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‘Stupid questions’ video clip goes viral By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

A young female hockey player’s satirical video clip on “Stupid questions female hockey players get asked” has gone viral. Kirsten Toth grew up playing hockey with the Aldergrove Minor Hockey Association (AMHA) and currently plays defence for the UBC Thunderbirds women’s team. She’s enjoyed some outstanding successes on ice with Team BC and the Notre Dame squad in Saskatchewan, but she says she was motivated to make the clip to draw attention to “inequality in sports… (women) get asked silly questions all the time by people who have no idea.” For example, “Stupidest question I’ve been asked: Do you wear pink gear?” says one of the players in the video. She retorts, “Only

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Aldergrove Secondary school’s Kohsuke Tsutsui heads the ball in action at the AA High School Soccer Provincials last week in Burnaby. The team finished in the top 15 of B.C. Story, page 12.

when I want to look pretty,” as she puts on a pink helmet. Toth told The Star that the video was one of her projects for her creative writing in new media class. The project was to make a video “go viral” and with almost a million views since its debut on Youtube last Wednesday, Toth is likely to get high marks. “It was the first time I made a video, along with two friends who edited and filmed it, and the hockey players, the actors we interview in the video are from our UBC team,” said Toth. “I directed and produced the script but there are a lot of ad libs, the actors played off each other with their responses.” The video was uploaded on Nov. 25 at 11 p.m. and Toth says she was pleased to see it have 1,500 views by the next day. SEE: Page 3

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“Stupidest question I’ve been asked: Do you wear pink gear?” says one of the players in the locker room. She retorts, “Only when I want to look pretty,” as she puts on a pink helmet.

Local man recovering after brain surgery in U.S. By VIKKI HOPES Aldergrove Star

An Abbotsford man who underwent brain surgery in the U.S. because the procedure is not covered in Canada is back home and recovering. Tom Kettering’s surgery was performed last Wednesday, Nov.

17 in Los Angeles at the Mission Community Hospital to remove a tumour that had been causing him blinding headaches for the last 20 years. According to posts on social media, Kettering has experienced a lessening of his pain since having the surgery and was able to fly home on

Monday. He was not yet available for comment. Kettering and his wife, Christina, had sold off their business interests and heavy equipment, put their home up for sale and taken out a major bank loan to cover the $250,000 procedure. They have also been supported by

more than $42,000 in donations on a crowdfunding website. The surgery was not covered in Canada, and there wasn’t a neurosurgeon in the country who performs the procedure. B.C.’s Ministry of Health will cover the cost of the surgery, but only if it’s recommended by a Canadian

neurosurgeon. Kettering waited two years to see a neurologist but had not been able to get an appointment to see a neurosurgeon. Donations to assist in the couple’s expenses can be made a gofundme.com and then search “Tom Kettering.”

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Grandmother outwits pair of would-be con artists By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

Elli had never heard about the fake Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) scam until her phone rang last Friday, Nov. 20. The man on the line said he was with the CRA’s “investigation department.” He asked for her name, then told the 75-year-old Langley grandmother she owed $1,840 in back taxes and would be arrested later that day if she didn’t come up with the cash, quickly. “If you don’t pay, the police will be at your house in one hour,” the caller said. The man told Elli it would cost her more to fight the assessment than to pay it. “If you want to hire a lawyer, it will be very expensive,” he said. He told Elli she could settle the debt and avoid arrest by buying a prepaid gift card and giving the code to him.

He even told her to use her cellphone to stay on the line with him while she went to a nearby Langley City supermarket to buy the card. “Something here is not right,” Elli thought. “When someone is being that pushy, I’m suspicious.” The caller was aggressive and threatening, and so was another man who claimed to be his supervisor. Then one of them demanded her social insurance number. “If you have all my papers in front of you, you would have my social insurance number,” Elli said. “I wish you good day,” she said, and hung up the phone. She reported the incident to police. Langley RCMP told The Times there has been more than one incident of attempted rip-offs by callers claiming to be collectors for the Canada Revenue Agency in recent weeks.

Langley grandmother Elli, 75, had never heard of the fake Revenue Canada phone call scam, but quickly became supicious when a man claiming to be a collector for the tax agency threatened her with arrest. The RCMP points out their negotiate settlements using prepaid officers don’t ever act as collection gift cards. agents for the CRA, and the CRA The con men like the cards states their staff never attempt to because once they have the code on

the back, they can transfer the money anywhere. This summer, the CRA issued a warning about an increase in telephone scams where callers contact Canadians claiming to be from the CRA and use “aggressive and forceful language to scare them into paying fictitious debt.” If you get such a call, the tax agency says to hang up and report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501 as well as local police (the Langley RCMP non-emergency number is 604-5323200). When the CRA does call a taxpayer, the authenticity can be checked by phoning 1-800-959-8281. Elli (who asked that her last name be withheld) said she was relieved to end her encounter with the con man without damaging her bank account. She hopes telling her story will help prevent other people from falling victim.

