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▶ OUT-OF-COURT CIVIL SETTLEMENT MADE ALMOST EIGHT YEARS AFTER RAID ON BUSINESS, HOME

RCMP APOLOGIZES TO DELTA FIREARMS COMPANY AND OWNER SHEILA REYNOLDS

Nearly eight years after a misguided raid on a Delta weapons training facility, the RCMP has sent a rare letter of apology to the firm and its owner, officially exonerating them of any criminal wrongdoing.

The apology came Monday, just before a civil trial over the raid on Silvercore Advanced Training Systems Inc. was to begin.

“I write on behalf of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to apologize for the search of the Silvercore Advanced Training Systems Inc. (“Silvercore”) premises in Delta, British Columbia, the seizure of Silvercore firearms inventory and records, the wrongful arrest of Travis Bader, and the prosecution of criminal charges continued on page 5

▶ “While nothing will undo the strain and hardship endured by myself, my family and my business, I am prepared to close this chapter in my life.”

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▶ EYE-HAND COORDINATION A Seattle player gets an eyeful from Maira Acevedo of the Bayside Sharks during a BC Rugby senior women’s Premier game at South Surrey Athletic Park on Jan. 16. Acevado has been selected to the U23 BC Team for the Las Vegas Invitational rugby tournament March 3-5. BOAZ JOSEPH

CITY WANTS OLD PIPELINE MOVED ▶ SURREY IS THE FIRST INTERVENOR AT KINDER MORGAN HEARINGS, WHICH OPENED WITH PROTESTS THIS WEEK

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As protesters marched and banners unfurled, intervenors began their final arguments Tuesday on Kinder Morgan’s plan to twin its Trans Mountain oil pipeline.

A National Energy Board (NEB) panel started 10 days of oral hearings in Burnaby as scheduled, despite calls from activists and politicians to cancel them in light of the federal Liberal government’s pledge to overhaul the review process.

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The City of Surrey – the first intervenor – demanded the NEB compel Kinder Morgan to decommission and remove the original 60-year-old pipeline under urban residential neighbourhoods in Surrey and instead upsize the new pipeline or run twin lines on a new route far from homes.

Surrey also wants the NEB to keep the pipeline from biting into environmentally sensitive Surrey Bend Regional Park – Trans Mountain’s preferred new route through the city – and instead suggests following Golden Ears Way, the South Fraser Perimeter Road and CN Rail rights-of-way.

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the pipeline be retired or improved.

“Once you want to expand a system your system comes under scrutiny and terms and conditions can be imposed with respect to the entire system,” he argued.

Capuccinello said it would be unreasonable for the NEB to impose emergency response requirements that apply only to the new pipeline, not the “outdated and obsolete” original one.

“Are you really expecting the public to believe that you can impose conditions but only with respect to new pipeline?”

Surrey is not flat-out opposed to the project as Burnaby is, but insists it cannot harm the city’s interests or result in municipal taxpayers subsidizing company costs.

It wants additional conditions imposed that would guarantee compensation for all municipalities for extra infrastructure costs that may be triggered by the pipeline expansion or future pipeline maintenance, as well as reimbursement for municipal costs in the event

of an emergency or other pipeline incident.

A study tabled in evidence estimates Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley Township and Abbotsford will have to shoulder $93 million in additional municipal infrastructure costs over the next 50 years as a result of the pipeline expansion.

NEB regulations require communities to adjust their design and construction methods to work around pipelines, which can mean higher costs when building roads or replacing buried utilities like sewer lines.

New Westminster Fire Chief Tim Armstrong took aim at Kinder Morgan’s refusal on security grounds to provide municipalities with its full emergency response plan, just a heavily redacted version.

Armstron called it “an unacceptable answer as we are named partners in their response plan without any consultation” and firefighters are likely to be first on scene in any disaster.

Hearing doors were closed to the public but opponents made their voices heard outside.

Protesters chanted “Trudeau, you said no” as they marched down Will-

Anti-pipeline protesters on Willingdon Avenue in Burnaby Tuesday.

ingdon Avenue and then rallied outside the hearing room at the Delta Burnaby Hotel.

“The federal government has failed abysmally to live up to its own lofty rhetoric,” Squamish

Nation Chief Ian Campbell said, referring to the Liberal election campaign promise to fix flawed NEB reviews.

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ment further before the NEB makes its recommendation in May. On Monday, seven activsts were arrested after they used kayaks to board a barge in Burrard Inlet where Kinder Morgan

crews were test drilling for the planned tanker terminal expansion.

The B.C. government said last week the project has not met the province’s spill safety and other preconditions for support.

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â–ś CROWN STAYED ALL CRIMINAL CHARGES IN 2010 from page 3

against Travis Bader and Silvercore, which were ultimately stayed by Crown counsel,� wrote Insp.

Janis Gray in a Jan. 18 letter from RCMP National Headquarters in Ottawa. “I have conducted an exhaustive review of the police file and all of the evidence and circumstances surrounding the search, seizure, arrest and charges, and I have concluded that there is no evidence that either Silvercore or Travis Bader ever committed any criminal offences.�

It was May 16, 2008 when police, purportedly acting on a tip by a Surrey firearms officer employed by the Canadian Firearms Centre gun registry and licensing authority, raided Silvercore’s offices and arrested CEO Travis Bader. They also executed a search warrant at Travis’ parents’ South Surrey home, arresting other Bader family members, including Gordon Bader, a 30-year veteran of the Vancouver Police Department and an instructor at Silvercore.

The RCMP claimed at the time it was probing the sale of decommissioned guns it believed were â–ś “...I have being recycled and trafconcluded ficked to B.C. gangsters.

The case, however, that there is never went to trial and in no evidence March 2010, all criminal charges were stayed. that either “From my review of the Silvercore entirety of the information provided to me, I can or Travis advise you that neither Bader ever Travis Bader nor Silvercore Advanced Traincommitted ing Systems Ltd. were any criminal involved in any criminal wrongdoing,� Crown offences.� prosecutor Todd Buziak INSP. JANIS GRAY wrote in a letter five years ago to the Vancouver Police Department after the charges were dropped.

Meanwhile, the Baders filed a civil suit, saying their rights were violated during the raids.

On Monday (Jan. 16), the federal government settled out of court for an undisclosed amount. Part of the deal was that the RCMP write an exoneration letter.

Silvercore provides training in personal safety and defence, as well as buying and selling firearms.

Much of their training is done with law enforcement and frequently involves restricted or prohibited firearms, which the firm is authorized to possess, store and transport in accordance with federal regulations.

Travis Bader said eight years is an “incredibly lengthy� time to wait for a positive resolution. “By apologizing, the RCMP has taken the first necessary and important step towards rebuilding our previously favourable relationship,� he told The Leader. “While nothing will undo the strain and hardship endured by myself, my family and my business, I am prepared to close this chapter in my life.�

A Surrey RCMP officer named in the Baders’ now-settled civil suit, Const. David Clarke, was charged in late 2010 with multiple weapons offences, including possessing a firearm without a licence, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possessing restricted or prohibited firearms. His trial is scheduled to begin in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster on Monday (Jan. 25).

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Province aims to hire 1,600 more nurses â–ź REGISTERED NURSE POSITIONS FIRST PROMISED IN 2012, BUT ONLY 500 FILLED SINCE THEN AND THE REST NEEDED BY MARCH 31 TOM FLETCHER

The B.C. government is planning to catch up on its long-standing nursing shortage by hiring 1,643 full-time Registered Nurses by the end of March.

Health Minister Terry Lake and B.C. Nurses’ Union president Gayle Duteil announced Tuesday they have reached a staff increase agreement that has been the main obstacle to signing a new contract. The previous deal expired nearly two years ago, and the dispute over staffing was headed for arbitration.

Duteil said the last BCNU contract in 2012 contained a commitment to fill these positions, but more than 1,600 have not been. “To the nurses working 16-hour shifts today, to the nurses working short in the emergency department and operating rooms across B.C., to community nurses with overwhelming caseloads, this agreement means relief is on the way,� Duteil said.

Lake said the first priority is to offer full-time positions to some of the 7,000 casual nurses working in B.C. Nurses from other provinces would be the next choice, and international recruiting would take place after that.

“I think there will be a pool of nurses who may be moving back with their families to British Columbia, given the economic downturn in Alberta,� Lake said.

By region, the plan targets recruiting of 400 nurses for Fraser Health, 300 for Interior Health, 290 for Island Health, 100 for Northern Health, 235 for Vancouver Coastal Health, 238 for the Provincial Health Authority and 80 for Providence Health Care, which runs St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver.

Fraser Health CEO Michael Marchbank said each nursing position costs the health authority about $100,000 a year, and the new positions can be accommodated from existing budgets.

NDP health critic Judy Darcy questioned whether that many nurses can be hired in little more than two months, after the original 2012 promise to hire more than 2,000 nurses has only resulted in about 500 up to now. “We know that the long waits for hip replacement, knee replacement, you name it, has been due to shortages, including Gayle Duteil nursing shortages,� Darcy said. “We’ve been paying incredible overtime. Huge burnout, high injury rates, wait lists, hallway medicine, all of those things are a consequence not having met this promise.�

Duteil said 16-hour shifts have become “the new normal� for many RNs, and the agreement is a relief. She urged casual nurses in B.C. to contact the union by email immediately at hireanurse@bcnu.org to express interest in the new positions.

