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vwzf muMzf 16 sfl df ho igaf sI. igafrvIN pfs kr ky bfrHvIN ’c dfÉlf lY ilaf sI. drasl awj dI pIVHI suxn-suxfAux ivc XkIn nhIN krdI. nYiqk iswiKaf nvIN pIVHI dy vwzy ihwsy dy aMg-sMg nhIN rhI. hF, nvIN pIVHI dy muMzy nkl krn ’c XkIn rwKdy hn. vwzy muMzy qy bfp dIaF Èrfb vflIaF hrkqF, bfhrlI burI sMgq df asr qy Gr ivc mF dI GUr qoN byiÌkry Auh icwty dI lpyt ’c af igaf. jdoN mF nUM pqf lwigaf qF Auh isr PV ky bih geI. nÈy ’c twlI hoieaf Auh keI-keI idn Gr nf vVdf. nÈf iekwiTaF krn vfly nÈyVIaF nUM Auh afpxf ijgrI Xfr smJdf sI. nÈy dI Bwl pUrI krn leI Auh corIaF, cyn cptmfrIaF, KyqF ivc trFsPfrmrF ivwcoN qyl kwZ ky vycdf aqy kybl qfrF ivwcoN qFbf kwZ ky vycx vrgy DMdy afpxy nÈyVI sfQIaF nfl iml ky krdf sI. ivcfrI ikrpflo kdy afpxy nÈeI puwq dI AuwG-suwG lYNdI BMbIrI vFg GuMmdI rihMdI qy kdy afpxy dUjy do puwqrF dI sMBfl leI Xqn krdI rihMdI.
ivhVy ivc iviCaf swQr Aus df nsIb bx kMbxI CyV idwqI. igaf. ipMz ivc irAuVIaF dI qrHF ivkdy nÈy nUM rokx leI afvfËF vI AuwTIaF pr qskrF dIaF GurkIaF qy jfnlyvf hmilaF dy zroN lok cuwp kr gey. srpMc vwloN Qfxy ieqlfh idwqI geI. Auh gyVf mfr ky cly gey. nfl hI ieh vI kih gey ik mry muMzy df ikhVf post mfrtm krvfieaY. ho skdY hrt atYk nfl miraf hovy. aYvyN nÈy nfl mrn df rOlf ikAuN pf rhy ho? Gr ivwcoN do jIaF dy jfx nfl Gr suMnHfsuMnHf lwgdf sI. iPr Aus ny afpxy dovF puwqF vwl vyKidaF hAuNkf Biraf, ‘rwb ienHF ’qy imhr rwKy. ienHF nUM qwqI vfa nf lwgy. ienHF dy shfry idn kwt lvFgI.’ smF afpxI gqI
hux mF-puwq Gr ’c rih gey sn. mF afsvMd nËrF nfl puwq vwl vyKdI. Aus kol iewko iek shfrf bicaf sI. Auh hux skUl jfx qoN ivwtr igaf sI. mF ny hAkf Br ky soicaf, ‘nf jfvy skUl. myrIaF awKF dy sfhmxy rhy. iehnUM vyK-vyK ky idn ktI hojU’ pr ieh qIjf muMzf vI Gr itk ky nhIN sI bYTdf. cOdvyN sfl ’c pYr Diraf sI Aus ny. zwkf dUhrf nhIN sI krdf. iPr hOlI-hOlI afpxy BrfvF vFg Auh vI dUjy nÈyVIaF dy Dwky cVH igaf. icwty dy JUty AuhdI CotI Aumr df ihwsf bx gey. ikrpflo ivlkdI rhI. Aus nUM rokdI vI rhI pr Aus ’qy nÈf BfrU ho igaf sI.
nfl qurdf irhf. niÈaF dy mfrU asr ny keI Auhdf 14 virHaF df qIjf puwq vI nÈy ny hor GrF ivc vI swQr pfey sn. jvfn puwqF ingl ilaf. ivcfrI ikrpflo dy pqI aqy dIaF arQIaF nUM moZf idMidaF lok ÉUn dy iqMn puwqrF dI nÈy ny blI lY leI. QoVHy smyN awQrU kyrdy. qskrF dy kihkhy swQrF ’qy aMdr hI Gr ivc cOQf swQr iviCaf sI. pYNdy vYxF Auqy BfrU pY rhy sn. ikrpflo iPr sskfr qoN agly idn ipMz dIaF aOrqF qy suMnH ho geI. vwzy muMzy vfly nÈy dy lwCx Coty kuJ ivakqI swQr ’qy bYTy sn. AudfsI df
muMzy ivc vI idKfeI dyx lwgy sn. Aus ny buwq bixaf iek ivakqI ikrpflo kol jf ikrpflo df, jIhny hwz BMnvIN imhnq kr iPr iek idn Bfxf vriqaf. afpxy nÈyVI Bwj-dOV kr ky muMzy nUM nÈf CuzfAU kyNdr ’c ky ÉUn dy awQrU vhfAuNidaF kihx lwigaf, iÌkr nhIN kIqf. DMn ijgrf iehdI GrvflI
ky cuwlHf bldf rwiKaf. iehny qF Gr nUM muwDy sfQIaF nfl nÈy df tIkf lfAuNidaF Auh dfÉl krvf idwqf. dfÉl krvfAux df Ércf ‘ikrpflo cfcI, jy muMzy dy Puwl kwlH dI QF mUMh mfrn ivc koeI ksr nhIN CwzI.’ swQr AuwQy hI lutk igaf. nÈyVI sfQIaF ny Aus nUM ipMz vfilaF ny afpxy isr At ilaf. mhInf awj cuwg lvoN. myrf puwq vI nÈy ny Kf ilaf. ’qy bYTIaF jnfnIaF Aus nUM hOslf idMidaF hlUixaf, pYrF dIaF qlIaF JwsIaF pr Aus ku Auh sYNtr ’c irhf. iPr Aus nUM CuwtI kr isvf ÉflI hovy qF mYN afpxy puwq nUM AuwQy agn kihMdIaF, ‘Auhny qF iek idn mrnf hI dI swjI bFh ivc lwgI sirMj bFh ivc hI idwqI geI. Gr af ky Auh kuJ idn qF TIk Byt kr dyvF.’ hux swQr ’qy bYTy lok ipMz dy sI. hux qUM inafixaF nUM sMBfl.’ Aus ny rih geI sI aqy Auh dm qoV igaf sI. Aus irhf pr iPr ipMz ivc hrl-hrl krdy isvy nUM hor moklf krn leI ivcfr-vtFdrf afpxy izgUM-izgUM krdy srIr nUM sMBfilaf. dy ‘ijgrI Xfr nÈyVIaF’ ny Aus nUM cuwikaf nÈeIaF dy Dwky cVH ky icwty dI lpyt ’c af krn lwg pey. PAGE 12
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soÈl mIzIaf dI cmk ny iPwky kIqy hYwzÌon qy eIarÌon dI iËafdf vrqoN krdI hY bolypx df iÈkfr! jfxo kMnF irÈqy awj dy dOr ’c jy koeI ivakqI svyry AuwT ky hY ikAuNik awj-kwlH ipafr, siqkfr qy sB qoN pihlF rwb df nF lYx dI bjfey afpxy hmdrdI idlF ivc Gwt qy soÈl mIzIaf mobfeIl dI skRIn ’qy AuNgl mfrdf hY qF dIaF postF, stytsF qy storIaF ’c iËafdf hYrfn hox dI loV nhIN ikAuNik asIN aijhy idKfeI idMdI hY. Audfhrn vjoN jy Gr ivc guMJldfr izjItl Xuwg ’c jIa rhy hF, ijwQy mF df jnmidn hovy, qF Aus dy pYrIN hwQ lf iensfn sfh bfad ivc lYNdf hY qy afpxy ky jF Aus nUM jwPI pf ky iswDy qOr ’qy vDfeI Pon df notIiPkyÈn pihlF cYwk krdf hY. iesy dyx aqy Aus dI syvf krn dI bjfey Pysbuwk krky awj-kwlH hr dUjf iensfn soÈl mIz- aqy ieMstfgRfm ’qy lMmf-cOVf aMgryËI BfÈf Iaf dy iksy nf iksy plytPfrm ’qy izjItl ivc pYrHf ilK ky mF dI Poto pf idwqI jFdI bfbf bixaf iPrdf hY, ijs df muwK kMm du- hY, BfvyN Aus BolI mF nUM Éud aMgryËI pVHnI nIaf nUM ieh idKfAuxf hY ik Auh ikMnf ÉuÈ, nf afAuNdI hovy aqy Auh Ausy smyN rsoeI dI amIr qy sPl hY, BfvyN aMdroN Aus dI asl grmI ivwc bYTI afpxy bwicaF leI rotIaF iËMdgI df ‘rIl df rfieqf’ burI qrHF PYilaf lfh rhI hovy pr bwcf kmry ivwc bYTf iehI hovy. jy asIN afDuink jIvnÈYlI ’qy zUMGI cYwk kr irhf huMdf hY ik mF dI Poto ’qy ikMny nËr mfrIey qF sfÌ pqf lwgdf hY ik soÈl lokF ny ‘hYpI brQzy’ kih ky kumYNt kIqy hn, mIzIaf dy ies BUq ny sfzy socx, smJx, jo sfzI bnfvtI iËMdgI df Èrmnfk pwK hY. Kfx-pIx aqy ijAUx df qrIkf hI pUrI qrHF bdl ky rwK idwqf hY ikAuNik pihlF lok iksy izjItl ÊulfmI qoN hoxf pvygf afËfd cMgy rYstorYNt jF Zfby ivc ies leI jFdy sn soÈl mIzIaf isrÌ mnorMjn qy sMcfr df qF jo pirvfr, irÈqydfrF jF dosqF nfl bYT sfDn sI, ijs dI vrqoN sImq dfiery ’c ky suafdI rotI KfDI jf sky qy do pl skUn rih ky kIqI jfxI cfhIdI sI pr bdiksmqI dy ibqfAuNidaF afpsI sFJ nUM mËbUq kIqf nfl asIN ies nUM afpxy idmfÊ, irÈiqaF jf sky pr awj-kwlH mfhOl iblkul Ault qy smuwcI iËMdgI df mflk bxf ilaf hY, cuwikaf hY qy lok rYstorYNt ivc rotI Kfx jF ijs krky sfnUM awj hI ies izjItl ÊulfmI BuwK imtfAux nhIN