Police seek leads on business trailer theft in Aldergrove Aldergrove Star

The pictured utility trailer was stolen from a residence in the Aldergrove area on November 24. The trailer contained a Multimatic 200 Mig/Tig Stick Welder, a Spectrum 375 X-Treme Plasma Cutter,

a Diversion 180, AC/DC Tig and a Thunderbolt stick Welder. Items stolen totaled nearly $33,000 in value. Police have identified possible suspects and the investigation is ongoing, however the property

remains unrecovered. If you have information that might assist please call Langley RCMP at 604-5323200. Should you need to remain anonymous, please call CrimeStoppers: 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

Trailer (at right) was stolen from an Aldergrove resident Nov. 24, photo above shows contents.

Video draws attention to ‘inequality in sports’

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U 0f A Pandas defenceman Kirsten Toth, seen here grappling with Dinos forward Hayley Wickenheiser in Calgary in February of 2013. (QMI Agency)

She then uploaded it to Reddit, which is when CBC found it and featured it on Thursday’s 6 p.m. news slot. It grew from there as TSN called Toth Friday and did a piece on it for the Saturday broadcast. This was followed by CTV and Global, with the latter planning to film a segment with the entire team on Dec. 1. However, Toth says it’s Facebook which has been most successful at helping the video go viral. “Facebook has had over 800,000 views of my little video

clip,” says Toth. “The traction is that it’s an issue which has needed to be addressed for a long time, even if we make fun of it in the video.” Toth started out in Aldergrove Arena, taking skating lessons at age three, and then moved on to play with the AMHA from age four. Her onice successes have been featured in The Aldergrove Star many times over the years. Now aged 21, Toth was signed to the Notre Dame team at the age of 16 and did her grade 11 and 12 at the

Saskatchewan school, while playing for the team. In 2011 she helped the team win the Esso Cup in the Canadian National Midget Championship. She also played for Team BC for two years and was picked up by the University of Alberta. After three years with the UofA team she transferred to UBC this year. “I was red-shirted because the CIS (Canadian Intercollegiate Sports) doesn’t like transfers from one school to another but I appealed it and won conditional support.

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Critter Care struggling to feed bear cubs By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

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Heidi, a black bear cub, came to Critter Care from Mission. She is one of more than two dozen bears that have been brought to the Langley rehabilitation centre after they were found starving in the wild. the legality of trophy Whistler on Tuesday. hunting in B.C., stating it “This truly was one of is a economic driver. the worst food years for The Conservation bears, with berries comOfficer Service has seen ing out too early and the cuts in recent years, with forest fires, it was a tragic officers having to cover combination,” Martin wide swaths of territory, said. from Hope to Whistler. “It’s also a result of “Conservation officers hunting and poaching. are doing a good job. They The mother bears are get a bad rap but as busy being killed, leaving the as they are, they are still cubs to fend for themfinding time to bring us selves.” Habitat encroachment bears in need,” Martin said. and bears being hit by “Like us in animal vehicles are adding to the challenge in B.C., she said. rehabilitation, their job is to deal with more than It’s a problem that just bears, but all wildlife.” many say the provincial Martin said she is government needs to willing to make room for address. Recently, howevmore bears, because she er, Premier Christy Clark said she would not review knows there is a need. But

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In Gail Martin’s 30 years of rehabilitating wildlife she has never seen anything like this season when it comes to the number of injured or orphaned bear cubs she has taken in. “We are at capacity for bears,” said Martin, founder and executive director of Langley-based Critter Care Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, located in Campbell Valley Park. “We had 31 bears, but we lost six due to severe starvation. They were eating plastic and metal before they got to us. It’s just so sad,” she said. Critter Care is used to taking in around a dozen bear cubs each year and has enough space to accommodate that number. But now they have cubs waiting while volunteers scramble to get another enclosure ready to house the animals. The bears are coming from all over B.C. — from Merritt and Squamish to Maple Ridge. They are a bit older than the cubs that Critter Care usually takes in, and they are severely malnourished. Another cub arrived from

to do so, she would need local fencing companies to pay for the enclosure. “It’s around $100,000 for the fencing. Fencing companies could come in and get it set up fast. That would be amazing,” she said. She said come spring time, the cubs will be big and then “they don’t like each other.” For that reason, she can’t put 10 animals in one enclosure. Once they’re released back into the wild, they have to have room to roam and food to eat. It’s a constant worry, she said. The cost to feed the bears and all the other animals in care is rising. Bears eat berries, vegetables, salmon and other perishables. Critter Care’s Christmas store opens Dec. 7 until Dec. 19, seven days a week, from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. The public is invited to shop or make a donation to help cover the bears’ expenses. Items for sale include bear paw jogging pants, PJs, bear slippers, coasters, Critter Care birthday cards, calendars, socks and more. Critter Care is located at 481-216 St. No viewing of the animals will be offered.

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Aldergrove Star photographer Harry Hunt will be remembered at a memorial service this Sunday, Dec. 6, 1:30 p.m. at Aldergrove Secondary school’s gymnasium.