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A City of Surrey declaration enshrining a public “Right To a Healthy Environment” – unanimously endorsed by council Jan. 11 – is receiving qualified praise from Terry McNeice, spokesperson of the South Surrey Ratepayers Association.

But McNeice – whose association has been fighting Ebco Metal Finishing LP’s proposed galvanizing plant in the 18600-block of 24 Avenue over potential pollution from emissions – said that while the language of the declaration is commendable, its true measure will be judged by council actions.

“We are anxiously awaiting to see if the city upholds many of the items covered in the declaration,” he said.

The document is in line with the grassroots Blue Dot movement – led by the David Suzuki Foundation – which is encouraging municipalities across Canada to make similar declarations, with the ultimate aim of amending the Canadian Charter of Rights and Free-

doms to include the right to a healthy environment.

The Surrey declaration follows presentations by local Blue Dot representatives to both the city’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC), chaired

by Coun. Mike Starchuk, and council in committee last summer.

“We’re happy we can support the movement and look forward to working with it in future,” said Coun. Judy Villeneuve, who was among those who spoke in support of the declaration when it was adopted.

“The City of Surrey will be recognized for taking a leadership role – we want to continue to be a progressive city and we’re trying to build on our record.

“We take (environmental concerns) very seriously and we want to do our due diligence to make sure we acknowledge the concerns the community has and that community voices are heard.”

The declaration states that “all people have the right to live in a healthy environment, including the right to breathe clean air; drink and access clean water; eat safe and healthy food; access nature; know about pollutants

and contaminants released into the local environment; and participate in decision-making that will affect the environment.”

The declaration also says that by June 30 of this year, the city will specify “objectives, targets, timelines and actions” it will take – “within its jurisdiction” to address residents’ right to a healthy environment.

In the preamble to the declaration, however, the city states that it is “articulating public policy principles” rather than creating or guaranteeing legal rights and obligations, and that where it differs from already established city bylaws, the bylaws will take precedence.

McNeice noted the declaration includes recognition of the importance of protecting citizens from environmental hazards.

This should include emissions form hazardous chemicals Ebco will use in the galvanizing process at its plant, McNeice said, adding that if Ebco does not keep to a past promise of zero emissions from the plant, the city could withhold or revoke its business licence “until the zero-emissions promise is fulfilled.”

School budget input sought ▶ DISTRICT 36 PRIORITIZING FOR 2016-17 SHEILA REYNOLDS

The Surrey Board of Education is seeking public input as it prepares its operating budget for the new school year.

As in past years, the board says the “needs outpace the funds” received from the provincial government, resulting in “difficult choices” to achieve the balanced budget for 2016-17 required by law, while still meeting student needs.

Each year, the board meets with employee groups, the District Parent Advisory Committee and community organizations to discuss challenge facing the school district, and gather feedback.

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Housing affordability tax floated by profs ▶ IDEA WOULD SHIFT MONEY FROM INVESTOR OWNERS JEFF NAGEL

A housing affordability surcharge is being proposed as a way to redistribute money from investment property owners – including foreigners and other owners of vacant homes – to other residents in the same participating city.

The UBC and SFU business professors behind the idea say it would be a modest step to restrain the upward spiral of house prices in hot real estate markets.

But more importantly, they say, it would spur investors to rent out now-vacant homes rather than merely using B.C. residential real estate as a place to park money.

The proposal for the B.C. Housing Affordability Fund would create a 1.5-per-cent tax on the assessed value – a $1 million home would be charged $15,000 per year.

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most resident owners. Seniors receiving CPP or OAS wouldn’t pay, nor would veterans, the disabled or anyone who has lived in their own home for several years.

For others, the surcharge would be reduced for every dollar paid in annual income taxes by the owners, meaning the average working family in a typical home would likely owe nothing.

Non-resident owners of vacant homes would have their surcharge reduced by the amount of rental revenue they declare to the federal government.

“The targets are people who own real estate and leave it vacant and people who live here but essentially don’t declare much in Canadian income,” UBC’s Tsur Somerville explained.

Those targets would include Canadian investors who own condos in Vancouver but find it easier to leave them empty than rent them, as well as wealthy Chinese families where the wife and kids live here but pay no income tax while the father works in China.

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Each municipality would decide if it wished to participate and money raised within its borders would be redistributed there. The academics are split on whether it should be rebated equally to all Canadian tax filers within the city or geared more to those in greater need.

They estimate it could raise at least $90 million within Vancouver alone.

Premier Christy Clark praised the proposal but stressed it is problematic.

“It’s a good idea, but the execution is really hard,” Clark said.

“We are looking at it. It’s really complicated, though. If somebody goes away for a year, a university prof goes on a sabbatical at the University of Beijing, should we tax them? A senior citizen finds themselves in hospital for a long period

of months, should we tax them?”

Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association CEO Robert de Wit said there’s no hard data to justify such a policy.

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it would distort the market and create more problems than it solves.

“This could lead to a flight of capital, which is not a good thing for the country.”

B.C. Real Estate Association Chief Economist Cameron Muir said even the authors admit the

proposal would do little to make homes more affordable for most buyers.

NDP leader John Horgan praised the idea as a way to collect needed data on real estate owners and “generate money for affordable housing by taxing speculators and profiteers while remaining invisible to British Columbians filing income tax, seniors living in long-time family homes and landlords.”

The province has signaled it intends to deliver some sort of reform to address housing affordability in the upcoming budget but without hammering down current real estate prices or the equity people have in their homes.

One possibility is an extra increment of the property transfer tax that charges luxury homes more when they change hands. Assistance for new home buyers or renters are potential uses of the extra revenue.

Somerville noted PEI bans non-residents from owning ocean front property and said it’s high time for B.C. to at least gather more information on who owns real estate here.

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Building on community The sense of community in large cities like Surrey and Vancouver is sometimes difficult to fathom. While it exists in many ways, in organizations and neighbourhoods, a city-wide sense of community is usually absent. Certainly in Surrey, it’s been a long time since the vast majority of residents have been deeply committed or moved by any single event.

In White Rock, it still exists.

The strong sense of community is one reason there has been a lot of attention paid to the takeover of the White Rock water utility by the city (for a yet-undisclosed figure) and more recent plans to add chloramine to the water supply. That has prompted a furious reaction that landed at city hall.

City council passed a motion unanimously to halt chloramination, but to some degree it will be out of their hands. Dr. Michelle Murti, medical health officer at Fraser Health Authority, said that total coliform counts over the summer indicated “we have a problem with the distribution system,” requiring secondary disinfection.

At least some of the wells also have high levels of arsenic and manganese. That means the water system does need improvements.

There will be much more discussion about the White Rock water utility in coming

months, as more details about the disinfection plan and the sale price emerge. Also planned is the release of a report from Metro Vancouver outlining the projected costs of joining the region’s water system.

On the subject of community, there is Cloverdale.

Its significant sense of community was obvious at a memorial service for longtime businessman and community leader Allan Dann on Saturday.

He died in December at the age of 91.

He lived an amazing life. Born in Surrey in 1924, he lived and worked in Cloverdale for most of his life. He took over his father Ernie’s radio and electrical business after returning from service in the Second World War, working for many years alongside his mother Doris.

When he closed his business in January 2013, his family had operated it for almost 92 years.

It was the oldest continuously family-operated business in Surrey – by a long shot.

Dann’s grandson Ben, who lives in Houston, Texas and works on the international space station, noted his grandfather was a member of what Tom Brokaw labelled “the greatest generation.”

Cloverdale was a great place

to grow up in the 1950s and ’60s. It was a small town, but it was a town made up of a lot of “greatest generation” people.

They were determined to make something of their lives and raise their kids so they could experience even more opportunities. Many, like Dann, had experienced the Second World War firsthand and came back ready to make a better world.

They started new businesses, strengthened existing ones, taught school, got involved in community organizations and turned Cloverdale into a thriving community.

Many business people, including Dann, were part of the local volunteer fire department.

Longtime volunteer chief Alan Clegg noted on Saturday that one time, Dann was called to a fire. He took down the address from the dispatcher and realized it was his own house.

He, Clegg and George Coupland, longtime co-publisher and production man at The Surrey Leader, responded with two trucks and knocked down the blaze. Thankfully, Dann’s wife Brenda and their children were safely out of the house.

In a community like that, people take care of each other.

QUITE FRANKLY ▼ Frank Bucholtz

Frank Bucholtz writes weekly for The Leader.

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Loving the good, the bad and the ugly GUEST VOICE ▼ Melissa Smalley

“Enjoy them while they’re young – it goes by so fast!”

This is what I hear most often when I tell people I have two young children. It usually comes from people whose children are now adults.

My husband and I are extraordinarily lucky to have two healthy and beautiful children – an almost four-year-old daughter and an almost two-year-old son.

