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Dignitaries were up at Hemlock Resort Thursday to announce the official approval of a $1.5 billion master expansion plan.

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The provincial government announced Thursday the approval of a major expansion of Hemlock Resort that includes cooperation from the nearby Sts'ailes Band, the government and the owners, Langley-based Berezan Group.

The approved master plan, called "collaborative and innovative" by the government, includes an expansion of the existing ski hill along with more activities and base-area development.

The five-phase expansion will see: an increase in the recreation area from 350 hectares to 6,000 hectares; an increase of 20,000 bed units and 23 lifts at build-out over a period of 60 "Hemlock years; an estimated capital investment of Resort has been $500 million for phase an important 1 of the expansion, contributor with an estimated total $1-billion investment to the local at build-out and; 1,153 economy for full-time jobs in phase 1. decades" Since buying the resort in 2006, the Chilliwack-Hope Berezan Group has MLA Laurie invested $10 million Throness into upgrading the existing infrastructure for 217 private homeowners. Currently, there are 1,076 bed units and four lifts.

An impacts benefit agreement between the proponent and Sts’ailes Band includes opportunities for a joint venture development on nearby Harrison Lake, which would further enhance Hemlock’s potential as an all-season resort.

Development plans over the next 20 years include a lakefront First Nations-themed residential village and small marina, with year-round recreation activities such as mountain biking, hiking and ATVing.

“Hemlock Resort has been an important contributor to the local economy for decades," said Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness in a government press release. "With this new master plan, Hemlock is better positioned to support continued economic development and tourism in the Fraser Valley as a unique all-season resort.”

“Sts’ailes supports Hemlock Resort’s expansion and is excited about the joint venture development opportunity on Harrison Lake, as part of Hemlock’s transition Continued on 2

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$1.5 billion Hemlock expansion to a unique, all-season resort," said Sts’ailes Chief Harvey Paul. "The West Harrison area already draws significant numbers of recreational users, and the resort’s partnership with Sts’ailes complements the First Nation’s interest in continuing to develop tourism and recreation as a key economic driver for the community. The agreement also addresses environmental and heritage protocols during development.”

The announcement of the massive expansion comes after a ski season that never materialized at Hemlock.

After waiting and waiting, the resort cancelled the 2014/2015 ski season in February.

"When you rely on what falls from the sky you take the punches that Mother Nature gives you," said Samuel Hicks, director of operations and human resource manager at Hemlock Resort. "At the end of the day, there's no snow on the ground."

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Chief Bryce Williams said he will follow the will of his people, but believes the project would offer significant benefits, including revenue for the TFN and up to 100 long-term jobs for members.

"I think it's a very interesting project and it has very good potential of moving forward," Williams said, adding he's not taking sides in the vote set for Dec. 16. "I'm on the fence. I recognize all the benefits. There are some negative impacts to think about as well."

It would be the third LNG export proposal in the Lower Mainland in addition to the Woodfibre LNG plant proposed near Squamish and the Wespac LNG export terminal in Delta, which would ship out LNG produced next door at Fortis BC's longrunning Tilbury plant.

The project would occupy 32 hectares of treaty land the TFN have already zoned for industry and would likely otherwise be developed as warehousing.

Five to six LNG carriers would dock at Deltaport to load LNG from the TFN plant, in contrast to the Wespac jetty proposal, which would see LNG carriers ply the lower Fraser River.

The plant would compress and supercool three to five million tonnes of natural gas per year to liquid form for export.

That's about a quarter the size of the $11-billion Petronas LNG proposal near Prince Rupert but larger than the $1.7-billion Woodfibre proposal.

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The project would require a 10-kilometre extension of Fortis BC's pipeline in Delta.

If all three projects currently proposed in the region advanced, Fortis BC officials say there would have to be capacity upgrades to the main natural gas pipelines that run to the Lower Mainland from Continued on 3

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One of the two cubs often seen this fall in a field near Strikers Corner.

“It could have been [hit] because it was so used to people that it wasn’t afraid of anybody,� Jacobi said. “It was fearless.�

The conservation officer warns that people should never approach wildlife. “We want bears to be afraid of people actually,� he said. “If a bear sees you and you see the bear and you both run, you both go different directions, that’s

the best case scenario.�

Jacobi said the sow’s location is unknown, but that other cub has been most recently reported in the Tower Road area.

It’s not hibernating yet, so he said people still have to be vigilant about not putting out any attractants to ensure the sibling isn’t also habituated. “We’d like one member of this family to survive, would be nice,� Jacobi

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northeastern B.C. TFN officials said it's too early to say what proportion equity stake the first nation would get in the project, or what direct benefits might flow to members.

It's proposed as a joint venture that includes Fortis BC LNG Development Inc., Mitsui and Nexterra, and could be in operation as early as 2022, subject to environmental

approvals and a go-forward business decision.

The announcement came Monday at Fortis BC's LNG plant at Tilbury, which is in the midst of a $400-million expansion.