Harry Hunt, a respected and long-serving member of the Aldergrove community, passed away November 7. Harry, 75, had been fighting a very difficult battle with cancer for the past couple of years. Harry was well known, respected and loved in our community, We were left shocked and saddened at the news of the man, the farmer, the sports enthusiast, the janitor, or for most of our younger generation, the guy with the camera they hoped was pointed at them. Please join us in

Langley prepares for potential influx of refugees from Syria By MIRANDA GATHERCOLE Aldergrove Star

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celebrating Harry’s life. Harry’s family has requested that all donations in Harry’s memory go towards a scholarship for youth who have participated in sports in Aldergrove. An account has been set up at Aldergrove Credit Union - Harry Hunt Scholarship Fund 679493. Thank you for your support. The public is invited to Harry Hunt’s Celebration of Life on Sunday, December 6, 1:30 p.m. at Aldergrove Community Secondary School, 26850 - 29 Avenue, Aldergrove.

Several organizations in Langley are gearing up for a potential influx of Syrian refugees over the next few months, even though Langley has not been named as an official destination. The Langley Community Services Society (LCSS) hosted a meeting on Thursday with participation from several immigrant agencies, faith-based groups and volunteers, to start preparing. Although there are no governmentassisted refugees expected to come to Langley, LCSS is aware of several who are being privately sponsored by residents in the community. Numbers released by the Immigrant Services Society on Nov. 26 show two privately sponsored refugees and five blended visa office-referred refugees (partly funded by both private sponsors and the government) are on their way to Langley. “We don’t know the number of people coming to this community,” said Sanjeev Nand, executive director of LCSS. “I think they said 900 in Surrey, (and) we’re anticipating some spillover. It’s better to be proactive … we certainly do not want to see refugees or immigrants or newcomers fall through the cracks.” So far, LCSS is starting the community asset development process to find out Langley’s capacity for refugees. They are also looking at lessons learned with the settlement of 350

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Kate Collins speaks during a meeting held Thursday to plan for the potential arrival of Syrian Refugees. The session was hosted by Langley Community Services Society. they’ve been here for a little while, but Karen people over the last eight years. Like the Syrian situation today, the first few years were tough. They can Langley was not supposed to be a set- laugh and they can say it was like havtlement destination for Karen refugees. ing to become a child again. They have “The average Canadian has no to learn how to talk, they have to learn idea about (Karen refugee) challeng- how to walk and drive, and they have to es or their experiences,” said Sharon understand how everything in Canada Kavanagh, a volunteer with the Karen works, when it’s so different from everything that’s familiar to them.” community. Another important aspect is form“Many Karens say they have three lives. Their real life in their village, their ing relationships with the refugees, 10 to 20-year life in the refugee camp, rather than “parachuting in and paraand then starting over again here in chuting out,” warned Dr. Julie Clayton Langley. They can now laugh because of Tipping Point Consulting.

“It’s not just about helping these people survive in their new context, but helping them thrive,” she said. “How can they thrive and become positive contributors of our society here, in which we are all going to grow and be nurtured and be developed? “I think this is a great opportunity that we have to share together.” ***** For people wanting to help, World Vision has published a list of the top five ways Canadians can help incoming Syrian families, beyond giving cash donations: • Understand the crisis and talk about it. Do your homework, understand what they have been through and dispel myths with friends, families and co-workers to promote positive perceptions. • Chat about it online. Use the Twitter #CanadiansWelcome as a forum for ideas on how to help. World Vision will share friendly messages and videos with resettlement organizations. • Be a good neighbour. Contact local sponsorship committees or refugee services organizations and offer your time and your friendship. Offer transportation, free space and jobs. • Donate professional time. Translators, language tutors, counsellors and other professionals can assist the adaption to life in Canada. • Do fundraising. Host a yard sale or bake sale, organize a local community event, donate clothing and household items but make sure it’s specifically requested by receiving organizations.

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that finds the same thing – two tenths of a degree by 2100. Wobbly climate models aren’t the only problem for global warming alarmists. NASA recently confirmed that contrary to UN projections, total ice mass in Antarctica is increasing. This is much more likely to slow sea level rise than an Obama or Trudeau speech. Arctic ice, meanwhile, is rebounding rapidly after receding in recent years. And while UN climate conferences always cause a spike in sightings of people wearing polar bear suits, here’s another inconvenient truth. B.C. polar bear researcher Susan Crockford reports that the world bear population is up to 26,500, a 50-year high. That Crockford,

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she’s just a denier…. Oh wait, the International Union for Conservation of Nature “Red List” says that’s about right, and the population trend is no longer “decreasing” but is now “unknown.” None of this is to deny that our climate is warming, or that the Industrial Revolution and carbon fuel use are part of the picture. It’s the religious zeal, misuse of data and attacks on skeptics that are troubling. B.C. already leads the country with its small but broad-based carbon tax, about which Clark will boast at every opportunity in Paris. We won’t see the B.C. Liberal government’s final “Climate 2.0” plan until next spring, but their advisory committee wants to start jacking up the carbon tax in 2018. Northern and Interior B.C. folks are assured they will receive bigger rebates to reflect the fact that they pay more carbon tax to drive long distances in the cold. And B.C.’s aggressive 2020 greenhouse gas target? The government admits we’re not going to make that, because the economy is growing. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Township of Langley Council would like to hear from citizens and take their views into consideration as they deliberate the 2016 - 2020 Five Year Financial Plan, with emphasis on 2016. The Draft 2016 Operating Budget includes a 1.95% base property tax increase.

road closure Temporary Road Closure: 206 Street Between 69 Avenue and 70 Avenue A temporary road closure of 206 Street between 69 Avenue and 70 Avenue will be in effect starting Monday, November 30 to Friday, December 18. The closure will be in effect Monday to Friday, 7am – 5pm.