Admittedly, we dove head-first into parenthood rather blindly five years ago, blissfully unaware of what it would do to our carefree, newlywed lives.

Now, when I hear childless friends talk about sleeping till noon, binge-watching Netflix or taking a spur-of-the-moment trip out of town, thoughts of such a life seem like a fairy tale to me.

When I returned to work after my second maternity leave, my husband and I – faced with astronomical daycare

expenses – decided to take a “divide-and-conquer” approach.

We work staggered shifts to reduce daycare hours – a bonus for our bank account, but with no days off together week in and week out, the set-up has put a fair amount of strain on our family.

Our house is in ruins, my husband and I are starting to forget what the other looks like and by the end of any given day we are collapsing in exhaustion to enjoy a few moments of peace before starting it all over again the next morning.

We’re trying to “enjoy it,” we really are.

But this hardly feels like the idyllic family life we imagined.

We make every effort to squeeze in fun, memorable activities on the rare chance we can spend the day together. Over the holidays, we were thrilled at the prospect of sharing Christmas with our two little ones, and visiting family and friends –

until the kids both got sick on Christmas Eve and we spent the next several days in a sea of runny noses and Vick’s Vaporub.

It makes me wonder if people with grown children are looking back at these early days with rose-coloured glasses.

The truth is, I know my kids will grow up way too fast. In fact, they already are.

A few weeks ago, my two-year-old was throwing a mini-tantrum as I was trying to feed him some oatmeal. His older sister grabbed the bowl and spoon from my hand, and casually said “I got this” as she fed her instantly calmed brother.

I suddenly saw myself in the not-too distant future, wishing for one more game of This Little Piggy or the chance to watch Frozen for the thousandth time.

I realized these are the small, heart-swelling moments that make rais-

ing children such an amazing, indescribable – albeit exhausting and stressful – experience.

We’re never going to have the perfect Hallmark Card life – if such a thing really exists. So instead, we embrace the chaos by casting the vacuum cleaner aside in exchange for a bucket of Lego or a collection of plastic dinosaurs, clean floors be damned.

After all, when our kids are grown, we won’t remember our pristine house or credit-card balances. We’ll be longing for sticky hands, muddy boots and yes, even a toddler tantrum. And we’ll no doubt be asking ourselves how on Earth it went by so fast.

Melissa Smalley is a reporter at the Peace Arch News, a sister paper to The Leader.

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INBOX ▼ A NEW BRIDGE CALLED PROGRESS Anyone commuting through the George Massey Tunnel knows it is a huge bottle-neck.

It has only four lanes – three lanes going north in the morning, and three lanes coming south in the afternoon.

The single lane left over is for opposing traffic.

The new Massey Bridge will have a whopping 10 lanes moving traffic rapidly north of the Fraser River and off to the Whistler/Blackcomb ski slopes, where Americans with their mighty purchasing dollar are heading en mass. It is great for the B.C. economy.

Removing the George Massey Tunnel will also remove a serious hazard to large ships.

It’s called progress and creating new jobs, and we need more of it.

Fred Perry Surrey

Fr iday Januar y 22 2016 The Surrey-Nor th Delta Leader

Respect road rules ▼ NOBODY CARES ABOUT SLOWING DOWN FOR CONSTRUCTION

Although I see it everywhere, between 96 Avenue and 104 Avenues on 160 Street there was recently road construction going on, and as usual, the speed limit through there was 30 km/h.

All of the necessary speed limit signs were up, yet not one driver seemed to pay attention to them and sped through at the regular speed limit of 60-plus km/h.

I stopped and spoke to a couple of the construction workers and asked them if I was the crazy one or was it 30 km/h through there? They replied yes it was.

They then pointed out the people speeding right by them as if they weren’t standing on the edge of the road and stated that nobody listens to the signs and even when the flaggers tell people to slow down, nobody does. Nobody cares anymore.

This is a serious safety issue, not only for other drivers but for the workers. And not only is it blatant negligence and disregard for the law

A letter writer says the disregard shown by drivers in speedcontrolled work zones is a sign of social decay.

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and the rules of the road, it’s dangerous, disrespectful and ignorant.

Is this another one of those signs of social decay? Everyone’s out for themselves? I hear a lot of talk of multiculturalism, equality, taking care of the planet and the community and each other, and how we should all treat each other equally and with respect, and all these cute little thoughts and suggestions. But unfortunately it’s all just talk because nobody seems to care about anyone but themselves.

As long as we tolerate these issues, no matter how big or small, and continue to accept them as the norm, then things will continue to get progressively worse.

Every little issue matters because it’s all part of a bigger picture, which is getting society to a place where we can practise what we preach. But it starts with respectfully abiding by the rules.

W. Tracey, Surrey

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▼ DO THE MATH BEFORE PAYING PROPERTY TAXES If property assessments show a rise in property values, the mill rate from the previous year should be lowered or stay the same.

This is not happening. What is happening is that when property assessments go up in value, municipal governments are raising the mill rate. That is wrong and taxpayers are paying too much on their property taxes.

The property tax formula is the assessment value multiplied by the mill rate, divided by 1,000.

For example, if the tax assessment is $500,000, the calculation is $500,000 times the mill rate divided by 1,000.

In 2015, if the mill rate was six, the property tax would be $3,000. If this assessment went up to $550,000 keeping the mill rate the same as in 2015, the property tax would be $3,300.

Raising the mill rate to 6.5 would make the property tax $3,575, so in reality the rule of thumb, is never raise the mill rate when property assessments are on the increase.

Also a rule of thumb, before paying your tax bill, check all of the assessments on the street you live on to compare your property to your neighbour’s property assessment. You will find some big surprises. This info can be found online at http://evaluebc.bcassessment. ca/, or at your local library.

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The Leader and the Surrey RCMP are launching a new Q&A column where police officers from the Surrey detachment will answer questions submitted by Leader readers.

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NoƟce of Land Use Contract Discharge DELTA LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7491 – (File No. LU007522) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council MeeƟng to be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The CorporaƟon of Delta will consider third reading of Delta Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7491, which relates to the properƟes listed below.

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about policing – whether it be a question about a specific law, how to protect yourself, or how we respond to certain calls. Together with The Leader, we will endeavour to answer your questions so the entire community can have a better understanding of how the police and residents can work together to reduce crime in their neighbourhoods,” said Chief Supt. Bill Fordy, Officer in Charge of the Surrey RCMP. You can send your law enforcement-related question to newsroom@ surreyleader.com We ask that you keep your queries brief and to the point. Please note the Surrey RCMP is unable to speak to any ongoing files. Questions that are selected will be published online and in an upcoming print edition of The Leader.

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Is it legal for Surrey RCMP officers to use their laptops and cellphones while they are driving? If so why?

If not, we have a real problem.

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Pursuant to SecƟon 464(2) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resoluƟon on January 11, 2016 there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw.

Web Page LocaƟon: January 11, 2016 Regular Council MeeƟng Agenda Item E.04 AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw and other relevant informaƟon and regulaƟons may be inspected at the oĸce of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., and Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from January 22, 2016 to February 1, 2016, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide wriƩen comments regarding the applicaƟon at this Ɵme. Comments are to be received before 12:00 noon, Monday, February 1, 2016. Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council, The CorporaƟon of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

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RCMP answers: Emergency personnel (including police, fire, and ambulance)are exempt from the ban on using electronic devices while driving. Under the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act, this exemption applies if a police officer is using the device “while they are carrying out their powers, duties, or functions.”

To do their job effectively, officers need access to the most current information, which includes information from radios, in-car laptops and mobile phones.

Whenever possible, officers will wait until they are stopped before using any electronic devices.

The exemption to the law does not mean that first responders are necessarily better at balancing the demands of driving with the distractions of electronic devices than other drivers; it just means that, in some circumstances, the risk of an officer using an electronic device while driving may be less than the risk of that officer showing up at a crime scene without vital or accurate information.

You can find more information on the exemption under Section 214.3 of the Motor Vehicle Act. If you are concerned about a police officer using an electronic device inappropriately while driving, please contact the Surrey RCMP’s Professional Standards Unit.

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You asked: What is the legality of pop-up (drug and alcohol) recovery homes and what are the laws or bylaws that are in place for them? What is the RCMP’s stance on popup recovery homes in our neighbourhoods?

We are members of our neighbourhood Block Watch and we had an email fan out that requested us to do our due diligence and

inform the RCMP of such suspected activity.

The information I have gathered from talking to people is that some of these pop-up recovery homes are legal while others are not. I would like as much info as I can regarding what the laws are in regards to these homes.

Yvonne Wright

RCMP answers: According to City of Surrey bylaws, recovery homes in the city are only permitted if they are registered and funded by the appropriate provincial or federal authority. Non-registered homes are not permitted and are subject to immediate enforcement action by the City of Surrey.

The Surrey RCMP works with bylaws and Fire Services to enhance public safety by addressing high-risk locations in our city.

These include locations such as clandestine drug labs, drug cache sites, crack houses, marijuana growing operations and unregulated recovery homes. Typically these locations have a number of issues that are of concern to each agency, including criminal activity, violation of fire

safety regulations and/ or occupancy violations.