It's the only operating LNG facility in B.C. and company officials said they've signed $50 million in local contracts since ground was broken a year ago.

Much of the expanded LNG supply would be available for local use in B.C., such as in buses

and ferries, as well as industry.

TFN joint ventures are among the businesses benefitting from the Fortis Tilbury expansion.

Not all of the 20 LNG projects proposed in B.C. will advance, Premier Christy Clark said, but added she hopes the Squamish, Tilbury and TFN projects succeed.

"I think it would be fantastic," she said. "it's jobs for people in the Lower Mainland."

and fed it a hamburger,� he said. “Other people were leaving corn out for it and leaving other food stuffs out for it, so it got very used to people being around and leaving food for it.�

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A bear cub that was known by Agassiz residents to hang around Strikers Corner with its sibling and mother was shot last week when it was discovered to be wounded.

At around 3 p.m. last Tuesday, BC Conservation officer Sgt. Steve Jacobi shot the bear after receiving about 10 calls from observers who reported strange behaviour from the animal. “It was injured, it had a big hole in its side,� said Sgt. Jacobi. “It was likely a car accident, that’s my guess.�

Though the destruction of the bear was because of the injury, it is possible the wound was a result of the cub being habituated, according to Jacobi.

He’s uncertain if it was the exact bear that was shot, but Jacobi said aside from many people stopping to take pictures—a practice that is fine from a distance— there were those who went a step further. “One group of people got up and approached it

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It was with great sadness that we learned of the violence and death that was wrought on the people of Paris last week.

We were appalled by the acts, angry at the perpetrators and bewildered at the motivations. Mostly, there is sadness. Sadness at the murder of the innocent, the most unjustifiable of crimes. But sadness, too, at this assault on peace.

Were France’s streets safe, or was it an illusion? If safety was an illusion there, then is it an illusion in other places, like Canada? If we are not safe, should we be scared? And if we are scared, does that mean that the terrorists win? The problem is, it’s not as simple as winning and losing, or good versus evil, or us versus them. And though we must not allow terror to triumph, the threat is scattered and unidentifiable. It’s tempting to seek vengeance, but where do we go and what can we hope to accomplish there?

The shootings and the bombings that terrorized Paris last week do not signal that the world is spiralling toward war, violence and death, because it isn’t. Rather, humanity continues to evolve toward a more peaceful existence. It’s hard to believe in times like these, but it’s happening, though slowly, too slowly.

Mahatma Gandhi said, “There is no way to peace. Peace is the way.”

Peace must be not only our hope, but our guiding principle. It must be so.

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As they prepare to join the 40,000 people jetting to Paris for the next big United Nations summit to deal with human impact on the world’s weather, here is some context for what is to come in December and beyond.

Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion served as environment minister under former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin. Then, as Liberal leader, Dion’s proposed “green shift” carbon tax was pivotal only in ending his leadership. With a majority government this time, he promises the entire federal cabinet will be involved.

Dion gave a revealing interview to The Globe and Mail last week about his experience in government.

“The old system was to give the file of the environment to the minister of the environment and say, ‘deal with it, be the hero of the environment groups, but don’t bother us because we have jobs to create and an economy to grow’,” Dion said. “That will not work.”

It certainly didn’t work, which is not surprising since Dion is admitting the Liberals considered the environment ministry a mere public relations tool. This was the period when Canada signed on to the Kyoto Protocol, then pretended to care about it as the United States rejected it in a unanimous vote of Congress.

We now understand more about those environmental groups, most funded by U.S. billionaires to target the Canadian oil and gas industry while the U.S. booms.

Their tactics were on display in the defeat of the Keystone XL

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oil pipeline to the U.S., with arguments that even President Barack Obama acknowledged were exaggerated.

Here in B.C., Clark intends to unveil her “Climate 2.0” plan before heading to Paris. We’ll see if it includes another increase in B.C.’s vaunted carbon tax.

Dion’s ill-fated “green shift” wasn’t just about greenhouse gases.

He intended to impose a national carbon tax and use the proceeds to eliminate child poverty.

This concept is back, on a global scale. If you’ve been to the movies lately, you may have seen a slick animated commercial sponsored

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by the UN, featuring animals running the world from the seats of the General Assembly. “We have a plan,” trumpets the elegant llama at the podium, not only to fix climate change but to eliminate poverty as well.

One problem with Kyoto was that it left emerging economies like China and India untouched.

And while Canada endures false allegations of subsidizing fossil fuels, actual subsidies are huge in petro-states like Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Algeria and Indonesia, where gasoline sells on average at a third of Canadian prices.

China and India’s carbon emissions have about tripled since the Kyoto public relations gesture in 1997. That growth is one reason why Canada’s share of global emissions has now fallen to below two per cent.

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The B.C. government admits its post-carbon tax reduction in greenhouse gas emissions was largely due to the global recession of 2008-09. Now with crude oil at historic low prices, B.C.’s carbon tax is a weak signal lost in the noise of a world-wide glut of oil and gas.

