthy and productive work, school or home environment, we need to find ways of opening that dialog.

Door Prize Sponsors: Karen Pighin ACT Arts Centre Jan Hickman ReMax Lifestyles Realty Kathleen Hatley My Clutter Coach Diane Brooks Mary Kay Ingrid Kraus I Assist You Office Support Laura Butler Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Gloria Hamilton ReMax Lifestyles Realty

2015 Babies

Presenters for this insightful overview of the Hospice Society’s work and services are, Lindsey Willis Coordinator of Palliative Support Services, Executive Director Mark Vosper, and Susanne Lamb Coordinator of Bereavement Services.

Thursday, March 12, 2015 • 7:00 am Fraserview Village Hall 22610 – 116th Avenue (Corner of 116th Avenue and 227th Street)

Call or visit the ACT Ticket Centre to purchase tickets.

(604) 476-ARTS (2787)

Contributed

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Brent Butt Friday, March 13 7:30 p.m.

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Join us in saluting all the hard working women in our community

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2015 women a salute to

in business

Do you ever look at your life and think: “Is this all there is?”

As women, we do our best to take care of everyone and everything else but we don’t do a very good job of taking care of ourselves. Unfortunately, I have learned from my own painful mistakes over the years, how wrong-headed that is!

By not looking after my own needs, after a while, my emotional and energy bucket was empty and I had nothing to give to anyone else. I went through the motions but I was not able to be there emotionally for my husband and my children. We all suffered because I didn’t look after myself.

If you really want to be the best wife, mother, partner, boss, co-worker or human being possible, you need to be unselfish enough to choose yourself first - at least, once in a while.

The “Women’s Wellness Weekend” Retreat is a wonderful opportunity to do just that. From Friday, April 10th to Sunday, April 12th, you will enjoy 2 night’s

Linda Leo Celebrating 14 years this July with the West Coast Auto Group Linda Leo is one of many long time employees with the company.

Serving as their Customer Relations e-Business Manager and having a variety of responsibilities keeps things interesting.

Linda enjoys the freedom that she is given to implement and develop enhanced processes which makes each day a pleasure

comfortable accommodation, 7 delicious meals and all the fun you can handle! The goal of the retreat is to “laugh ‘til you cry!”

Skilled specialists will show you simple ways that you can increase you energy, improve your health, happiness and fulfillment. If you don’t look after yourself, who will?

For more information about the Retreat, go to: www.WomensWellnessWeekend.net, email stressreliefisyours@gmail.com or phone (604) 302-1095.

Sheryl Stanton RN Stress Relief Specialist

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ancy Gattey

Owner - Creekside Fashions In business for thirteen years, Creekside Fashions has gained a reputation for providing irresistible fashions, great fit, along with exceptional customer service. Nancy Gattey, owner of the Boutique, has spent nearly 35 years in the Fashion Industry. “We genuinely care about our customers. We want them to look great and feel even better!”

The store offers fabulous lines including Sandwich, Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman, Jag Jeans, Liverpool, French Dressing and more!

Creekside is very excited to announce the arrival of Brighton Collectibles to the Store, including jewellery, watches, wallets, personal accessories, sunglasses, gifts, organizer bags and footwear.

Stop in soon to check out their new Spring Collections and check out the Creekside Fashions Facebook page for a great overview of what’s happening at the Store. Nancy and her staff look forward to making your next shopping trip an incredible shopping experience!

3325 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam

Linda served as a director with the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce for 3 years and also as a member of the board for the Women’s AM for 8 years, where she still takes part in their monthly meeting. Getting out to as many community events as her schedule permits Linda strives to keep a steady pace and participate where she can. Linda and her husband Brian have been 16 year residents of Pitt Meadows where they raised their son Jordan. lleo@westcoastautogroup.com

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Janet Laluk

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Relax and let us shop around using extensive knowledge base and experience to find the right mortgage to suits your needs. We work for you and not the lender.

Simplifying the process of getting the mortgage that’s right for you.

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As brokers with Dominion Lending Centres Innovative Mortgage Solutions we can obtain multiple bids on your mortgage and get volume discounts.We have access to numerous lenders not available to the public and mortgage investment corporation money and private funds as well.

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2015 women a salute to

Alysha O’Connor

Alysha O’Connor has spent her entire professional life in the service industry. She has successfully owned & operated the ‘Kutting Korner’ for the past six years. She has spent the past nine years as a stylist and she is happiest when she is helping people. She has the characteristics of infusing a business with her sound service values, enthusiasm and fun-loving personality coupled with her strong entrepreneurial side.

Alysha heads a dedicated team at The Kutting Korner. This small team of experienced professionals provide their services in a friendly and laid-back manner . You will notice when you visit the salon the comfortable environment that makes clients want to come back time and again. Not only does The Kutting Korner provide a wide variety of hair cuts, colour and foil techniques, but also offers Hair Extenstions and Organic Spray Tans, all at competitive prices.

Alysha is now sitting on the board of directors for the Chamber of Commerce, serving Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and is excited to support local businesses within her community.

Alysha encourages people to drop in to say hello and find out more about the Kutting Korner. In fact, many of you may recognize her as she grew up in Maple Ridge.

11819 225th St.,Maple Ridge

604.463.4244

in business

Doris Gagel

Years ago, when Doris couldn’t afford to buy drapes, she designed and made her own, and soon was doing it for others, too. In 1978, she moved her thriving business out of her basement and into a storefront, and she hasn’t looked back since.

For 37 years Doris has been offering all kinds of window coverings, including custom draperies; she also provides custom upholstery services through longtime employee Evelyn McDougal, who Doris describes as the “best in the business.”

When you need custom upholstery or window coverings, trust the experience and quality at Gagels… they’ve been doing it right for a very long time!

Gagel’s Custom Draperies, Blinds & Upholstery #100 22716 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge • 604-467-6113

Lisa Prophet

Nicole MacDonald

Advertising Manager

Every week, more than 13 professional women contribute their unique and diverse skills in the publication of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News. Thanks ladies!