In 2014 under the city’s High Risk Location Initiative, more than 250 recovery homes, problem premises and illegal rooming houses were either boarded up or demolished by Surrey’s bylaw department and its partners, including the Surrey RCMP. If you have any questions or concerns about whether a recovery home is operating legally, please contact Surrey bylaws at 604-591-4370 or bylawcomplaint@ surrey.ca If you are concerned about criminal activity at one of these locations, contact the Surrey RCMP’s non-emergency number at 604-5990502. Residents play an important role in keeping Surrey safe and we encourage you and your Block Watch to continue to report all crime and suspicious activity.

Sgt. Paul Hayes

Man in dress arrested BLACK PRESS

A man suspected of robbing a North Surrey bank while wearing a dress and blonde wig has been arrested and faces charges.

At about 6 p.m. on Dec. 29, an Asian man dressed as a woman walked into a bank in the 15100-block of 101 Avenue and was caught on video camera, allegedly demanding money.

No staff were hurt in the incident.

On Jan. 19, police said the 39-year-old man was identified and taken into custody. Robbery charges are being recommended.

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Stephen Thomas Morse appeared in Surrey Provincial Court by video last week, where the case was adjourned for a further three weeks. He is scheduled to return on Feb. 2.

Morse has been in custody since Sept. 4, charged with aggravated sexual assault, forcible confinement, break-and-enter, robbery, disguise with intent and use of imitation firearm in connection with an Aug. 12 incident.

In announcing an arrest in September, police described the crime as “repulsive.” It happened in the early afternoon and prompted police to issue a community warning.

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During the initial classroom discussions, a couple of the students expressed interest in publishing a book and wondered if it could be incorporated in their classroom study. That’s where the idea for the Ancient Egypt Alphabet Book was born.

“Each student was given a letter of the alphabet,” said teacher Danny Nagtegaal. “And then the students were tasked with finding out some piece of information about Egypt that started with that specific letter.”

The book is designed to take readers on a journey through ancient Egypt, aided by hand drawn illustrations.

“I had to research the letter B,” said student Paige Forrest, “and I chose the Egyptian spirit Ba, who had a human head and the body of a bird, the spirit of a person that Egyptians felt would live after the body died. We all learned a lot about Egypt, it was so much fun.”

While the students were working on the project, their teacher approached the Fleetwood Library to see if the class’s self-published book would be accepted as a donation to add to the library collection. The Surrey library agreed, and this week the book was presented to Youth Services librarian Jennie Castleton.

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Region plans wood burning crackdown JEFF NAGEL

Wood fireplace owners who smoke up the neighbourhood may be in for a fight with Metro Vancouver.

Air quality planners at the regional district will propose to gradually restrict wood burning in the region to reduce the health hazard posed by fine particulate.

The move is expected to rekindle a contentious debate that pits fireplace fans’ right to burn against neighbours’ right to breathe.

“The problem of wood smoke is widespread throughout the region,” Metro Vancouver Air Quality and Environment Director Roger Quan said.

Metro gets 75 to 100 complaints a year about wood smoke polluting residential areas and officials think it offends many more people who either don’t know where to complain or are reluctant to tattle on their neighbours.

“The wildfires in the summer were hopefully an eye opener for people to realize the kinds of smoky conditions that we saw in July are happening on a nightly basis in some neighbourhoods in the region.”

Details of the potential regulations haven’t been released – and they would require approval of the regional district board – but Quan said Metro is looking closely

at the approach taken by Montreal.

Homeowners there were ordered last year to declare their wood-burning appliances or potentially face fines. They then have three years to upgrade their fireplaces and stoves, if necessary, to meet a tough new emissions limit of 2.5 grams of fine particulate per hour.

“Our proposed approach would also be to put in some sort of performance standard that you must meet,” Quan said of the pending regulations, which could will soon come to Metro’s climate action committee. “It’s not going to ban wood-burning devices entirely.”

The 2.5-gram limit was chosen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and if adopted by Metro would still allow certified wood stoves with low emissions.

But unmodified fireplaces – which release 20 to 40 times more particulate than that standard – would be the first in the crosshairs of Metro regulators, followed by less efficient stoves.

“Fireplaces are particularly high particulate emitters,” Quan said.

“There’s no controls whatsoever. And besides the health impacts, it is not an efficient way to heat your home.”

Quan knows Metro will face resistance from the many residents

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Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner was recognized Jan. 11 for her three decades of service to the City of Surrey.

Hepner was first initially as an executive assistant in the city manager’s office in 1985, eventually branching out to a variety of positions, including business development officer, manager of corporate administration and manager of economic development.

She was elected as a city councillor in 2005 – a position she held until becoming mayor in Linda Hepner 2014.

Mike Jones, who hired her 30 years ago, wrote a letter commending Hepner for her “outstanding performances in a variety of roles, within both the administration and the political arms.”

who are “quite fond of burning wood” for the nostalgic ambiance of a crackling fire.

So the phased approach would include not just the threat of financial penalties for violators who keep using inefficient wood units, but incentives to help with the costs to upgrade or remove them.

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The regional district has already used a similar carrot-and-stick system of significant penalty fees coupled with upgrade incentives to persuade diesel equipment operators to clean up or retire their dirtiest engines.

That’s thought to be one of the reasons diesel particulate has declined as a share of total particulate in the region.

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But because diesel and other particulate sources are down, wood stoves and fireplaces are now estimated to make up nearly 25 per cent of fine particulate in the region, up from 16 per cent in 2012.

Planners also believe wood smoke exposure is particularly high because the smoky chimneys are often in dense urban neighbourhoods close to many residents.

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The regional district has been unable to enforce existing air quality laws against fireplace owners because it’s hard to prove a specific home is responsible for localized pollution without a search warrant.

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TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY “It’s not uncommon for developers to receive calls from prospective buyers before marketing begins, solely on the rumour that a new development is coming,”

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According to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, 2015 was the second highest year for property sales in Fraser Valley’s history, with the total dollar volume of MLS sales setting a record at $12.1 billion.

When asked his thoughts on the "buy or wait" debate for homebuyers, Bob de Wit, CEO, Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association says, “I would buy now [as] interest rates will never be this low again.”

Buyers are more likely to find a ground-oriented home for sale under a half million dollars in areas like Surrey, Delta, Langley, White Rock, and Maple Ridge, where the last larger available land parcels not in the agricultural land reserve are located. These cities also feature the most cost-competitive condominium projects, says de Wit, particularly those that are near rapid transit, like Central City in Surrey and Coquitlam Centre in Coquitlam.

“There are plenty of accessibly priced condominiums in every community, even Vancouver, but for those wanting to be closer to the ground in a single-

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De Wit says that despite the hot market – especially in the ground-oriented housing forms – there are still lots of great options for first time buyers, especially in condos. That’s because unlike houses and townhomes, condo prices have not exploded, with the annual rate of price increases sticking close to the rate of inflation.

“Interest rates are still historically low, so it’s still a great time to become an owner and start building equity instead of paying rent to someone else.”

While the debate teeters between whether buyers should be optimistic, pessimistic or patient about housing in 2016, there is no doubt that being realistic is a key factor for success.

Those townhouse developments, especially the ones closer to Vancouver on the east side of the city, are particularly hot.

“It’s not uncommon for developers to receive calls from prospective buyers before marketing begins, solely on the rumour that a new development is coming,” he says. “It’s definitely a unique time for builders.”

Consumers are recognizing the long-term value of property

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Canucks’ alumni Orland Kurtenbach and Darcy Rota – both of whom have strong ties to the BC Hockey League – will join head coaches Brandon West (Salmon Arm Silverbacks) and Nick Greenough (Valley Wildcats, Maritime Hockey League) at the game.

Kurtenbach – the first captain in Vancouver Canucks history – is a former BCHL coach, and also served as the league’s director of community relations from 2003 to 2007.

Rota, meanwhile, started the Coquitlam Express franchise in 2000, helping lead them to Royal Bank Cup championships in 2006 and 2014, the latter his final year with the club.

Kurtenbach will coach alongside West, while Rota will be alongside Greenough. “I’m honoured to be a part of this event and I look forward to helping Brandon and the players in any way I can,� said Kurtenbach. “When I was a BCHL coach, it was incredibly rewarding to see players move on to college and success in life; this will be another chance to play a small part in that path.�

The game – which the Surrey Eagles won the right to host last year – will feature the top 40 NHL-draft eligible prospects from Canadian junior ‘A’ leagues.

For more information on the game, including how to buy tickets, visit www. surreyeagles.ca/2016cjhl-prospects-game

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Joshua Kurucz paced the Eagled with 20 points, with Devin Cvitanovich and Delview Secondary graduate Jaiten Rana adding 11 each.

Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary Nick Smith was the top rebounder with 12.

One night later against the Blues, Smith netted 12 points and added four rebounds, both team-highs for KPU. Both Eagles teams will be at home next weekend, hosting the Langara Falcons Friday night and the Quest Kermodes on Saturday.

Games times are at 6 (women) and 8 p.m. Friday, and 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday.