jFdy sgoN rotI dI Poto iKwc dIaF ËMjIrF nUM qoV ky bfhr afAuxf pvygf. ky kYmry nUM zrfAux qy afpxy PfloarË dy PotoaF iKwcx qy vIzIA bxfAux dI lq nUM sfhmxy ‘idKfvf anilmitz’ krn jFdy hn, Gtf ky Aus pl dy asl svfd, afnMd aqy ijs dy cwkr ivc jdoN qwk grm-grm sbËI, KuÈI nUM mfxnf iswKxf pvygf, rotI Kfx vyly kVfhI pnIr jF cIË brgr dI Poto vwK-vwK kYmry dy lYNË nUM nhIN sgoN Kfxy dy suafd qy aYNglF qoN iKwc ky ieMstfgRfm dI ‘storI’ jF pirvfr dIaF gwlF nUM qrjIh dyxI pvygI. snYpcYt ’qy aploz nf ho jfvy, AudoN qwk Kfxy ieh gwl pwQr ’qy lIk vFg Xfd rwKxI pvygI nUM hwQ lgfAuxf bhuq vwzf pfp smiJaf jFdf ik sfzI asl kImq sfzI iensfnIaq, hY qy keI vfr qF Poto iKwcx, shI iPltr suMdrqf qy sPlqf iksy rIl dy JUTy ivAUË lgfAux, cmkdfr hYÈtYg lwBx qy vDIaf lokyÈn tYg krn dy cwkr ivwc myË ’qy ipaf jF nklI lfeIks dI muQfj nhIN hY ikAuNik Kfxf iblkul TMZf qy bysuafdf ho jFdf hY pr izjItl dunIaf dy ies afBfsI sMsfr nfloN bMdy df izjItl idKfvf TMZf nhIN huMdf. Kfxy asl iËMdgI dy swcy irÈqy, mfipaF dI asIs df suafd iensfn dI afpxI jIB nUM afvy jF qy mn df skUn hËfrF guxF iËafdf kImqI nf afvy pr Aus dI soÈl mIzIaf pRoPfeIl hn. ies qoN pihlF ik quhfzI hwsdI-KyzdI nUM ‘suafd’ afAuxf aqy dUijaF dIaF awKF iËMdgI isrÌ iek 15 sikMt dI inrjIv rIl bx ky ieiqhfs dy pMinaF ’c guafc jfvy, cuMiDafAuxf bhuq lfËmI ho igaf hY. ies dy ‘rIal’ (asl) plF nUM awj qy huxy irÈiqaF nUM kIqf pRBfivq qoN hI KuwlH ky ijAUxf ÈurU kro qF jo soÈl ies soÈl mIzIaf dy BUq ny sfzy ÉUn dy mIzIaf dy ies BUq nUM afpxy isr qoN lfh ky irÈiqaF, dosqIaF qy pirvfrk sFJF nUM sfriQk, qMdrusq aqy KuÈhfl mnuwKI jIvn vI burI qrHF KoKlf qy pRBfivq kr idwqf bqIq kIqf jf sky.
dI surwiKaf leI qurMq ikhVIaF afdqF bdlxIaF hn ËrUrI
n ivwc sYNsrI sYwlË huMdy hn jo suxn ivwc hn, pr jdoN kMn lMby smyN qwk qyË sMgIq dy mdd krdy hn, pr jdoN kMn lMby smyN qwk qyË sMprk ivwc afAuNdy hn qF ies nfl sYNsrI sMgIq dy sMprk ivwc afAuNdy hn qF ies nfl sYwlË Qwk jFdy hn. ies nfl asQfeI bolfsYNsrI sYwlË Qwk jFdy hn. ies nfl asQ- px XfnI ‘itints’ (Tinintus) dI siQqI feI bolfpx XfnI ‘itints’ (Tinintus) dI pYdf huMdI hY. ies ivwc kMn ivwc GMtI jF sItI siQqI pYdf huMdI hY. ies ivwc kMn ivwc GMtI vwjx vrgy lwCx dyKx nUM imldy hn. jfxn jF sItI vwjx vrgy lwCx dyKx nUM imldy hn. vflI gwl ieh hY ik sYNsrI sYwlË dy TIk hox jfxn vflI gwl ieh hY ik sYNsrI sYwlË dy qoN bfad ieh smwisaf clI jFdI hY. TIk hox qoN bfad ieh smwisaf clI jFdI hY.
ies qoN ielfvf, rOly-rwpy dy kfrn qurMq vI
kI qusIN ieh mMndy ho ik suxn dI ÈkqI Aumr bolfpx ho skdf hY, ijvyN ik acfnk qyË vDx dy nfl GtdI hY jF rOkyt lFc vrgIaF qyË afvfËF ies nUM Gtf idMdIaF hn? jykr hF qF jfx lvo ik ies qoN ielfvf vI sfzIaF roËfnf dIaF bhuq sfrIaF afdqF hn jo kMnF
afvfË dy sMprk ivwc afAuxf. aksr lok ies nUM axdyKf kr idMdy hn, pr smyN dy nfl suxn dI smrwQf kmËor huMdI clI jFdI hY.
nUM nuksfn phuMcfAuNdIaF hn. ies ivwc cMgI hYwzÌon qoN nuksfn: hYwzÌon rfhIN qyË afvfËF gwl ieh hY ik asIN kuJ sfvDfnIaF vrq ky suxn nfl vI bolfpx ho skdf hY. ies bfry afpxy kMnF dI surwiKaf kr skdy hF. suxn dI ÈkqI ikvyN kMm krdI hY?
Koj df anumfn hY ik 35 sfl qoN Gwt Aumr dy lgBg 1[5 arb lok, jo hYwzÌon jF eIarÌon ivwc AuwcI afvfË ‘c gfxy suxdy
kMn XfnI eIarzRm dy ipwCy aqy aMdrly ihwsy hn, AunHF dI suxn dI ÈkqI Éqry ivwc hY. ivwc iewk qrl pdfrQ nfl BrI sMrcnf huMdI hY, ijs nUM ‘koklIaf’ kihMdy hn. iesy dI
kMnF dI surwiKaf ikvyN krIey?
aMdrlI sqHf ‘qy vflF vrgIaF sYwlË huMdIaF hYwzÌon aqy eIarÌon dI voilAUm 60% qoN hn aqy Aus ivwc vI byhwd nfËuk ryÈy huMdy iËafdf nf kro. hn. iewk vfr jykr ieh ryÈy nÈt ho jfx qF ies nUM dubfrf TIk nhIN kIqf jf skdf. hflFik, ies bfry Koj kIqI jf rhI hY ik
noieË kYNslyÈn (Noise Cancellation) hYwzÌon dI vrqoN kro.
iehnF nUM dubfrf ikvyN bxfieaf jf skdf hY. aijhy aYps zfAUnloz kro jo voilAUm ilimt nUM mfnItr krn. suxn dI ÈkqI kmËor hox dy kfrn qyË afvfË ivwc sMgIq Gwt qoN Gwt suxo. aijhf nhIN hY ik vDdI Aumr hI suxn dI ÈkqI nUM kmËor kry, ies dy ipwCy keI roËfnf aijhy mfhOl ivwc jfx qoN bco ijwQy iËafdf dIaF afdqF vI iËMmyvfr ho skdIaF hn:
rOlf jF afvfËF afAux df Éqrf hovy.
qyË afvfË ivwc sMgIq suxnf: kMn ivwc sYN- iksy pRogrfm jF kMsrt ivwc spIkrF qoN dUrI srI sYwlË huMdy hn jo suxn ivwc mdd krdy bxf ky rwKo. PAGE 13
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Pilates in the Park Returns to Support Local Families Through Archway Family Centre’s Best for Babies Program
Archway Community Services is once support services designed to improve the Community members of again inviting community members to health and well-being of pregnant indi- all fitness levels are welcome together for Pilates in the Park, an viduals, new parents, their partners, and come to participate. A outdoor fitness fundraiser supporting the their babies. minimum donation of $10 Archway Family Centre’s Best for Babies “We’re excited to see Pilates in the Park is required to attend. program. return in 2026,” said Tania Rempel, SuperThe event will take place on Saturday, Au- visor, Family Centre and Best for Babies. “We appreciate the many gust 29th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. participants that take Best “Having our community partners back for at Mill Lake Park in Abbotsford. another year speaks to the strength of our for Babies to heart and go Participants are invited to roll out their community and our shared commitment the extra mile collecting mats and enjoy a rejuvenating Pilates to supporting local families. Every dollar pledges from friends and class led by Club Pilates Abbotsford. All raised through this event helps ensure par- family,” said Rempel. proceeds from the event will directly sup- ents have access to the support, informaport the Best for Babies program, which tion, and resources they need during one For more information or to register, visit provides culturally sensitive prenatal of the most important times in their lives.” Archway.ca/pilates.
