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Liquor stores eye marijuana sales Outlets ‘best suited’ to become pot distributors: BCGEU Jeff NAGEL Black Press

Liquor stores – both private- and government-run outlets – should be authorized to sell recreational marijuana when the federal government delivers on its election promise to bring in a new regulated system. That’s the pitch coming from the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union,

which represents government store workers, and the B.C. Private Liquor Store Association. The two groups, normally competitors, joined forces Wednesday to argue their stores are well-qualified to responsibly handle legalized marijuana, alongside beer, wine and spirits. “We haven’t been aligned in the past but we are aligned on this issue,” said Damian Kettlewell of the private stores association. “We’re suggesting that we have the experience

and the knowledge and, eventually, the product training to sell this product in liquor stores.” He emphasized the aim is to serve as the retailers for recreational pot only, and not compete with existing medical marijuana providers. Liquor stores are already required to check ID to ensure patrons are over 19 to prevent alcohol purchases by youth, said BCGEU president Stephanie Smith.

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School lockdown Three Abbotsford schools were placed under lockdown yesterday afternoon after a disturbance at a nearby home resulted in police swarming the neighbourhood to search for a group of suspects. The incident ended about two hours later, with all the suspects in custody. Const. Ian MacDonald said the episode began at about 12:15 p.m., when police received a 911 from a young man who lives in a home in the area of Old Clayburn Road and Bulkley Street. The caller said that a group of three or four young men had come to the home and tried to goad him into fighting, but he felt threatened and instead called police. The caller told police that the group was heading in the direction of Robert Bateman Secondary, located on Exbury Avenue, not far from the home.

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December 4, 2015 Notice of Public Hearing

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to consider amendments to Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014; and Land Use Contract No. 156 Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm on December 14, 2015, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaws. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing. The following is a synopsis of the bylaws amending the Zoning Bylaw and Land Use Contract No. 156 of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation. A copy of each bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Planning Services Division (2nd Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on December 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14, 2015 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510. ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2469-2015

LAND USE CONTRACT NO. 156 AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2499-2015

During wet and/or cool periods, walking surfaces can become very slippery. Please use extreme caution and ensure that you are adequately prepared for all weather conditions when using parks and trails. During periods of wind, snow or heavy ice accumulations, please be aware of the potential for overhead hazards in treed areas caused by falling snow, ice and tree limbs.

2016 Auxiliary Firefighter Recruitment Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service is a composite Fire Service in that Career firefighters and Auxiliary firefighters work as a team. Auxiliary firefighters play an important support role in responding to emergencies. Interested candidates are invited to attend an Information Session at 7:00 pm on December 10, 2015 at Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service Training Centre located at 1544 Riverside Rd. Abbotsford. Competition closes on Monday, January 11, 2016, at 12:00 pm. Applications are accepted online only, to apply visit www.abbotsford.ca/fire.

Winter Snow & Ice Program The goal of the City’s Snow and Ice Control Program is to maintain travel routes where there is snow and ice on roads and restore mobility for the traveling public. Our priority roads for snow and ice removal are: • first priority (high volume and strategic arterial and collector roads, and major access roads to hillside areas); • second priority (remaining arterial, hillside areas and collector routes); and • third priority (remaining roadways not identified as first and second priority).

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Upcoming Events at the Abbotsford Centre Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular December 6, 7:30 pm 15th Annual Christmas Confetti Masquerade Ball December 27, 7:00 pm So You Think You Can Dance January 9, 7:30 pm Johnny Reid February 2, 7:00 pm Harlem Globetrotters February 26, 7:00 pm Legends of Nashville March 26, 7:00 pm

2016 Council Meeting Schedule At the November 16, 2015 Regular Meeting of Council, Council approved the 2016 Council Meeting Schedule.

First priority roads are maintained until conditions are under control subject to worker/equipment availability and weather. Once these roads are addressed resources are redirected to second priority routes and subsequently third priority routes. The City does not remove snow and ice to bare pavement conditions. The public is encouraged to use caution, and wherever possible, park vehicles off the streets. Abandoned vehicles or vehicles obstructing roadways will be towed without notice to allow for snow clearing operations to continue and towing costs will be the responsibility of the vehicle owners. We ask that you do not plow snow from private properties onto the public roadways as this can result in visibility hazards and obstructions and will require additional time for clearing roadways. Additional information on our Winter Snow and Ice Program can be found at www.abbotsford.ca/snowandice. For more information, please contact the Engineering Operations Division at 604-853-5485.

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COUNCIL BRIEF Special Regular Council Meeting December 7, 4pm Room 530 Next Council Meeting: December 14 View Live Council meetings online at www.abbotsford.ca/livecouncil View Archived Council meetings online at www.abbotsford.ca/archivecouncil

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from his wounds, asking him about school and watching YouTube videos of bloopers. “It worked for a bit, and all of a sudden [the pain] would hit him.” Thandi, 36, said “it was a simple thing to do,” given there was no one else in the area, save the dog-walker, who he said took off after the incident. But Kevin’s father Paul called the Good Samaritan a “hero,” for helping his son. “That guy was super nice,” he said. “He was so good with my son.” Paul Buitendyk said his son is now recovering at home, with a bandaged arm and wounds that he said will scar. After arriving on the scene, police found the dog at a home several houses down. The Rottweiler was removed by animal control, which is still investigating the incident, according to the Fraser Valley Regional District. On Sunday, Kevin called the dog-walker to forgive him. Paul said the conversation went well and the man was “very remorseful.”

“Liquor stores provide the most strictly controlled system for accessing a controlled substance, and are best suited for the retailing of non-medical marijuana,” Smith said. “We have an effective warehousing, retail and distribution system in place. There is no need to reinvent the wheel.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has so far set no timeline to legalize and regulate non-medical marijuana. Paul Esposito Jr., who runs a chain of liquor stores in Abbotsford along with his father Paul Sr. and his brother Frank, said he’s not yet ready to decide whether his stores would carry recreational marijuana. “It’s too soon for us…who knows what’s going to come down the pipeline,” Esposito said. “We’ll wait and watch the headlines.” The City of Vancouver has been developing its own licensing system to authorize a limited number of marijuana storefronts and some other municipalities have considered a similar approach. The City of Abbotsford wants to shut them down so long as marijuana is illegal. Asked if the new partnership is an attempt to head off more pot stores springing up and gaining local government approval, Kettlewell said there’s no need to create a new government bureaucracy to govern pot sales. He noted provincial rules currently require a minimum one-kilometre separation between private liquor stores and he’d expect municipalities that permit

recreational pot would in most cases apply zoning rules that could further restrict locations, potentially with minimum buffers from schools and parks. Don Briere, owner of the 19-store Weeds Glass and Gifts chain of marijuana storefronts, said he’s not worried about liquor outlets wresting away the burgeoning business. “We are responsible,” he said. “We have many, many years of experience. They have none. If they want to jump on the bandwagon, you know what? It’s free enterprise.” He argued retail sales of pot and booze should not happen in the same outlet. “Alcohol and cannabis do not mix,” Briere said. “People get whacked out enough as it is. You get a drunk person buying cannabis and they smoke that – it’s like mixing all your prescription pills and drinking.” Briere’s company operates three stores in Abbotsford, one of which has been taken to court by City Hall over operating without a business license. The two parties will meet in court on Jan. 11, 2016. He hopes to continue operating the Abbotsford dispensaries for the long term. Currently, they offer medical marijuana to those with a prescription — but Briere is eager to advertise recreational pot once he is able. “As soon as it goes legal, we’re going recreational immediately,” he said. Dispensaries in Mission and Nanaimo have been recently busted by the RCMP, with a Mission couple taken into custody during a raid of their home on Nov. 25.

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He was sentenced to two years in prison, What the man didnâ€™t realize was that he was communicating followed by three years of probation. with Abbotsford Police Department (APD) Det. Craig Burridge the Burridge said it was difficult to view the â€œvery detailed, grueentire time. some and horrificâ€? images that were obtained as evidence during The investigation resulted in Lorne Thomas Stevens being the investigation, but having young children of his own motivatarrested and later pleading guilty to using a computer to lure a ed him to keep going, in between his other tasks with the major person under the age of 16 into a sexual act. crime unit. Stevens was sentenced in July of this year to 18 months in prisâ€œIt was a new challenge for me. Getting into policing, I never on. thought I would get into the position I am now â€Ś but somebody The case is among the latest in has to do it. These are the worst a string of child porn investigapeople of the worst,â€? he said. tions with which Burridge, a deBurridge said he has not had tective with the APD major crime to take any time off to deal with unit (MCU), has been involved. the traumatic aspects of such Burridge has been with the work. MCU since 2011, two years â€œObviously, what I deal with after joining the APD following is quite horrible; however, I an eight-year stint with the recognize that it is a necessary Delta Police Department. He evil that has to be completed is involved in all types of files, in order for those responsible including murder, aggravated to be discovered and ultimately assault, armed robberies and convicted. It is, in my opinion, arsons. much like those who investigate But his work in leading child murders â€“ I donâ€™t think they porn investigations is unique enjoy seeing the horrible ways in that he is the only officer in that people are killed, but they Abbotsford doing so. too need to do it to find those The majority of these types of responsible.â€? files in the Lower Mainland are Burridge has since taken a handled, or started, by agencies series of courses and eventually such as the RCMPâ€™s Integrated became qualified to proactiveChild Exploitation Unit or the ly go after people, instead of National Child Exploitation waiting for other agencies to Coordination Centre, but those notify the APD about potential VIKKI HOPES Abbotsford News specific to Abbotsford are often Det. Craig Burridge is the only officer in the Abbotsford Police suspects. His first such case was handled by the APD. the one involving Stevens. Department who leads child pornography investigations. Earlier this year, provincial Since Burridge started his RCMP reported they had uncovwork in child porn investigaered 1,228 incidents of B.C. residents sharing child pornography, tions in 2012, a total of 14 suspects â€“ all men â€“ have been arincluding photos and videos, during a six-month period in 2014. rested and charged in Abbotsford. Of those, nine have pleaded Nationally, police-reported incidents of child pornography or guilty and five more are still working their way through the court child-prostitution-related offences totalled 2,293 in 2014, accordsystem. ing to Statistics Canada. Burridge said in most cases the men apologize and say they Burridge said his work initially began as reactive â€“ following up didnâ€™t realize they were victimizing anyone by viewing or sharing when other agencies notified the APD that a suspected offendimages of child sexual abuse, but he points out that they are creer was sharing or accessing images of child sexual abuse from ating a market for such material to be made. Abbotsford. He said most of the men charged are otherwise seemingly His first such case took place in 2012, when his supervisor â€œnormalâ€? people whose loved ones find the discovery â€œconfusing brought him a file and asked if he would be interested in invesand shocking.â€? tigating it. â€œThis isnâ€™t your typical person driving around in a van looking An FBI agent on the U.S. east coast had been posing online as for kids. You never know whoâ€™s going to be responsible for this a man who wanted to involve his daughter in child pornography. because itâ€™s a dark secret â€“ a very dark secret,â€? Burridge said. The suspect had shared a sexually explicit image with the agent He acknowledges that there are more offenders who will go and stated, â€œShow this to your daughter.â€? undetected than will be arrested, but he is driven to do what he The exchange was traced to a computer in Abbotsford, and U.S. can. authorities notified the APD. â€œThere are no easy answers to it â€Ś Thereâ€™s always going to be Burridge became the lead investigator on the case, including somebody out there, but I think weâ€™re making a difference here writing the application for a search warrant and interviewing the (in Abbotsford), for sure,â€? he said. Vikki HOPES