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The Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Eagles basketball program completed first half of the PACWEST (Pacific Western Athletic Association) schedule last weekend with games in New Westminster and North Vancouver, with both the men’s and women’s teams losing twice.

The Eagles women fell 62-44 Friday night to the

points and Panorama Ridge Secondary graduate Aliya Senghera were the top scorers for KPU. Lister also load the team in rebounds with eight.

One night later in North Vancouver, the Eagles were overwhelmed by the Blues, as they trailed 38-13 at half time. Haeley Williams led the way for Kwantlen, scoring 14 points and grabbing seven rebounds.

The KPU men’s team also got off to a good start Friday night against Douglas, and led 19-16 after one quarter. But by halftime, it was the Royals in the lead by a 44-27 score.

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Douglas College Royals and 76-38 Saturday to the Capilano Blues, while the men lost 88-66 to the Royals and 91-45 to Capilano.

Both teams are now 0-11 (win-loss) on the season.

The Eagles women’s team seemed poised for a win Friday in New Westminster, where they took a 26-20 lead over the Royals into the dressing room at half time.

But the wheels fell off in the second half, as the Royals outscored KPU 21-6 in the third quarter to take a nine-point lead into the final 10 minutes.

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Special teams helps lift Hawks past Giants ▶ MAJOR MIDGET TEAM SCORES EIGHT TIMES IN TWO GAMES WITH THE MAN ADVANTAGE RICK KUPCHUK

Playing their best hockey of the season, the Valley West Hawks are putting some distance between themselves and their rivals. The BC Hockey Major Midget League team swept the Vancouver Giants last weekend, widening the gap between the first-place Hawks and the third-place Giants to nine points.

Valley West doubled the Giants 6-3 Saturday evening at the North Shore Winter Club, then easily won the rematch 6-1 Sunday morning at the Langley Events Centre.

The Hawks are now 22-5-1 (win-loss-tie) on the season with 12 games remaining.

They are tied for first on points with the Cariboo Cougars, but have played two fewer games.

Valley West dominated the special teams battle with Vancouver, scoring four powerplay goals in each game, while killing off 12 shorthanded situations over the two contests.

“We made a few adjustments on our powerplay last week and practice and it looks like it really paid off,” said Hawks head coach Jessie Leung. “Most teams will be happy with one power play unit converting above 50 per cent. Right now, we’re fortunate with both of our units clicking.”

A linesman gets between James Malm (left) of the Valley West Hawks and Vancouver Giant Josh Latta during a BC Hockey Major Midget League hockey game Sunday at the Langley Events Centre. BOAZ JOSEPH Valley West jumped to a 3-1 lead after one period Saturday in North Vancouver, and led 5-3 after two.

James Malm scored the first two goals for the Hawks, and Oliver Alcock added another before the first period was over.

The Giants scored twice midway through the second period to briefly tie the game,

Registration Process for the 2016/2017 School Year Delta School District is pleased to accept applications from families and students residing within and outside of the Delta School District. We offer a wide range of learning programs for all students.

Continuing Delta Students Delta students already registered in Delta will continue for the new school year.

Delta students who wish to submit a Non-Catchment Application at a new school, must submit a new Non-Catchment Application and will receive priority in this category if their application is received starting February 1st and before: March 4, 2016.

Current Non-District students who wish to continue at the same school for the next school year, are NOT required to submit a new Non-District Application.

Current Non-District students who wish to attend a different school in Delta for the next school year, must submit a new Non-District Application and will receive priority in this category if their application is received starting February 1st and before: March 4, 2016. *Please note: Due to space restrictions, Gray Elementary School will only be accepting Non-Catchment and Non-District Applications for those students who have siblings already attending the school.

New Applicants Kindergarten Students living in school’s catchment area should apply at the catchment area school on the designated registration date or thereafter.

Kindergarten to Grade 12 Students living in school’s catchment area will receive priority in this category if application is received before: June 3, 2016.

Non-Catchment area students will receive priority in this category if application is received before: March 4, 2016.

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but Kabir Gill and Ilijah Colina restored the Hawks’ two-goal lead with goals in the final two minutes.

Christian Bosa scored the lone goal of the third period.

“This was the best our team has played all season,” said Leung. “From the drop of the puck we were relentless on the attack

all game.”

The Giants took their only lead of the weekend early in Sunday’s game, scoring just three minutes into the game. But it was all Hawks after that.

Bosa and Justyn Gurney tallied before the first intermission to put Valley West in the lead. Luka Burzan and Gurney scored powerplay goals in the second period, then Colten Gerlib and Ben Evanish completed the scoring in the third period with another pair of powerplay goals. Michael Farren assisted on four of the six goals.

“The Giants are typically the model of composure and discipline but they came unglued in the second game,” said Leung. “I saw their coach losing his mind on the bench and I saw his team take a lot of undisciplined penalties.”

Nic Tallarico was in net for both games, and upped his win total to 12, second best in the 11-team league.

“We’ve got a lot of confidence in both of our goalies right now but Tally, as our returning guy, had some history with the Giants.

We wanted to give him a good crack at it.”

The Hawks will face-off against Cariboo twice next weekend at the second MML Showcase Weekend of the season in Richmond. The two teams face-off at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, and 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

“This weekend could very well decide first place,” said Leung.

“The Cougars will be a tough test. We know they’ll come prepared.”

Registration of Kindergarten Students Registration of Kindergarten students who are eligible for entry in September 2016 will take place on the following dates and times shown.

PLEASE REGISTER AT YOUR CATCHMENT AREA SCHOOL (For verification of your catchment school, please contact the School Board Office at 604-952-5340 or visit our website at http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/) SCHOOL DAY TIME NORTH DELTA AREA Annieville 9240 - 112 St. Tuesday, February 16 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Brooke 8718 Delwood Dr. Thursday, February 18 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Chalmers 11315 - 75 Ave. Monday, February 15 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Cougar Canyon 11664 Lyon Rd. Monday, February 15 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Devon Gardens (Fr. Imm./ Montessori) 8884 Russell Dr. Wednesday, February 17 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Gibson 11451 - 90 Ave. Tuesday, February 16 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Gray 10855 - 80 Ave. Thursday, February 18 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Heath (Traditional) 11364 - 72 Ave. Tuesday, February 16 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Hellings 11655 - 86 Ave. Thursday, February 18 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Jarvis (Traditional) 7670 - 118 St. Tuesday, February 23 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon McCloskey 11531 - 80 Ave. Thursday, February 18 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Pinewood 11777 Pinewood Dr. Wednesday, February 17 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Richardson (Fr. Imm./English) 11339 - 83 Ave. Wednesday, February 17 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Sunshine Hills (Fr. Imm./English) 11285 Bond Blvd.

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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

A child may be registered to attend Kindergarten in September 2016 if his or her fifth birthday occurs on or before December 31, 2016.

At the time of registration, the following original documents must be provided: 1. Proof of birth date for the student (birth certificate or passport) (registration will not be accepted until proof of birth date is received) 2. Proof of citizenship for both the parent and the student (Canadian birth certificate, citizenship card, passport, landed immigrant document, permanent resident card) 3. Immunization record, Care Card, medical and emergency contact information 4. Proof of Residency showing address (property taxes - current receipt, purchase/rental agreement or rental receipt) Parents should be aware that students may be required to attend a school outside of their usual attendance area if class enrolments exceed 22.

Application forms for the EARLY French Immersion Program are available at all elementary schools, at the French Immersion Parent Information Meetings, and online. Completed application forms for entry into Early French Immersion are to be delivered only to the French Immersion school in your attendance area, as indicated on the application form, on or before 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2016. Successful applicants will be notified by the school the week following the application deadline, and will be advised of the registration procedure. Parents are highly encouraged to attend a French Immersion Parent Information Meeting in January. For more information, please visit our website at http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/ or contact Christine Carriou at ccarriou@deltasd.bc.ca or 604-952-5066.

Applications are now being accepted for Traditional Elementary Schools and are to be completed separately. Forms are available at Heath, Jarvis and Pebble Hill Traditional Elementary Schools or on the district website at http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/. Completed application forms should be delivered only to those schools on or before 4:00 p.m., Thursday, February 4, 2016.

Applications for Montessori are being accepted at Devon Gardens Elementary on February 17, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Montessori is a free of charge program available to all Delta primary aged children. For your convenience, you may attend any Delta elementary school to register for Montessori at Devon Gardens Elementary. Please indicate you are choosing Montessori when registering. For additional information, please contact Mr. David Hope, Principal, at dhope@deltasd.bc.ca.

NON-CATCHMENT AND NON-DISTRICT APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT DISTRICT SCHOOLS AND ONLINE COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1, 2016 AND WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY IN THE RESPECTIVE CATEGORY IF RECEIVED PRIOR TO MARCH 4, 2016. Please note: Due to space restrictions, Gray Elementary School will only be accepting non-catchment and non-district applications for those students who have siblings already attending the school.