It’s Your Vote Abbotsford – 2026 Municipal and School Trustee Election
October 11. The list of locations for Nomination packages are available The City of Abbotsford has launched Voting options: It’s Your Vote Abbotsford, to inform, Advance Voting will be available by online and at City Hall. The nominaeducate, and encourage residents to Three voting options are available for the end of August, at www.abbotsford. tion period opens at 9 a.m. on Tuesvote in the 2026 Local General Elec- eligible voters: Voting by Mail; Ad- ca/elections. vance Voting; and General Voting Day. day, September 1 and closes at 4 p.m. tion on October 17. General Voting Day: Polls will operate ‘Abbotsford Votes’ buttons and stick- Voting by Mail: Mail ballots must be between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, on Friday, September 11, with the ers will be available at City Hall, Ab- received by the Chief Election Officer October 17. A full list of locations will campaign period beginning Saturday, botsford Recreation Centre, and Mats- no later than 8 p.m. on October. 17, be available by the end of August at September 19. Details are available at qui Recreation Centre. Post a picture 2026. Additional details regarding www.abbotsford.ca/elections/candiof yourself using the #itsyourvoteab- this process will be available by the www.abbotsford.ca/elections. date-information. botsford to share your civic pride and end of August, at www.abbotsford.ca/ Who you’re voting for: elections/voter-information. reasons for voting in this election. Voters will select one Mayor, eight For additional information, including Lawn signs and decals will be placed Advance Voting: Advance voting op- City Councillors, and seven School online voter registration, election work around the city with QR codes linking portunities will be held between 8 a.m. Trustees. opportunities, results, and more, visit residents to important election infor- and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, www.abbotsford.ca/elections. Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, How to be a candidate: mation, including:
Budget 2027 consultation committee calls for cancellation of PST expansion to professional services
The Canadian Federation of Inde- grab,” said Ryan Mitton, B.C. Direc- engineering and geoscience services, neurial drought, with more businesses pendent Business (CFIB) is cheering tor of Legislative Affairs for CFIB. non-residential rental and strata man- having closed than opened for the last the recommendation by the Select “Expanding the PST to essential pro- agement services, commissions on five consecutive quarters. We need to Standing Committee on Finance and fessional services will add more than non-residential real estate transactions, be reducing costs and reversing this Government Services caling on the $500 million in annual costs onto B.C. and security and private investigation momentum. Growing the economy provincial government to cancel the businesses and consumers at a time services. Many small businesses ei- will help bolster the budget and pay ther rely on or provide these services, for the services we all rely on.” expansion of the Provincial Sales when few can afford it.” which will be taxed at the PST rate of Tax to essential professional services. CFIB continues to collect signatures CFIB told the Budget 2027 consul7 percent. CFIB and other organizations called on its petition calling on the governtation that 80 percent of businesses for cancelling the tax hike as part of surveyed are opposed to this expan- “We’re hopeful that the government ment to cancel the PST expansion. As consultations on Budget 2027. sion and 72 percent are likely to pass will adopt the committee’s recom- of August 11, more than 3,500 small “A multi-party committee has rec- the cost on to customers. Professional mendation and cancel the tax hike businesses have signed. Interested ognized what small businesses have services affected include account- scheduled for October 1st,” added Mit- entrepreneurs can add their name by been saying for months: stop this tax ing and bookkeeping, architectural, ton. “B.C. is experiencing an entrepre- visiting cfib.ca/bcpst. PAGE 14
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Dr. Grover & Associates welcome Dr. Mandeep Grewal zf: grovr aYNz aYsosIeyts zf: mndIp gryvfl df svfgq krdy hn Dr. Grover and associates welcome Dr. Mandeep Grewal to our clinic from July 2026. Mandeep did his trianing in Fraser Valley. He will be helping Dr. Gagan Grover and other doctors in the clinic to reduce appointment waiting times and slowly take on Dr. Gagan Grover’s patients. He will also offer walk in service for our own patients. He will be working full time. He will not be taking new patients outside of our clinic. Please welcome Dr. Mandeep Grewal.
zf: mndIp gryvfl df julfeI 2026 qoN sfzy klIink ivwc sLfml hox leI zf: grovr qy sfQI zfktr svfgq krdy hn. mndIp ny PryËr vYlI ivwc afpxI tryinMg kIqI. Auh klIink ivwc zf[ ggn grovr aqy hor zfktrF dI mulfkfq dy AuzIk smyN nUM GtfAux aqy zf[ ggn grovr dy mrIËF nUM hOlI-hOlI lYx ivwc mdd krygf. Auh sfzy afpxy mrIËF leI vfk ien srivs vI pyÈ krygf. Auh pUrf smF kMm krygf. Auh sfzy klIink qoN bfhr nvyN mrIËF nUM nhIN lvygf. zf: mndIp gryvfl df suafgq kro jI.
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Dave Sidhu Announces Campaign for Re-Election to Abbotsford City Council
Abbotsford City Councillor Dave Sidhu announced Committee and as Alternate Chair of the Agriculture today that he will seek re-election to Abbotsford Advisory Committee. City Council in the municipal election on October Sidhu said Abbotsford must continue to grow 17, 2026. responsibly without losing the agricultural foundaSidhu said he is seeking another term to continue tion, community character and quality of life that providing practical, responsible and community- make it a special place to live. focused leadership while working to keep Abbotsford safe, well managed and prepared for the future. “Growth is happening, but it must be properly planned,” said Sidhu. “New development must be “Abbotsford is the community that raised me, gave supported by adequate roads, water, sewer, parks, me opportunities and allowed me to build a career police, fire protection and recreation facilities. and raise my family,” said Sidhu. “Representing the Residents should not be expected to accept more people of Abbotsford has been one of the greatest congestion, longer wait times and additional preshonours of my life. I am asking residents for their sure on existing services without seeing the necessupport so I can continue working hard on the issues sary infrastructure improvements.” that matter to them.” Sidhu has supported efforts to modernize the City’s Sidhu was first elected to Abbotsford City Council building and development processes, improve comin the September 2021 by-election, receiving 7,829 munication with applicants and reduce unnecessary votes in a nine-candidate race. He was re-elected in delays. 2022 with 14,419 votes, the highest total received “People should receive clear answers and reaby any council candidate in that election. sonable timelines when dealing with City Hall,” Throughout his time in public office, Sidhu has said Sidhu. “The City must maintain appropriate made accessibility a central part of his service. He standards, but it must also provide good customer has regularly shared his personal cellphone number service. Residents, small businesses and builders with residents and said that will not change if he should not be left waiting without information or is re-elected. accountability.” “I have always given residents my personal cellphone number because these are my people; my neighbours, my friends and the community I grew up in,” said Sidhu. “When someone has a concern, they should be able to reach the person they elected. I cannot promise that every problem will have an easy solution, but I can promise that I will answer, listen and do everything I can to help.”
Public safety will remain one of Sidhu’s highest priorities. He said he will continue supporting the Abbotsford Police Department, Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and the frontline personnel who protect local residents, businesses and neighbourhoods.
“Families and seniors deserve to feel safe in their homes, in local parks and while visiting businesses in our community,” said Sidhu. “We must provide Sidhu said elected representatives must remain our police officers and firefighters with the resources available to the public throughout their entire term, they need, take organized crime and violent offences not only when an election approaches. seriously, and continue pressing senior levels of government to do their part.” “I have never taken the trust residents placed in me for granted,” said Sidhu. “Whether someone Sidhu said the City must also remain focused on contacts me about a dangerous intersection, a neigh- local roads, traffic congestion, pedestrian safety bourhood development, public safety, parks or a and transportation planning. basic City service, they deserve to know their councillor is paying attention and will follow through.” “Roads and transportation are among the most common concerns I hear from residents,” said Sidhu. During his time on Council, Sidhu has focused on “As Abbotsford grows, we must address dangerous responsible development, transportation, public intersections, maintain our roads, plan for future safety, infrastructure, accessibility and ensuring traffic and ensure neighbourhood concerns are not municipal decisions reflect the needs of Abbotsford ignored.” residents. He also committed to continuing to support parks, He currently serves as Chair of the City’s Develop- trails, sports fields and recreation facilities that serve ment, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory families, seniors and young people.
“Parks and recreation facilities are not luxuries,” said Sidhu. “They help seniors remain active, provide young people with positive opportunities and bring families and neighbours together. As our population grows, these services must grow with it.” Sidhu said the City must continue improving accessibility in public spaces, facilities and municipal services. “A well-run city should be accessible to everyone,” said Sidhu. “Seniors and people with disabilities should be able to use sidewalks, enter civic buildings, participate in recreation programs and communicate with City Hall without facing unnecessary barriers.” Protecting Sumas Prairie will also remain a major priority. Sidhu joined Council shortly before the devastating November 2021 flooding. Since then, the City has continued working on recovery, infrastructure repairs and long-term flood protection. culturally appropriate food to local families experiencing food insecurity. “The families, farmers and businesses of Sumas Prairie have endured tremendous hardship,” said “My approach has always been to bring people Sidhu. “Protecting the prairie is essential to Abtogether and look for practical solutions,” said botsford’s future, our agricultural economy and our regional food supply. The City must continue Sidhu. “Abbotsford is home to people from many pressing the provincial and federal governments for different backgrounds, but we share the same basic the funding and cooperation required to complete priorities. We want safe neighbourhoods, responlong-term flood-protection work.” sible government, well-maintained roads, strong local businesses and a good community for our Sidhu said responsible financial management must children and grandchildren.” remain at the centre of every City decision. “Residents are facing higher costs in almost every part of their lives,” said Sidhu. “The City must respect taxpayers, carefully review its spending and focus on essential services and infrastructure. Every dollar collected from residents must be treated responsibly.”
Sidhu said he will continue to be visible and personally accessible throughout the campaign and, if re-elected, throughout the next Council term.
He is the General Manager of The Patrika, a Punjabi-English newspaper based in Abbotsford. He is also a past president of the Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association and previously served as a director of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation.