We would also like to recognize the women who live and work in the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge communities. Your hard work and achievements are testimony to the contributions of women in the workforce.

604.467.1122 22611 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge www.mapleridgenews.com

Dr.

Cobi Slater

Dr. Cobi Slater is extremely passionate about helping others heal naturally. In clinical practice for over 10 years now, Dr Cobi offers nutritional therapy, professional supplements, herbal medicine, homeopathic medicine, detoxification, soft heat infrared sauna and laser therapy for chronic pain and injury. Lab testing is one of the keys to facilitating the proper treatment plan. Lab services include food allergy testing, adrenal stress index, complete thyroid evaluation, female or male hormone panel, heavy metal investigation, complete digestive analysis and body composition testing and analysis. Our main goal is to uncover the cause of all health challenges and restore balance back to the body.

www.drcobi.com | cshealth@telus.net Natural Wellness Clinic

604.467.9554 11857 223rd St., Maple Ridge

Nicole MacDonald Notary was established in Pitt Meadows in May of 2013, and is owned by Nicole and her husband Garett.

Nicole is the Notary Public in the practice, while Garett assists with office management and operations. Previously, Nicole was a police officer for the Vancouver Police Department; however, after the birth of her two young daughters, Nicole obtained her Master’s Degree in Applied Legal Studies through Simon Fraser University and become a Notary Public.

Nicole researched various locations to open a legal practice in the nearby area, and after careful consideration determined Pitt Meadows, where her family has lived for 10 years, was the perfect location. Nicole MacDonald Notary is the first, and only Notary Public Firm in Pitt Meadows.

Nicole provides the City of Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam and surrounding communities with professional, compassionate and trustworthy Notary services, including Wills, Powers of Attorney and Real Estate Transactions.

Our philosophy is to provide you with security and peace of mind during your life’s major transitions.

We provide friendly, honest and professional legal services, assuring that each of our clients receives our undivided attention.

#304 – 12099 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows 604-457-0050 www.nicolemacdonaldnotary.com

Nicole MacDonald Notary Public, M.A.

Andrea Thiel Connecting your outdoor and indoor living.

As a local landscaper, I believe that the home extends past it’s walls, and so I pay attention to all facets of the landscaping process. With over 22 years experience working in West Coast gardens, I have the expertise to help you create the garden of your dreams.

• Landscape design • General maintenance

• Yard rejuvenation • Tree and shrub care • Fertilization

• Pruning • Perennial garden care • Planting and more!

We go the extra mile - one yard at a time!

BLOOMIN’ NICE LLANDSCAPING & DESIGN

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2015 women a salute to

C indy-Lea and Taryn Stephenson

History has unfolded over a great cuppa tea. Monks have meditated, Queens have held their pinkies high, and friends have shared a slurp, a giggle and even shed a tear over a delightful cup.

Mother and daughter duo, Cindy-Lea and Taryn Stephenson have been steeping away in their little tea shop for 8 years in downtown Maple Ridge and business is thriving like never before. “We believe in surrounding ourselves with positive women and their support has empowered us to grow into a really unique shop,” says owner Cindy-Lea. “We are so grateful to have so many cheerleaders rooting for us!”

Discover one of their 300 flavours of tea, browse the gorgeous giftware or play dress-up with the season’s hottest accessories.

Oncee Up Upon ponn a Tea leaf is where your story begins.

in business

Teresa E. Kuppan Certified General Accountant

With over 20 years of experience working in public practice, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Accounting & Information Technology and a CPA, CGA designation, Teresa has the perfect combination of skill and education to serve her clients. Teresa joined the J. Fitzpatrick & Associates team in 2011 and looks forward to serving new and former clients.

Reach Teresa at Teresa@jfitzpatrick.com

604-942-4362 102-2071 Kingsway Ave. Port Coquitlam, BC

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Like us on Facebook for exclusive deals! OnceUponATeaLeaf 11970 224th St, Maple Ridge • 604-463-5353

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Jan Hickman

Judy Swanson Judy’s desire to be in business for herself, has recently led her to start “Sell It”. She has been selling items for clients and friends for many years, and decided to launch Sell It last year in 2014. She offers a unique service of helping clients sell unwanted worthwhile goods, through online advertising.

Judy has sold thousands of dollars’ worth of used items, including cars, furniture and other household goods. She knows the key factors for online selling and how to get you the maximum dollar value for your items. Her service is unique in that instead of costing the client money, it actually helps the client make money.

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The realtor that unites hearts and homes

Real Estate Professional Jan Hickman has been a professional realtor since 1980 - 4 years in Ontario and 30 years in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows. She is a 30 year Life Member of the prestigious MLS Medallion Club in addition to the RE/MAX Platinum Club and Hall of Fame Member.

Jan is dedicated to professional, friendly service, always working hard to keep her buyers and sellers current with real estate trends, i.e. market condition, mortgage rates, and legal changes - one stop shopping.

She is a member of the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce, President of the Haney Rotary Club, on the Board of Directors for the Maple Ridge Foundation, active member of Women’s AM and is also involved with the local hospital foundation, the annual Terry Fox Run, as well as volunteering for many charity golf tournaments for cancer research and local Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows fundraising activities.

“Jan sold us our first and second home. We trust her judgment and she truly goes the extra steps for her clients.”

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Diane Kirkland, CFP INVESTMENTS Diane Kirkland is a Certified Financial Planner with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, the last 15 with Edward Jones in her office in Pitt Meadows. Diane specializes in helping clients develop strategies to help provide income for today, and future growth for tomorrow. Her focus is on pre-retirees, retirees, women investors, and business clientele.

Diane says, “At Edward Jones we understand that you invest to meet specific financial goals and a desire to provide for yourself and loved ones. My role is to help you make the best decisions to turn those goals into achievements.”

Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund 19237 - 122A Avenue, Unit 102, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2T1 604-465-7992 • www.edwardjones.com 6 diane.kirkland@edwardjones.com

rish & Andria

Budget Blinds

Budget Blinds began serving the Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge communities in 2006 and is owned and operated by long-time Coquitlam resident Trish Kuffner and her family.

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2015 women a salute to

Cheryl Bennewith “WE SEAL OUR SERVICE WITH A SMILE”

Cheryl is in her 20th year as a BC Notary serving the community of Ridge Meadows.

Cheryl is proud to be a BC Notary, a select group of legal professionals commissioned by the Supreme Court of British Columbia. BC Notaries are highly trained in non-contentious services, including preparation of documents for the purchase and sale of property, mortgages and refinances and personal planning documents, including wills and powers of attorney. Cheryl is also available for notarization of travel consent letters, statutory declarations, including foreign pension declarations, letters of invitation and certified true copies of documents. Cheryl and her highly qualified staff provide professional and friendly services in an organized and timely manner.

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The moment you step inside Esthetique Day Spa, all your stress and anxiety melt away. Aromatherapy and calming music ser ve to cast a relaxing spell as you enjoy the earth tones and fresh flowers that inspire serenity. Eva’s soft Polish voice sets the mood for tranquility where she, along with her staff, happily cater to both men and women using a variety of European Spa Treatments.

Eva opened Esthetique in 1995, and then moved 11 years ago to their current, larger location in Meadow Vale Mall. With over 36 years of experience, Eva sees a difference in perception. Services that were once thought of as a luxury are now seen as simply essential in maintaining healthy self-care.

It’s no wonder Esthetique was voted “Favourite Spa in Maple Ridge/ Pitt Meadows” by the residents of the very community that Eva and her staff serve so well.

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The Chamber of Commerce serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows plays a key role in supporting existing and emerging businesses, as a member driven organization the Chamber invites those looking for opportunities to grow your business and be active in the community to join us in making a difference.

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Vicki McLeod “It takes a community to raise a business.

Heartfelt thanks to friends, colleagues and clients in the communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows for honouring me with the Business Leader of the Year Award. At Main Street we have the privilege of doing what we love, for people we love in a place we love. How can it get better than that?

A special thank you to the Board and staff of the Chamber of Commerce Serving Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows for their efforts on behalf of local small business.”

Vicki McLeod is a business and personal coach, consultant, trainer and writer.

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Helping clients achieve their Ànancial goals is a passion Peace of mind. It’s an elusive intangible, but it’s something most people strive for in their life, especially when it comes to their financial situation. It’s a concept Certified Financial Planner Kathy Blom understands very well.

In order to get her clients the peace of mind they desire, Kathy uses her passion for helping people to achieve their goals in combination with her extensive knowledge of the financial services industry. Over the years she’s discovered that helping clients achieve their financial and life goals isn’t so much a job as a passion, Kathy is adamant when she says financial planning – or more to the point, life planning – isn’t as scary or complicated as some make it out to be.

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Mutual funds are offered through Manulife Securities Investment Services Inc. Insurance products and services are offered through Manulife Securities Insurance Agency.

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2015 women a salute to

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Owner - Dominion Lending Centres We are thrilled to be in a great new location in Port Moody.

Our new office helps reflect our merge with Dominion Lending Centres. After 13 years owning my own mortgage company and 25 years in the Real Estate Busines I’m proud to now be a part of Dominion Lending Centres!

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Brenda Garcia As a long-time resident of Ridge Meadows, Brenda Garcia lives, works, plays and volunteers here and strives to be integral to the success and growth of the community. Brenda has been in the immigration industry since 2007 and has helped hundreds of clients reach their goals in the country. As a Regulated Immigration Consultant, Brenda works with Canadians and their friends and families to help foreign nationals make Canada their permanent home or to come on a temporary basis to work, study or visit. She also helps Canadian employers in any industry tackle their staffing shortages by bringing skilled international workers to Canada.

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Creating Clarity & Confidence in all your Real Estate Endeavors Living in Maple Ridge and being a resident of the community for the past 30 years Amanda started her professional Real Estate career in 2008 at Royal LePage Brookside Realty centering her focus on residential and acreage sales in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Since her career started Amanda has sat on the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Real Estate Division as a Director, is a member of the prestigious MLS Medallion Club in addition to the Royal LePage Platinum Fa r club. Amanda has met many wonderful people in the community and is vo urite Realto dedicated to building long term relationships with her clients making her career that much more rewarding.

Thank you to all my past and present clients, family, and friends for the opportunities in making your home purchase or sale an exceptional positive experience that have stayed with you for years to come.

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Anita Viljoen Anita’s passion is helping clients feel good about themselves. That’s why she became a Licensed Esthetician nine years ago, and why she opened Cameo Spa and Laser Clinic in August of 2013.

With a menu of services designed to help clients look and feel their best, and a selection of quality skincare products to create healthy-looking, glowing skin, Anita has created a winning combination for her clients.

As Anita puts it, “I am very particular in what I do, and believe in being professional, caring and unique in everything I do.”

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Since 1994, I have helped my clients smooth the path to achieving their financial goals. Small business owners need health and disability benefits, succession and retained earnings strategies. Families need investments, mortgage, life and health insurance and tax planning. Retirees need tax efficient income strategies and legacy planning. I’m able to help with all of these needs. By creating a plan to minimize financial stress in your life, you’ll have more time and energy for the people in it. Talk to me about how I can help you reach your financial goals.

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Cameron Hicks (top) wrestles at the provincial championships, which were held in Abbotsford Feb. 26-28. Despite an injured shoulder, Hicks finished with a bronze medal.

He was one of three Maple Ridge Ramblers to win a spot on the podium.

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Rambler trio makes provincial podium All in Grade 11, so wrestling team’s future appears bright

By Neil Corbett sports@mapleridgenews.com

Three Maple Ridge wrestlers made it to the podium at the B.C. Championships, held Thursday through Saturday in Abbotsford.