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The Surrey-Nor th Delta Leader Fr iday Januar y 22 2016

A netherworld of nostalgia ▶ GRAEME PATTERSON’S SECRET CITADEL EXHIBITION AT THE SURREY ART GALLERY EXPLORES CHILDHOOD MEMORIES AND FRIENDSHIPS

What looks like a full-sized basketball gym is a small-scale installation, just a few metres long, with a wrestling theme, built by artist Graeme Patterson (right). BOAZ JOSEPH PHOTOS

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If you happened to be a childhood friend of Graeme Patterson’s, consider yourself, one way or another, remembered.

The New Brunswick artist spent five years building four massive, intricate sculptures – dioramas, in a sense – dedicated to young male friendship, from childhood through to adulthood.

The solo exhibition is on display at the Surrey Art Gallery, part of a two-year, cross-Canada tour.

The history of the exhibition, he explains, stems from a friend he had from about age five to age nine while growing up in Saskatoon.

Though the exhibit’s four sculptures might have been a linear memory of events, they contain seemingly unrelated elements that include art (in once case, an ideal art studio inside a mountain), conflict (including ding a wrestling gym), a fiery bus crash and a player er piano with a bar inside..

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motifs, an anthropomorphic bison, representing Patterson himself, and cougar, representing his old friend Yuki. The two figures show up as human-sized torsos, as well as tiny figures around the sculptures.

When not full-sized torsos or miniatures, they can be seen throughout the exhibition in stop-motion animation, wrestling, sitting at a bar, jumping on trampolines or engaged in mortal combat.

Patterson says he’s taken liberty with his “reconstruction of memories.”

The first sculpture, for instance, is called “The Mountain,” and contains childhood homes of the two boys and what was definitely not a mountain, but East Hill in Saskatoon.

“To us, it was a mountain,” explains Patterson. “(I was) trying to make something bigger than it really was.”

The second sculpture, called “Camp Wakonda,” , features a miniature bus crash based on an event even that took place when Patterson was w 16.

“No one was hurt, but a friend was lost,” he notes.

Wakonda” features the “Camp Wakonda of the four in most tension o the exhibit. third, “Grudge The third Match,” ffeatures an elaborate wrestling elaborat undergym tucked tu neath a set of lifesized bleachers.

Miniature scenes M beside the gym be include a locker in rroom and exercise room

– with incredible detail. Patterson says “Grudge Match” is based on his teenage history of wrestling.

The bleachers, which were clean before the exhibit was launched, were covered in graffiti in Quebec – on purpose – during the start of Patterson’s tour.

The final sculpture is “Player Piano Waltz,” with music composed by Patterson.

It’s a complicated piece, with more stop-motion animation and the darker theme of being alone in a bar (inside the piano), with more visits from the bison and cougar.

Yuki, the childhood friend the cougar is based upon, hasn’t been heard from since the artist was about nine years old.

Patterson has searched high and low for him and suspects he may live in Japan.

It’s a place, says Patterson, where “there are a lot of Yukis.”

Graeme Patterson’s Secret Citadel is on display at the Surrey Art Gallery until March 20. A panel discussion about the show takes place Feb. 20 and an exhibition tour takes place March 2. The gallery is located at 13750 88 Ave.

Complete with a school bus crash is ‘Camp Wakonda,’ one of four sculptures in Graeme Patterson’s Secret Citadel.

Surrey Campus, mezzanine level. Traditional piping of the haggis and haggis sampling in celebration of the birthday of Scotland’s famous bard.

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Auditions for The Last Lifeboat by Luke Yankee, directed by Dale Kelly will take place Feb. 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. at Surrey Little Theatre, 7027 184 St. Required are men and women of all ages and levels of experience. Some actors will play multiple roles. The audition will be a cold read from material that is not from the script.

The Last Lifeboat tells the historically untold, true story of the Titanic and the builder J. Bruce Ismay of the White Star Line.

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▶ NEW, BLUE HORIZONS Arts Club Theatre Company On Tour comes to Surrey with the premiere of In a Blue Moon, a tale about creating a new life in a new landscape.

Produced in association with Western Canada Theatre (Kamloops) and Thousand Islands Playhouse (Gananoque, Ont), on the main stage at the Surrey Arts Centre (13750 88 Ave.) until Jan. 23 at 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 to $47, including all fees. For tickets, call 604-501-5566 or visit tickets.surrey.ca BARBARA ZIMONICK

The Young Peoples Opera Society of BC is holding auditions for Robinson Crusoe, to be performed April 23-24 in Surrey.

Musical Direction by Dolores Scott. This piece needs all voice types and lots of chorus members to be aboriginals and pirates.

The leads are, of course, Robinson Crusoe, Friday (female, mezzo-soprano) and those who can play upper class Brits (think Downton Abbey). Auditions are being held at the Newton Cultural Centre, 13530 72nd Ave, Jan. 24 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Be prepared to sing a song you feel most comfortable singing and bring the music for the accompanist, or sing a capella (without accompaniment).

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The North Delta Open Mic takes place Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Firehall Centre for the Arts, 11489 84 Ave. MC Patti McGregor invites singers, musicians, storytellers, poets and actors to share their talent.

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Semiahmoo Public Library presents the works of artist Julio Marino until Feb. 29 at 1815 152 St. Moreno started his career six years ago following retirement. His paintings are done in acrylic and pastel and his drawings in charcoal. This is his first solo exhibition. For more information, call 604-5926900.

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Commonality, An Exploration of Pluralism is the featured exhibition at the Newton Cultural Centre gallery in January.

The show highlights the work of a group of female Ismaili Muslim artists who migrated to Canada from East Africa and runs until Jan. 30 at 13530 72 Ave. For more information, call 604-594-2700.

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Eric Peterson and Alex Ivanovici perform in Seeds, a play about a legal battle between a Saskatchewan farmer and bio-tech company Monsanto. GUNTAR KRAVIS

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The production, directed by Chris Abraham, stars Eric Peterson (of Corner Gas fame), Bruce Dinsmore, Mariah Inger, Alex Ivanovici, Manon Adler, Cary Lawrence and Amelia Sargisson.

Seeds tours the Lower Mainland this month, with stops at West Vancouver’s Kay Meek Centre earlier this week, the ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge Jan. 23 and the Surrey Arts Centre (13750 88 Ave.) Jan. 28-29.

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More than 1,500 seats have been booked, but there’s still room, she adds.

Tickets are $10 or $38 (VIP), with proceeds going towards Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Tickets can be purchased at: • Fleetwood BMO, 101-15925 Fraser Hwy, phone 604-592-3184; • Guildford BMO, 10455, 152 St., phone 604582-4979; • Stanley Financial, White Rock, 306-15252 32 Ave., phone 778-294-2218.

“The reaction (has been) huge for this year,” says Ping – big enough for a second event to raise community awareness about the local Chinese community.

On Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. the FVCCA will hold a Chinese New Year celebration at Fleetwood Park Secondary, 7940 156 St. The free event will include food, an indoor market, booths and fashion shows.

“The association has begun reaching out to the broader community and when the community reaches back, they get in touch with their hearts and souls,” said FVCCA founder Wen Zhou following last year’s event.

The Chinese lunar calendar marks 2016 as the Year of the Monkey on Feb. 8.

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Francis Jean Isreal Born in Pincher Creek Alberta in 1938 passed away peacefully in Courtenay BC January 10th 2016.

Predeceased by his mother Jenny Chaboteaux, Step-Father Sylvain Chaboteaux, father Ernest Gagne, daughter Lori Gagne, brother Maurice Chaboteaux and his aunt and uncle Dorthy and Jean Fourneau.

He is survived and sadly missed by his son Murray (Teresa) Gagne, daughter Colleen Gagne, Sisters Louise (Roy) Antle, Jeanne (Ilio) Lot and brother Noel (June) Chaboteaux. Grandchildren Janine, Jesse, Cole, Clay and Cameron. As well as many nieces nephews and cousins.

His family moved to Cumberland during his elementary school years then onto Surrey BC where he grew up and became a drywaller in the construction field. He was a hard worker so when he moved to Courtenay BC he started his own “West Coast Drywall” company in 1962.

In later years he called Zeballos BC his home and for a while he owned and operated a motel and gas station. He then went on to try his hand at prospecting for gold. After suffering a stroke he returned to Courtenay BC. Francis was truly a free spirit and will be missed greatly by his family and many many friends.

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July 24, 1926 - January 11, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Annie, the beloved wife of Harry of 70 years. Annie was born in Wynyard Saskatchewan and had made Surrey her home since the 1960’s.

Annie worked many years and retired from her job at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Gardening was her passion among many other hobbies throughout her life.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday January 23rd at 1:00pm at Royal Canadian Legion Whalley Br. #229, 13525 106th Ave., Surrey BC In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Royal Canadian Legion Whalley Br # 229.

ALEXANDER Donald James Donald James Alexander of Surrey, B.C. was promoted to glory on January 15, 2016.