Council seeks public input on six additional items under consideration: addition of two RCMP officers, addition of a Litter and Illegal Waste Management bylaw officer, increase to the amount set aside for capital infrastructure and road paving, contribution to the fleet and equipment replacement reserve, and contribution to parks capital.

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1. Visit the Township website at tol.ca/budget and complete the questions on the budget simulator tool. 2. Complete a budget questionnaire available on our website and at community recreation centres. Visit tol.ca/budget for further details or email tolbudget2016@tol.ca. Karen Sinclair Deputy Director of Finance ksinclair@tol.ca

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Or submitted via email to: Community Grants: communitygrants@tol.ca Capital Improvement Grants: capitalgrants@tol.ca Deadline: Monday, February 29, 2016.

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public programs and events Be on Santa’s Nice List with our Green Holiday Checklist All holiday food scraps in the Green Can for composting Learn where to recycle old Christmas lights at lightrecycle.org Recycle Christmas tree at a local chipping event: tol.ca/recycle Think about giving waste-free presents (singing lessons, home baking, fitness pass) Engineering Division 604.532.7300

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W.C. Blair Recreation Centre Annual Swimming Pool and Facility Maintenance Schedule Each year, aquatic facilities at the W.C. Blair Recreation Centre are temporarily shut down for maintenance. This year, the fitness centre and the entire facility will undergo temporary closures for maintenance as well.

Swimming Pools: The swimming pools will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday, December 7 to Sunday, December 20 inclusive. The pool will reopen at 6:00 am on Monday, December 21.

Weight Room/Cardio Room Hours of Operation: Monday, December 7 – Sunday, December 13 Monday – Friday: 6:00am - 8:00pm Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am - 8:00pm Closed for maintenance Monday, December 14 – Sunday, December 20 inclusive. The Weight Room/Cardio Room will reopen at 6:00 am on Monday, December 21.

Full Facility Closure: Monday, December 14 – Wednesday, December 16 inclusive. Customer service and multi-use rooms will reopen at 6:00 am on Thursday, December 17. Please see tol.ca/calendars for holiday facility hours. Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 604.533.6170

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public notices Be Prepared: Winter Safety Tips Working together, we can all make a difference to improve safety during winter snowfalls and storms. • Remove vehicles parked on the road in front of your property so municipal vehicles can complete work. • Avoid or delay driving whenever possible until snowfall slows or stops entirely. • Plan for increased travel time to your destination and ensure your vehicle is properly equipped. • Clear snow from the sidewalk adjacent to your property as soon as possible. • Place snow shoveled from your sidewalk and driveway onto your lawn to the right of the driveway, on the side the snow plow passes last, to avoid it being pushed back into the driveway. • Walk on the left side of the road facing traffic so that you can see, hear, and avoid oncoming traffic. • Caution children against building snow structures in roadside snowbanks. • Caution children against playing sports on roads when roads are being sanded and plowed. For more information on our winter program, visit tol.ca/stormresponse. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@LangleyTownship) for regular updates from the Township. To learn more about the Snow and Ice program, visit our YouTube channel for video demonstrations. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

Flooding: Preventative Maintenance You can do your part to reduce flooding risks by clearing nearby curbs and catch basins of leaves and debris, especially during heavy rain. Please do not rake leaves from your property or boulevard onto the street or into open ditches. Instead, collect and compost leaves on site or bag them for future pick-up. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

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The committee looked at ways to better connect with the public and ensure meaningful two-way dialogue occurs consistently between citizens, stakeholders, and the Township during these processes. The committee hosted a series of open houses, conducted interviews, and launched an engageTOL webpage to gather input from residents on how they would like express their views during planning processes. Other Lower Mainland municipalities were surveyed to see what public engagement practices they use, and the Township’s current practices were reviewed. Langley Township currently meets and exceeds provincial legislation required for public input and engagement opportunities, but the committee wanted to augment those practices to ensure greater inclusion and involvement. The committee’s proposed Public Engagement Strategy for planning and development recommends providing additional opportunities for residents to provide input, increasing the use of the Township’s website and social media for planning projects, sharing the results of engagement efforts with the public, and educating residents about the planning process. It also suggests council create an Engagement Charter to ensure there are ongoing, consistent, and transparent policies for public engagement in place for planning processes. The recommended strategy was received by council and referred to staff for review.