“I am proud of the progress we have made, but there is more work ahead,” Sidhu added. “I will continue listening, asking questions and standing up for the concerns residents bring forward. I respectfully ask the people of Abbotsford for their support so I can continue serving them on City Council.”
“My personal cellphone number will continue to be available because public service is personal to me,” said Sidhu. “These are my people, and this Before his election to Council, Sidhu built a record of involvement in local business, media, healthcare is my home. When residents call, I will continue to answer.” and community service.
Sidhu also helped establish the Seva food program Additional campaign announcements will be rewith Archway Community Services to provide leased in the coming weeks.
Bandits Open Playoff Run After Securing Top Seed in Western Conference
The Vancouver Bandits head into the 2026 CEBL Playoffs as the top seed in the Western Conference after finishing the regular season with a 15-9 record. Vancouver secured first place with a dominant 114-90 victory over the Winnipeg Sea Bears on Fan Appreciation Day at Langley Events Centre, earning home-court advantage throughout the Western Conference playoffs.
The Bandits were led by Mychal Mulder’s 29 points and Mitch Creek’s 28 points in the regular-season finale, while Shamar Givance set a new CEBL single game record with 18 assists. Vancouver closed the regular season having won three of its last four games and recorded six sellout crowds at Centre. The Bandits split their four regular-season meetings with Edmonton. Envision Financial Court this season. A victory would send Vancouver to the Western Vancouver will host the Edmonton Stingers in the Conference Final on Saturday, August 8, where single elimination Western Conference Semifinal on they would host either the Winnipeg Sea Bears or Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Langley Events Saskatoon Rattlers.
channel, with the Conference Finals and CEBL Finals also airing nationally on CBC TV. This was also the last Punjabi broadcast of the season on Connect FM. A big thank you to Jagraj Lalli for his outstanding play-by-play and Jarman Chahal for his insightful colour commentary throughout the season. The duo did an excellent job bringing the action to Punjabi speaking fans.
One of the season’s biggest highlights came during the club’s third annual South Asian Heritage Game on Saturday, June 20, when internationally renowned Punjabi singersongwriter and music producer Sukshinder Shinda delivered a memorable performance. The 2026 postseason features a new format, with The celebration was a tremendous success, creatsingle-elimination conference semifinals and finals ing an electric atmosphere and making it a truly followed by the first best of three CEBL Finals se- unforgettable event for fans in attendance. ries in league history, scheduled for August 12-16. All playoff games will be available on CBC Gem, If you haven’t had a chance to tune in yet, be sure CBC Sports platforms, and the CEBL YouTube to catch their next broadcast.
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Strengthening consumer protection in B.C.
Stronger protections against automatic contract renewals, high-pressure direct sales in force People in B.C. have stronger protections against automatic contract renewals, highpressure direct sales and other business practices that can lead to unexpected costs. “When people are focused on managing the cost of living, they shouldn’t have to worry about paying for services they no longer want or getting locked into unfair contract terms,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “Our government is committed to saving people money, and stronger protections like these will help reduce unexpected charges, increase transparency around renewals and make it easier for people to cancel services when they choose.”
business practices and compete on a more level playing field.” Protecting against fraud
The Province has also introduced stronger tools to protect against credit-related fraud as part of consumer protection amendments through Bill 28, which is set to come into effect in August 2027. Once in effect, people will be able to access their credit report and credit score monthly for free and set up security alerts and credit freezes free of charge. The change will ensure people have more control of their critical financial information.
New rules for credit monitoring and credit Amendments to the Business Practices and repair businesses will ensure their services Consumer Protection Act that came into one-sided terms that allow businesses to which was complicated to cancel, and I are delivered accurately and transparently effect on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, mod- unilaterally change the terms of a contract. was charged for another order before my so people can better understand these serernize B.C.’s consumer protection laws The changes apply to any business that first package even arrived,” said Hanna vices and make informed decisions. that regulate consumer contracts to better offers subscription services, including Wahlberg, a consumer from Vancouver. reflect the marketplace, promote fairness internet, phone, streaming, food delivery “I’m still waiting for a refund months “TransUnion Canada welcomes British later, even though the company claims to Columbia’s introduction of credit freeze and transparency, strengthen consumer and other renewable services. provide moneyback guarantee with full as an important step in helping consumers rights and help people make informed Changes include: refund within 30 days. I’m glad these new better protect themselves against identity financial decisions. introducing rules against automatic re- rules are being introduced because they and credit fraud,” said Juan Sebastian The measures will better protect people newal of subscription contracts without will help people avoid surprise renewals D’Achiardi, regional president, Tranfrom unclear contract terms, unexpected advance notice to customers, so people can and have more control over what they are sUnion Canada. “Building on consultations that began in 2022 and our experiautomatic subscription renewals of ser- decide if they want to renew a subscription buying.” ence supporting similar measures in other vices, such as food delivery and stream- and are not charged unexpectedly The new rules will protect vulnerable con- Canadian jurisdictions, we are pleased ing subscriptions, and predatory sales practices on everyday items and services. introducing a requirement for businesses sumers, including seniors, newcomers and to work with government and industry with lower incomes or disabilities, partners to help support a smooth and efto allow cancellation of a subscription people and help people save money. “As the regulator responsible for admin- renewal at any time, before or after the fective implementation that benefits both istering consumer protection laws in this renewal date, without charge or other “Better Business Bureau regularly hears consumers and businesses.” province, we welcome these changes to penalty from consumers who did not realize they The amendments will introduce new rereduce risks and enhance protections for had signed up for a subscription, were consumers,” said Tayt Winnitoy, acting ban high-pressure door-to-door or direct surprised by an automatic renewal or quirements for credit reporting agencies president and CEO, Consumer Protection sales for certain high-cost household prod- struggled to understand how to cancel a and lenders to protect people against idenBC. “Both businesses and consumers now ucts and services, such as air conditioners service,” said Simone Lis, president and tity and credit fraud by making it harder for fraudsters to open credit card accounts have the information they need to under- and furnaces CEO, Better Business Bureau, B.C. and or take loans. stand how these changes will affect them.” ban offering or arranging credit as part of Yukon. “Clearer contracts and stronger Strengthening contract transparency and a direct sale, reducing the risk of predatory rules around renewals and cancellations The changes reinforce government’s loan-term tactics often used in door-to- can help prevent that confusion before it commitment to strengthening consumer fairness becomes a complaint. These protections rights and protecting people from harmdoor sales The new amendments introduce rules to give consumers greater confidence, while ful business practices and fraud, ensuring prevent people from being charged for “I had to sign up for a subscription to helping responsible businesses strengthen consumers have greater control over their unwanted renewals and protect against purchase gum from an online business, customer relationships, uphold transparent finances.
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Abbotsford School Trustee Mike in their unique way to Rauch has announced he will seek their community.” re-election in the October 17, 2026 municipal election. First elected four During his first term, years ago on a commitment to bring Rauch helped shape accountability and proven leadership the district’s four-year to the Board of Education, Rauch says strategic plan with a his priorities remain clear: strong foun- strong emphasis on dations for student success, planning early learning, literafor Abbotsford’s rapid growth, and cy, and numeracy. He ensuring transparent decision-making. also advocated for expanded extracurricular A resident of Abbotsford for more than opportunities in arts 30 years, Rauch brings extensive leadand athletics, recogership experience with a background in mechanical engineering, business, nizing their role in and aviation. He previously served as building confidence, CEO of FlexiForce North America, resilience, and lifelong a multimillion-dollar manufacturing interests. In addition, he consistently company employing 300 people across supported greater Board transparency 14 locations worldwide, before mov- and stronger parent engagement. ing into industrial land development Rauch’s platform is built around four and lease management as President priorities: of Cahilty Capital. An entrepreneur, coach, commercial pilot, and father Strong Foundations for Student Sucof six, Rauch brings a strong belief cess – Strengthening literacy, numerthat long-term planning, responsible acy, early learning, and extracurricular decision-making, and investing in opportunities. young people are essential to building Open Communication – Improving a strong community. communication, public engagement, “Our schools play a vital role in shap- and accountability. ing the future of our community,” said Rauch. “As Abbotsford continues to Strategic Planning – Expanding school grow, we must ensure every student capacity and advocating for excephas the opportunities, support, and tional neighbourhood schools as Ablearning environment they need to botsford grows. succeed. Trustees have a responsibility Individualized Education – Ensuring to make thoughtful, evidence-based all students have fair access to district decisions that put students first.” programs, resources, and supports. Drawing on his experience as both a parent and business leader, Rauch Outside the boardroom, Rauch is an says long-term planning and fiscal re- avid mountain biker and race orgasponsibility are essential to preparing nizer who volunteers by leading youth students for life beyond graduation. mountain biking camps for children ages 6 to 14, helping them develop “Like every parent, I want our schools technical skills, confidence, and reto equip students not only for gradua- silience. tion, but for life. Every student should leave our school system with the For more information about Mike knowledge, character, and confidence Rauch and his campaign, visit www. to pursue their goals and contribute mikerauch.ca. PAGE 22
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Rescinding temporary fish-protection order for Salmon River
Province working to balance fish protection with urgent public-safety needs The Province has rescinded the tem- fects these restrictions are having at riod of severe drought and critically Supports for farmers porary fish-protection order for the a time that they are also dealing with low streamflows. Conditions in the waSalmon River watershed, as farmers wildfire risk. Because of this, I’ve tershed remain dry, and protecting fish Programs are in place to offer support and ranchers deal with elevated wild- made the decision to rescind the order, populations continues to be a priority. for crop failure owing to drought, fire risk in the region. effective immediately.” Affected licence holders may resume income declines and increased costs. “Earlier this week, I visited the Thomp- Streamflows remain low, and the authorized water use in accordance Ministry of Agriculture and Food staff son Okanagan and the Salmon River Province encourages all water users to with the conditions of their licences. are available to help producers with watershed, and my thoughts are with continue voluntary conservation mea- Provincial staff will continue to moni- their questions or claims. The Province everyone affected by wildfires and sures, including reducing irrigation tor streamflows, fish populations and has invested $120 million into the Agevacuations,” said Randene Neill, where feasible, so that water remains wildfire conditions, and will work with riculture Water Infrastructure Program Minister of Water, Land and Resource available to support firefighting efforts water users to encourage conservation. since 2023. The program supports Stewardship. “This temporary protec- and protect lives, property and critical Provincial staff will continue assessing more than 700 projects for farmers tion order was put in place to protect agricultural assets. conditions throughout the season and and ranchers, and will result in new Chinook salmon during extremely challenging drought conditions, but I The order was issued on July 28, 2026, will take further action as required to or improved water storage and supply have also heard clearly from farmers under the Water Sustainability Act to protect public safety, fish populations systems for irrigation and livestock in and ranchers about the significant ef- protect Chinook salmon during a pe- and water security. water-scarce and drought-prone areas.