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CLOSED MONDAYS A devastating fire destroyed a dairy barn at Lorenzetti Acres, Oct. 27. And while the family is sorry for its loss, it is grateful for the community support that helped the situation from becoming worse.

Farm family grateful for community support the Hope Police Department and BC Ambulance Service were also on hand to ensure the safety of the crew and provided valuable support. The farming community rallied around us and within an hour of the blaze, cattle trucks lined up to transfer our traumatized animals to safe farms around the Fraser Valley. A special thanks to Gary Baars and brother Wim Klop for their fantastic organizing skills in getting the word out and taking charge in relocating all our livestock. For those family, friends and neighbours who came with food, coffee, drinks and support for those involved, your thoughtfulness is also very much appreciated.

A big thank you to all you farmers who took in our cattle: Wim Kloot, Mark Kostering, Mark Dalton, Theo Van Der Kooi, Ron Neels, Harvey Haan, Peter Hansen, Isaac Wisse and Janet Slootweg.

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Thanks to all the trades that came out to help. Sam Klaassen, we thank you very much for the unpleasant cleanup of the ruins of our farm. Ben Meinen, Pacific Dairy and JD Farm Service for bring the empty barns up to milking standards.

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We would like to thank all of you who came out to help us when our farm burned down on October 27th.

We could not have done it without your help.

Unfortunately we lost 120 of our cows, but all the rest of the girls were rescued by the quick action of those who stopped everything they were doing to come to the rescue! We were truly amazed by all the help. We had very little time to get the cows out of the burning barns, and without the assistance of neighbours and random passersby, we would not have saved the ones we did.

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When Grace Admiraal went to the Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Thrift Store Contact Tanya • 604 796 4300 Monday morning she was greeted tanya@blackpressused.ca by two single bed mattresses outside the shop.

Just beside the discarded object We cater! is the store’s sign that states they do not take mattresses or box Let us serve at your special event. spring beds.

It’s something that happens all too often and year-round, according to Admiraal who oversees operations of the thrift store.

“If community members are donating acceptable items after hours, those valuable donations will be vulnerable to wind and rain during the night,” she said.

And mattresses aren’t accepted at all by the store, fromwhich is as important a point as drop-off times according to Admiraal.

“The mattresses must be transported to the landfill so transportation costs, volunteer time and landfill costs must be Open Year paidRound! by community services,” she said. “Nobody is funding us for that so it will be taken away call 180 Esplanade Avenue in beautiful Harrison Hot Springs BC For reservations, from the proceeds of the Agassiz www.blackforest-restaurant.com • blackforestrestaurant@yahoo.com Harrison Community services programming.”

Along with mattresses, unaccepted common items that are often dropped at the shop include TVs, couches, broken toys and larger appliances.

Every week there are enough dirty, ripped and otherwise unusable objects to fill the large garbage bin outside the store.

Off-hour and inappropriate drop-offs create an expense that cuts into the revenue earned from selling other products in the thrift store—objects that were so generously donated by community members, according Drop off your coats, gloves, hats and blankets to Admiraal. with us and we will deliver them to the Salvation Army!

In turn, the profit from that building helps fund local services Items may be dropped off every day such as the food bank, so those at our office in HHS between 10 AM and 2PM. services suffer when these incidents occur.

“We are so thankful for all donation from the community but there also needs to be an awareness of acceptable and nonacceptable items,” Admiraal said.

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The recent so-called donation follows another king sized mattress in October that cost Agassiz-Harrison Community Services $75 to remove.

The recent so-called donation follows another king sized mattress that was left at the thrift store in October that cost Agassiz-Harrison Community Services $75 to remove.

And aside from the added expense, some of the large items can be fire hazards—as shown by a January 2013 mattress fire at the thrift store that would have burnt down the building had a witness not moved it away.

Admiraal said the shop is run by motivated staff and volunteers, and that they “do an awesome job.”

“So it’s a shame when they are pulled away from their thrift store duties to deal with what is essentially garbage,” she added.

To decide whether an item is acceptable or not, a good gauge when donating is to consider if you would buy the item yourself in the thrift store, according to Admiraal.

If appropriate donations are brought to the store between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday volunteers are happy to help with unloading.

“That is the positive attitude that we have,” Admiraal said.

• If you are unsure about whether your item is suitable as a donation, contact the thrift store at 604-796-9932, or agassiz harrison community services at 604-796-2585.

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Car seats Automotive parts Liquids of any kind Bathtubs Waterbeds Mattresses or box springs Large carpets or underlay Photocopiers Computer parts Fax machines Large desks (over four feet long)

Dressers without drawers Encyclopedias Magazines (older than two years) Gas fireplaces Gyproc, building supplies, solvents Organs/pianos Paints and sprays Large appliances Long sofas (seven to eight feet) Swing sets and trampolines

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Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer Away in a manger, no crib for a had a very shiny nose bed, and if you ever saw it The little Lord Jesus laid down his you would even say it glows. sweet head.

The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph play in any reindeer games.