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Schools to K-5 We are in an ever-changing world and (unfortunately) can’t shelter or bubble our kids until high school. Yes, 11- and 12-year-olds are somewhat vulnerable, but with good parenting and rearing, they are as safe in 6-7-8 middle school as they would be K-7 elementary. Léo Bilodeau

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B.C. Views Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak have joined the thousands of jet-setters in Paris to once again stage negotiations for a global climate treaty. The embarrassing failures of these United Nations events, such as the one in Lima, Peru last year, have been forgotten. Canadian TV only showed file images of an effigy of Stephen Harper receiving a “fossil of the day” award for his alleged failure to rein in Canada’s two per cent of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. Now Justin Trudeau leads our biggest-ever delegation to COP21, as the Paris meeting is called. Trudeau hasn’t even begun to develop a plan for Canada, asking provinces to come up with their own first, but he’s already hailed as a visionary. This is similar to the

newly elected Barack Obama, who modestly predicted in 2008 that history would record his win as “the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.” Perhaps Obama wasn’t completely full of CO2, since in this century, global temperatures have increased by only about a fourth of what UN climate models predicted. This 20-year slowdown of the long run of post-Ice Age warming, which has dominated most of the last 10,000 years, is referred to as the “pause” or “hiatus.” It is usually explained away with reference to the Pacific Decadal Oscillation or other long-term warming and cooling trends in oceans. Other countries have put new emission reduction proposals on the table for COP21. Danish environmental economist Bjorn Lomborg did the math, and concluded that if every major emitting country keeps its word this time, the total of all their efforts would reduce global warming by about 0.2 degrees by 2100. What? A statistically meaningless decrease after 85 years of energy austerity? That Lomborg, he’s just a “denier,” trying to get more publicity. Oh wait, here’s a

study from the Masschusetts Institute of Technology 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

Wobbly climate models aren’t the only problem for global warming alarmists. is increasing. This is much more likely to slow sea level rise than an Obama or Trudeau speech. Arctic ice, meanwhile, is rebounding 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 Cockford reports that the world bear population is up to 26,000, a 50-year high. That Crockford, 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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We, the people, have rocks in our heads elementary science taught us trees take in CO2 and give off O2. Does that not make us a net contributor to a better climate? Who has more trees than Canada? Regarding security, I noticed that some of our politicians ventured out of their confines to dine in an upscale restaurant in Paris. They were going to defy the ISIS boys to show their bravery. I did notice the restaurant was ringed with dozens of soldiers in full battle gear, carrying machine guns, with armoured cars and trucks all around. We were very privileged to rid ourselves of a prime minister who was practical and understood we serfs needed to pay for the cost of our high-flying elite. We now are led by a â€œrock star.â€? I think we, the people, have rocks in our head. Jake Siemens

Praise deserved for providing winter shelter Our hard-working Mayor Henry Braun and city council members deserve to be commended for not only talking about but literally providing a much needed 40-bed winter shelter for the homeless by mid-December before the snow starts flying. What a tremendous Christmas gift to some of the most needy living amongst us. I believe it to be a wise decision to have the Lookout Emergency Aid Society running the portable shelter. Heaven only knows most these residents do need constant su-

pervision while learning how to live a far cleaner life style. Yes, here we are, watching our city council take concrete steps towards improving the unhealthy, disease-infested, totally despicable living conditions no human being should be allowed to live in here on Earth. Everyone knows there is a lot of work to be done yet. But, rather than talk only, Mayor Braun and council members worked diligently to find a better solution. They do deserve the highest of praise for that.

We want to thank you for your tenacious efforts towards improving the unhealthy, totally awful living conditions for some of the less fortunate living amongst us. We are proud of you all for your deed of genuine compassion. The world could handle more of that. Along with many area residents, I like to send a hearty thank you to Mayor Braun and all council members. May each of you have a most blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Gertie Pool

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Concerns about vandalism in Bradner Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

Members of the Bradner Community Club are concerned about three incidents of vandalism that have occurred at Bradner Hall and the adjacent playing field since August. Geoff Birnie, responsible for maintenance at the hall, said they want citizens to be aware of the incidents and to report suspicious activity. Abbotsford Police Const. Paul Walker confirmed that the vandalism has been reported, and also encouraged residents to keep their

eyes open. The most recent incident occurred on Nov. 15, with an attempted break-in at the hall, located at 5305 Bradner Rd. Birnie said someone cut a hole in the metal cover of the exhaust fan and then kicked in the fan to get into the adjoining room. But Birnie said the isolated room does not provide access to the hall, and nothing further was damaged or stolen. However, he noticed fresh ATV tire marks that led up to the building, and he traced them back to the Bradner el-

ementary school yard and across the playing field. Birnie said this discovery was important because two prior incidents in late August involved the playing field being damaged by an ATV. He said vehicles are prevented, during off hours, from gaining entry to the field’s parking lot by three posts that are locked in place. But in this case, the vandals had smashed the lock off the centre post so they could lift it out of place and drive through. Birnie said they even took the post with

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99 to provide another high-volume east–west route from Abbotsford to Surrey — with the goal of easing heavy traffic on the Fraser Highway. The first option is to connect two existing sections of King Road; the second to diagonally connect the Marshall Road Extension from the east to King Road from the west. In both cases, the connected road would be two lanes with shoulders and bicycle access. By 2031, planners predict an expansion to four full lanes will be necessary due to projected traffic increases. The King Road plan has been part of the city’s transportation plan for years, but it would cut through gravel pit operators’ industrial lots in the area. Valley Gravel Sales pitched the alternate plan, using Marshall Road Extension, to the city this spring. The Marshall route would cost about $5 million less for the initial two-lane connector, and nearly $9 million less when the costs of the 2031 four-lane widening are added. But widening the road would cut into existing homeowners’ yards, and bring heavy truck traffic to what was formerly a quiet residential cul-de-sac. City staff are recommending the Marshall route, and have been negotiating road-building logistics with the gravel operators for months. Residents along the route, though, aren’t happy. John Schroeder, a Marshall Road

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More than 1,300 toys and $26,000 were collected for the Abbotsford Christmas Bureau on Friday morning at the third annual Toys for Tots Breakfast. The event, presented by Envision Financial and the Ramada Plaza and Conference Centre, attracted more than 500 people, who received a free buffet breakfast at the Ramada in exchange for their donation. Food bank manager Dave Murray said he was overwhelmed by the turnout. Last year’s event collected 1,100 toys and about $14,000 in cash. “We are blessed by the community and are so grateful for the support of everybody,” he said. The event ran from 6 to 9:30 a.m. and featured photos with Santa and entertainment, including from the MEI choir. Members of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service were on hand to help organize the toys and to take them to the

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The food bank currently serves about 10 per cent more people now – about 4,000 each month in total – than it did a year ago. The food bank operates as the Christmas Bureau during the holiday season, providing food and gifts to families in need, including about 1,200 children. This time of year also serves as the main fundraising period for the agency, which this season has set a goal of

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The Pacific Mennonite Children’s Choir performs in Abbotsford on Friday, Dec. 11. would create exciting potential. “I always believe that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts,” Dyck said. “It makes so much sense to combine these two musical groups and partner together on this Christmas show.” The PMCC is a group of auditioned young

singers from the Fraser Valley that has travelled around the world. This year they are presenting a North American-themed Christmas program, featuring favourites such as The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, and a new arrangement of Blue Christmas by

Roy Tan. A highlight is Carol for Animals by Canadian composer Patrick Wedd, which mentions ladybugs, whales and snails, and even includes a special descant for whistlers. Other classics in the program include Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, with choreography by Sandra Booker, and the gospel-style Da Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy featuring Calvin Dyck and Chris Savage. Orchestra highlights include a performance of Corelli’s Christmas Concerto interspersed with readings from Luke 2, themes from the movie Polar Express, and sing-along carols with the audience. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for students. They are available at King’s Music or House of James, or online at abluechristmas.brownpapertickets.co

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For the first time ever, the Dasmesh Punjabi School Falcons are sending a senior girls team to the Abby PD city basketball tournament. Sharpshooting guard Simran Sidhu said it’s a big opportunity for her and her teammates. “It means we’re showing other schools what our school is capable of,” she said. The Grade 11 student was a key member of last year’s Falcons team that competed in the junior girls division of the Abby PD tournament, and Sidhu said she wants to build off of last year. “I think we’re going to do a lot better than last year,” she said, noting the Falcons placed fifth. Sidhu said she gives the Falcons some options from outside. “I’m more of a shooting guard and can hit threepointers and shoot around the key,” she said. Dasmesh is a smaller school, but Sidhu said she wants to help build a basketball culture. “Our team’s goal is just to do better than last year,” she said. “We want to improve our teamwork and communication.”