Minister's statement on July Labour Force Survey results B.C. adds 17,800 new jobs
Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and and educational services. These gains “In Delta, the $2-billion Phase B ex- new jobs in July, the second largest Economic Growth, has issued the reflect continued investment in the pansion of the Tilbury LNG facility increase in Canada. As new projects following statement about the release health-care system, skills training and will create 1,100 jobs annually during move forward throughout the provof Statistics Canada’s Labour Force the infrastructure needed to support the four years of construction, while ince, we are working to ensure young major projects and growing communi- growing a made-in-B.C. industry that people in British Columbia can access Survey for July 2026: supplies lower-emission marine fuel. the training, education and skills they ties throughout the province. “At a time when the United States conneed to connect to the opportunities tinues to impose tariffs and the global “B.C.’s agriculture sector is also seeing “In Prince George, Enbridge's Sunrise being created. Recent investments in economy faces uncertainty, British strong growth, with employment up Expansion Program is expected to creskilled-trades training have expanded Columbia is focused on creating op- 43.5% since the same time last year. ate 2,500 jobs and generate significant the number of trades seats available at portunities here at home and expanding Growth in agriculture helps strengthen economic benefits for communities institutions in B.C. by 5,000, helping local supply chains and build a more across northern B.C. trade with new markets. more people prepare for in-demand resilient economy in the face of global “Last month, LNG Canada reached an careers. In addition, the opening of “Today’s Labour Force Survey un- uncertainty. agreement with five First Nations that B.C.'s new medical school at Simon derscores the strength and growth of B.C.’s economy, with 17,800 new jobs “Women are also benefiting from would provide an option to invest up Fraser University is helping train the in July 2026. As more people found growing opportunities in B.C. In to $1 billion in the proposed second next generation of health workers who work, B.C.’s unemployment rate fell July, women's full-time employment phase of the project. It's a significant will care for our growing province for the second consecutive month to increased by 16,200 jobs, the second- example of how Indigenous communi- and build on the strong employment 6.2%, the fourth-lowest among prov- highest gain in Canada. Compared to ties can participate in, help shape and growth seen in health care and the inces. At the same time, the province a year ago, women's full-time employ- share in the long-term benefits of major social assistance sector since last year. led the country in full-time employ- ment is up 47,900 jobs, again ranking economic development. When First “Through our Look West strategy, we ment growth, adding 32,500 full-time second among provinces, reflecting Nations are true partners in projects, are investing in major infrastructure, continued demand for workers across we can create jobs, strengthen comjobs. critical minerals, energy, tourism, and munities and grow British Columbia's a range of industries. trade opportunities that diversify our “Growth was also seen across key economy together. economy and reduce our reliance on sectors of the economy, with B.C. “B.C. continues to be a leader in hourly leading the country in manufacturing wages across the nation with an av- “Together with $88 billion in proposed the U.S. employment growth, adding 3,100 jobs erage of $38.71, the second highest major projects advancing through the “British Columbia cannot control in July and a total of 10,400 jobs so far among all the provinces. This province province, these investments are creatglobal uncertainty, but we can control has the highest wage growth of any ing opportunities for workers, busithis year. how we prepare for it. By investing in province, with wages increasing by nesses, communities and Indigenous major projects, training the next gen“Over the past three months, B.C. has 46.5% since 2017. partners. eration of workers and opening new created nearly 51,000 jobs. So far in 2026, we’ve seen strong employment “Throughout British Columbia, major “Young people continue to play an markets, we are creating good jobs growth in health care and the social as- projects are moving from planning to important role in B.C.'s workforce, today, while building a stronger, more with youth employment gaining 3,800 resilient economy for the future.” sistance sector, as well as construction construction. PAGE 23
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Rather unexpectedly you could find yourself in a situation where something from the past needs to be established in a new way to suit present circumstances. This can involve home or family matters but it could also be connected to what you need to manage on a regular basis. Don’t be tempted to act on impulse. Get the facts.
You could suddenly become keen to get things in better order. In part this could be because your energy level is good right now. It could feel as though you are fulfilling a wish you might have had but did not think was realistically possible. When it comes to finances hold off for now on committing yourself to something new.
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The New Moon this week occurs in your sign. This could bring some interesting and unexpected new beginnings of some description that could have past connotations attached in some way. Don’t be too worried about trying to work it all out before 20th July and don’t be tempted to jump into anything that means taking a risk. Wait for clarity.
There is a lot going on behind the scenes that could lead to new beginnings. If there are any circumstances around you where you feel there is much more involved than is obvious, you are likely very correct. All you can do is wait for these things to surface when they are ready. In between time, involve yourself in things you enjoy.
You are winding up an 18 month period where there has been an underlying draining influence which could have affected your energy level or situations that you have had to be involved in. You could suddenly decide that certain obligations need to be sorted out in a manner that is fairer to you because you want to establish new priorities.
It might be time to take a new approach to obligations expected of you, especially if you do not feel your efforts are appreciated. Exactly the best way to go about this will not start to become obvious until after 20th July. You might also need to consider ways you have allowed this to happen in the past and change that.
The expectations of somebody else that could be rebellious when it comes to their own needs could get you considering the fairness of it all, especially if it goes against your own priorities. This could encourage you to look at where things need to head in the long term in a completely dif-
An experience you have with somebody else and what they expect could seem as though the past is repeating itself in some way but with a new twist. Don’t expect to have the first stage of clarity as to what this is really all about before 20th July. Carefully weigh up any commitment or responsibility this might bring your way.
Either somebody from the past may reappear with a completely new proposal or attitude towards things or you could be reminded of what you have experienced in the past by a new person. Just what it is all about may not fully surface before 20th July. This could make you realise just how much your view of the future has changed.
Now would be the time to look into embarking on a new health regime, if that has been nagging at you lately. For others it could be considering alterations to normal routines that could make things more comfortable in some way. Somebody else could be encouraging you to upgrade things in some way. That is up to you.
You could decide to go back to something you have enjoyed in the past. It won’t be exactly the same and this might generate some doubts initially. If there is a social component to it, you could meet some interesting people. It could help you to take an alternative view to the manner in which you have normally structured things in life.
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Something you thought was settled and agreed to in the past may now need to take a new direction. Be mindful of any pressure this could put upon you financially. You cannot afford to take a risk. The need to find out more information is a strong possibility. Don’t expect instant answers – they could start to come after 20th July.
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Welcome Day Event Returns September 14 to Celebrate Connection and Community in Abbotsford
Archway Community Services, in part- a n d b e l e a d e r s , shares the inspiring story of how a sinnership with the City of Abbotsford, is longing. including gle act of private citizen sponsorship pleased to invite residents to this year's M a y o r grew into a lasting legacy of friendThe eveAbbotsford Welcome Day celebration, Ross Sie- ship, responsibility, and community. ning will taking place on September 14th at the mens, AbThrough their personal experiences, begin with Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. botsford Tammy and Hani invite Abbotsford a service School “Welcome Day is an opportunity fair from residents to reflect on the meaning of District for individuals to get together and 5:30 p.m. welcome, not as an act of charity, but Superinstrengthen community connections,” t o 7 : 0 0 as a transformative relationship that tendent said Abhinoor Sidhu, event organizer. p . m . , enriches and strengthens everyone it D r. N a touches. “By connecting with one another, we where atthan Ngican ensure members of our community t e n d e e s eng, and As Abbotsford continues to grow and can connect with local organizations feel valued and supported. It’s a chance Abbotsford Police Chief Constable welcome people from many different and explore the many programs, serto celebrate our community and build backgrounds, Welcome Day provides Colin Watson. vices, and resources available throughnew friendships.” a meaningful opportunity for residents out Abbotsford. Complimentary re- This year's keynote speakers, Tammy to connect, learn from another's experiThis free annual event celebrates the Brandsma and Hani Kambal, will freshments will be provided. ences, and build a stronger and more diverse cultures, experiences, and conpresent “When Welcome Comes Full welcoming community. tributions residents bring to the com- The Welcome Day Ceremony will fol- Circle: The Welcome We Inherit, The munity while reinforcing Abbotsford’s low from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., featur- Welcome We Extend”. Their keynote To learn more and register for the commitment to inclusion, connection, ing a panel discussion with community event, visit Archway.ca/Welcome.