But coach Bill McCrae is optimistic there will be more Ramblers on the podium – and in higher positions – next year.

Cameron Hicks finished in third place in the 48 kg class, despite battling a painful shoulder injury.

“He’s literally been wrestling with one arm for the past two months,” said McCrae. “It makes it pretty tough to win.”

Even with the injury, only a poor draw kept him from wrestling his way to the final, where Hicks would have come up against Jagmeet Klair of Abbotsford Traditional – another of the province’s elite wrestlers.

The top six wrestlers in a class make it to the podium, and Olivia McDonnel took

fourth in her class.

Dionte Hurtado finished in sixth place in the 90 kg class, and McCrae said that was a good result considering his limited experience.

“He excelled. For his first provincials, he wrestled really well,” said the coach.

In his first match, Hurtado lost to the eventual provincial champion. Then Hurtado won three fights in a row in the consolation round, before losing his second match in the battle for fifth and sixth places.

McCrae noted that all three of those wres-

tlers are in Grade 11, and will be able to take runs at provincial titles in their grad years.

Ryan Hicks, Cameron’s little brother, will join the team as a Grade 8 and already has four years of wrestling experience. Including him and other grapplers, the Ramblers should assemble a team with seven potential podium finishers in the 2016 provincials.

“The future is bright.”

Hicks will compete at the national championships in Fredericton, N.B. bext next month, and will be looking to win, after taking national silver last year.

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Pitt’s run to provincials ends Marauders will drop to AAA next year Two close losses at the Fraser Valley tournament cost the Pitt Meadows Marauders a chance to advance to the B.C. Boys high school basketball AAAA championships.

Pitt lost to the Heritage Woods Kodiaks 70-69 in Thursday’s must-win game at Terry Fox. The Port Moody team advanced to the B.C. Tournament as the sixth seed out of the Fraser Valley.

Big post Graham Smith scored 38 points and had 19 rebounds in the game. Jordan Murley also scored 16. “The team played very hard, but in the end were their own worst enemies, with 24 turnovers,� said Pitt coach Rich Goulet. “Our press break, which we Helping Families struggling financially because of childhood Cancer.

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Marauder Spencer Oosterman works against close checking.

Hornets advance to B.C. tourney In single A senior boys basketball action, the Maple Ridge Christian Hornets finished third at the Fraser Valley tournament, and will now advance to the provincial championships, to be held on March 11-14 at the Langley Events Centre.

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practised immensely, came up short enough times to make the difference in the game, especially early.�

Earlier in the Fraser Valley tournament, the Marauders fell to the Centennial Centaurs of Coquitlam, 62-49.

Pitt suffered another close loss to Lord Tweedsmuir, 80-77. The Surrey team got rolling, and finished second in the valley.

Pitt will not compete at the AAAA level next year, as the team reloads. “All our best players have graduated and we must now start anew and we will be doing that in AAA for the next two years,� said Goulet. That will create an interesting local hoops scene, with Pitt joining the Maple Ridge Ramblers, SRT Titans and Westview Wildcats in AAA hoops.

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Marchand; • Coach of the year “Câ€? program – Eric Arksey; • Most valuable player Atom “Aâ€? – Cam Lieter; • Most valuable player PeeWee “Aâ€? – Dylan Smail; • Most valuable player Bantam “Aâ€? – Taylor Lewis; • Most valuable player Midget “Aâ€? – Connor Liversidge; • Most valuable player Juvenile “Aâ€? – Tyler Kushner; • Most impactful goalie “Aâ€? program – Matteo Petrelli; • Most impactful defenceman “Aâ€? program – Colton Beard; • Most impactful forward “Aâ€? program – Ayden Lowe; • Unsung hero “Aâ€? program – Cale Anderson; • Coach of the year – “Aâ€? program – Nick Boorman; • Youth leadership award – Matthew Trulsen; • Referee of the year – Brandon Bell; • Team official of the year – Jeff Rose; • Volunteer of the year – Kyla McEwen and Kala Raymond; • Hockey citizen of the year – Roxanne Reid.

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aspire to,� said Dave Lige, an off-ice trainer and sports psychologist. “In addition, he is a highly respectful young man who generously donates his time and others resources for the betterment of the association and the game.�

Hunt has donated a signed Oilers jersey to be given away at this year’s tournament. The event will feature 27 teams from outside the Lower Mainland. “The size of a tournament could not be done without a lot of volunteers, and we wish to thank everyone who has stepped up to help with all the various jobs, whether they were on the planning committee or are coming to sell raffle and 50/50 tickets, work in the office or scorekeep and timekeep – everyone is appreciated,� said Carolyn Gosling, tournament chairperson and secretary treasurer for RMMHA.

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As many as 43 peewee and bantam teams will compete in the third annual Ridge Meadows Hometown Hockey Hero Tournament, starting Friday at Pitt Meadows Arena and Planet Ice Maple Ridge.

This year, the tournament is honouring Brad Hunt, a defenceman with the Edmonton Oilers organization. He currently plays on their AHL team, the Oklahoma City Barons.

debut last year, playing three games with the Oilers. He also recorded 50 points in 66 games with Oklahoma.

This year, he’s played 11 games with Edmonton, recording three points. He also has 13 goals and 37 points in 39 games in the AHL. “Brad is a model of determination and character. He is a player who never gave up throughout minor hockey, despite not always making the highest-level team, and his perseverance is a direct attribute of the type of character that all young hockey players should

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He moved up to the BCHL and played three seasons with the Burnaby Express, earning a scholarship to Bemidji State University.

Hunt recorded 112 points in four seasons with the Bemidji Beavers, then signed an amateur tryout contract with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. He had 33 points in 65 games in his first season with Chicago.