The Hawks were last year’s Abby PD city basketball tournament senior boys champions, and star player Jass Singh thinks they have great chance to repeat. Singh and the Hawks took down the Abby Panthers in the final round, and he said they should be better this year. “The team is looking great,” he said. “I think we’re a lot faster and stronger than last year. We only lost one key guy from our startling lineup who graduated last year so it’s basically the same team.” Singh played with the Team BC U-17 provincial team this summer, and he said he’s come back a much more well-rounded player. More specifically, his defence is vastly improved. “The coaching staff helped teach me how to take a charge better and worked on my anticipation on defence,” he said. “I know where to go, where to be and when to steal.” He’s also a scoring threat, proven when he hit eight three-pointers in the final of last year’s Hawkball tournament in late December. Singh said the Hawks are a little underrated this year, and thinks they can go on a run in the Fraser Valley and provincial tournaments.

Position: Point Guard Favourite Player: Kyle Lowry Archrival: Abby Dessmin Sidhu is in the driver’s seat for the Robert Bateman Timberwolves, and that’s just the way she likes it. The Grade 12 student is running the point for the T-Wolves senior girls team, and she’s planning to lead her team to an improved 2015-16 season. “I like to be the playmaker,” she said. “And to make sure that everyone knows what they’re doing out there.” Sidhu is one of four Grade 12 students on the team this year. She said she expects a strong year, as long as she and her teammates put out the effort. “If we work really hard I think we can do well,” she said. “Our conditioning and our team defence are our strengths.”` She said the T-Wolves goals are to go deeper in the Fraser Valley`s this year, and also make an early impression with a good showing at the Abbotsford PD city tournament.

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Position: Small Forward Favourite Player: Lebron James Archrival: Mouat The ACS Knights are moving on up, and Justin Van Dorp will be a big piece of the 2015-16 puzzle. ACS now plays in the AA division after years in A, and Van Dorp thinks his team is ready for the jump. “It’s all totally new teams and it will be more competitive but I think we can handle it,” he said. The Knights finished sixth at the A provincials last year, and Van Dorp was named to the tournament’s second all-star team. He said he brings a lot of different skills to the table. “My strengths are playmaking, a little bit of scoring, and just the ability to do whatever the team needs me to do,” he said. Van Dorp said he likes the Knights athleticism and size. The Grade 11 student said he and his teammates are ready for the city tournament and the season. “We’re feeling really confident,” he said. “We have a new offence this year and everything is switched up so we’re just excited to start the season.”

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Riley Braich has been to the top of the mountain of B.C. basketball, and he wants more. The Grade 12 student was a key part of last season`s 4A provincial champion Yale Lions, and he said he`s ready to use that experience to fuel the 2015-16 season. “I learned not to get too high or too low during the season,” he said. “You have to always stay grounded - don`t get too down if you drop a game. Provincials are what really matters.” But, the Abby PD city tournament is a title that the Lions couldn`t capture last season. Yale lost in the semi-final to Mouat, a fact that still bugs Braich. “They have kind of been our rival since Grade 8,” he said. Braich runs the offence at the point for the Lions, and can also be counted on for a lot of scoring. He proved his ability to step up in big games by being named a tournament first-team all-star at last year`s provincial tournament. “I think we should be able to compete for another championship this year,” he said. “We have more experience after last year and I feel really good about our chances.”

Taylor Cousins remembers last year, and the Grade 11 student knows how close she and her MEI Eagles teammates were to winning the Abby PD city tournament. The Eagles lost 67-59 to the Hawks in the senior girls final, and Cousins wants another shot at bragging rights this year. “It was a very close game,” she recalled. MEI placed seventh at provincials last year, and Cousins said what this year’s squad lacks in size it makes up for in quickness. “We’re small but quick,” she said. “And we work together well as a team. It should be an interesting year for us.” The point guard brings leadership to the Eagles, and has championship pedigree. Back in 2014, she helped lead the Eagles to a title win at the BC Christian Schools junior girls basketball tournament. Cousins was named the tournament’s most valuable player and scored 14 points in the winning game.

Injuries plagued the Abby Panthers senior girls team at last year’s Abby PD city basketball tournament, but star player Paige Janzen said those issues shouldn’t stop the team this year. The versatile Grade 12 student can play any position on the floor, and said her team is improved from last year. “We’re a lot stronger than last year and everyone is committed,” she said. “We play as a family.” Janzen said her biggest strengths are helping to bring out the best in her teammates. “I’m here to communicate on the court and help out my teammates,” she said. “I help lead on and off the court.” She said her team’s goals are to play hard, and have more success than last year. “We want to play to the best of our ability all season long and play with heart,” she said. “We were missing a few players at last year’s PD tournament, and we want to be better this year.”

The expectations are high this season for the Rick Hansen Hurricanes, but that doesn`t seem to bother Joban Pandher. The Grade 12 student is manning the point for the second-ranked AAA team in the province, and said there is a lot of potential for his squad. “We`ve been together as a group for a while now,” he said. “The core as stayed together as a group and we`d really has to make some noise this year.” The Hurricanes lost out in the Fraser Valley`s to the eventual provincial-champion MEI Eagles last season, and also placed fourth at the Abby PD city basketball tournament. Pandher said he`s ready to step up. “I bring leadership and basketball IQ,” he said. “I can score or pass whenever my team needs me to.” He said the Hurriances goals this year are simple. “Winning the AAA championship is what we want to do,” he said.

CITY TOURNEY AT A GLANCE

From Wed., Dec. 9 through Fri., Dec. 12, games will run at the following gyms: • UFV - senior boys and girls • Yale - junior boys

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A number of Abbotsford homes are now sparkling for the holidays. Here is a list of some of the Christmas light displays that can be viewed, as supplied by homeowners. To add your display to the list, send an email to newsroom@abbynews. com with the name of the family or individuals hosting the display, the address, a description of the display, hours/dates of operation and whether donations are being accepted. ABBOTSFORD 32273 Adair Avenue: The Hyde/ Kreschuk family, with the help of daughter Shantel and nephew Brad Elder, set up this display, which includes seven blow-up figures, lots of lights, a tree made from a baseball pole and a painted front window. The lights are on from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. nightly. 33232 Keats Court and 1675 Keats St.: The homes of Mel and MaryAnne Myhre and Rick and Lorraine Sempowich feature displays that include stars, wreaths, lighted bushes, Santa and his sleigh and reindeer, and thousands of lights. View nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. until Dec. 31. 2861 Cambie Street: The Pennington family’s home features over 10,000 white and blue sparkling lights, with plans to grow the display each year. Open nightly from 5 to 10:30 p.m. 33385 Townshipline Rd.: This property features one of the largest and longest standing displays in Abbotsford, covering two acres on the Matsqui flats, and put on by Frank and Julia Keis for 60 years. Too many lights to count and more than 100 figurines and rare items. Open nightly from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. until Jan. 1. 32895 Harwood Place:

After taking last year off, Ken and Brenda Keis are back with their thousands of lights and numerous displays, including a sleigh on the roof, a full nativity, a train, carolers and angels. Open nightly from 5 to 10:30 p.m. until Dec. 31. 3464 Sussex St.:

The Hood family have decorated their home with about 25,000 lights plus dozens of homemade displays. Runs nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. until Dec. 31. MISSION 32228 Buffalo Drive: The Vendrasco family features a display of

more then 30,000 lights and characters that play to music, as well as a nativity scene and much more. The family will collect cash and non-perishable food for the local food bank. The display runs from 5 to 10:30 p.m. nightly until Dec. 29.

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Baskets are an often inexpensive alternative to wrapping paper. Holiday shoppers spend billions of dollars each year on gifts for friends, family and coworkers. But holiday shoppers also spend substantial amounts of money dressing up those gifts with bows and wrapping paper. Shoppers may not want to spend much more on wrapping paper, bags and other ways to dress-up their gifts, and by employing a few tricks of the gift wrapping trade, they may not have to. The following are some frugal, yet flashy, ways to wrap presents this holiday season. • Children’s artwork: Over the course of a school year parents can accumulate dozens of original pieces of art from their children’s time in the classroom. Instead of relegating those pictures to a memory box or temporary glory on the refrigerator, turn them into unique gift wrap. Pair these pieces of art with colored ribbon, and everyone who gets a unique masterpiece will feel special. • Newspaper: Recycle newsprint and comics into

wrapping paper. Encourage everyone to wrap in newspaper for a cohesive look come Christmas morning. • Cloth: Leftover cloth from Halloween or cloth purchased to create homemade curtains can be turned into giftwrap for awkward-shaped gifts. Use decorative ribbon to seal the bundle shut. • Brown paper: Brown paper tied with twine or ribbon is inexpensive and can easily be recycled after use. Use a marker to put the names of gift recipients on each package to save on gift tags as well. • Glass jars: Use mason jars when wrapping smaller gifts, including gift cards, to give them an arts-and-crafts feel. • Fabric gift bags: If you’re handy with a needle and thread, sew sacks out of leftover fabric to make gift bags of various sizes. • Cookie tins: Find unique cookie tins from yard sales or leftover tins from holidays past and use them as gift boxes. • Recipes: If you will be giving a cookbook or foodthemed gifts, print recipes that can be used as gift wrap and then later used to make certain dishes. • Baby linens: From blankets to wash cloths, use baby linens to wrap infant-themed gifts for new parents. • Baskets: Wicker baskets are available in various shapes and sizes. They can be used to make a gift collection and then reused over and over again. There are many creative and inexpensive ways to wrap gifts this year instead of relying on preprinted and often expensive wrapping paper.