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After nine months of gathering input from residents, researching best practices, and learning what is done in other municipalities, the Mayor’s Standing Committee on Public Engagement has completed its task – to find new and different ways of enhancing communication between the Township of Langley and the public during community planning processes. The committee’s recommendations have been compiled in a proposed Public Engagement Strategy for planning and development that was presented to Township Council on Nov. 23 by consultant Vince Verlaan of Modus Planning Design & Engagement Inc. Modus worked on the strategy with the committee, which was made up of Mayor Jack Froese, Township Councillors Michelle Sparrow and Blair Whitmarsh, and community volunteers Susanna Haas Lyons, Ellen Peterson, and Barb Sharp, along with members of Township staff. Community member Dale Ball served on the committee during its inception but had to resign due to illness. “A lot of hard work, research, listening, and learning went into this strategy,” said Froese, who established the committee in February. Froese formed the standing committee after some members of the community felt they were not included or adequately consulted during recent planning processes, including the update of the Brookswood/Fernridge Community Plan last year.

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House prices in the Fraser Valley have climbed sharply this year, though the market is not as red-hot as in Vancouver. The benchmark price of a detached house in the Fraser Valley hit $649,200 in October. That’s a 13.2 per cent increase from a year ago and up nine per cent from $595,600 in April. The strongest price gain was in North Delta, where typical detached houses were up nearly 18 per cent since October 2014 to $658,600. That was a little lower than the average one-year gain of just over 20 per cent as of October in the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board’s area, which includes Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows but excludes the South of Fraser cities. Greater Vancouver benchmark

house prices are now at nearly $1.2 million, although that more than doubles to $2.77 million on the west side of Vancouver. The newest cities to breach the $1-million mark for benchmark houses are White Rock/South Surrey and Port Moody – both areas are close to $1.08 million. They join north and south Burnaby, North Vancouver, Richmond, all of Vancouver, West Vancouver and Whistler with houses typically priced in seven figures. Houses and townhouses dominate the market in the Fraser Valley, making up 83 per cent of sales in October, according to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, which includes Surrey and White Rock. “The reasons are due to low interest rates, pent-up demand and most importantly, price,” said FVREB president Jorda Maisey. “People can afford to own their

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Aldergrove Veterans & Seniors 55+ Drop In Centre – join us at 27247 Fraser Hwy. We prepare a full, hot, home cooked meal including tea, coffee and dessert which we start serving at 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., followed by games. Great place to meet new people, drop in for a coffee to see what we are all about. Open 10 a.m., Tuesday to Friday. Carpet Bowling - at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street, on Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. Cost per person is $1. Partners Bridge - every Friday except second Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 St. Newcomers welcome. Cost $2. Info: 604607-0504. Ham Radio Luncheon - open to any amateur radio operator, third Monday of every month; 11:15 a.m. at Andreas Restaurant, 202 St. and 56 Ave. Pay your own bill, talk as long as you like. Info: 604-514-3851. TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – a non profit weight loss support group meets Monday night and Tuesday morning in Aldergrove. For more information phone Susan at 604-856-1138 or Lynda at 604-856-8014. Square Dance Classes - Sundays at 12:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, Fraser Hwy. at 273 Street. Singles and couples welcome, free admission, first three dances no experience. Info: call Tyler, 604-590-9039. Aldergrove Toastmasters Leaders Club - meet the first and third Monday of each month from 6:45 to 8 p.m., upstairs room on the far right, 26245 - 28 Ave., Aldergrove. Info: president Millie McConnell, 604-825-3334.

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Michael’s was looking to go through on goal differential. Finishing fourth in their pool set up a date for the Totems with Rockridge Secondary. Defence took a back seat in this game, with 10 goals scored. Unfortunately, seven of those were for Rockridge, which left Aldergrove to battle Caledonia for 15th place. The game looked to be following Aldergrove’s earlier pattern of having the majority of possession, but having nothing to show for it on the scoresheet. Indeed, the score was knotted at 0-0 until the final 15 minutes, when Simone Intermite, Ryan Schmunk, and Johnny Puigvert scored in rapid succession, giving Aldergrove their first win at the provincials and the 15th place plaque for the school’s trophy case. Despite not finishing where they wanted to at the tournament, the Totems can take pride in being among the 15 best teams in the entire province. Coming together from six different countries, the Totems are Tavares Demelo, Jimmy Zong, Shion Yamamoto, Ko Yamada, Daniel Livingstone, Ryan Schmunk, Simone Intermite, Alex Jang, Johnny Puigvert, Kohsuke Tsutsui, Ko Ota, Sean Connolly, Keisuke Gunji, Ryohei Hasegawa, Max Weitemeier, Alex Qanbery, Ryan Shakirae, Nagi Nakagawa, Ian Crispin, and Domenic Cusano.

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The Aldergrove Totems senior boys’ soccer team competed in the AA provincial championships this past week at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex, November 23-25. After a narrow loss against the Brookswood Bobcats in the Fraser Valley championship, the Totems were grouped with Vancouver’s John Oliver Jokers, Invermere’s David Thompson Lakers, and Victoria’s St. Michael’s University School Blue Jags. Monday’s opening round-robin game on Monday saw the Totems facing the Jokers. The parity of the group became apparent early on, as both teams traded chances at goal. Defensively, the Totems were sound, leaving few shots to trouble goalkeeper Tavares Demelo. The teams went into half time scoreless. Aldergrove pressed the tempo of the game in the second half, retaining possession and generating quality scoring chances, but finding themselves unable to bulge the twine. With about ten minutes to go, on a Jokers counterattack, Demelo made a quality challenge on the opposing striker. The ref saw no issue on the play, but the linesman disagreed, flagging the play and awarding a penalty. The spot kick was successful. The Totems pressured for the final minutes, but still couldn’t score, and the game finished 1-0 for John Oliver.