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In Memoriam

Cuddles Sofko August 8, 1997-January 25, 2015 Her Royal Highness Cuddles (Cuddlebug, Princess Tabitha) Sofko has departed her Earthly Abode and crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. She leaves to mourn her human Guardians, Kimberly and Gary, her canine sister Miss Scuffy, her human grandparents Gil and Linda O. and her canine cousin Jesse.

Predeceased by her canine sister Sophie and canine cousins Jamie and Joey.

The family would like to say a special thank you to HRH’s Personal physician, Dr. David Loff DVM and his wonderful staff of Eastridge Animal Hospital. Dr. Loff attended to her many years from her first day with us to her very last. We are very grateful for his excellent care and kindness.

Thank you also to the wonderful ladies at San-Als Groomers for all patient pampering all these years. They made HRH look her very best.

“Animals don’t wish to be brought into this world, it is we humans who make their existence possible, so its up to us to provide them with a worthwhile life, it is Animals that make us Human.”

-Temple Grandin

With great sorrow we announce the passing of our dear Mum and Grandma at Ridge Meadows Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Leonard in 1998, brother Herbert Johnston in 2000 and nephew Fred Johnston in 1989. Survived by her loving daughters Ann (Jim) Taylor, Marlene (Graeme) Tait and son Don (Heather) Laity; 6 grandchildren Leigh Anne (Barry) Erl, Chris Tait and Ken (Tania), Doug (Kaitlyn), Andrew and Jeff Laity; 8 great grandchildren Brayden, Keegan, Ashlyn, Mitchell, Bradley and Grant Laity and Hanna and Gita Erl. She also leaves behind many friends, nieces, nephews and childhood friends Edna and Ewarta. Mum was a Past Worthy Matron of the Mizpah Chapter #36, Order of the Eastern Star.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel, 11969 - 216th St., Maple Ridge.

Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Special thanks to the doctors and staff on 2 West, Ridge Meadows Hospital.

SK., on January 21, 1934 to Nikolai and Katherine Semko and was the second eldest of 9 children. In 1944 her father moved the family to Sardis, BC to continue farming in a milder climate. Lil worked for many years at Nabob Foods as a packer and was able to retire early with her husband Warren, so they could start new adventures in their RV. Lil is survived by her husband Warren of almost 61 years; her 4 children, Rod (Debbie), Bruce (Lorraine), Karen (Bob) Light, Charlene (David) Milton; 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents; as well as brother Ernie Semko, brother in law Russell McLean (Sr), sister in law Kieran Semko & great grandson Aiden Byrnell.

Funeral service to be held at 11AM, on Friday March 6th at Maple Ridge Alliance Church, 20399 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge BC, V2X 3E2 with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.GardenHill.ca

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PRE-SCHOOLS

LAKESIDE PRE-SCHOOL Registration for September 2015 www.lakesidepre-school.com

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CLASS 3 DRIVER

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit.

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Opportunity To Buy Janitorial Franchise

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Air Liquide Canada Inc., Richmond, BC, requires a temporary full time driver for its Richmond cylinder gases delivery division.

Must have clean class 3 drivers lic with air and clean drivers abstract. Must be willing to under go a physical & background check.

This position starts immediately and will last for 5 mo’s minimum. $25.43 starting wage.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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

Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Send resumes to

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HELP WANTED

Reporter Victoria News

604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

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COUNSELLOR

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Qualifications: The candidates will hold a Masters’ degrees in a counselling related discipline, have knowledge of the substance use field, work well independently and on a team, and possess strong organizational and written skills.

Please submit a cover letter and resume by email: admin_fraserhouse@shaw.ca Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for application submissions is March 13, 2015.

The Victoria News, has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced reporter. Reporting to the editor, the successful candidate will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories covering a range of beats.

A key attribute will be an ability to work well as a self-starting member of a competitive newsroom.

You will be expected to contribute to regular newsroom meetings and bring your creative talents to readers through concise, accurate and entertaining writing. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and willing to learn in a fastpaced environment.

Knowledge of Canadian Press style is important, as is the ability to take and carry out instructions in a timely fashion. Basic photography skills are required. Must have a valid driver’s license and working vehicle. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop CS6 would be considered an asset.

As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 180 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio.

Interested candidates should send resume, clippings and cover letter by March 15, 2015 to: Kevin Laird Editorial Director-Greater Victoria Black Press 818 Broughton Street Victoria, B.C. V8W 1E4 or e-mail: klaird@blackpress.ca

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FARM WORKERS

Seasonal Farm Workers required in Pitt Meadows.

Duties will include general farm labour, planting, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, picking, and all other farm duties. Work will be physically demanding; handling some heavy loads and standing for long periods of time.

Wages: $10.25/hr. 40-60 hrs./wk.

Please email resume to: hindafarm@hotmail.ca

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HELP WANTED

GREENHOUSE WORKERS Full-Time seasonal labourers wanted for job duties that include but are not limited to: planting, pruning, harvesting, grading, packing, receiving, shipping and general greenhouse cleanup and setup for flower and pepper farm.

Start date: May 2015. $10.49/hour. No exp. Required.

Must speak and understand English and have completed grade 12.

Hollandia Greenhouses Ltd. 19393 Richardson Rd, Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y 1Z1 Apply via email to: Attn Kim at hollandia@hollandia.ca

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS - Optician / Contact Lens Fitter. 6 month course. 604.581.0101

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AUJLAS’ FARMS LTD FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.49/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop.

Employment starts early June /15 Submit your application to: Phone: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

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HELP WANTED

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

GREENHOUSE WORKERS

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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.