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Ken Keis’ English teacher told him he would never amount to anything. Today, Keis, an Abbotsford resident, runs a consulting company, and has written several books and more than 500 articles. In his new book, The Quest For Purpose, Keis says he was able to earn his doctorate by understanding and harnessing his own unique learning style and developing a winning mind-set. Keis, an Abbotsford resident, takes readers who are searching for meaning on a structured journey to learn what excites and engages them, and create an action plan for their vision. The book launched Dec. 2. For more information, visit crgleader.com.

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The Valley Concert Society presents the second concert of its 2015-16 season on Friday, Dec. 4. A Strad Christmas features violinist Jasper Wood and pianist David Riley, who celebrate more than 20 years of collaboration as performing, touring and recording artists. The pair has an extensive repertoire and in 2012 released two CDs, including Stradivarius Christmas, which is the inspiration for the concert in Abbotsford and offers holiday music by Terry Vosbein. Wood has performed with many of North America’s finest orchestras, in cities such as Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Buffalo, and throughout Europe. He plays a 1914 Stefano Scarampella violin. Riley has extensive experience as a professional recitalist, frequently performing at many of North America’s most prestigious venues such as Merkin Hall with the New York Philharmonic Chamber Players, the National Art Gallery in Washington, D.C. on multiple occasions, six times at Carnegie Hall and the Gardner Museum in Boston. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way. A pre-concert talk takes place in the lobby at 6:50 p.m. Tickets are available online at valleyconcertsociety.com, or call 604-289-3377 for more information.

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Gifts to keep kids engaged Store aisles are filled this time of year with every must-have gift retailers can advertise. Children often plead and beg for the hottest toys weeks ahead of the holidays, hoping to find their requests wrapped up come the big day. But once the gift wrap is torn away and kids have played with their presents for a day, some already grow bored with their new belongings and cast them aside. Certain toys are not engaging enough to warrant extended periods of play — no matter what the advertisements boast. No gift-giver wants to spend money on a present only to have it collecting dust days later. With that said, employing these strategies can help anyone select a gift that will continue to inspire and excite children long after the holiday season has come and gone. • Don’t believe the hype. It’s easy to fall hook, line and sinker for ultra-popu-

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The Fraser Valley Thunderbirds’ winning streak now sits at four games after a pair of wins on home ice in Abbotsford. The major midget hockey team hosted the Thompson Blazers for a pair of games at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre on Saturday and Sunday, and took care of business. The Thunderbirds exploded for the biggest offensive output of the season on Saturday, beating the Blazers 9-3. Baxter Anderson (two), Jamie Housch (two), Mackenzie Wight, Jonathan Rees, Kaelen Anderson, Nowel Maarhuis and Abbotsford’s Jake Mulder scored for Fraser Valley. Abbotsford’s Zac McKee drew three assists, while local products R ya n Crosby-Jones and Kyle Davis both recorded one helper. Goals were much harder to come by on Sunday, as the Thunderbirds edged the Blazers 2-1. All of the scoring occurred in the third period, with Fraser Valley opening, Thompson tying it up, and the Thunderbirds’ Logan Hunter shooting the winner with 7:37 left in the game. Matthew Dyck scored the Thunderbirds‘ first goal, and Davis picked up an assist on the game-winner. Fraser Valley is now in fifth place in the British Columbia Major Midget League, with a record of 10 wins, six losses, and four ties. The Thunderbirds return to home ice at the ARC on Saturday and Sunday for games against the Greater Vancouver Canadians. Saturday’s game kicks off at 4 p.m., while Sunday is scheduled for 9:45 a.m.

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Cascades volleyball teams end year strong The UFV Cascades men’s volleyball team ended the Pacwest calendar year on a high note, sweeping the Capilano Blues in two games on Friday and Saturday.

The two teams traded wins over the first four sets, and then battled in a fifth set that saw the Cascades fend off three Blues match points to win 18-16 (3-2). UFV took care of the

“We’ve got work to do over the break before we get going in the second semester, but I feel good about where we’re at and where I think we can get to in the next month or so,” said head

Blues in four sets (25-19, 24-26, 25-21, 25-22) on Saturday, and are now a perfect 5-0 on home court this season. The team’s overall record is 7-5, already matching last season’s win total.

coach Kyle Donen. The men’s team sits third in the Pacwest heading into the winter break. The Cascades wom-

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end of the first quarter, and they maintained a significant double-digit lead the rest of the way. “We didn’t have our best performance out there tonight,” said Friesen. “Thompson Rivers were the better team, and they proved it this weekend.” The men’s team record falls to five wins and three losses after the pair of games. They are in second place in the Explorer division. The UFV women

had Friday’s game tied early in the fourth quarter, but the Wolfpack went on a run to regain control and win 67-62. Kayli Sartori led the way with 18 points, while Sydney Williams had a double-double, with 11 points and 10 rebounds. “Really, a step back from us tonight with respect to our chemistry and how we flow [offensively],” Cascades head coach Al Tuchscherer said. “I thought Thompson

pair of three-pointers from Emma Piggin, thus turning what had been a 12-11 Cascades lead into a 22-12 WolfPack advantage. The hosts would never trail again – they led 42-25 at the break, and pushed the margin to 20 points late in the third quarter. UFV shot 16 per cent from the threepoint line and 35 per cent overall. Taylor Claggett had a teamhigh 20 points and

Rivers made us play at a different pace, and we regressed instead of adapted.” Saturday was more of the same, as the Cascades struggled from the field, and lost 80-59. The Cascades and WolfPack battled back and forth for most of the first quarter, but things started going sideways for UFV towards the end of the frame. TRU bridged the first and second quarters with an 11-0 run, headlined by a

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One man’s efforts that saved a species Every winter, the fields of the Fraser Valley are dotted with magnificent trumpeter swans in flocks of 100 or more, their total number overwintering here perhaps in the thousands. With so many of these remarkable birds, the largest and heaviest in North America, their wing-spans up to 10 feet, foraging our grasslands and fallow fields, it’s hard to imagine that in 1916 it was thought there were fewer than 100 left in North America. That was thanks to 19th century commercial hunting of them for their feathers to make quill pens and their skins, bizarrely, to make powder puffs. Of those 100 or so remaining birds, roughly

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Prospera Credit Union hosts a free community Skate Party on Saturday, Dec. 5 from noon to 3 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre, 33800 King Rd. Participants must supply their own skates. The event includes entertainment, a complimentary keepsake photo, and free cookies and hot chocolate. Donations will be accepted for the Abbotsford Food Bank.

OPENING THE HEART

Opening the Heart and Making Room, a reflective evening of sung prayers to celebrate Advent, takes place Sunday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 2010 Guildford Drive. Features the music of Taizé, Iona and Cathy Hardy. The event is hosted by a local inter-church network and is open to everyone.

PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA

Pet Pictures with Santa are offered Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Homestead Nurseries, 31888 Marshall Rd., for a minimum $5 donation. All proceeds go to Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center.

SENIORS’ LUNCHEON

Services hosts a seniors’ Christmas luncheon on Monday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tradex (1190 Cornell St.). The event includes a turkey meal, entertainment, door prizes and a visit from Santa. Cost is $15. Info and reservations: 604-870-3764

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Abbotsford Community Trethewey House Heritage Site (2313 Ware St.) hosts a free carolling and movie night on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Stroll around Mill Lake and then head back to Trethewey House to watch Miracle on 34th Street. Space is limited for the movie. RSVP at

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LEARNING PLUS The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Abbotsford holds a Christmas social on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Ballroom, 33780 King Rd. Participants are encouraged to donate art and sewing supplies for Peardonville House. Guest speaker Dionne DeJager shares her love for jewelrymaking and will also be displaying her creations for sale. Tickets are $30 and are available online at bpwabbotsford.ca

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28523 Elsie Rd. Abbotsford U-Cut & Live Trees. Weekends only, 9am-4pm.

Opening Nov. 28th New U-cut - weekends only 9am-4pm Fresh Cut - Open Daily Nov. 28 – Dec. 3, 9am–4pm Dec. 4 – Dec. 19, 9am–6pm Dec. 20 – until sold out, 9am–4pm www.giesbrechtstreefarm.com & on Facebook

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MEI is an independent Preschool-12 school system with over 1300 students. All applicants must be dedicated to Christian Education. Applications are invited for the following position that will begin Jan. 4, 2016.

Educational Assistant The Educational Assistant will provide support for the Student Support Department in the Middle School. The successful candidate will: • Provide support both in the class and in a pull-out setting with students with a variety of needs. • Will have experience supporting both academic and life-skills development, with preference given to someone who has experience working in a middle school setting. • The successful candidate must possess SEA credentialing. • Gender mix will be accounted for in the department. It would be helpful for the candidate to provide support to male students with behavior and learning needs during Grade 7 and 8 Outdoor Education programs and PE classes.

The position is full-time with some overtime and week-end work. Duties include repairing and troubleshooting heating, shading, climate control, CO2 and irrigation systems and glass repair. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work at heights from a ladder. Fluent English is mandatory.