Rick Thiessen Abbotsford City Election Announcement
I have decided to run for Abbotsford School Sports board, with two years 1990’s and as wonderful as this 75-acre resource City Council in the fall of 2026 be- as President. cause I believe I have a proven track One of my major interests in life is is, the city has not added record of leadership and service that sports – both as an active participant a major outdoor facility since then. will help the city move forward. and as a fan. I participated in school
I was raised in Abbotsford and have and community athletics as a child Supporting growth of recspent most of my life here. My parents and continued to play adult men’s and reational infrastructure is were blue collar folks who emphasized mixed slo-pitch into my 50’s. Our three expensive which leads the values of hard work and service, children also played community soccer me to the second focus of demonstrating that in their home, and baseball in their younger years be- my campaign, business fore switching to school sports in high development. Abbotsford church and community. Once my wife school. Now we have the privilege needs to expand its tax and I were married and started a family of cheering on our grandkids as they base in order to generof our own, we also sought to instill participate in many different athletic ate the revenue necesthese values in our children. sary to fund infrastructure activities. growth. I believe our fine As an adult I pursued a number of This brings me to one of the major career options before settling into reasons behind my decision to run for city should be open for demand for it. If you have ever been business, removing whatever potential downtown during the Berry Festival education at age 30. This June will be City Council. As our city has grown barriers it can to attract new businesses or the lighting of the Christmas tree, my last year of working as an educator exponentially during my lifetime, I the crowds attest to a pent-up desire. and administrator, primarily at MEI believe our recreational facilities have and residential construction. Secondary where I started in Septem- not kept pace. Although I am aware Thirdly, I would love to see the old My campaign will focus on three ber 1994. Throughout my career I was that our current Council is pursuing downtown Abbotsford area become main areas – expansion of recreational active outside the classroom, coaching a long-term plan to upgrade and ex- a destination for activity and culture. facilities, business development, and basketball and volunteering for a vari- pand these facilities, I believe I can We see models of similar types of at- Downtown Abbotsford. I look forward ety of committees and boards, includ- influence this process. Exhibition Park tractional development throughout the to serving this community if elected ing serving a 7-year term on the BC and Rotary Stadium opened in the late Fraser Valley, and I believe there is a this fall. PAGE 27
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swcy aiDafpk dI pCfx ahudy, qnÉfh jF nOkrI dy pwky hox nfl nhIN sgoN Aus dI syvf-Bfvnf qy ividafrQIaF pRqI smrpx nfl huMdI hY, kuJ aijhI syD idMdI khfxI ‘kIVI df aftf zuwlH igaf’ rjnI Èrmf keI sflF dI pVHfeI, aiDafpk Xogqf qy afpxI vizafeI sux ky gurbfË bhuq ÉuÈ lihrF Aus dI rUh dy qlfb Auwqy AuwT rhIaF aMbrvIr df jvfb sux ky aMimRqpfl ny iËlHf srkfr vwloN rwKI Èrq tYt nUM pUrf krn dy hoieaf, ijvyN Aus dy hMkfr rUpI jfnvr nUM sn. ieMny ’c aMimRqpfl dI nËr inrml iswiKaf aÌsr nUM ikhf, sr lwgdf bwcy nUM bfvjUd aMimRqpfl nUM nOkrI nhIN iml rhI pwTy pY gey hox qy hws ky kihx lwigaf,‘qIh mYzm ’qy peI, jo jmfq dy awgoN guËr rhy quhfzf svfl smJ nhIN afieaf. Èfied ieh sI. bËurg mfipaF df ’kwlf-’kwlf muMzf hox sfl ho gey mYnUM aiDafpk bixaF. sfzy kol sn. ‘inrml mYzm.’ aMimRqpfl dI afvfË quhfzy qoN zr igaf hY. koeI nhIN qusI dubfrf krky Gr dI iËMmyvfrI Ausy ’qy hI sI. Auh roË qF purfxf qjrbf hY. qUM nvF-nvF afieaf sux ky Auh jFdy-jFdy ruk gey. svyry gurbfË puwC ky dyK lvo jI’, iËlHf iswiKaf aÌsr ny ibn nfgy aÉbfr ’c nOkrIaF dy ieÈiqhfr eyN, Auh vI Tyky ’qy. sfzy vrgy rYgUlrF nUM sr iks grFtF dI gwl kr rhy sn. suxidaF ikhf. ies vfr aMimRqpfl bwcy nUM Éud svfl dyKdf. hr roË inrfÈf hwQ lwgdI pr awj puwCo ikMnI imhnq kr ky iewQy puwjy hF. ajy hI inrml mYzm boly, sr qusIN izpfrtmYNt krn lwigaf. aMbrvIr qusIN iDafn nfl suxo aMimRqpfl bhuq ÉuÈ sI. aOVF mfrI DrqI ’qy qF qYnUM bs pVHfAux df hI ÈOk hY. jldI hI ’c nvyN afey ho, quhfnUM ajy pUrf pqf nhIN hY. ,jy quhfnUM iek syb mYN dyvF, iek syb sr dyx ijvyN bwdl virHaf hovy. votF nyVy afAux krky ieh jnUMn Auqr jfvygf, jdoN dÌqrI zfkF sfzy keI srkfrI skUlF ’c klrk qy drjf qy iek syb quhfzy mYzm dyx qF quhfzy koÜ srkfrF vI jfgIaF qy nOkrIaF df aYlfn iqafr krnIaF pYxgIaF qy kfgËI kfrv- cfr mulfËmF dIaF ÉflI asfmIaF hn. BrqI kuwl ikMny syb hoxgy. aMbrvIr ny iek vfr hoieaf. aMimRqpfl df nF mYirt ilst ’c af feIaF pUrIaF kridaF-kridaF AuDl jfvygf pqf nhIN kdo hoxI hY. klrk dI post ÉflI iPr jvfb idwqf, jI sr cfr hoxgy. ieh sux igaf pr ieh BrqI Tyky ’qy sI. srkfrF nUM qF sfzf cyqf afAuU qYnUM. iewQy isrÌ pVHfAux hox krky aiDafpk nUM pVHfAux dy nfl-nfl ky bfkI bwicaF ny hwQ KVHf kr ky ikhf jI ieh pqf huMdf ik pMj sfl bfad pwky krn nfl kMm nhIN srdf, aiDafpk nUM klrkI keI klrkI dy kMm vI krny pYNdy hn. ‘clo asIN dwsIey. aMbrvIr dy nfl bYTy hrÈdIp ny ikhf sr iqMn hoxgy. iËlHf iswiKaf aÌsr df lOlIpop dy ky lokF koloN votF vI lYxIaF df kMm vI afp hI krnf pYNdf. imz zy mIl, koeI nf mYm, mYN vI hOlI-hOlI quhfzy sB ny ikhf ÈfbfÈ. qusI shI jvfb idwqf hY, iqMn ny. aMimRqpfl dI positMg Èihr qoN QoVHI dUr vËIÌy qy gRFtF df ihsfb-ikqfb pUrf itwc dfinÈmMdF qoN ieh vI iswK jfvFgf’, aMim- hoxgy. ieMny ivc iËlHf iswiKaf aÌsr inrml iek ipMz dy pRfiemrI skUl ’c ho geI sI. kr ky rwKxf pYNdf.’ ieh sB sux ky mYzm inRqpfl boilaf. ‘puwqr jI Auh kI kihMdy ny mYzm nfl aglI jmfq ’c cly gey. iËlHf itAUÈn pVHf ky Aus ny jo pYsy joVy sI, Aus rml jo afpxy nF dI qrHF suBfa dI vI bhuq kwlH kry so awj kr, awj vrdI dI grFt iswiKaf aÌsr dy jfx qoN mgroN aMimRqpfl nfl aMimRqpfl ny ikÈqF ’qy skUtr lY ilaf inrml sI, bol peI. gurbfË sr koeI nf afeI hoeI hY. mYN quhfnUM icwTI kZf ky dy idMdI ny aMbrvIr nUM KVHy kr ky puwiCaf puwqr jI aMimRqpfl hoxhfr aqy AuwdmI muMzf hY. ieh qy skUl Aus ’qy jfxf ÈurU kr idwqf. hF. bfkI qusI ieh rijstr dyK lYxf qy ho cfr iks qrHF hoxgy. jy iek syb mYN idwqf qy sB kuJ jldI iswK jfvygf. nfly aYvYN Buwbl BfvyN nOkrI Tyky ’qy sI pr nOkrI srkfrI sI, ’c sotf mfr ky DUMaF AuzfAux df kI Ìfiedf. sky qF kwlH nUM QoVHf jldI af jfxf, mYN skUl iewk mYzm ny idwqf qy iewk sr ny. qF dwso cfr iesy krky aMimRqpfl bhuq ÉuÈ sI. QoVHy idnF aMimRqpfl sr vI jldI rYgUlr ho jfxgy. lwgx qoN pihlF ies gRFt bfry quhfnUM smJf iks qrHF hoxgy? aMbrvIr ny jvfb idwqf, jI ’c hI skUl dy bwcy Aus nUM bhuq ipafr krn vYsy mYN dyiKaf ik keIaF nUM rYgUlrI idmfÊ dvFgI. nfly iek gwl hor, qusI vI jldI iek syb myry bYg ivc myrI mMmI ny vI idwqf lwgy ikAuNik Aus dy pVHfAux df ZMg bfkIaF ’qy ies hwd qwk cVH jFdI hY ik Auh Éud nUM hI rYgUlr ho jfxf sr, mYN vI pihloN aYzhfk hoieaf hY, ies leI jy qusIN iqMn dyvogy qF nfloN vwKrf sI. Coty bwicaF nUM muhfrnI Auh mhfpurK smJx lwg pYNdy hn. aMimRqpfl ’qy hI afeI sI qy jldI hI rYgUlr ho geI. myry kol kuwl cfr hI qF hoxgy sr. ieh sux Kyz-Kyz ’c afsfnI nfl isKf idMdf. srkfrI ieh sB kuJ sux hI irhf sI ik ieMny icr qusI bs imhnq qy lgn nfl kMm krdy jfA. ky sfry bwcy hws pey qy aMimRqpfl dy mn ’c skUl ’c pVHdy iËafdfqr bwicaF dy mfpy nUM iek bwcf dOVdf afieaf qy aMimRqpfl nUM inrml mYzm gurbfË sr dI gwl qoN ÈrimMdf aMbrvIr leI moh nwko-nwk Br afieaf. afriQk ryKf qoN Qwly sn. aMimRqpfl nUM pqf kihx lwgf, ‘sr jI aMbrvIr ro irhf hY. sI. Auh nhIN cfhuMdI sI ik aMimRqpfl Tyky sI ik jmfq dy keI bwcy Êurbq ’c pl rhy iksy ny Aus nUM Dwkf mfiraf qy Auh BuMjy izwg ’qy hox krky rYgUlr aiDafpk dI iswqm- aMimRqpfl ny roË vFgU dUsry idn skUl af ky bwicaF nUM sbk pfieaf qy AunHF nUM afpxI hn. vsIly Gwt hox krky iËMdgI nfl pqf ipaf.’ ieh sux ky aMimRqpfl CyqI-CyqI ËrIPI df iÈkfr hovy. afpxI kfpI ’qy kMm krn leI kih idwqf. nhIN roË ikMnIaF lVfeIaF lVdy skUl afAuNdy afpxI jmfq vwl Bwijaf. eyny nUM skUl ’c iek kfr af ky rukI, ijs afp Auh inrml mYzm dy idwqy hoeI vrdI pr aMimRqpfl AunHF nUM hmyÈf afÈfvfdI qy ivc iËlHf iswiKaf aÌsr (zIeIA) sI. Auh vfly rijstr nUM jfcx lwgf. grFt vflI afpxy afp ’c afqm-inrBr hox dI iswiKaf aMbrvIr BuMjy bYTf ro irhf sI. kwpVy JfV gwzI ’coN Auwqr ky mYzm inrml nfl iswDf icwTI rijstr qoN kwZ ky jdoN aMimRqpfl ny idMdf. pMjvIN jmfq df aMbrvIr Aus nUM bhuq ky aMimRqpfl ny Aus nUM KVHf kIqf qy ipafr aMimRqpfl dI jmfq ivc af gey. aMimRqpfl pVHI qF Auh hYrfn hoieaf mn ’c boilaf, ieh hI Bolf qy ipafrf lwgdf. Aus ny aMimRqpfl nfl ikhf, lY kuJ nhIN hoieaf, AuwTo ÈfbfÈ, bwicaF nUM pVHf irhf sI. iswiKaf aÌsr kI, vrdI ÉrIdx leI hr bwcy leI isrÌ df mn afpxIaF BolIaF qy imwTIaF gwlF nfl roeI’df nhIN. Auh dyK, kIVI df aftf zuwlH nUM jmfq ’c vyK ky aMimRqpfl ny AunHF nUM 400 rupey dI grFt. ieh ikvyN ho skdf hY. moh ilaf sI. iek idn svyr dI pRfrQnf sBf igaf.’ ieh sux ky aMbrvIr ËmIn vwl dyKx nmskfr kIqf qy bwicaF ny vI guwz mfrinMg eynI QoVHI rfÈI ivc kmIË pYNt/slvfr, bUt, qoN bfad jdoN aMimRqpfl afpxy jmfq dy kmry lwg ipaf qy kihx lwgf, ‘sr jI myrI bIjI bVy slIky nfl bulfeI. iËlHf iswiKaf aÌsr kotI, jurfbF,topI/ptkf ikMj ÉrIdIaF jf ’c jfx lwgf qF aiDafpk gurbfË jo bfkI vI ieho hI kihMdI ey jdoN vI mYN Gry izwg jFdf ny vI bVy slIky nfl bwicaF nUM guwz mfrinMg skdIaF hn. AuproN blfk aÌsr icwTI ’c aiDafpkF ivc KVHf sI, aMimRqpfl nUM kihx hF pr mYnUM qF kdy vI koeI kIVI df aftf df jvfb dy ky ibTf idwqf. clo bwicA awj mYN kih irhf hY ik vrdI imafrI qy vDIaf hoxI lwigaf,‘mfstr jI hfly qF bwcy klfsF ’c nËr nhIN afAuNdf.’ aMimRqpfl muskrf ky quhfnUM gixq df iek svfl puwCdf hF, qusIN cfhIdI hY. eyny ’c mndIp nF df ividafrQI hI jf rhy hn. huxy jmfq ivc jf ky qusIN kI sfiraF nUM jmfq ’c lY igaf qy bYNc ’qy ibTf mYnUM soc ky jvfb dyxf. kI qusIN myry svfl df AuwT ky svfl cYwk krvfAux af igaf. dyKo sr krnf hY. sfzy kol vI QoVHf KVH jfieaf kro. ky kihx lwigaf, ‘bwicA kI quhfnUM pqf hY jvfb idAgy? iËlHf iswiKaf aÌsr ny bwicaF jI mYN sB qoN pihlf svfl kr idwqf. ÈfbfÈ afÌtr aOl asIN quhfzy sInIar hF jF iÌr kIVI afpxy Bfr nfloN 20 qoN 50 guxF Bfr nUM puwiCaf. sfry bwicaF ny iml ky jvfb idwqf, bytf jI. jy qusIN ies qrHF hI imhnq krdy ieMj qF nhIN ik qusI sfzy kol bYTxf-AuwTxf Zoh lYNdI hY. afpxf Bojn iekwTf krdI‘XYws sr.’ iËlHf iswiKaf aÌsr dI nËr sB rhogy qF dyKxf jmfq ivc sB qoN pihly nMbr psMd nhIN krdy.’‘nhIN ieho ijhI koeI gwl krdI Auh keI vfr izwgdI-ZihMdI hY pr qoN mUhry bYNc ’qy bYTy aMbrvIr ’qy cly geI. ’qy af jfvogy. quhfzf svfl iblkul TIk hY. nhIN sr, asl ’c aiDafpk jmfq ivc nf hOslf nhIN hfrdI qy muV afpxy kMm ’c ruwJ hovy qF bwcy bhuq ÈrfrqF krdy qy swt lvf jFdI hY. Auh bVI ihMmq vflI hY, ijvyN sfzf puwqr jI qusIN dwso. jy quhfnUM iek syb quhfzy hux qusIN ies qoN aglf svfl kwZ ky ivKfA lYNdy, nfly qusIN qF sfzy qoN bhuq sInIar aMbrvIr.’ ieMj afK ky aMimRqpfl ny gwl nUM sr dyx, iek syb mYN dyvF qy iek syb quhfzy aMimRqpfl ny bfkI bwicaF nUM vI jldI-jldI ho sr, asIN quhfzy kol ikAuN nhIN KVHnf. dUjy pfsy pf idwqf. bwicaF nUM kMm lf ky Auh mYzm dyx qF quhfzy koÜ kuwl imlf ky ikMny svfl kwZx nUM ikhf. ajy qF asIN quhfzy qoN bhuq kuwJ iswKxf hY’, iPr socIN pY igaf. syb hoxgy. sfry soc rhy sn ik ieh svfl awDI CuwtI vyly Kfxf Kfx mgroN aMimRqpfl ny aMimRqpfl ny bVI inmrqf nfl ikhf. bhuq sOKf hY qy aMbrvIr Jwt nfl shI jvfb inrml mYzm nUM iek pfsy KiVHaf vyK puwiCaf, gurbfË sr dIaF gwlF ny ijvyN ÈFq pfxI dI dy dyvygf pr Aus ny Auwqr idwqf, ‘jI cfr.’ ‘mYzm jI ieh vrdIaF dI gRFt qF bhuq Gwt JIl ’c pwQr df kMm kIqf hovy. socF dIaF PAGE 28