Then one foggy Christmas eve Santa came to say: “Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”

I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky Then all the reindeer loved him And stay by my cradle til morning as they shouted out with glee, is nigh.

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history!

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

O Come All Ye Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, Faithful And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.

O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.

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Cookies & Carols All ye choirs of angels; O sing, all ye blissful ones of heav’n above.

Glory to God In the highest glory!

O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be the glory giv’n; Word of the Father, Now in the flesh appearing, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

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Not only in the summertime, But even in winter is thy prime.

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How are thy leaves so verdant!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me!

We all know that Santa’s coming, We all know that Santa’s coming, We all know that Santa’s coming, And soon will be here.

For every year the Christmas tree, Brings to us all both joy and glee.

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me!

Good tidings to you, And all of your kin, Good tidings for Christmas, And a Happy New Year.

We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Thy candles shine out brightly!

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Thy candles shine out brightly!

Silent night, holy night!

All is calm, all is bright.

Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.

Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace

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Cookies & Carols Pumpkin Peanut Butter Hypoallergenic Dog Treats Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (blended in the blender to make 1 1/4 cups oat flour) 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 tbsp peanut butter (make sure it does NOT contain xylitol) 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon Directions: Preheat the oven to 350F Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. If necessary add a little water to make a workable dough. The dough will be dry and stiff.

Use extra oat flour to flours your counter and rolling pin, then roll out to 1/2 inch thick and cut into desired shapes.

Bake until hard, approximately 40 minutes.

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Take off heat, add oatmeal and coconut and mix well.

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Special honour for Al Fraser former students and local dignitaries looked on as Fraser was blanketed in the First Nations tradition of honouring while Alby Karacsonyi drummed and sang him into the event.

This was followed by stories with gratitude and laughter as guests spoke about the strong impact that Fraser had on them and this community that has been his home.

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Hospitals in the Fraser Health region have improved slightly from the spring on key indicators of congestion, but large numbers of incoming patients continue to wait too long to get a bed.

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2016 Animal Control Services and Dog Licences Starting January 2016, the Community Animal Response and Education (CARE) centre will be providing animal control services for the District of Kent. The CARE Centre is operated by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) who also provides animal control services for the Cities of Abbotsford and Chilliwack and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.

The CARE Centre temporarily houses lost stray and impounded dogs. Dedicated staff provides quality medical attention, nutrition, socialization, and exercise to the dogs at their pro-adoption facility. The CARE Centre staff will also be providing Animal Control Bylaw Enforcement starting January 1, 2016. This will include all matters such as barking complaints, off-leash issues and aggressive dogs.

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repeated initiatives to improve patient flow.

As of September, it shows just under 40 per cent of admitted patients got a bed within a 10-hour benchmark so far this year. That's far below a target of 55 per cent, which is itself lower than more ambitious targets that had been set in previous years and subsequently discarded.

A 2012 congestion review warned hallway medicine was so rampant in Fraser that staff were resigned that the jammed conditions would remain "intractable."

At that time, just 51 per cent of patients admitted through emergency were getting a bed within 10 hours.

The 39.8 per cent rate for 2015 is up from 35

per cent last May. Just two hospitals – Burnaby and Fraser Canyon – are currently meeting the 55 per cent target for admission within 10 hours.

The majority of incoming patients wait longer than that at every other Fraser hospital.

And two thirds or more of the patients are waiting longer than 10 hours at Abbotsford Regional, Chilliwack General, Delta, Eagle Ridge, Ridge Meadows and Surrey Memorial hospitals.

In contrast, neighbouring Vancouver Coastal health authority reported it's essentially meeting the same target with more than 54 per cent of its patients getting a bed within 10

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For the remainder of 2015 please report animal control issues or bylaw complaints to the District of Kent Municipal Hall at (604) 796-2235.

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Renewing your District of Kent Dog Licence FVRD CARE will be mailing renewal invoices at the end of December 2015. You can pay using the following methods: • Online using the account code listed on your Renewal Invoice; • By mail by returning the bottom portion of your Renewal Invoice, along with a cheque payable to the Fraser Valley Regional District at 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6; • By phone by calling 1-800-528-0061; or • In person at District of Kent Municipal Hall at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz or FVRD office at 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack To avoid a 25% late fee, please pay before February 16, 2016.

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Purchasing a New Dog Licence All dogs six months or older must be licenced and wear the metal licence tag. The tag allows animal control to contact you if your dog strays or is involved in an accident. Also, if a dog wearing a licence tag is picked up by Animal Control officers, its first ride home is free. The fine for owning an un-licenced dog is $200.

New licences can be purchased: • In person at District of Kent Municipal Hall at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz or FVRD office at 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack. Please bring proof of spaying or neutering (if applicable); • By mail by completing a Dog Licence Application form (including the spay/neuter declaration), and sending it, with the appropriate licence fee, to the Fraser Valley Regional District at 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6; or • By phone by calling 1-800-528-0061.