Wage is negotiable, depending on experience. Fax or e-mail resume: 604-852-4090 dave@prinsgreenhouses.com

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If you wish to apply for this position, please submit a resume, references and a statement of faith, including where and when you were baptized, by Fri. Dec. 11, 2015 to: Lorraine Wind, Executive Assistant Mennonite Educational Institute 4081 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2M8 Fax: 604-859-9206 E-mail: lwind@meischools.com www.meischools.com Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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

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20 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED at RANDHAWA FARMS LTD. 5 or 6 days a week 40 or 50 hours/week $10.49/hr Greenhouse work such as picking, pruning, twisting and other misc greenhouse labour. Employment starts immediate

Fax: 604-864-8858 33677 Hallert Rd. Abbotsford P&B Growers Ltd needs seasonal farm workers for harvesting weeding & general farm duties. Starting Jan 2016 to Oct 2016 $10.50/hr 40 hrs/week.Send resumes to p-andb@shaw.ca

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SMITH Dave

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Dave Smith on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Bevan Village in Abbotsford. Dave was 89 years old, and was the last of his family line. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sisters Marion Calvert, Mona Johansen, Gloria Gardener and his brothers Hugh Smith and Dan Smith. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 5th at 1:00pm at Matsqui Lutheran Church, 5781 Riverside Drive, Abbotsford, BC.

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NICHOLSON Olive

September 23, 1918 - November 28, 2015 Mrs. Olive Pearl Nicholson, late of Abbotsford, BC, passed away on November 28, 2015 at the age of 97. She will be dearly missed by daughters: Linda (Rudy) Kobbeltvedt, Glenys (Dave) Whiffen, grandchildren: Warren, Reagen, Dan and great-grandchildren: Reid and Skyler, as well as many extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband George (Nick). Special thanks to the staff of Hallmark for their tender care. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Hallmark on the Park, 3055 Princess Street, Abbotsford, BC. In lieu of ﬂowers a donation can be made to Covenant House Vancouver or to a charity of your choice.

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Dan Born December 23, 1931, passed away peacefully in the Abbotsford Regional Hospital on November 29, 2015 and is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Cherished husband of 60 years to Grace and loving father to Dan (Susan), Frank (Tracey), Kimbel (Wendy), Bruce (Shannon) and Trudy (Dan). Proud Papa to 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Brother of John (Virginia) and Irene (Ken), sister-in-law, Ruth, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services to be held at 11:00 am Monday, December 7, 2015 at Clearbrook MB Church, 2719 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to the VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation for the Burn & Wound Healing Research Lab. To send a memory please visit www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com Woodlawn Funeral Home 604-853-2643

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Audrey (McBURNIE) 1930 - 2015 On Wednesday November 25, 2015, after 85 years of loving and living, Audrey changed her address from earth, joining her Savior Jesus in heaven. Beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, she leaves behind an incredible legacy of love. Audrey was born one of ﬁve girls to Boyde and Elsie (Rous) McBurnie on September 18, 1930 in Ottawa, Ontario. She met the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, William ‘Bill’ Blaney. They married October 18, 1952 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Audrey’s greatest joy was time spent with family and friends and was always reaching out a hand to help others. She embraced her role as helpmate to her husband and the raising of their 6 children and taught them love of family, people and laughter. Audrey shared her remarkable Christian faith and the love of Jesus the best way, by living it. She was an active member of Mount Lehman United Church in Abbotsford. She leaves behind a family who loved her dearly. Audrey is survived by her husband of 63 years Bill Blaney, children, Linda Kaye (Kelly), Susan Hogan (Tim), Tom Blaney (Tina), Barbara Windle (Tim), Howard Blaney, and David Blaney, 21 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sisters Arlene DiPietro (Dan) and Shirley Sharpe (Don), both of Sault Ste. Marie, and numerous nieces and nephews. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents Boyde and Elsie (Rous) McBurnie and sisters Sandra Miller and Lois McKay. Audrey’s Celebration of Life will be held at Church In The Valley, 23589 Old Yale Road, Aldergrove on Thursday December 10th at 1:00 PM. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be given to Jo Dickey Foundation which was close to Audrey’s heart. Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart. For as long as there is a memory, they’ll live on in our hearts. - Author Unknown

GILL, Harbans Kaur

August 5 1956 - November 30, 2015 With deep sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Harbans Kaur Gill announces her passing on Sunday November 30, 2015 at the age of 59. She is survived by her loving mother, Surjit Kaur, her devoted brother Nirmal Singh & sister in law Daljit Kaur, sister Balwinder Kaur & brother in law Jit Singh, and sister in law Kuldeep Kaur. She is predeceased by her father, Major Singh & her brother Darshan Singh. She is deeply mourned by her daughter Sandy & son in law Sony, her son Hardy & daughter in law Karen and her son Navi and daughter in law Raj. She was the proud grandmother of Aikam, Emaan, Shawn, Nikhiel, and Nisha. She was a supportive and caring aunt to Jag, Harman, Jason, Jas, Robin, Amrit and Justin. She was an exceptional mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter and friend. Although her family was the highlight of her life, she touched the hearts of all that knew her and was always there to provide honest and fair advice, guidance, and support to her extended family and friends. She leaves a mark on all of our hearts and her irreplaceable intelligence, courage, compassion and kindness will forever be missed. A memorial service will be held on Sunday December 6 at 12:30 p.m. at Fraser River Crematorium & Funeral Services. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made at: www.becauseiamagirl.ca

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Celebrate! Birthday, wedding, anniversary, make an announcement!

Bennie

ﬁxing things. He was a loving and dedicated family man, loved music and was a good singer. His early music life played around the old pump organ, singing with his family, church choirs and quartettes. A proud graduate of B. Bible Institute, 1954-1955. Ben also worked at Trinity Western University for thirteen years as a Maintenance Supervisor. The family would like to thank the nurses of Ace Cheam 3 and to Dr. Gill and Dr. Froese. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 11:00am at Abbotsford Free Church, 33218 Marshall Road, Abbotsford. Burial will be held at Valleyview Memorial Gardens, 14644 - 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC following the Service.

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May 14, 1930 - November 30, 2015 Passed away peacefully into God’s presence on November 30, 2015. He leaves to mourn his dear wife Bernice of 60 years, daughter Kerry, son Kevin (Jackie), two granddaughters, Sascha and Zoe, sister’s Alma, Rose, and Lyda and brother-in-law John Bodnaruk of Sundre, AB, and step-sister Barb of Winnipeg, MB. Ben was an active member of the Free Church. He was always willing to help in any area of the church, such as ushering and

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DINESEN Nurseries Ltd. Nursery Labour Fulltime / seasonal nursery labour. Work includes planting, weeding, pruning, loading and unloading shrubs and trees. Work is outdoors in all kinds of weather and involves some heavy lifting. Work is approx. Feb. to Nov. 2016. No minimum education required. Wages are $ 10.49 / hour. Reply: email: ofﬁce@dinesen.ca or fax: (604) 8562243 FARM LABOURERS required 5-6 days (45-60 hours) a week at our Sumas farm. Work includes; planting, spacing, weeding, ﬂower picking and harvesting plants. All work will be outside and workers are expected to supply their own rain gear and winter clothing. We are looking for hard-workers with good attitudes. Our farm is not on a transit route & so applicants must have their own transportation. Employment starts in February 2016 and continues for approximately 9/months. The rate is $10.49/hour. Please fax or email your application to: 604-888-7640 rachel@vannoortbulb.com

FARM WORKERS GR Growers Ltd., located on 35493 Vye Road, Abbotsford is looking for 4 full time (40 hrs/wk) farm workers to work on farm all year round. Duties: planting, weeding, fertilize, cultivate, irrigation, winter pruning & harvest crops, other farm work etc. Wages $10.50/hr. Email resumes to: grgrowers@gmail.com or Fax 604-852-8654. Apply by mail GR Growers Ltd., 35493 Vye Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1Z4.

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HELP WANTED

Christmas is for caring and giving. One of the most precious gifts that you can give to anyone is your time. The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers for a variety of positions in our Abbotsford/Mission location. For more information regarding various volunteer opportunities, go to: www.careandshare.ca Volunteer shifts are available 7 days a week, and can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon, or evening, depending on the area. We also have various Christmas related seasonal volunteer opportunities. To volunteer for the Christmas Kettle campaign, please contact Beth at cell: 604-309-0660 or by email: kettles@sacascade.ca Please call (604) 852-9305 to sign up as a volunteer.

THANK YOU FOR CARING! Merry Christmas!

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

Fax Resume Attention Jon: 604-857-2218

Escape Trailer Industries is a local RV Manufacturing company located in Chilliwack, BC. We manufacture and sell molded fiberglass recreational travel trailers direct to the public throughout North America. We offer full time positions with secure, year round employment, competitive wages and benefits. We are continuously growing to meet the demands of our product and at this time have a full-time position in our fiberglass shop. This position involves gelcoat repairs on the exterior of fiberglass RV trailers. Should be comfortable with body working repairs, spraying gelcoat, sanding and polishing. Escape Trailer Industries offers a fast paced environment, suited to motivated individuals with a positive attitude. This is a fast paced, team environment which requires committed individuals who are energetic, competent and strive for perfection. Successful applicants must be able to work well within a team environment. Apply in person with resume and references to: 43851 Industrial Way Building B. We do not accept phone calls or emails for this position. NIGHT SHIFT Supervisor required with lumber re-manufacturing experience. Preference given to those with re-sawing, grading and packaging experience. Previous supervisory experience an asset. Wages commensurate with experience. del.greendale@shaw.biz.ca

PRODUCTION NURSERY WORKER, F/T

For full job details see our website: www.vanbelle.com

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT HOME SHARE SERVICES

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

WANTED Permanent, Full-Time Opportunity! Abby. 604-857-2221

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HELP WANTED

We are recruiting seasonal staff for 2016 with various start dates. Drop off resume weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm, at 34825 Hallert Road, fax: 604-853-6282, or email: hr@vanbelle.com. $10.49 - $10.75/hr + potential for proﬁt share earnings.