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Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS

Available routes in Maple Ridge 40000024 - 108 Ave, 108 Loop, Tamarack Lane 40000044 - 118 Ave, 118A Ave, 119 Ave, 236B St, 237 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd. (Even) 40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr. 40000067 - 104 Ave, 239 St, Slatford Pl, Slatford St, Zeron Ave. 40100109 - 113 Ave, 230 St, Gillis Pl, Harrison St, Lougheed Hwy, Olund Cres, Telosky Ave. 40220266 - 124 Ave, 221 St, Davison St, Moody St. 40310302 - 117 Ave, Darby St, Holly St, Mayo Pl, Morris St, River Rd. 40310307 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave, 207 St, Lorne Ave. 40320358 - 123B Ave, 124A Ave, 124B Ave, 203 St, 204 St, 204B St. 40320366 - 123 Ave, Skillen St, Wicklund Ave. 40320370 - 123 Ave, 201 St, 202 St, 203 St, Allison St, Chatwin Ave, Davenport Dr, McIvor Ave. 40330335 - Dale Dr, Pinda Pl, Walnut Cres.

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011003 - 120 Ave, 120B Ave, 121 Ave, 121A Ave, 121B Ave, 193A St, Blakely Rd. 41011004 - Bonson Rd, Oak Terr, Park Rd. 41011024 - 119 Ave, Hammond Rd (Townhouses)

Find the

brian@mapleridgenews.com

HOME of Your Dreams!

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HANDYPERSONS

HANDYMAN Services, Fast, Low rates! Call Glenn at 604-619-3845 www.millersystems.ca/handyman

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

Real Estate Section - Class 600’s

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GARDENING

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LANDSCAPING

S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-upW Garbage Removal

Gardening Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock

Lawn Care Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration

.ProWorks Home & Garden. Pressure Washing, Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping. Call Matt 604-465-5566

Free Estimate 19 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

TRADES, TECHNICAL

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

EXPERIENCED Commercial Heavy Duty Mechanic req’d for Trucking Co in Maple Ridge. Fax Resume to 604-460-7853 or email to wmader@telus.net

PACIFIC QUEST

PACIFIC QUEST

D 3 Ton Dump Truck & Excavator D Landscaping D Ditching & Drainage D Lot cleaning & brush removal D Site Clean Up D Parking Expansions

D Field Mowing D Large Grass Areas D Acreages D Commercial / Residential

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604-828-8506

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

604-828-8506

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AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 329 PAINTING & DECORATING NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.245.9069

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.

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PLUMBING

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

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s.

Drain Cleaning. Ins. 778-908-2501 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Surrey, a building product supplier has a Full - Time opportunity for an experienced Stair Builder & Parts Craftsman. Must have pervious experience in shaping Rails & Building stair components. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: • Advancement Opportunities • Excellent Remuneration Package Commensurate w/ Experience • Full Benefits

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

EAGLE ROOFING Tar & Gravel D Asphalt D Interlocking shingles D Torch-on Membrane D Laminated shingles

Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

All types of Roofing Repairs Free Estimates

Interlawn Landscape Services Commercial / Res. 604-356-9273 www.interlawnlandscapes.com

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.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

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7 Days / Week

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

CLEANING SERVICES

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL NOW. Taking new clients. Great Refs.

Call anytime 1-604-302-9291

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $24.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $24.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply

(604)465-1311

$20 Off Your First Time

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Detailed House Cleaning

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com 604-467-1118

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

604-467-6065 All Types of Roofs & Repairs, Gutter Install A Reputable Leader in MATERIALS & WORKMANSHIP in the roofing industry ~ WORK GUARANTEED ~ BBB, WCB & Insured

604-465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

* We do Move-outs * Chemical Free

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MISC SERVICES

Prompt Delivery Available

.t1 tax

Gelinas Roofing 604-720-5054 RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com

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UNIQUE CONCRETE

Circulation

ELECTRICAL

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

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

Earn Extra Cash!

MOVING & STORAGE

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

Fencing & Allan Block

Stair Builder / Parts Craftsman

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. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280 MIKE 604-961-1280

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MIRACLE MOVING

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

Job involves the harvesting of flowers, and physically demanding greenhouse work. Must have own transportation & be able to work flexible hrs including wknds.

Greenhouse exp an asset.

40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr.

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HERFORT CONCRETE

Local cut-flower greenhouse operator in Maple Ridge, looking for P/T & F/T individuals.

Apply by email: albionfreesia@gmail.com

CONCRETE & PLACING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

F/T position in Langley lubricants plant. Warehouse work, Mfg. and shipping / receiving. Must be capable of physical labour, computer usage, be meticulous and reliable. Exp. in manufacturing & warehousing preferred.

We offer a long-term career with a financially successful Co. + Benefits + RRSP Plan.

Send resume: hr@fuchs.com or fax: 604-888-1145

FARM WORKERS

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APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca.

More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/our-programs/scholarship.

WAREHOUSING & MANUFACTURING

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

EDUCATION/TUTORING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

www.benchmarkpainting.ca

FREE ESTIMATES .cuttingedge 604-466-9514

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW

TIMOTHY hay for sale. 60 lb. bales. $10.00 per bale. Pitt Meadows.

604-505-4087

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

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

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MAPLE COURT II 22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

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

in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail Mar 20. $725. 1-604-794-5844

PARC VUE 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.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 526 359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

• • •

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

MOVING / GARAGE SALE

TREE SERVICES

SENIORS DISCOUNT 1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

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

Saturday & Sunday March 7th & 8th at 9am

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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Ph. 604-696-4487

GARAGE SALES

MAPLE RIDGE

RENTALS

20277 Telep Ave

Some antiques, kitchen misc, household items, some furniture, exercise equipment & more.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour.

Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BR apts - bright & lge Central Coquitlam Co-op AND Seniors Only Building $826/mo. No subsidy.

Cls to transit, schools & shops

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca

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.

your unwanted items in bcclassified.com

Re “CYCLE”

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

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REAL ESTATE

EQUESTRIAN

ABBOTSFORD Wholesale Floral Evergreen Business For Sale.

Approx yearly gross $350-$600K. Well established business for 19 years. For more info please write to: 316 - #4 - 32465 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 0C7. Serious inquiries only please.