The Aldergrove Secondary senior boys soccer team made B.C.’s top-15 at the provincial cup. Looking to make amends in the second game and retain some hope of topping their group, Aldergrove started strongly against the Lakers. Again, the Totems were plagued by a lack of scoring, and many quality chances were left begging. The Lakers proved to be one of the hardest working opponents the Totems had faced this season, and the hard work paid off with a goal before the half. The Totems found their footing after the break, and yet another threatening

run by speedster Ko Ota resulted in a penalty for Aldergrove. Ota calmly slotted the shot to tie the game. Despite an abundance of opportunities, the Totems could not find the winning strike, and late in the game, the Lakers’ persistence paid off. A defensive miscue sent the David Thompson striker in alone. He poked the ball past an onrushing Demelo, and the winning goal rolled across the line. With two losses out of three

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The Aldergrove Kodiaks took a 5-2 loss at the hands of the North Vancouver Wolf Pack on Saturday. Despite outshooting the Wolf Pack, 43-19, and keeping the score even at 2-2 at the start of the third period, the Kodiaks were unable to stop the Wolf Pack’s three goals in the third period. The Wolf Pack scored on three of six power plays, including two in the third period, while the Kodiaks were unable to notch one in six power plays. Scoring for Aldergrove that night were Joshua Pollock in the first period, assisted by Chase Manderville and Nathan Washington, and Lucas Stratford in the second, assisted by Spencer Unger. The result leaves the Kodiaks stalled at 22 points after 23 games (10-11-0-2).

KODIAKS DOWN PILOTS The Aldergrove Kodiaks chalked up a 3-2 win over the visiting Abbotsford Pilots in a highly entertaining game on Wednesday night, Nov. 25. Aldergrove opened the scoring within the first two minutes of the game, with Cameron Davitt putting the puck past Pilots’ keeper Jacob Crawford at 1:28. Assists came from Matt Oliver and Davin Padgham. Abbotsford scored the next two goals on power plays in the first and second periods, but this would be all the team would muster. The Kodiaks peppered the Pilots’ net with shots in the third period, outshooting them 15-11, despite having three penalty kills. And when Kodiak Joshua Pollock was tripped on a short-handed breakaway he was given a penalty shot, which he put past Pilot keeper

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idea how much work was involved to get it all organized. I’ve had a lot of help from past coNow in its 17th year in Langley, Operation ordinators and volunteers who have been with Red Nose is up and running once again, look- us for years.” ing to get people and their vehicles home safe The daughter of Langley Christmas Bureau this holiday season. co-ordinator Leigh Castron, Megan has roped Working in teams of three on Friday and her mother into volunteering, too. Saturday nights, beginning Nov. 27 and 28 “She said she is all mine, once the bureau is and then throughout December, (except dur- finished,” she said. ing Christmas) volunteers will pick up people Several party venues, including Newlands who have enjoyed too much holiday cheer and Golf Club, have made donations to the proget them, and their vehicle, home (or wherev- gram, recognizing that many of their patrons er they’re headed next). benefit from ORN. Drivers based out of Langley will “We have hot spots we go to, pick people up at parties in Surrey, where big events are happening, but White Rock, Langley and Aldergrove. mainly it is first-come, first-served,” “We are the biggest chapter, in she said. terms of territory,” said co-ordinator Castron suggests people call about Meagan Castron. This is Castron’s first 30 minutes before they want a ride. year organizing the safe ride home proRudy, the reindeer mascot, will be gram. making the rounds with local MVPs, Last year, Langley’s ORN recorded including City Mayor Ted Schaffer, 825 safe rides home. dropping in at several popular party “We were third best in the provspots during the holidays, to remind ince, but I’m hoping to beat that numpeople there is a safe and easy way to ber this year,” Castron said. Teams are get home. Operation Red busiest on New Year’s Eve, when drivOperation Red Nose is still lookNose is back for ers and their crews work into the wee ing for volunteer drivers. It’s fun to holiday season. hours of the morning. sign up in threes, said Castron. That There is no charge for the service but way everyone works together. But they are donations are accepted on behalf of Langley happy to take volunteers in ones and twos, as Gymnastics Foundation. well. LGF has been running Operation Red “Lots of volunteers are coming back this Nose each year for 17 years, with its headquar- year because they made friends last year,” she ters located inside the gymnastics club’s office. said. Many of the main volunteers are staff, parents To arrange a ride in Langley, Surrey, White and others who are part of the foundation. Rock and Aldergrove call 604-532-0888. “I’m pretty excited to get going,” said To sign up for a night of volunteer driving Castron. “But now, taking this on, I had no or navigating, go to langleygymnastics.ca. By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