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From April to August, Fraser averaged 204 patients across its hospitals who've been admitted but not yet given a proper bed and are instead being treated in ERs, hallways, lounges or other non-acute care areas. That's down from 222 in the spring, but still in excess of a target of 165 or less.

However, Fraser Health spokesperson Tasleem Juma said the latest data available shows a further drop in October to 199 and all of those patients are now in ER beds, not hallways.

Juma credited the improving trend to Fraser's decision to use $5 million to hire more staff to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, support weekend discharges and speed transfers from emergency to inpatient units.

"That investment that we had made earlier in the year is starting to pay off," she said. "We are starting to see that number now come down and are effectively no longer using hallway beds to provide the care to the patients."

Another bright spot in the report card is that the average length of stay in hospital is down to 8.2 days, within 10 per cent of the target of 7.8 days, also indicating improving patient flow through wards to residential care or home care.

But too many "longstay patients" are still occupying hospital beds for more than 30 days.

And too many extra days that don't need to be spent in hospital happen while patients that could be discharged wait for transfer to a care home or to home care or other specialized care with supports.

Fraser says it plans to open 34 new residential care beds soon to help improve that flow.

Juma predicted the ongoing work to add residential beds and improve community capacity "is also going to have impact as we start to move people out of the hospital into the places they need to be in the community

and then out of those emergency beds into those inpatient beds."

Overall, the eight out of 30 indicators on the report card are meeting target, 16 are within 10 per cent of targets, and six are well offtarget and a priority for improvement.

Fraser is beating the provincial target for speedy repair of hip fractures. And the rate of C. difficile antibiotic resistant infections is now below the provincial target.

Hand hygiene is also strong with 88 per cent of staff washing correctly in audits, compared to an 80 per cent provincial target.

The two Lower Mainland health authorities both publish report cards but don't report all the same indicators.

Vancouver Coastal has a target for keeping surgery wait times in excess of 52 weeks to no more than two per cent of cases, and its report card shows that was 1.1 per cent as of August.

Fraser does not report that statistic – Juma said it is redundant because the details are available on the province's surgery wait times website.

She said the proportion of surgeries in Fraser waiting longer than 52 weeks was 2.4 per cent in 2014-15, down from 5.7 per cent in 2010-11.

The average wait time for surgeries in Fraser has declined from more than 14 weeks in 201011 to 11 weeks as of last year, while the number of surgeries performed increased about 2.4 per cent to 85,000 procedures.

Number of admitted patients awaiting a bed, on average, in August: Abbotsford Regional – 38 Burnaby – 12 Chilliwack General – 10 Delta – 10 Eagle Ridge – 7 Fraser Canyon – 1 Langley Memorial – 10 Mission Memorial – 1 Peace Arch – 10 Royal Columbian – 38 Ridge Meadows – 14 Surrey Memorial – 54 Fraser region average – 204 Fraser target – 165 or less

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Like the soaring birds they flock to see, tourists travelling to Harrison Mills this weekend will swoop in on the area by the hundreds.

“They can come in up to four or five hundred in a day once they start to really move out of the north,” says biologist David Hancock—of the bald eagles, not the birders. “It builds up pretty quickly.”

The Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival is back for its 20th year this weekend and Hancock, who is also on the volunteer board for the annual event, has been involved for 17 of those occurrences.

“We’re getting all excited about our festival coming up,” he said last week.

“There was a count this week and we had about 860 eagles and it could be up to 1500 by Sunday.”

Within three kilometres of the Harrison Crossing Bridge Hancock estimates there to be 10,000 of the birds gathering at this time of year, all because of a few conditions that align perfectly.

He calls the area Canada’s first salmon stronghold, where the number of species and salmon spawning are “super abundant”.

Five to seven million of the fish die in the waters there after they finish spawning, each one possibly weighing up to 10 pounds.

“So that’s a lot of protein to nourish a lot of scavengers,” Hancock says.

“That’s what it’s all about.”

Combine the food abundance with a climate where waters don’t freeze and those eagles from the north that are losing access to their regular sources of sustenance because of ice coverage head south.

“This is like seeing hundreds of thousands of wildebeests off in the distance on the Serengeti,” Hancock says. “I mean you get 10,000 eagles in three kilometres. It’s one of those

biological wonders.”

He and the other organizers hope to get a good number of visitors during the festival which usually attracts 3,000 to 3,500 people.

The more people who come and appreciate the bald eagles, the more who might consider the natural chain that always leads back to water.

“We only have eagles and we only have salmon if we have good clean and pure water,” Hancock says. “That’s the message.”

• The Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival takes place Nov. 21 and 22 at nine different sites, each offering their own set of free activities and entertainment. Those areas are on Scenic 7 Highway (Mission to Harrison Mills). The celebration of nature goes on rain or shine. For more information visit www.fvbef.ca or call 604-826-7361.

Highlights of the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival 2015 Celestron has donated a new viewing scope (valued at $699) for the society to raffle off during the event.

The Scowlitz First Nations will be a new official site offering eagle viewing from their traditional lands.