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC

741

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

Pitt Meadows Marina 14179 Reichenback Rd

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

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. April 1 or 15

604.488.9161 741

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

604.465.7713 752

PATHFINDER TRUCK LINES

TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

OFFICE/RETAIL

Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space

Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month.

Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf.

Various downtown locations.

Updated and well maintained.

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WANTED TO RENT

MATURE MALE ON disability. Dog sitter/trainer, med. license, seeks appropriate rental. 604-831-5100

Please note that the following will be sold by CEO Auto And Truck Repair LTD on or after March 5 2015 for monies owing on storage $6320.00 plus all costs incurred with this action.

1 - 1999 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK VIN 087466

West Canada Civil Enforcement 1-877-795-7337 www.RepoBc.ca

TRANSPORTATION

Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty

1 Bdrm apts $750 2 Bdrm apts $800

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT

Onsite Manager

604-463-3000

845

Incl heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores and Schools.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

SUNRISE 22292 122nd Avenue (604)349-5982 The Scrapper

SORRENTO 22260 122nd Avenue (604)319-9341

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

Haney Motor Hotel 22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or

Call 604-467-3944

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TRUCKS & VANS

1988 DODGE MAXI VAN, grey, body good, well maintained, 238K, $2000. Call: (604)613-6884

21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge

604-466-5799 MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available

Special Spring Prices Sawdust Available

604-465-5193

NOTICE to Creditors Estate of Cristian Teodor Mesteru. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Cristian Teodor Mesteru formerly of #20 - 11950 232nd Street, Maple Ridge, BC, Deceased who died on November 5, 2012 are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned, Flavia Teodora Mesteru c/o 22311 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z2, on or before March 30, 2015 after which date the estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. Flavia Teodora Mesteru, Administrator

Clean and Spacious 2 Bdrm avail. $843/mo

$840/mo & $940/mo

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

CEDAR HOGFUEL

STORAGE

Glenwood Manor Apartments

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS YAMAHA UPRIGHT PIANO U1 walnut case, 30 yrs old, 2nd owner, Played recreationally. Well maintained. Beautiful instrument. $1950. obo. 778-808-8938

749

604-575-5555

.give and take tree service 778.872.8406

ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

1 BD fr $850 and 2 BD fr $1115 BRAND NEW 1 & 2 Bdrms Stes Insuite laundry, 9 ft ceiling, laminate flooring, u/g parking, storage locker, Amenity room. No pets.

Contact Alex Anderson at aanderson@ranchogroup.com

UNDER $400

4’X6’ UTILITY trailer. All metal.

Good condition. $375. (604)4656383

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TOPSOIL

12040 - 222nd. St., Maple Ridge

HOMES FOR RENT

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

MAPLE COURT I &

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

736

RENTALS

MAPLE RIDGE; 2 Bdrm house avail Mar 1st. On acreage, clean, N/S, Ref’s req’d. $1350. (604)309-9711

1/2 month Rent Free Ask manager for details.

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

PETS

RENTALS

OFFICE/RETAIL

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

FOUR INDIVIDUAL OFFICES • 10’ X 8.5’ available • Includes heat, A/C & window

ONE OFFICE

• Inside with no windows 12’ x 8’ • Includes heat & A/C and hydro

ONE CORNER OFFICE

• With windows on 2 sides • Plumbed with sink and shower 10’x9.5’ • Includes heat & A/C and hydro

All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor.

One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.

Contact Jim at 604-476-2720

Spin-a-thon!

LET’S GET READY TO PEDAL!

The Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation is hosting a fun event - get your teams together and join us for a SPIN-A-THON! That’s right, we’ll be bringing in the bikes, cranking the music, and spinning through the day! We’ve got hourly themes planned (Cowboy, Pirate, Glam, Circus, Hawaiian, anything goes!), prizes and great food too!

WHEN: Saturday, April 11th, 9am-5pm WHERE: Centre Court @ Haney Place Mall REGISTRATION: $120 per team, one form (6 -12 people) PLEDGES: Each team member must collect min. $50 in pledges Payments can be made at RMH Foundation office: Cash, cheque, credit or debit accepted 11666 Laity Street, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G5

To more information contact Laura Butler, RMH Foundation at 604-466-6958 or email Laura.butler@fraserhealth.ca

www.rmhfoundation.com

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0

2015

ACCENT 5DR L

YOU PAY THE INVOICE PRICE!

% LEASE OR

+ MANUAL

HWY: 6.3L/100 KM CITY: 8.9L/100 KM

‡

FINANCINGנ

On select modelsנ. Dealer is reimbursed a holdback amount included in invoice price by the manufacturer for each vehicle sold*.

HWY: 9.3L/100 KM CITY: 11.6L/100 KM

HWY: 9.7L/100 KM CITY: 13.0L/100 KM

Limited model shown

Limited model shown

GLS model shown HWY: 9.8L/100 KM CITY: 12.9L/100 KM Limited model shown

2014 Accent “Highest Ranked Small Car in Initial Quality in the U.S.∆”

2015 2015

LEASE FOR ONLY $67 BI-WEEKLY THAT’S LIKE PAYING

$

33 0%

AT

OR GET

0

%

THAT’S LIKE PAYING

59 0%

$

FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS†

AT

14,558

‡

FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS†

0.9

2015

%

$

DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS

$

23,286

SANTA FE XL

SANTA FE SPORT 2.4L

74 1.9 0% 27,381

THAT’S LIKE PAYING

‡

AT

THAT’S LIKE PAYING

OR GET

DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $636 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES.

FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS†

%

3.99% LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN◊

WEEKLY

OR GET

DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS

$

DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $473 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES.

AT

88 0%

$

LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN◊

WEEKLY

7-PASSENGER

LEASE FOR ONLY $178 BI-WEEKLY

LEASE FOR ONLY $149 BI-WEEKLY

LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN◊

WEEKLY

OR GET

DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS

$

AWARDED THE HIGHEST GOVERNMENT CRASH SAFETY RATINGʆ U.S. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

LEASE FOR ONLY $119 BI-WEEKLY

LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN◊

WEEKLY

TUCSON GL

5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating

DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS

$

‡

DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $1,479 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES.

FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS†

‡

30,315

DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $1,313 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES.

VISIT HYUNDAICANADA.COM FOR DETAILS ON OUR ENTIRE LINE-UP! 5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty†† 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

HyundaiCanada.com

DEALER #40087

Prices do not include administration fee of $599.

CALL US TODAY AT 604-467-3401 23213 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge mapleridgehyundai.com

Lougheed Hwy.

Tamarack Lane

MAPLE RIDGE

Haney By-Pass

The All New

Kanaka Way

®/™The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ‡Dealer Invoice Price of $14,558/$16,275/$23,286/$27,381/$30,315 available on all new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD models and includes price adjustments of $636/$719/$473/$1,313/$1,479. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,695/$1,760/$1,795. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. *The customer prices are those reflected on the dealer invoice from Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. The dealer invoice price includes a holdback amount for which the dealer is subsequently reimbursed by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. Price adjustments of up to $636/$719/$473/$1,313/$1,479 available on all new 2015 Accent 5-Door L Manual/Elantra Sedan L Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD models. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. Leasing offer available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/ Santa Fe XL FWD with an annual lease rate of 0%/0%/0.9%/1.9%/3.99%. Bi-weekly lease payment of $67/$75/$119/$149/$178 for a 60-month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $695 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $8,710/$8,450/$15,470/ $19,370/$23,140. Lease offer includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795. Lease offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. $0 security deposit on all models. 20,000 km allowance per year applies. Additional charge of $0.12/km.†Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual/Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Tucson GL FWD Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/Santa Fe XL FWD with an annual finance rate of 0% for 84/84/60/60/60 months. Bi-weekly payments are $80/$89/$179/$211/$233. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795. Finance offers exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Financing example: 2015 Accent 5-Door L 6-speed Manual for $14,558 at 0% per annum equals $80 bi-weekly for 60 months for a total obligation of $14,558. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $14,558. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595. Finance example excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Prices of models shown: 2015 Accent GLS Auto/Elantra Limited/Tucson Limited AWD/Santa Fe Sport Limited AWD/Santa Fe XL Limited AWD are $21,144/$26,794/$35,759/$41,444/$45,094. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795, levies and all applicable charges. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Fuel consumption for new 2015 Accent GLS (HWY 6.3L/100KM; City 8.9L/100KM); 2015 Elantra Limited (HWY 6.7L/100KM; City 9.7L/100KM); 2015 Tucson Limited AWD (HWY 9.3L/100KM; City 11.6L/100KM);2015 Santa Fe Sport Limited AWD (HWY 9.8L/100KM; City 12.9L/100KM); 2015 Santa Fe XL Limited AWD (HWY 9.7L/100 KM; City 13.0L/100 KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. The Hyundai Accent/Elantra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small/compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Propriety study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡† *Offers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. Visit HyundaiCanada.com for details on our entire line-up! On select models†. Dealer is reimbursed a holdback amount included in invoice price by the manufacturer for each vehicle sold*. LEASE OR FINANCING† +0% YOU PAY THE INVOICE PRICE!‡ GLS model shown Limited model shown Limited model shown Limited model shown Limited model shown HWY: 6.3L/100 KM CITY: 8.9L/100 KM HWY: 6.7L/100 KM CITY: 9.7L/100 KM HWY: 9.3L/100 KM CITY: 11.6L/100 KM HWY: 9.8L/100 KM CITY: 12.9L/100 KM HWY: 9.7L/100 KM CITY: 13.0L/100 KM ACCENT 5DR L MANUAL 2015 ELANTRA L MANUAL 2015 AT OR GET LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS† $37 0% 0% LEASE FOR ONLY $75 BI-WEEKLY THAT’S LIKE PAYING WEEKLY AT OR GET LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS† $33 0% 0% LEASE FOR ONLY $67 BI-WEEKLY THAT’S LIKE PAYING WEEKLY TUCSON GL 2015 AT OR GET LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS† $59 0.9% 0% LEASE FOR ONLY $119 BI-WEEKLY THAT’S LIKE PAYING WEEKLY SANTA FE SPORT 2.4L 2015 AT OR GET LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS† $74 1.9% 0% LEASE FOR ONLY $149 BI-WEEKLY THAT’S LIKE PAYING WEEKLY 7-PASSENGER SANTA FE XL 2015 AT OR GET LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS† $88 3.99% 0% LEASE FOR ONLY $178 BI-WEEKLY THAT’S LIKE PAYING WEEKLY 2014 Elantra “Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in the U.S.” 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating AWARDED THE HIGHEST GOVERNMENT CRASH SAFETY RATING U.S. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 2014 Accent “Highest Ranked Small Car in Initial Quality in the U.S.” DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $1,479 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES. DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS $30,315‡ DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $1,313 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES. DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS $27,381DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES ‡ $473 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES. DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS $23,286‡ DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $636 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES. DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS $14,558‡ DEALER INVOICE PRICE INCLUDES $719 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION FEES. DEALER INVOICE PRICE IS $16,275‡ 5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty†† 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty HyundaiCanada.com

MAPLE RIDGE

Maple Ridge Hyundai has over 100 used vehicles in stock and priced BELOW MARKET VALUE!

2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew

2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4

Market Value $00,995

Market Value $22,995

Market Value $00,995

$

SALE PRICE

21,995

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The All New

DEALER #40087

MAPLE RIDGE Prices do not include administration fee of $599.

$

SALE PRICE

19,995 Stk#U30399

CALL US TODAY AT 604-467-3401 23213 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge mapleridgehyundai.com

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27,995

$

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CALL NOW FOR IMMEDIATE APPROVAL

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