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.Retro Designs/Antiques Fair. Dec 6th 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Ctr 3250 Commercial Drive. Adm. $5

FOUND: stray goose found Bradner Road area. If you have lost it please call 604-856-8372

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CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

WITNESS TO ACCIDENT Anyone who witnessed an accident on November 4, 2015 at 6:10pm on 56th Avenue between 268th Street and 272nd Street in Aldergrove, British Columbia - please call Shawn Sidhu at 778-835-2540

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Locations Provided. Protected Territories. Interest Free Financing. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629 Website WWW.TCVEND.COM HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES BAND Mgr. sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt. Hardy. Deadline to send cover letter, resume and salary expectation is 4 PM on Dec. 7 to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066. Pls request & review job description before applying. START A NEW CAREER in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

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HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Transcription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

POWELL RIVER & REGION Transition House Society has a job posting for a Stopping the Violence Counselor, closing on December 30th, 2015. Contact: chamberj@telus.net

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Seasonal Farm Labourers Required at berry farm for harvesting, pruning, planting and other farm labour. Experience an asset. Must be prepared to work in all types of weather, be able to perform repetitive motions and be in good physical conditions. Long hours, six days per week, February to October. Wages $10.49 per hour. South Alder Holdings, 2052 272nd St., Aldergrove. Fax resume 604-856-8337 info@southalderfarms.com

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Farm Help South Aldergrove mink farm is looking for a full time general labourer. Starting Wage Is $15 Hour.

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Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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DARREN MILLIGAN May 28, 1972 - December 3, 2005

HELP WANTED

Fax Resume Attention Jon: 604-857-2218

Marketing Consultant

In Loving Memory of a special son, brother, uncle and friend.

The Abbotsford News, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, has an opening for a Marketing Consultant.

My beloved son, What would I give to clasp his hand His happy face to see To hear his voice and see his smile That meant so much to me.

This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in one of the Fraser Valley’s fastest growing markets.

Forever in my heart, never to be forgotten, 10 years have passed and it seems like just yesterday - forever loved Mom, Vince, Keith, Craig and families and bud Gord.

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred, but not essential), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The News combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff.

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CHRISTMAS Celebration..... On Sunday December 13 the choir group \\”Let His Praise Ring Out\\” will be hosting a Christmas celebration evening. The choir, under the direction of Ina van Dijk, will be singing a selection of songs and the \\”Laudate Choir\\” under the direction of Frank Ezinga will be joining us. In addition there will be a number of individuals from the Aldergrove area who will be adding to the evening. Please join us for this celebration in preparation for the Christmas season. It will be held at the Aldergrove Canadian Reformed Church, 26655 - 24th Ave. at 7:30 p.m.

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WANTED experienced commercial tire person for a busy shop in Port Coquitlam B.C. Top wages and benefits paid. Please send resume to: tireperson@outlook.com

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Regional Controller The Canadian division of Black Press has a challenging opportunity in the Finance Department for a Regional Controller. Black Press is home to some of the oldest, most trusted community newspapers in North America. Market by market these are the leading newspapers in their communities. As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. The company has 3,500 employees, and newsrooms with history dating back to the 1800s. The position Currently working from our Accounting office in Abbotsford you will be part of our team servicing our Canadian titles. Role and Responsibilities • Creating and posting monthly journal entries • Preparation, completion and analysis of Monthly Financial Statements • Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts • Providing support and oversight to all departments from a best practices approach • Preparation and completion of annual budgets • Various other accounting demands Qualifications and Experience • Completion of an accounting designation • At least 2 year’s experience in full cycle accounting • Good working knowledge of Excel • Strong attention to detail • Good problem solving and analytical skills • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Good interpersonal & communication skills This position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits and pension package. If you are an energetic self-motivated individual looking to expand your skills, this is a tremendous opportunity with a company that has experienced continued growth over the years. Please apply today with a cover letter to: e-mail: sschotts@blackpress.ca Competition closes: December 9, 2015 We thank everyone who is interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ¾ ton) and clean driver abstract. NO CARS, SUVS, MINI-VANS OR PICKUP TRUCKS. • Tuesday Evenings & Thursday Evenings • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers’ homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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COOK REQUIRED FULL-TIME POSITION

Prefer with experience in Indian/Tandoori cuisine Wage starting at $13/hour. Benefits up to 3 months of medical insurance if required.

RMJ Holdings Ltd, dba Cors 2 for 1 Pizza, #103 - 27256 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove BC. Applicants must have: *3-5 Years experience as a cook *Must be able to work in a fast paced environment *Must maintain food safety standards. *Oversee kitchen operations *Prepare & cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods *Schedule & supervise kitchen helpers *Maintain inventory & records of foods, supplies & equipment Punjabi/Hindi speaking an asset.