Born Nov. 15, 1946 in Vancouver, he moved to Surrey as a boy. In 1975, he married his wife Gerda and started Alexander’s Tree Service, settling in Surrey where he has been raising his family and serving local tree care needs for the last 40 years. Don will be dearly missed by his wife Gerda; daughters Elisabeth, Vida, Judy, and Christina; Christina’s husband Kyle; grandchildren Sarah & Simeon; sisters Anonda and Judy; brothers Jerry, Mike, and Falcon; nieces and nephews, extended family, friends, and the family of God. He is predeceased by his parents John & Sybil, and brother Johnny. As a young man, Don experienced the life-changing power of God, which made him the generous, kind, man of integrity so many came to love and appreciate. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Living Word Fellowship, 2623 272nd Street, Aldergrove, BC. Rather than flowers, please hug a tree, plant a tree, or donate to a charity of your choice.

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LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

CONCRETE & PLACING

UNIQUE CONCRETE

DESIGN

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

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

FREE ESTIMATES

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ELECTRICAL

All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed.

Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062

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

LOW RATES 604-617-1774 Licensed, Bonded, Expert trouble shooter. 24/7. 100% guaranteed.

NEIGHBOURS ELECTRIC Licensed, Warrantied, Affordable.

Renos & small jobs. Res & comm.

7 Days. Free est. 604-710-5758.

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

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FENCING

6’ CEDAR FENCING. Free est. Red Rose Landscaping.

Bhajan 604-722-2531 . Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

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HOME CARE

281

GARDENING

CARING HANDS SERVICES INC. Provides: HOME CARE NEEDS F Caregiver F Cleaning / Janitorial Services F Home, Offices, Restaurants & Commercial Buildings

Tel: 604 - 446 - 9484

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING LADY ~ reliable, prof., will clean your home, office. 10 years exp. Reasonable rates.

Excellent references. 778-960-9865 .aaa lawn 604-542-1349

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

Work for an established software development company without the downtown commute

Business Analyst Client Operations Support Analyst Project Manager EDI Developer Analyst Database Administrator/Developer QA Analysts Software Developers Crystal Reports Developers Implementation/Training Specialist

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

778-320-2155

CAREER FAIR

OPPORTUNITIES:

FINANCIAL SERVICES

trustmywork2@yahoo.com

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Free Employment Services Servicces for job-seekers and employers emplooyers

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

WAREHOUSE

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

Salary of up to $100K for the right individual, plus 10% commission, benefits, car and expenses.

PERSONAL SERVICES

More information on application and positions at www.govolunteer.ca or (604) 588-3381

Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

Required for Western Canadian lubricants co. to call on mining, railroads, concrete & cement.

High travel.

Should have B.Sc. or B.Eng. or Dip.T. and sales experience.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

FROM DAY 1 OF EMPLOYMENT AT TMW SYSTEMS WE OFFER: • Extended Healthcare benefits • Insurance & Savings Plans • 20 days Paid Time Off [PTO] + 10 paid Holidays per calendar year • Discounted Employee Trimble Stock Purchase Plan • New office space with great amenities • Collaborative culture • Challenging projects • Health & Wellness Program • Monthly massage • Daily casual dress

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Multi-Media Journalist Black Press B.C.

The Abbotsford News, a twice-weekly publication serving more than 45,000 homes, has an opening for a full-time, permanent, multi-media journalist.

Candidates will have outstanding and diverse writing abilities, including a flair for narrative. The successful applicant for this entry-level position will be a key contributor to the print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our website and social media engagement.

Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, along with a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), and an understanding of how to tailor online content accordingly.

You will have a diploma/degree in journalism. Extra attention will be given to related newsroom experience. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, InDesign and iMovie are valuable assets.

You’re a self-starter and a critical thinker, with the ability to work well under deadline pressures.

The Abbotsford News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Those interested should submit a resume, writing and photography samples, and a cover letter to: aholota@blackpress.ca Deadline for applications is Jan. 27, 2016.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT SPECIALISTS

*Same Day Service *$200 FortisBC Rebate

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Call (604) 542-4663 www.homeplumbingservice.ca .Miracle Moving 604-720-2009

A Jack of all trades? The classifieds are where you find services like tree removal, carpentry, lawn care, plumbing, masonry, remodeling and car repair. Call us today

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire TOPSOIL & GRAVEL

604-575-5555 BlackPressUsed.ca

604-531-5935 .CAN PRO Paint and Drywall. 3 Rooms $250. 604-7717052

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

AJM PAINTING

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

341

BBB, WCB & LIABILITY Cell 604-837-6699

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

PRESSURE WASHING

All Gutter Cleaning. Window & Roof FULL HOUSE CLEANING Call Victor 604-589-0356

Ticketed Painter. N/S. In Business 25 Yrs. A+ Rating

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Roofing Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

BEN’S RENO’S ~ 604-723-0703 New bsmt, drywall, texture, paint, kitchen, bath, hardwood, laminate, plumbing, tiles, windows & doors.

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TONY’S Painting

www.paintspecial.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Always Reddy Rubbish Removal

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

Residential / Commercial

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

Re-Paint Specialist 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting. on re-painting or

778-999-2803

Call Rick 604-329-2783

3 rooms $299 Free Estimates

HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM Plumbing + Drywall + Elect. + Tubs & Showers & Sinks + Toilets & Tile + Fan + Countertop + Painting = = BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM!!

Sen disc. Work Guar.17 yrs exp. Call Nick 604-230-5783, 604-581-2859

Call Sunny,778-893-1786

BL CONTRACTING

Member of Better Business Bureau

A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt Suites, Drywall, Patios, Plumbing, Siding, Fencing, Roofing, Landscaping, etc.

Joe 604-961-9937.

296

KITCHEN CABINETS

QUICKWAY Kitchen Cabinets Ltd. ****Mention this ad for 10% Off **** Call Raman @ 604-561-4041.

317

Almost for free! (778)997-5757

ABIAN RUBBISH REMOVAL

WCB INSURED

Vincent 543-7776

SUNDECKS:

HANDYMAN Home Repair Services - 45 Yrs Exp Call or Text Henry 604-868-5441

EXTRA CHEAP JUNK RUBBISH REMOVAL

~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates

RENOVATIONS SPECIALIST

HOME REPAIRS

338

PROMPT & RELIABLE. Free Estimates.

(604)897-3423

PLUMBING

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

~ Certified Plumber ~ ON CALL 24 HOURS/DAY

Reno’s and Repairs

Furnace, Boilers, Hot Water Heat Plumbing Jobs ~ Reas Rates

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs.

✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭

MISC SERVICES

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

372

SUNDECKS

751

752

MOVING & STORAGE

. Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 .Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

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AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

TREE SERVICES

PRO TREE SERVICES Quality pruning/shaping/hedge trimming/ removals & stump grinding.

John, 604-588-8733/604-318-9270

$45/Hr

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

PETS

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

477

604-575-5555

PETS

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

TOWNHOUSES

SURREY; 65/135. 3 Bdrm townhouse, $1000, quiet family complex, no pets, call 604-596-1099 .Hugh & McKinnon Rentals 604-541-5244.

WHITE ROCK-1000sf. 3 bdrm. 1/2 blk. to beach & shops. Older style quaint home. Newer paint & carpet.

Incls. W/D. 3 car prkg. $1350 small pet OK. Avail. Now / 604.418.6654

LET YOUR SAVINGS multiply! Sell what you don’t need with a Classified ad

Clean, cozy 1 bdrm apts.

Close to Crescent Beach, park and transit, easy transit to White Rock shopping, N/S N/P. Pick your floor and rent.

1st - $766; 2nd - $794; 3rd- $821; 4th - $838.

Call Lisa to view-604-538-9669 www.kiwanisparkplace.com

757

Max occ. 2 people. Sorry no pets.

Call Surrey Gardens Apts at 604-589-7040 to view our Elite Suites!

White Rock 1 bdrm apt million $$ oceanview semi/unfurn, lge & spacious, $1200m. N/S. email: lornajwalsh@gmail.com

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS NEWTON MOBILE HOME PARK. 2 Large RV Pads available for mobile home. Call 604-597-4787.

When you place a print classified here, it’s also posted online at BlackPressUsed.ca.

Double your chances with your community classifieds!

WANTED TO RENT

EMPLOYED Male 55 n/s, n/p urgently needs 1 bdrm suite. If you can help please call (778)239-9517 max. $550/mo.

Browse more at:

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A division of

ROUTES AVAILABLE

SOUTH SURREY Behind Choices Market Fully renovated 800sf. 1 bdrm.

1 full bath. New paint, new kitchen, new laminate floors.

Gas Stove. Carpet in bedroom.

Lots of storage. Private entry.

Lots of parking. In suite front load W/D. $900 incls. utils.

Available February 15.

No pets! N/S Close to transit, amenities and Hwy. 99 Call: 604-488-9161

Classic suites starting at $729.

Elite suites starting at $839.

Located close to bus routes & skytrain, 20 min walk to Surrey City Centre.

SURREY CENTRE Subsidized housing for families.