FARM WORKERS Wanted for M&G Brothers Farms Ltd. $10.49/hour. Must be hard working, energetic & willing to work in all weather conditions. Duties include: planting, weeding, harvesting and packing of berries, 50-60 hours per week starting in April to Oct. Send resumes to: 143 Mt Lehman Rd. Abbotsford, V4X 2L5

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Seikhon Farms is looking for 5 F/T (40 hours) farm workers for planting, weeding, fertilizing, cultivating, irrigating, winter pruning and harvesting crops, other farm work etc. Wages $10.50 /hr. Year round work. Email resume to: seikhonfarms@gmail.com. Call 604-807-6300 or 1453 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Y4.

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Check out the current employment opportunities at the University of the Fraser Valley. Applications are being accepted for the following position:

On-Call/Relief Instructors Faculty of Applied & Technical Studies UFV is a growing, exciting, and welcoming workplace. Come join 15,000 students and 1,000 employees in our innovative and comprehensive learning environment.

The MSA Society for Community Living is seeking an experienced contracted Home Share Provider for a lady in her 40’s in the Abbotsford area. Preference would be given to a home with no young children; older children /young adults would be acceptable. Ideal caregivers will have experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors. The expectation of contracted caregivers is to provide a safe, nurturing shared living arrangement. The contracted caregiver will be expected to provide a high quality of care and support in such areas as personal hygiene, appearance, health care and nutrition, social and recreational activities, and building healthy relationships. Applicants will undergo an application process, which includes a current criminal record check (CRRP), a medical certificate, reference checks, current first aide certificate and a home study. Compensation will be discussed after initial screening. Please express your interest by replying to this post with an email about yourself and your resume. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. info@msasociety.com

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HOME STAY FAMILIES Share your culture. Needed March 12-24. Remuneration. 604-309-4687

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Carpenter Helper/ Framer Wanted

PERSONAL SERVICES MIND BODY SPIRIT

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#1 in the Fraser Valley

Must have own vehicle, tool pouch, hand tools

SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686

Phone 604-856-0889

2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford

We are currently hiring for the following full time positions. FURNACE/HVAC MECHANIC Exp. Furnace/HVAC Mechanic; certiﬁed gas ﬁtter “B” class for furnace installation, service & repair; also for heat pump / air conditioning installations. DUCT CLEANER Having a gas ticket is an asset. Be clean cut, reliable, on time, positive & able to work well as a team or individual. Valid drivers license & a recent abstract from the D.M.V. Please E-mail Resume With References:

OASIS SPA

Call 604-287-1988

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Alternative Healing or Relaxation & Mobile Service. 604-746-1234 AMAZING WAVE SPA Acupuncture & Acupressure. 113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.

604-746-0099

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Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Kristy 604.488.9161

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

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Marketing Consultant The Abbotsford News, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, has an opening for a Marketing Consultant. 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. 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. Please send your application in confidence to: Don Barbeau Advertising Manager 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: donb@abbynews.com Closing Date: Thursday, December 31, 2015

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Creditors calling? Worried about garnishees?

Too much debt? Contact us today! No charge initial interview

(604)859-5585 www.wihnan.ca 33781 SF Way Abbotsford Wihnan Trustee Corp. Administrators of Consumer Proposals. Licensed Bankruptcy Trustee.

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

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CLEANING SERVICES

CRYSTAL CLEAN CLEANING Forget the Rest...... I’m the best. Friendly, Reliable. Attention to detail. Call Cindy 778-982-3426

Regional Controller The Canadian division of Black Press has a challenging opportunity in the Finance Department for a Regional Controller.

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Enjoy a beautiful experience of Asian massage. Open 9:30am 8:30 pm. Last appt 8:00 pm. Mondays - Saturdays

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adwmain@telus.net Thank you to all that apply & their interest to join our growing team, however only qualiﬁed persons will be contacted.

PERSONAL SERVICES

201 - 33072 1st Ave.

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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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CLEANING SERVICES

House Cleaning Team * Insured * Experienced Maple Ridge, P. Meadows, Mission

Details : mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com

604- 467- 1118

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www.paintspecial.com

LOCAL HANDYMAN. Home Repairs & Renovations. Int / Ext. 30 yrs exp. Reasonable rates. 778-245-0965

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO - Beautiful Antique Upright. Gerhard Heintzman- made in 1900. Good cond! $1000/obo. Leave msg at 604-852-2238 (Abbotsford)

Have Unwanted Firearms? 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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HOMES WANTED

Yes, We Pay CASH!

Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

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

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

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Call 604-556-8183

MISSION TOPSOIL

✦ Screened Topsoil ✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

A-1 Painting Company - Interior / Exterior 20 years exp. Summer Special 10% off (604)723-8434

RENO’S & IMPROVEMENTS ABBOTSFORD & MISSION Large & Small Jobs S Insured S Licensed S Guaranteed Free Estimates

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289 HOUSEHOLD SERVICES J.E.K. ~ I WILL DO...... Light yard work ~ Snow Removal. Dog walking ~ Babysit. 604-851-8223

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1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Honest Movers. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

329 PAINTING & DECORATING GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

MISC. WANTED

Serving Abbotsford for 20 yrs

REPAIRS, Misc Service Jobs, etc., big or small, call Robert at 604-8444222 If I can’t do it, it can’t be done

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

Pick Up or Delivery 8590 SYLVESTER RD.

604-820-0808 www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736

www.renovationsmission.com

Lawn Mowing Storm & Fall Cleanup Hedging - Pruning Pressure Washing Rubbish Removal Call for Free Estimate 604-302-9304

MISC. FOR SALE

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

Phone 604-854-9288

Season’s Greeting From Green Team Gardening

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

Kitchen / Bath Reno’s Electrical / Plumbing Painting / Drywall Decks & Railings Anything else, just ask!

MISSION VALLEY

GARDENING

RUBBISH REMOVAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Does most any job, big or small!

WALTER’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs. Sm jobs pref’d. 40+ yrs exp. 604-308-7943

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DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859 -1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696

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

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2 coats any colour

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ELECTRICAL

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

“Complete Handyman Services”, household repairs / maintenance, new additions and upgrades. Reas rate/quotes and refs. Call/text: Mike 604-319-0273

D & D DRYWALL. Boarding, taping, texturing painting & remodeling. Big or small jobs. Over 25 yrs exp. Free estimates. 604-853-3640.

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NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.344.1069

TONY’’S PAINTING

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

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SAND / GRAVEL TRUCKING / LOADING EXCAVATOR / CATS LOWBEDS PIT - 11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD., MISSION Fax: 604-826-6716

RUBBISH REMOVAL 374

Always Reddy Rubbish Removal

TREE SERVICES

• Respectful • Reliable • Responsible • Affordable Rates

A & D TREE SERVICES Tree Removal, Brush Chipping, Stump Grinding, Hedge Trimming Pruning ~ Arborist Facilities. Fully Insured. 604-226-6514

All Rubbish, Junk & Recycling needs.

PETS

Residential / Commercial

Johnson

778-999-2803

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

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FEED & HAY

#1 PET SOURCE • Pet Food & Accessories • Livestock Feed & Hay • Wild Bird Seed & Accessories • Whole Lot More 31852 Marshall Place Abbotsford B.C. 604-556-7477 www.buckerﬁelds.org

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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 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 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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FRUIT & VEGETABLES

The Valley’s Premier Farm Market Family owned & operated since 1975 Christmas Goodies, Mandarins, and all your produce needs! Open Monday to Saturday

8 am ~ 6 pm

Closed Sunday 5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside

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SOFA BED, Queen size. 3 pce chesterﬁeld set. Lift chair. All in exc. condition. Call 604-852-2683

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HARMONY HOUSE fine china, Starlight pattern. White with platinum trim. Full 12 place setting + serving dishes. $100. (604)5041858 LOVESEAT AND MATCHING chair, blue plaid, sturdy, rec room furniture, clean, $55 or best offer. 604-855-0965. SNOWMAN FAMILY DISHES, 6 place settings, includes two size plates, bowls, mugs, glasses, serving bowls / plates and S & P, $100. 778-240-0835. SNOWMAN FAMILY DISHES, 6 place settings, dinner / lunch plates, bowls, mugs, 1 damaged plate, 1 damaged mug, $80. 778240-0835. OFFICE CHAIR, BLACK, good condition, $28. 604-556-7819. DOUBLE SIZED MECHANICAL bed with massage, head and foot moves, needs mattress but works great. $100. obo. 604-807-9512. QUEEN SIZE COMFORTER bedset, comprising beautiful ex. quality comforter, two pillow shams, decorative cushions, never used, $25. obo. Details. 604-864-8090. SOLID WOOD ENTERTAINMENT unit, 32” W X 18” D X 78” H, glass top doors lighted interior, two bottom drawers, fits 32” TV, excellent condition, $100. 604-852-6967. BROWN ARBORITE KITCHEN table, 4 chairs, very sturdy, $25. Loveseat, light floral pattern, beige, clean, no tears or smoking, no pets, $75. 604-852-6967. ROCKING CHAIR, VERY comfortable, removable, washable seat cover, washable back cover, hunter green, light wood frame, excellent condition, $45. 604-746-8022. COLOURFUL COMFORTER SHAM pillow, rose green flowered reversible 6’ 19 1/2” long, 5’ 5” wide, washable 3/4 or twin bed, $12. 604-746-8022. TELESCOPE, $65, Sofa table, $35. 604-852-1918. SEARS RETRO LADIES bike, $60. Two H78 X 15 tires, $25. Bar stool, $14. 604-852-1918. NEW BULL-DOG RECEIVER trailer hitch, 2 5/16th ball, 14,000 lbs. capacity, $75. 604-855-5992. PEAVEY 168 cm (66”), great for cutting firewood, $65. 604-8555992. JOHBORN HONE & RIEMER set, 1 1/2” - 3/37, $50. Set of 5 lg openend box end wrenches, 2” + 1 3/8”, $50. 604-855-5992. 3/4” SOCKET SET, $75. 604-8555992. 1996 METRO SPRINT Firefly hatchback lid. $100. 778-549-2711.