Apply within between 4pm-8pm or email: smgrewal@hotmail.ca or Phone 604-300-1312

Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

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NEED A LOAN? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

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Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

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Golden Doodle puppies, born Oct. 23, Dad is (50lbs.) Standard Poodle (cert hips, elbows), Mom is (68lbs.) Golden Retriever. Ready Dec. 18. Ideal family companions / service dogs (intelligent, gentle, eager to please, good with children/animals, low or no shed). Experienced (30 years), knowledgable, kennelless breeders. First shots / deworming. $1,200, Mission 604-820-4827

For all your plumbing, heat & reno needs. Licensed Gas Fitter

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES ELECTRICAL

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

GARDENING

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

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BOXER PUPS flashy fawn males. Vet ✓ CKC reg’d. Beautiful pedigree. 604-794-3786 afternoons/eves

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.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ****GUTTER CLEANING**** SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE ~~ Call Ian 604-724-6373 ~~ GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR European trained. Specializing in Reno’s. Local refs. Reasonable Rates. Call 604-532-1710

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MOVING & STORAGE

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2men fr $45. SENIOR DISCOUNT. Honest, bsmt clean up 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Blk & blk/tan. 8 wks old, 4 left. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

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#3-5394 208 STREET THE PERFECT RENTAL!! NO STRATA FEES HERE!!! The perfect place to buy and hold for future development is here. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome is part of a small self managed complex with no strata fees. So why wait? Buy and rent it. Located close to parks, schools and shopping this is a great opportunity. Call Verne for your showing today.

#3 5394 208 Street

778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs

This holiday season, you can help a family with a child in need by tuning in to the Timmy’s Christmas Telethon in support of the BC Lions Society’s Easter Seals programs and services.

SUITES, LOWER

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

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WE SEE A BUDDING ARTIST

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ALDERGROVE, brand new 2 bdrm ste, 1 drvwy parking, NP/NS, Avail now. Utils incl. 1-604-300-2631

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

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

NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069

2 coats any colour

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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.

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

WE PAY CASH FOR HOUSES!! ANY CONDITION, ANY LOCATION 604-789-3922 www. MapleRidgePropertyBuyers.com

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Have Unwanted Firearms?

PETS

New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

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ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca

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

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Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

AUCTIONS

WWW.KWIKAUCTIONS.COM Weekly Restaurant Equipment Auctions. Coming up December 5 & 6 1000 Lots 2015 Brand New Equipment Liquidation, Refrigeration, Cooking Equipment, Plates, Glassware, Smallwares, Used Equipment, Contents of Buffet Hall, Large Hotel Restaurant, Cold Stone Creamery, Coffee Shop - www.KwikAuctions.com, Burnaby

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

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Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

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Yes, We Pay CASH!

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Aman: 778-895-2005

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HOMES WANTED

RETIREMENT RANCHER? WITH A LOFT, WAITING FOR YOU TO COME HOME TO!

HORSE’S ANYONE???

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

Watch Sunday December 6th from 6-10pm on Shaw TV Channel 4, Shaw Direct 299, or affiliate stations throughout the province or live stream on your computer at www.timmys.org.

Donate now at www.TIMMYS.org or call 1-800-818-4483

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Don’t miss out on this beauty located in Aberdeen. This 3 bedroom 3 bath rancher is perfect and move in ready. Master bedroom on main floor and 2 bedrooms up. Boasting hardwood floors, granite couters, and a beautifully private yard. Call Verne today for your viewing.

If you are looking for a farm in the Otter area of Langley call today. I have a great one available, a 45 acre former dairy with 2 great homes, barns and lots of other outbuildings. Need a place for a winery or room for a new home site? Includes 2 road frontages. This is the ideal location.

27767 Porter Drive Abbotsford

1939 256 Street, Langley

vernerealty@telus.net

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26791 FRASER HWY

READY TO GO

$399,900

27056-27 AVE.

26675-32ND AVE

$539,900

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This subdivision has had 3rd reading and is ready to be subdivided so if you are looking for two affordable lots to buy check this one out. Or rezone duplex or a large single family lot as it is over 10,000 sq ft.(1/4 acre). Make your offer!

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Big basement home with new roof and new wrap around deck and new lots of stuff, you should have a look here as there is lots of room for everybody. Could be 4 bedrooms on the main floor alone with open country kitchen plan here so bring the family. Home has southern exposed back yard. Make an appointment and make an offer. this one is walking distance to schools as well.

Very clean fully finished bsmt home on a 9000 sq ft lot with 1530 sq ft on the main floor could be 4 bedrooms up this is worth a second look. Gas fireplace and open plan with room for the whole family to grow has covered deck for the BBQ in the rain Neat and clean put this on the must see list.

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

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$210,000

BE IN FOR CHRISTMAS

Have a look here, you can be in before school starts on this one. All updated with new flooring and new paint and updated kitchen, so all the work that you did not want to do when you bought your next home is already completed. 3 or 4 bedrooms, you can choose, this is worth a look.

$500,000

COMING SOON!!! Suite ready bsmt all Renovated home in Aldergrove listing at $550,000.00 Call and put your name on the list today.

3089-272 STREET

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Now for sale at a reduced price, this is worth a look. Over 3,000 sq ft of space and a 5660 sq ft lot in a redevelopment area of Aldergrove. Got a small business or thinking of starting one? Check this out today.

DON’T SELL YOURSELF SHORT! CALL TODAY FOR A SECOND OPINION!

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