Eight additional sites will be open, offering eagle viewing or eagle inspired activities to festival-goers.

Two sites will have live raptors in attendance to educate and entertain.

A line-up of expert speakers and nature walks are scheduled during the weekend.

The indoor exhibitor’s fair will host educational and wildlife displays and will have vendors and artisans on site.

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Elfriede Johanna (nee Bloomberg-Storm) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother at her home in Harrison Hot Springs in her 96th year. She is predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Konrad; their son Dusty; nephew Gerhardt Hoffmann; son-in-law Neil Stewart. She was the youngest of 5 siblings and the last to go. Survived by her children Hardy (Annie) and Monika; granddaughter Natalie (Jason); great grandchildren Alexander and Madeleine.

Elfie was born in Breslau, Germany.

Working at Junkers in Berlin, she met and married Konrad in 1939. During the war she lived in Austria where Konnie had been posted. She used to say that the sight of Mt. Cheam reminded her of that beautiful countryside. By 1954 the family emigrated to Canada and claimed Canadian citizenship in 1958. Intelligent and hard-working, Elfie worked at McGill and later at the University of Montreal as executive secretary for Dr. Hans Selye, head of Experimental Medicine and Surgery. She translated many of his books and eventually became translator of scientific publications for the Canadian government. In retirement, Elfie and Konrad moved west to be closer to their children. She was able to explore her love of painting and of gardening. Feisty and independent, she had a soft heart for children, animals and flowers. She enjoyed a good joke and a good melody. In later years, Elfie was able to continue living in her own home and community due to the kindness of her neighbours. Sincere special thanks to Susie and Georges Huwyler for their care and attention that went way above and beyond. Intimate family burial. Friends and neighbours who wish to pay respects and share stories of remembrance over a cup of tea are invited November 22, 1-4pm to the Coronet room at the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel.

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HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4pm, Nov. 30, 2015 ACCOUNTABLE TO: Government Administrator HOURS: Full-time, 35 hours per week REMUNERATION: Negotiable, based upon experience POSITION SUMMARY The Health Services Director is responsible for providing management and supervision for all health initiatives, programs and budgets at Yale First Nation. This is a partial posting. PLEASE VISIT www.yalefirstnation.ca FOR THE COMPLETE JOB POSTING.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Establishes, monitors, and evaluates work plans for Health Programs in consultation with program leads • Recruits, trains, and supervises department staff, monitors performance objectives • Implements program management with staff and promotes the effective use of the YFN governance model while continuing to achieve the highest standard of service • Provides clinical nursing services as required • Takes the project lead on health specific projects such as the 5 year health plan, accreditation, negotiations for new contribution agreements, etc.

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• Minimum 3 years direct experience working in First Nations Community Health • Knowledge and skill in the areas of home care support, communicable disease control, and health promotion across the lifespan and health prevention.

Applicants must include a cover letter, three references and a resume. Please forward to Vanessa Peters at vpeters@yalefirstnation.ca or drop off at 314 Hudson Bay Street, Hope, BC. Only those applicants meeting the qualifications will be contacted.

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VACUUMS

From $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum’s need a service every 5 years just like an oil change!

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PETS 477

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 6 weeks old. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 GOLDEN DOODLE Puppies. Born Oct. 3. Mom is (45 lbs.) AKC reg’d Standard Poodle, Dad is (75 lbs.)

Golden Retriever (cert hips & eyes).

Ready Nov. 28. Ideal family companions / service dogs (intelligent, gentle, eager to please, good with children, animals, low or no shed).

Exp’d (30 yrs), knowledgable, kennelless breeders. 1st shot/deworming. $1200. Mission 604-820-4827 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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APPROXIMATELY 400 Rooms of High End, 5 Star, Hotel Furnishings avail. Each Room sold with either 2 Queen Headboards OR 1 King Headboard and includes: 2 Bedside-2 door, tables c/w glass tops, 2 Brass Table Lamps, 1 Dresser, 3 drawers and 1 door c/w glass top, 1 Mirror, 3 framed pictures, 2 Upholstered Arm Chairs, 1 Round Pedestal Table c/w glass top, 1 Desk c/w glass top, 1 Brass Floor Lamp, Upholstered Bench. Avail to preview in Surrey call 604-371-1190 or Email buyit@activeauctionmart.com for pricing details and to book your room purchases.

CANE CORSO MASTIFF, 1 blue female, 11 weeks old. $750. Call 604-308-5665 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 627

HOMES WANTED

Yes, We Pay CASH!

Damaged or Older Houses!

Condos & Pretty Homes too!

STEEL BUILDING SALE...”REALLY BIG SALE-YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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FLEA MARKET Saturday, Nov. 28th, 8am-2pm Refreshments Available Table Rental $10.

Please book before Nov 21st.

For more info contact: Ron: 604-795-0823 or Gary: 604-796-1055

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession?

Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?

Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.

Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973.

We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900.

PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 *1989 14x70 in 55+ Ruskin Park 1 small pet ok, $42,900. *1970 12x60 in 55+ Langley Park no pets, $26,900. www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1536, 2015 Purpose of the Hearing: The District of Kent is holding a public hearing on the proposed District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1536, 2015.

The main purpose of the amendment bylaw is to revise the flood control provisions in the District of Kent Zoning Bylaw for consistency with the Provincial Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines. In general, these revisions include:

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TRANSPORTATION 845 The Scrapper

• Incorporating a 15 metre setback from Harrison Lake; • Clarifying setbacks requirements from lakes under 15 kilometres in length; • Specifying elevation requirements for Agassiz Townsite (using current flood plain mapping) that are consistent with past practices; • Establishing a max crawl space depth of 1.5 metres (5 feet) for properties within the floodplain; • Eliminating the need for a variance permit for: 1) livestock housing renovations and additions at the original non-conforming floor elevation provided certain conditions are met; and 2) building additions that are less than 25 percent of the existing floor area; and • Including exemptions for heavy industrial buildings, recreation shelters, stands, campsite washrooms and other facilities protected by standard dikes.

Subject Lands:

Your Input Is Welcome: District of Kent Council will consider your views on these proposed changes when making its decision. You can communicate these to Council in two ways:

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Community Events

The Kent Harrison Arts Council presents the 2015 Small Works Group Show - On now through Dec. 13 at the Ranger Station Art Gallery, 98 Rockwell Dr., Harrison Hot Springs. FMI call (604) 796-2723 The first Mass Choir practice for the Annual Carol Festival - Nov 19 at 7pm at the United Church. All are welcome.

You can review the proposed amendments, all background material, and staff report in advance at the District of Kent Municipal Hall reception desk between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from November 12 to November 23, 2015 inclusive.

Questions?

Please contact Darcey Kohuch, District of Kent Director of Development Services, at (604) 796-2235.

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20th Annual Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival Nov 21 - 22. One of the largest gatherings of Bald Eagles in North America is along the Harrison River. The Festival features several viewing sites, displays, tours and activities for the whole family.

FMI visit fraservalleybaldeaglefestival.ca Family Fun Night - Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall. Free community event hosted

by Central Community Church.

Groups & Activities For Everyone Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book driver program providing rides to all local, Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every Fraser Valley & Lower Mainland medical month, starting at 6:30pm at the Agassiz appointments & other personal services.

Library. Love to read and want to talk about Always looking for more drivers. Call 604what you’re reading? You don’t have to be 798-6228, email agharcommdrivers@ a member, just drop in when you can. Pick outlook.com or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., up the book at the library any time before Agassiz. the meeting and get ready to share your Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at opinions!

1 pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, Scrabble Club - Wednesdays, 2 pm - 4 pm at Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in Agassiz Library. Free, drop in, all skill levels Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs. welcome. Enjoy the game, friendship and a Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC cup of coffee. meets the third Sunday of each month.

Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am - FMI call (604) 796-8604 or email us at 1 pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with kentharrisonartscouncil@shaw.ca any unfinished sewing, stitching, knitting Harrison International All-weather Tennis projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336.

Club - Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily at the Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us for a Spring Park tennis complex. All are welcome. free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. Good fun and exercise is guaranteed at no 7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, cost. FMI contact John Allen 796-9117 enjoy community companionship. Families Jam Session - Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the & all ages welcome. month from 7pm - 10:30pm by donation.

T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or 5:45 Everyone welcome, bring an instrument and pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church. FMI call a friend! OAP Hall, Friendship Hall. FMI call 604-796-0686.

Derry at 604-796-1084 Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Lions TV Bingo - Thursday nights at 6 pm on Thrift Store - We’re looking for volunteers! Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardware Feel free to come by 6919 Cheam Avenue or The Chilliwack MS Multiple Sclerosis Selfcall 604-796-9932 FMI. Help Group - Meets every third Wednesday Royal Canadian Legion - Hosts drop-in of each month from noon to 2pm at “Fun Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 the lunchroom of the Royal Cafe 45886 pm, Players needed, arrive early to register. Wellington St., Chilliwack. New members Cribbage daily. Non-members welcome. Call welcome. FYI call Owen at 604-795-5216 604-796-2332 Agassiz ESL Conversation Circles - Practice The Wednesday Walkers - Easy hiking every speaking English at the Agassiz Library Wednesday. FMI call Eleanor 604-795-0076 Tuesdays from 1:15 - 2:15 in July and on Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Projects August 4. for worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-796- Harrison Community Social Club Drop3060 or email agisborne@shaw.ca in - Every Thurs. at Harrison Hot Springs Agassiz Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drinking Memorial Hall, 9:30 am: cards, darts, games affecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 & coffee. Contact Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Audrey 604-491-4944 or Anne 604-796-3103 Overeaters Anon. - Meets Thursdays from Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, open 3:30pm - 4:30pm at All Saints Anglican daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welcome Church, 6904 Lougheed hwy., Agassiz. FMI: The Joy of singing with Doris and the 604-878-4575 Sunshine Ladies - Spend an hour with the Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961 - Meets seniors in song. FMI call Doris at every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz 604-796-0442.

United Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-5554.

Agassiz-Harrison Lions - Meet at 7 pm on Harrison Natural Health Club - Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Lion’s Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Fridays from 6:30pm. Open talk about prevention, lifestyle, chronic conditions, Ave. FMI call Joey at 604-796-9951 nutrition, helping family members, recipes Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch - Free & addictions. Bring your challenges, nursery by reservation as well. For info & questions, concerns & ideas. Share valuable reservations call Raye 604-869-5420 info and listen to stories so we can all learn Agassiz Harrison Community Drivers and help. FMI call/text (604) 316-4922 Program - A community based volunteer

• Speak in person at the public hearing. The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. • Submit your written comments. These comments must be addressed to Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 and received by 4:00 p.m. November 23, 2015.

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COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING NOVEMBER 2015 AT THE CRCC CP Holiday Train Jim Cuddy, Devin Cuddy and Kelly Prescott! The CP Holiday train will arrive in Agassiz at 5:05 pm on Friday, December 18 beside the Agricultural Hall.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of this festive event that brings awareness to hunger in our community. Your food or cash donations will be gratefully accepted at this event. All proceeds go to our local Community Services Food Bank.

EMERGENCY SERVICES ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE On December 2 between 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. the Agassiz Fire Department along with BC Ambulance Service, Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue and local Scouts will be knocking door to door to collect donations of non-perishable food items for our local food bank. If you would like to donate items in advance, please contact the Agassiz Fire Department at 7962614 or drop off canned goods at the fire hall located at 7652 Industrial Way. If you plan to donate, it would be helpful to have your items ready in beforehand. Thank you in advance for all your contributions and for helping make the season brighter for all.

LOST AND FOUND A ladies black cardigan sweater with buttons was found in the Municipal Hall/Agassiz Library parking lot on October 22, 2015. Please contact Municipal Hall at 604-706-2235 or visit us at 7170 Cheam Avenue between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to further identify.

WINTER LEISURE GUIDE Our Winter Program Guide will be in your mailboxes on December 3!

Hours of Operation Survey If the District of Kent were to expand its hours of operation would you be inclined to participate? We want to hear from you! Complete the Hours of Operation Survey at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre or access it online at www.district. kent.bc.ca.

Reflective Clothing A friendly reminder to residents that if you are traveling by foot or bike in the evening, remember to wear light coloured or reflective clothing, and use sidewalks as well as crosswalks! Winter months are especially dark and it can be difficult for motor vehicle drivers to see, especially in the rain. Making yourself visible will help ensure you arrive safely to all your destinations this holiday season.

Our community encourages our youth to get involved with organized sport and activities to promote good health, fitness and fun. For more information on baseball, soccer and other team sports, contact the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre.

Agassiz Baseball Association For registration information (winter training and spring registration) check out our website: www. agassizll.com For more information call Monte Chartrand at 604-796-5588.

Agassiz Minor Soccer Outdoor soccer for youth ages 5 - 16 years. Saturday games beginning Spring of 2016.

We are always looking for coaches and volunteers!

For more information please contact Shaun Delcourt at 604-799-0959 or by email at Delcourt63@gmail.com

The next Variety Play program starts January 5.

Receive 10% off when you register between December 8 to 10.

EVERGREEN PARK PLAY STRUCTURE IS COMPLETE! Join us Thursday, December 3 at 11:15 a.m. for an official ribbon cutting ceremony at Evergreen Park, Agassiz.

KILBY HISTORIC SITE Christmas at Kilby Kilby Restaurant, Gift Shop and Museum continues to be open on weekends from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until December 13th. The gift shop has been restocked for Christmas and will include gift packets, pottery, artwork, Kilby brand preserves and jams and many more unique gift ideas for that hard-to-shopfor special someone. The Annual Christmas Event featuring a traditional roast turkey dinner served with mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies, gravy, cranberry sauce, beverage and dessert will take place on December 12 and 13. Lunch reservations will be accepted for noon and 2:00 p.m. Don’t forget, everything we serve is made from scratch! Full size portions are $19.95 and half portions are $15.95.

Consider Kilby to host your staff Christmas Party!

With seating for 50, treat your organization to a sit down country-style home-cooked meal. For more information on this and other events, contact events@ kilby.ca Winter camping rates of $15/night are also in effect at the Kilby campground from November 1 through March 2016.

All Ages, Stages and Abilities Welcome!

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GET OUT AND PLAY BC! Be a part of RBC Sports Day in Canada – a national celebration of the power of sport to build community and get Canadians moving!

Join this event and you’ll be one of over a million Canadians who are celebrating sport across Canada during the Year of Sport.

We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

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Event name: Gymnasium "Try It" Open House Date/time: Saturday, November 21 Location: CRCC, 6660 Pioneer Avenue Details: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Box 70, 7170 Cheam Ave, Agassiz | Tel 604.796.2235 | www.district.kent.bc.ca