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90 LBS. LEAD, 3 MELTING pots, 2 ladles and one handle, all for $65. 604-855-5992. HAND-HELD SANDBLASTER, one gallon paint pot and spray paint gun, all for $60. 604-855-5992. MOUNTED TEXAS LONGHORN horns, very unique with extra horns etc. Can email pic, great Christmas gift, $100. 604-8555992. MOUNTED MOOSE ANTLERS, great Christmas gift, $75. 604-8555992. 2 NEW “DAVID TEA” mugs with infuser & lid, one cup changes color, both cups in original boxes, $25. for both. 604-855-5992. SIX FOOT PINE Christmas tree, 350 clear pre-lit lights, $35. 604853-0277. STAR TREK COLLECTIBLE, 8 hard cover books, $10. each. Star Wars Trilogy, $20. obo. 604-854-8385. STAR TREK COLLECTIBLE, 7 log and manual books, $10. each. Brand new in box STNG game, $30. obo. 604-854-8385. STAR TREK COLLECTIBLE paperback books, 10 at $4. each. Star Trek magazines, 12 at $5. each. 604-854-8385. STAR TREK COLLECTIBLE figurines, brand new in package, 6 at $15. each. 604-854-8385. EVENFLO COMPACT FOLD highchair, brand new in box, w/extra tray, 0-40 lbs., $40. obo. Fisher Price doll stroller, bassinet & highchair, good cond. $10/all. 604-8548385. 50 PIECES ASSORTED costume jewelry, $15. 604-859-8850. 100 3-GRAM BAGS assorted glass beads, $25. 604-859-8850. 6 VINTAGE BROOCHES, $12 each. 604-859-8850. 100 3-GRAM BAGS assorted seed beads, $20. 604-859-8850. 5 HOCKEY PICTURES photo albums, 100+ per album, bigger and smaller former stars, B&W colour, $25. Ed 604-850-3331. 2 “WEST” STEEL folding loading ramps, both for $100. Approx. 1500 lbs rating. 604-855-5992. 4 TIRES ON rims for 1996 Firefly Sprint, $50. One 12” rim, 1990 Festiva, $5. Multi game table soccer, $40. 778-549-2711. RIVAL STAINLESS STEEL meat slicer, $20. 9’x9’ Gazebo, boxed, brand new, $30. A&W original stuffed bears/large mugs, $50. 604-853-8017. 215 70R14 FIRESTONE M.S mud and snow 2 tires $100. 604-2876038.

GUINEA PIG CAGE, house style, 28”x16”x17”, with accessories, $35. 30 gallon aquarium with lights, accessories, $30. 604-8539773. RAINGEAR PANTS, JACKET medium, high visibility yellow, $40. Fireplace tool set, new condition, very nice, $20. 604-853-9773. COLLECTOR BEV DOOLITTLE large poster, shows nine partials of her art, $75. Bill Blass Aloha shirt in red, medium, $25. 604744-8272. 5” SINGLE BED foamy, $20. Persona blender, Hamilton Beach in box, $10. 2 vintage Aloha shirts, made in Hi, $25 each. 604-7448272. ALL 29 VOLUMN set of Time Life, leather covers, as new, Western history. $100 firm. 604-744-8272. 2 DIFFERENT BEV Doolittle professionally framed, signed re-prints. One for $40; Prayer for the Wild Things, $60. Great for Christmas gifts. 604-744-8272. NATIVE HAND DRUM, locally crafted, $75 firm. Oxborough signed print, Native boy in cowboy hat, $25. 604-744-8272. LIFE SOURCE BLOOD pressure monitor, new in box, med., $60. New Bubble Bliss HO remedies foot soaker, heats, bubbles & vibrates, $40 obo. 604-744-8272. RECLINER ARM CHAIR med size, beige ultra suede, $50. Wing back brown vinyl lounge chair on 3 wheels, swivels, $25. 604-7448272. FOR SALE WINTER hardy succulent arrangements last for many years 4 life xmas gifts $10 and up. 604-814-3580. KENMORE DRYER EXTRA capacity good clean working condition $80. obo 60-826-3524. ANBY COMPACT FRIDGE 4.4 cubic feet 21” wide 32” high. Black works great $70. call 604826-3524. 36” ROUND DARK solid oak table like new condition $100. obo call 604-826-3524. 205 75R14 M.S BF Goodrich on chevy rims 2 tires $100. 604-2876038. LOVE SEAT MUTED colors $100. 604-826-3309. SHELVING 3/4 PLYWOOD 8’ lengths with brackets $1 per foot. Wall hardware $1 per foot. 604826-0041. FRENCH DOOR 28X80 15 panel bevelled glass with frame and all hardware near new $50. 604826-0041.

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REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

ABBOTSFORD

Great View Available Now! 1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $42,900 w/$575pad Financing avail. 604-830-1960

NEW DOUBLE WIDE PAD AVAILABLE in 55+ adult park in Abbotsford. Pet OK. CHUCK 604-830-1960

Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, & 3 Bdrm Bedroom Avail. SENIORS DISCOUNTS Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & CertiďŹ ed. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.

Call 604-852-7350 ABBOTSFORD MALIBU TERRACE APTS âœŚ NEWLY RENOVATED âœŚ

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.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD 2184 McKenzie Rd Spacious 2 bdrm apt. $800/mo. Joey 778-929-5634.

Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

LETâ€™S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS SENIORâ€™S DISCOUNT

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available. Outdoor pool in garden setting. Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d.

Phone 604-556-7705 ABBOTSFORD

CHELSEA MANOR 2977 Dahlstrom Pl. 2 Bdrm ~ 2 Bath $850 to $875/mo. photos@craigslist search Chelsea Manor Resident Manager

604-850-2355

33430 Bourquin Place 2 Bdrm Apts Available Heat, light, hot water, prk stall, clean quiet bldg.

SENIORâ€™S DISCOUNT.

Call Resident Manager 604-850-7508 ABBOTSFORD

â€œ A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE â€œ www.AbbotsfordApartments.com

SPACIOUS APARTMENT

SUITES FOR RENT All rental properties are certiďŹ ed members of â€˜â€™Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing programâ€™â€™

Nice decor, clean, speciďŹ cally designed for the needs of adult oriented, families & professionals. ~ All are Pet Free ~

Call Roslyn 604-853-3371 or email rentals@abbotsford apartments.com Locations in walking distance to Mill Lake, Regional Hospital, shopping,

post ofďŹ ce, medical clinic, library and rec centre. Short drive to Sevenoaks & West Oaks shopping ctrâ€™s, High Street Mall, and UFV. Excellent locations on Transit routes and easy Hwy 1 access.

RENTALS 752

OFFICES FOR RENT

NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bdrm. - 1.5 bath on 2 levels

â€˘ 1 â€“ 6 offices available â€˘ Shared facilities â€˘ New floors â€˘ Lots of windows â€˘ Backup generator

Our gated 5 acre complex is quiet and family oriented. We have 2 playgrounds available for kids. â€œPet- Friendlyâ€?

WALTER FUNK 604-302-1028 ÂŽ

Woodbine Townhouses 9252 Hazel St, Chilliwack

Little Oak Realty

ABBOTSFORD. Attractive OfďŹ ce & or Retail Spaces avail. All located within Abbotsfordâ€™s business core. Right now we can accomodate your needs up to 5500 sq/ft. Ph: Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300.

Call Mike to set up a day & time to view (604)-792-8317 or email: raamco.ca

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

TRANSPORTATION

MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and references. No Living Quarters. 604-820-0808

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

736

2004 HONDA CIVIC. 4 door, automatic. Low kms. $4200/obo. Phone (778)245-4681.

HOMES FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD Avail. now. 3 bdrm updated rancher on blueberry farm. 1 ba, 5 appl. RV parking. N/s. Refâ€™s. $1500/mo Gary 604-807-6477 MISSION, 3 bdrm + den, 2 bath, 2 car garage $1580 + partial utils. NS/NP. Dec 15. 604-615-7006

741

MEADOWOOD Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

meadowood@ paciďŹ cquorum.com

Abbotsford Apartments wishes you and your family a safe and joyous holiday season MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms available

Apartments

$865/mo & $965/mo

1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

OFFICE/RETAIL

2008 - B200, 150K local no accident lady driven smoke & pet free. runs great. 604-720-8772

1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

and Hydro

Conveniently located at

3046 Clearbrook Road www.paciďŹ cquorum.com PaciďŹ c Quorum Properties Inc

FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices! www.eryxproperties.com 2 bdrm, 2 ba, 12th ďŹ‚r $1300/m Avail Dec 15th

Concrete Bldg. Great Views of Mt. Baker. X-Lge & Bright Heat and Hot Water Incl Sprinklered. Lge patios, 2 Elevators. Lockers. Gated Pkng. Super Clean. N/P.

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482 33555 South Fraser Way Crime Free Multi-Housing CertiďŹ ed

PROFESSIONAL BLDG OFFICE SPACE McCallum Rd. 500 & 852 sq.ft. on 2nd Floor. Includes new lease hold improvements. Highly desired business located, close to Hwy access & transit.