Must have children. We are now accepting applications for 2 & 3 bdrm Townhouses. Request application by fax: 604-581-1199 or send S.A.S.E to: #100-11030 Ravine Rd, Surrey, BC V3T 5S2

THIS notice is to inform you that any personal belongings left in the aforementioned Rental Unit will be disposed of if no one contacts the landlord within 30 days of the ad Tenant-Jason Taylor, Base Suite-5910 137A Street Surrey,B.C. Landlord-Man King Lee-5910 137A Street, Surrey,B.C.V3X 3K9

CARRIERS WANTED

KIWANIS PARK PLACE 12850 26th Ave. Surrey 55+ Crescent Beach

DELTA ROUTE# PAPERS

2-09

67

2-15 3-04 3-12 4-04

98 66 119 92

4-07 4-17

75 97

5-05 5-10

58 64

5-14 6-13 6-19 8-10 8-16

47 74 88 90 56

Surrey

604-465-1311

SUITES, UPPER

SURREY 7824 125 St. 3 Bdrm hse, 2 baths, lndry. $1300/mo. Avail now np/ns, 778-846-9231 778-838-2183

Call today! 604-575-5555

Office: 7121-133B St., Surrey

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

WHITE ROCK 5 yr old, 3 bdrm grnd lvl. 5 Min walk to pier. Good cond. $1500 incl util/lndry. 604-720-8655

SURREY 64/King George, 2 Bdrm T/H with bsmt, $1015. Quiet family complex,no pets. 604-596-1099.

Beautifully Upscale 1 Bdrm Suites - perfect for the discerning renter!

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-999-6020

SURREY- 5 bdrm totally reno’d bsmt suite, inc utils. W/D Cls to school, transportation & Surrey Place mall. $1300/m Avail. now.

(604)644-0636

Cedar Lodge and Court Apts

SURREY, 135/65 Ave. Bachelor apt $555/mo, quiet complex, no pets.

Call 604-596-1099.

$59.00 Per Ton

$30/hr. per Person • 24/7

Homelife Pen. Property 604-536-0220

604-596-0916

SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal

NEW one bedroom basement suite for rent. House on over half acre property. $700 per month included laundry, hydro, cable, internet, and one parking. No smoking and no pets. Call 604-575-1807.

APARTMENT/CONDO

SUNCREEK ESTATES

The Scrapper

SUITES, LOWER

SURREY 139/68 Ave. 3 Bedroom townhouse, $1050. In quiet family complex,no pets.Call 604-599-0931

604-584-5233

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

N.DELTA Brooke Rd/Nordel. 2 Bdr gr/lvl suite, full bath, priv w/d. Ns/np $900 incl utils/wifi. 604-313-2780.

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

Quiet community living next to Guildford Mall.

Clean 1 & 2 bdrms, Corner units avail. (some w/ensuites) Call for Availability. Cable, Heat, Hot Water incl. Onsite Mgr.

845

FRASER Hts: 2 bdrm walkout bsmt cvrd patio, NP/NS. $850 incl cable & utils. Avail now. 604-585-7777

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

★ Large 2 & 3 Bdrm Apartments ★ Insuite w/d, stove, fridge, d/w ★ 3 floor levels inside suite ★ Wood burning fireplace ★ Private roof top patio ★ Walk to shops. Near park, pool, playground ★ Elementary school on block ★ On site security/on site Mgmt ★ Reasonable Rent ★ On transit route ~ Sorry no pets

~ 604-597-3758 ~

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

320

750

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.

MOTELS, HOTELS

FLEETWOOD; 2 BDRM suite, avail immed. Freshly painted. N/S, N/P. $900/mo incl utils. (778)898-4007

MISC. WANTED

www.cycloneholdings.ca

IN BUSINESS OVER 20 YEARS ~ FREE ESTIMATES ~

20% discount

288

563

CLOVERDALE lrg updated 1 Bdrm apt $820/mo Incl heat, hot water N/P. 604-576-1465, 604-612-1960

RICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL - Residential - Commercial - Construction - Yard Waste

PRISM PAINTING CO.

(604)240-1920

739

TRANSPORTATION

LINDA VISTA Motel Luxury Rooms w/cable, a/c & kitchens. 6498 King George Hwy. Mthly, Wkly & Daily Specials. 604-591-1171. Canadian Inn 6528 K.G.Hwy. 604-594-0010

ALDER, BIRCH, MAPLE MIX. Cut up to 16’’ lengths, split, seasoned, ready to burn. $260 a 4 x 4 x 8 cord delivered. Call 604-339-9077

All Rubbish, Junk & Recycling needs.

Johnson

Cloverdale High Performance paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

RAILINGS:

HOMES FOR RENT

FUEL

• Respectful • Reliable • Responsible • Affordable Rates

2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

*Aluminum *Glass *Wood

545

706

CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064

*Cedar *Treated *Vinyl *Trex

736

RENTALS

RENTALS

RICHGOLD Contr. Ltd. Bsmt suites, framing, drywall, paint, decking, flooring, crown moulding & all kinds of reno’s. Sam 604-992-8474.

APPLEWOOD RENOS. All flooring and Full Bath Renos. Fully Insured.

Call John, (604)779-0370

PETS

RENTALS

*BBB: A+ Rating *Firm Quotes

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477

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

Home Plumbing Service

Prompt Delivery Available

(604)465-1311

PLUMBING

PETS

AREA DESCRIPTION

Filey Dr - Scarborough Dr - Carnaby Pl Boynton Pl - 112 St 72 Ave - Glenbrook Pl , 112 St - Fairfield Pl 78B Ave - 80 Ave, 118 St - 119B St 72 Ave - 73 A Ave, 116 St - 118 St Hamlin Dr - Lyon Rd, Cherry Ln - Faber Cres Kent Cres - Stoney Cres 64 Ave - Lawrie Cres, 108A St - Lawrie Cres Briarwood Cres - Inglewood Pl - Sunwood Dr - Sunwood Pl Modesto Dr - Wiltshire Pl - Wiltshire Blvd Westside Dr - Modesto Dr - Wiltshire Blvd, 78 Ave - 80 Ave Westside 82 Ave - Delsom Pl - Trondheim Dr 82 Ave - 83 Ave , 118 St - 119A St 82A Ave - 84 Ave, 117B St - 118A St Dunlop Rd - River Rd, Sunset Dr - Terrace Dr Centre St - Karr Pl, Johnson Wynd - Main St

SURREY ROUTE# PAPERS AREA DESCRIPTION

10-02 117

60 Ave - 62 Ave, 170 St - 171A St

10-10 85

Friesen Dr - 60 Ave, 170 St - 172 St

12-02 137

61A Ave - 64 Ave, 180 St - 181A St

16-11 127

81B Ave - 84 Ave, 150 St - 152 St

17-03 118

84 Ave - 86 Ave, 140 St - 141B St

21-10 138

80 Ave - 81B Ave, 134 St - 135A St

23-05 67

99 Ave - 100 Ave, 117 St - 119A St

24-05 80

102 Ave - 104 Ave, 128 St - 128 St

27-13 99

89 Ave - 90A Ave, 142A St, 144 St

29-11 129

88 Ave - 89 Ave, 146 St - 148 St

30-40 63

109 Ave - 112 Ave, 163 St - 164 St

30-52 63

112 Ave - 113B Ave, 162 St - 164 St

34-13 141

96 Ave - 98 Ave, 152 St - 153 St

36-13 91

Berg Rd - Hansen Rd, Cowen Rd - Park Dr

38-13 115

90 Ave - 98 B Ave, 132 St - 132A St

CALL 604-575-5342 TO GET YOUR ROUTE TODAY!

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FREEWAY MAZDA Vacation Voucher included with ANY used vehicle purchased.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2016 Mazda6 GT

2014 Mazda CX-5 GS

2011 Kia Soul 2U

4x4 LAREDO 70,237 KMS

CERTIFIED 7,601 KMS

CERTIFIED 35,991 KMS

115,116 KMS

SALE PRICE $25,980

SALE PRICE $32,980

SALE PRICE $25,680

SALE PRICE $9,600

2005 Mazda RX-8 GT

2014 Mazda CX-5 GT

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander LS

2012 Mazda 6 GS

44,843 KMS

CERTIFIED 51,438 KMS

106,595 KMS

SALE PRICE $12,980 STK# 5A233A

SALE PRICE $29,480 STK# 14P2270

SALE PRICE $17,300 STK# 12B381A

112,487 KMS

SALE PRICE $13,980 STK# 12Q260A

2013 Mazda 3 GX

2012 Ford Focus Hatchback SEL

2007 Mazda CX-7 AWD GS

2012 Hyundai Sonata GL

CERTIFIED 52,159 KMS

94,124 KMS

175,477 KMS

47,786 KMS

SALE PRICE $14,887 STK# 13P2220

SALE PRICE $12,480 STK# 12Q332A

SALE PRICE $9,980 STK# 7Q076A

SALE PRICE $12,887 STK# 12P2230

2013 Nissan Rogue S AWD

2010 Toyota Matrix

2009 Hyundai Sanata Fe GLS

2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS

79,132 KMS

153,936 KMS

106,830 KMS

26,782 KMS

SALE PRICE $17,499 STK# 13Q092A

SALE PRICE $10,000 STK# 10P2244

SALE PRICE $14,680 STK# 9R308A

SALE PRICE $9,995 STK# 8R220B

STK# 11Q264A

STK# 16Q2271

STK# 14Q259A

STK# 11Q040A

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