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afeI hY. nfly mYzm jI bs kuVIaF dI hI gRFt aMimRqpfl ny cYk ’qy nËr mfridaF ikhf, sfrf idn skUl myN ikaf krqy ho afp sB vFg agly idn aMimRqpfl skUtr sfÌ kr hY, muMizaF dI nhIN. AuproN 400 rupey ivc ‘pr ieh cYwk dI amfAUNt iml ky vI rkm log. hmyN sB mflUm afp log hmfry bwcoN ko ky skUl nUM qur ipaf. afsmfn kfly bwdlF eynIaF afeItmË. mYm bUt hI 200 qoN Gwt pUrI nhIN bx rhI.’ kuJ soc ky inrml mYzm psMd nhIN krqy. hmfry bwcoN sy Prk krqy nfl iGiraf hoieaf sI qy qyË hvfvF cwl nhIN imlxy qy bfkI sfmfn iks qrHF. gwl boly, ‘koeI hor jugq lVf ky krdy hF Gr ho. hm ÊrIb hYN qoN ikaf. srkfr afp sB rhIaF sn. aMimRqpfl mUMh ivc buVbuVfAuNdf suxidaF hI inrml mYzm hws peI qy bolI, pUrf.’ iPr QoVHf soc ky inrml mYzm boly, ko qnÉfh dyqI hY, PRI myN nhIN pVHfqy afp. afpxy afp nUM kih irhf sI,‘mINh pYx qoN ‘afpF sfry rl ky QoVHI-QoVHI rkm afpxI inrml mYzm ny bwcy df hwQ afpxy hwQ ’c pihlF skUl phuMc hI jfvFgf.’ TMZI-TMZI ‘iehI qF sfrf rOlf hY. Quwk nfl vVy pkfAuxf qnÉfh ’coN iekwTf kr ky ihwsf pf lYNdy hF. ilaf qy kihx lwgy, kwlH CuwtI vyly bwcy df hvf Aus nUM sohxI vI lwg rhI sI. Auh smyN ies nUM hI kihMdy. koeI nf qusI GbrfA nf. nfly muMizaF nUM hfly pYNt-kmIË qy kotI ilaf pYr iksy dUsry bwcy dy bsqy ivc Ps igaf isr skUl phuMc igaf qy skUl qoN bfhr ÈYwz krdy koeI ies df vI hwl. mYN ipMz dy iksy idMdy. bfkI sfmfn iek-do mhIny bfad lY sI, ies krky bwcf igr igaf. qusI iÌkr nf Qwly skUtr KVHf kr ky ijvyN hI aMdr jfx aYwnafrafeI dI mdd lYx dI soc rhI hF. dyvFgy. kI pqf jd qwk muMizaF leI grFt kro, nfly sfnUM sfry bwcy brfbr ny. inrml lwgf qF iek Ëor df pwQr skUtr ’qy af muMizaf nUM qF 400 rupey vI nhIN afey mYm. vI af jfvy. kuJ soc ky inrml mYzm boly, mYzm ny bwcy df pYr dyiKaf qy smJ gey ik vwjdf hY. aMimRqpfl ajy soc hI irhf huMdf ‘koeI nf sr, muMizaF dI iek-iek afeItm sr qusI aYzhfk ’qy ho. rYgUlr vfilaF qoN swt koeI Éfs nhIN hY. qusIN koeI icMqf n kro. ik pwQr ikDroN afieaf qF iewk hor pwQr Gtf dyvFgy pr ienHF nUM vI dyvFgy ËrUr.’clo hI mdd lY lvFgy. qusI ies ivc ihwsf nhIN mfmUlI jhI swt hY, TIk ho jfvygI. afpky skUtr dy hYNzl qy vwj ky Aus dy koÜoN lMG TIk hY mYzm, ieh gwl vI shI hY. mYN awj pfAuxf.’ nhIN-nhIN mYzm. ienHF bwicaF dy lIey mfmUlI cot hY. bwcf Gr jf kr kl jFdf hY. aMimRqpfl nUM smJ nhIN af rhI rhI pihloN bwicaF df nfp lY lYNdf hF. hF ieh isr ’qy qF sfzI nOkrI hY. qusI myry qoN vI roqf rhf. ieMny ’c aMimRqpfl kol af ky kuJ sI ik ieMny ivc do aOrqF sfhmxy af geIaF. TIk rhygf, qUM nfp lY qy mYN iek do aYwnaf- ihwsf ËrUr lvo. nfÜy qusIN qF kihMdy sI ik kihx dI koiÈÈ krdf hY pr inrml mYzm iek nUM aimRqpfl ny pCfx ilaf. ieh pMjvIN rafeIË dy Gr jf afAuNdI hF. CuwtI hox qoN mYN vI jldI rYgUlr ho jfvFgf. muskrf ky ieÈfrf kr ky aMimRqpfl nUM cuwp krvf idMdI jmfq dy ividafrQI lfl bfbU dI mfqf jI pihlF vfps afAux dI koiÈÈ krFgI. ipMz inrml mYzm boly, TIk hY,TIk hY.’ iek-dUjy hY. koeI gwl nhIN BYx jI, qusIN iPkr nf kro. sn. Auh bolI, ary Bgvfn qum ko kBI mfÌ ’c mrdmÈumfrI dI izAUtI krn nfl mYnUM df sfQ dyxf bhuq cMgI gwl hY. aMimRqpfl asIN afpy ies df iDafn rwK lvFgy. inrml nhIN krygf. qum mfstr logoN ny hmfry bwcoN ipMz dy ’kwly-’kwly Gr dI jfxkfrI hY. keI ÉuÈ ho igaf. mYzm ny gwl rÌf-dÌf kIqI. lfl bfbU dI ky bUt jrfboN ky pYsy Kf lIey. isrÌ pYNtjuafkF dy juafk vI myry qoN pVHy hoey hn. ieMny ’c pUrI CuwtI dI GMtI vwj geI. ivi- mMmI aMimRqpfl nUM GUrdI-GUrdI cly jFdI kmIË dI hY. Bgvfn sB dyKqf hY. qum ko mYnUM keI vfr kih cuwky hn ik iksy kMm dI dafrQI bsqy cuwk ky Bwjx lwgy qF ies bfr hY. mYm qusI mYnUM cuwp rihx df ikAuN ieÈfrf pfp lgygf. qumfry kIVy pVyNgy. lfl bfbU dy ËrUrq hoeI qF sfnUM ËrUr dwsxf. mYnUM mUvmYNt pMjvIN jmfq dy lfl bfbU df pYr aMbrvIr kIqf sI, aMimRqpfl ny inrml mYzm nUM ikhf. ipqf jI dy mnHf krn ’qy vI Auh aMimRqpfl rijstr afiPs qoN ilaf ky dy idA, mYN Aus dy bsqy dIaF qxIaF ivc Ps jFdf hY qy sr mYN soicaf lyzIË df mfmlf lyzI hI sulJf nUM bol-kubol bolI jf rhI sI. Aus aOrq ’qy Auwqy mUvmYNt pf ipMz ’c jf afAuNdI hF. Auh izwg jFdf hY. jmfq dy ÈrfrqI juafk dyvy qF TIk hY. quhfnUM nhIN pqf, ieh aOrq ijvyN BUq svfr hoieaf sI. aMimRqpfl nUM hux do GMty bIq cuwky sn. aMimRqpfl dI nËr lfl bfbU nUM dyK hwsx lwgdy hn. aMbrvIr CotI-CotI gwl ’qy aksr lVdI qy pMcfieq sfrI gwl smJ af geI. Auh jldI-jldI vfr-vfr gyt vwl qy afpxI GVI vwl jf qy Aus dy dosq lfl bfbU nUM AuTfAuNdy hn. krn dIaF DmkIaF idMdI rihMdI. clo qusIN skUl dy aMdr jfx leI pYr puwt hI irhf sI rhI sI . pqf nhIN inrml mYm ny eynI dyr nËr pYNidaF sfr hI aMimRqpfl AunHF vwl Cwzo. inrml mYzm afpxI hI gwl kwtdI hoeI ik aMimRqpfl qyË pYr puwtx kfrn Tokr Kf ikAuN lgf idwqI. iPr afpy hI socx lwigaf, dOVdf hY qy bwcy nUM KVHf kr ky kwpVy JfVdf kuJ ijvyN Xfd afAux qy boldI hY, QoVHI dyr ky lVKVf jFdf hY. aMimRqpfl nUM ieMj lwgf, ‘iksy qoN mdd mMgxI ikhVf suKflI huMdI. sfzy hoieaf kihMdf hY, koeI nf kuJ nhIN hoieaf. qwk vrdIaF vflf tYNpU af jfvygf sr. qusIN ijvyN Auh pwQr Aus nUM kih irhf hovy, koeI duafby ’c vYsy aYwnafrafeIË gurdvfry qy bwcy izwg-izwg ky hI jvfn huMdy. AuTo-AuwTo iDafn nfl sfmfn Auqfr lYxf qy bwicaF nUM nf izwg-izwg ky hI bMdy jvfn huMdy. AuDroN mMdrF nUM kfÌI dfn idMdy ny qF skUl nUM ikAuN dyKo kIVI df aftf qF nhIN zuwlH igaf. lfl vrdI vMz dyxI. aMbrvIr afpxf bsqf cuwkI skUl vwl af nf dyxgy. cfhy Auh swq smuMdr pfr bYTy hn bfbU AuwT ky Gr nUM dOV jFdf hY. QoVHI dyr qwk vrdIaF df sfmfn bfËfr qoN igaf qy afpxy mfstr nUM vyK ky kihx lwgf, pr Auh afpxy ipMz vfilaF nfl moh vI vflHf agly idn svyry hI lfl bfbU dI mMmI do-iqMn af jFdf hY. aMimRqpfl sfrf smfn iDafn sr jI swt qF nhIN lwgI.’ aMimRqpfl sMBl rwKdy ny. mYm dI Auh ËrUr mdd krngy.’ aOrqF nfl inrml mYzm kol KVHI AuwcI-AuwcI nfÜ Auqrvf ky ividafrQIaF nUM vMzx lwg ky boilaf nhIN-nhIN puwq kuJ nhIN hoieaf. iPr afp hI buVbuVfAuNdf hY ‘pr smF kfÌI boldI nËr afAuNdI hY. Xy mfstr log pqf pYNdf hY. muMizaF nUM isrÌ kotI aqy pYNt-kmIË pr sr kIVI df aftf zuwlH igaf hoxf. aMimho igaf. CuwtI vI hox vfÜI ey.’ieMny ’c aMim- nhIN skUl myN ikaf krqy hYN. kwlH hmfry byty imlI. afpxI-afpxI vrdI lY ky bwcy bVy ÉuÈ Rqpfl aMbrvIr vwl dyK ky muskrfieaf qy Rqpfl inrml mYm nUM afAuNidaF vyKdf hY. kMm ko bwcoN ny igrf dIaf. ÉUb roieaf Gr jf kr. hoey, ijvyN iqqlIaF rMg-ibrMgy PuwlF nUM dyK aMbrvIr df hwQ PV ky skUl aMdr clf qF ho igaf sr. inrml mYzm ny afpxy hwQ dyKo qo iesky pYr pr ikqnI cot lgI hY. ky ÉuÈ huMdIaF ny qy aMimRqpfl AunHF bwicaF dy igaf. pRfrQnf sBf ÈurU ho jFdI, ‘dyh isvf ’c PiVaf cYwk aMimRqpfl nUM idMidaF ikhf. hmfry bwcoN kf iDafn nhIN rKqy. pqf nhIN ichry dI muskfn dyK ky ÉuÈ ho irhf sI. roË br moih iehY.’
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