Call Elmer 604-850-4242

2008 VW Golf City, 4 dr hatch, 64K, black, 5 spd stnd, many options, $6000 ďŹ rm. 604-538-9257

Queen Anne Apts. Includes: Heat, Hot Water

âœŚ Senior Discount âœŚ Resident Managers âœŚ Sorry No Pets

ABBOTSFORD:

Great Location

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

Townhouses

Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIORâ€™S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS. Spacious 1 bdrm starting at $675/mo. heat, h/w & parking incl. 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

âœŻ Arlington Place âœŻ 2487 Countess St. Abbotsford (Next to MCC) Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed.

NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat & hot water included. Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave. Seniorâ€™s Discount.

746

747

827

ROOMS FOR RENT

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

VEHICLES WANTED

WANTED USED MOTORCYCLES & ATVs Japanese brands only in good condition. Contact Darwin at 604-859-4732 or 604-850-6635.

RV PADS RV Sites $355/mo.

851

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRUCKS & VANS

Warehouse Lien Jackâ€™s Towing 29092 Fraser Highway, Abbotsford Will be selling the following vehicles on December 18, 2015 for non payment. 2006 CHEVY UPLANDER LS All power, keyless entry, alarm, very good/clean cond., 135K, $4900. Call: (604)500-5540

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford 2005 DODGE NEON, auto 4 dr sedan, a/c. STK#701. $1,995. 2002 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr, auto, loaded, STK#744. $3,900. 2003 HONDA CIVIC, auto 4 dr sedan loaded STK#666. $4,900 2004 ACURA EL 1.7 4dr sedan leather, sunroof, loaded, Only this week! STK#724. $5,900. 2007 TOYOTA YARIS, 4 dr, auto, sedan, STK#734 $5,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#710. $6,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#672. $6,900. 2009 FORD FOCUS 4dr,sedan loaded, auto STK#687 $6,900. 2005 MAZDA 3, 4dr sedan, full load, s/roof. STK#743. This week only! $7,500. 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, loaded. STK#691. $7,900. 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, sedan, auto, fully loaded, STK#696 $7,900. 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900. 2011 NISSAN Versa 4dr auto, h/bk, loaded, STK#721 $9,900. 2004 ACURA MDX 4dr auto, 7 psgr, loaded, DVD, Navigation STK#254 $10,900. 2012 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr, sedan, auto, fully loaded, STK#723. $11,900. 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. This week only! STK#721 $12,900. 2012 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, loaded, STK#695. $14,900. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888 2004 MAZDA 3 Auto, 4 dr, Only this wk! STK#673 $4,900. 2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $2,900. 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530 $3,900. 2007 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg fully loaded. STK#473 $4,500. 2002 FORD F150 crew cab 4X4 auto, fully loaded, short box. STK#686 $5,900. 2008 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $9,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD. Bright spacious 2 bdrm bsmt suite, full bath, priv ldry. Ns/np. Avail now. 604-309-1991. ABBOTSFORD. Sumas Mountain. 2 bdrm, 1 full bath, laundry. N/S. Avail Dec. 1st. $1000/mo incl utils., wireless net & cable. 604-764-0726. MISSION. 2 bdrm. suite. Ns/np. Responsible renters only, seniors welcome. Avail. now. 604-820-1529 MISSION. Large 3 bdrm suite. Fennell St. $999/mo. incl. laundry, hydro & electric. Very clean. Ns/np. Avail. now. 604-615-6817

1988 Toyota Corolla Vin JT2AE9E1J0077651 Debtor Chelsea Kvasheninkoff

Amount Owing $1560.00 1997 Chevrolet S10 Vin 1GCCS1445VK1B3644 Debtor Frank Spencer Amount Owing $1382.61

30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666

The Scrapper

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

750

TRANSPORTATION

$1100 per month Utilities not Included

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TOWNHOUSES

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1994 Chevrolet Camaro Vin 2G1FP22S4R2127113 Debtor Shaun Dennill Amount Owing $1434.30 2003 Honda CRV Vin JHLRD78913C808161 Debtor Dilvar Brar Amount Owing $2565.13 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier VIN 3G1JC53442116816 Debtor Caterina Cormier Amount Owing $1553.17 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier VIN3GLTF52T71S103569 Debtor Vijay Gautim Amount Owing $1744.79 1998 Ford F250 VIN 2FTPX2862WCA63746 Debtor Richard Matchett Amount Owing $1233.59

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Resident Manager ~ Linda MISSION

ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo ~ No Pets Hot water included. Quiet, parklike setting.

604-853-0333 Abbotsford / Mission â€“ Starting at $685/mo - 1 & 2 bedroom suites now available. Take your pick, Classic or Renovated McCallum / Marshall area. 778-344-2787

604-850-7050

HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2nd Ave. Mission

1 Bedroom suite $635 2 Bedroom suite $750 Newly painted , some with new or near new ďŹ‚ooring. Quiet, well managed, on site Manager. Undercover parking. Coin Laundry. Near library and downtown. NO Pets.

604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

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t #MVF 3JEHF t 4VO 3JEHF t .PVOUBJO 3JEHF t *SFOF Clean and well-kept living environment Tenant parking On site laundry Live in site manager Call Ray 604.768.5361 www.capilanopropertymanagement.com

âœŻ Aspen Court âœŻ 2450 Center St. Abbotsford NEW BUILDING Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed.

751

SUITES, UPPER

ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm. upper of house, 2 full ba, 2000 sf. Ns/np. Avail now $1500/mo. 778-552-4737

752

TOWNHOUSES

MISSION: 3 BDRM TOWNHOUSE, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-820-1715

â€˘ Autos â€˘ Trucks â€˘ Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

NOW AVAILABLE BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES

AUTO SALES

2444 W. Railway, Abbotsford

Resident Manager ~ Martha

âœŻ Bantview Gardens âœŻ

33415 Bourquin Pl. Abbotsford UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Park-like setting, close to Mill Lake, Centennial Park & 7 Oaks Mall. Quiet, clean, wellmanaged, competitive rates.

NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 BDRM + DEN & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat & hot water incl. Fridge, stove, d/w. Seniorâ€™s Discount SECURE UNDERGROUND PARKING

CARS - DOMESTIC

NOMAD

Heat & hot water incl. Fridge, stove, d/w, micro. UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING

604-870-1118

818

Linda â€œYour Car Girlâ€?

853-1171

Bruce

FINANCE OPTIONSARE ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL VEHICLES FINANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL VEHICLES

2015 Chevy Cruze LT Turbo

2014 Chevy Cruze 6 Speed

Back-up Camera, Bluetooth, OnStar Navigation

Only 12000km Just Arrived

654 Now Only 3 Left

SALE $14,970

SALE $11,970

2014 Dodge Journey

2003 BMW 320i

Nomad Edition Only 5100 km, Just Arrived

Only 102,000 km, Just Arrived

SALE $16,970

SALE $7,970

Resident Managers Marilyn or Roger Robinson

604-556-7742

nomadautosales.com

Dealer #26135

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AS LOW AS

YEAR-END

PRICING

CLEAROUT EVENT

APR

ON SELECT NEW MODELS

WHEN YOU GET THE VEHICLE YOU WANT AND THE DEAL YOU WANT,

ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS

RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL

NEW 2015 FOCUS HATCHBACK SE

NEW 2015 F-150 CREW CAB XLT 4X4

2.0L, 6 Spd Auto, Power Group SYNC, Keyless Entry.

300A, 3.5L, Power Group, Air, SYNC, Keyless Entry.

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≠ ON MOST NEW 2015 AND 2016 FORD MODELS

NEW 2016 ESCAPE SE 2.5L, 6 Speed Automatic, SYNC, Keyless Entry Power Group, Sirius Satellite Radio, Cargo Package. #87538

NON-STACKABLE CASH

44,549 –$6,801 –$4,250

COSTCO MEMBER REBATE

–$1,000

MSRP MSA DISCOUNT $

22,114 – 1,384

MSRP

MSA DISCOUNT

20,730

SALE PRICE

PLUS GET 0% FINANCING 84 MONTHS $0 DOWN

32,498

SALE PRICE

222

$0 DOWN BI-WEEKLY OR 0% FINANCING 72 MONTHS

129 BI-WEEKLY

LEASE WITH

Plus

CASH DOWN

MEMBER REBATE

500

137

BI-WEEKLY PLUS TAX

TOTAL PAID $20,987 60 MONTH LEASE

Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer. Offers only valid at MSA Ford Sales. Retail offers may be canceled or changed at any time without notice. Limit one (1) incentive redemption per Eligible Model sale. Some offers are not rain-checkable. All prices are plus taxes and fees. See dealer for complete details for all advertised offers. All offers good on in-stock MSA Ford Sales vehicles only. All offers subject to prior sale. All available Ford incentives, Bonus Cash, Ford Loyalty/Conquest, MSA Finance cash, Non finance cash, Non stackable Cash, Winter Safety Package alternative rebate, and rebates/rates have been used in advertised prices. Financing/Leasing on approved consumer or business credit. Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment or may not be exactly as shown. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof, subject to incentive rules and eligibility. Black Friday Cash on available on 2015 in stock vehicles. No factory orders available. The Ford Winter Tire Rebate is available in lieu of the no charge winter tire offer. Some incentives may not be combinable or offered with other incentives. Our advertised prices include Freight, and P.D.I., Add dealer documentation and registration fees of $420, and applicable taxes and fees. Advertised trucks have pre-installed boxliners that are not part of offer and can be removed or purchased. Finance payments are calculated at 5.99% over 96 months, on approved credit. Finance rate may be lower on qualifying credit. Ford Credit 0% or low APR Financing not compatible with Ford non-stackable cash, MSA finance cash, Ford or MSA lease offers or MSA Discounts or bonuses. Purchasing Customers must credit qualify (OAC) to qualify. Some finance fees may apply where applicable. All vehicles subject to prior sale and have limited availability. All offers expire December 5th, 2015 at 6:00 pm (PST).

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