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Th e clean and clear waters of Harrison Mills will soon be a bottled commodity.

Th e Fraser Valley Regional District Board adopted the zoning amendment bylaw at their last Board meeting January 27. Th e bylaw allows Christopher’s Springs, owned by Harrison Mills resident Chris Lepine, to build a small bottling plant on a portion of his property.

Summer Dhillon is an informal advocate for Harrison Mills. She has been working over the last few years to get a tourism board organized, including starting a website and working on signage for the community. Dhillon sees the plant as a "very positive" business for Harrison Mills.

"It will help for job creation. It's forward thinking,” says Dhillon. “Th ere's great potential in what he (Lepine) wants to do."

Area C director Alec Niemi agrees that the plant will be a good thing for the neighbourhood.

“We’re pleased to have the business in the community,” says Niemi.

He says while it will be a “small enterprise,” it will use a resource readily available in Harrison Mills.

“If we’ve got anything besides gravel here, it’s water.”

Niemi says there was no discussion on the matter at the FVRD as it was simply the adoption of the bylaw which already passed fi rst, second and third reading in June and September, 2014.

Th ere was certainly discussion at that time. Wendy Bales was the Area

C director then and she says there was ample discussion in the FVRD and at a public hearing held on the matter.

While Bales is not opposed to industry in general, she is concerned with the location of the water bottling plant and the cumulative impact it could have in the long term.

“It’s a prime tourist area and a protected habitat,” says Bales.

She also worries about the precedent this zoning amendment bylaw sets. A question on the subject of precedent was raised at the public hearing. According to a staff report on August 28 from FVRD planner Carl Isaak, the staff response was that the approval of one application does not set a precedent.

“Each zoning application is considered by the FVRD on its own merits. Th e Offi cial Community

Plan for an area does set out policies and guides decision-making for rezoning applications. Water licences are also specifi c to a type of use and not all existing licenses would allow industrial bottling use of water, many are for domestic uses only.”

Th e property, located at 14400 Chehalis forest Service Road, has a spring that fl ows into Echo Creek, which fl ows into Elbow Creek then into the Harrison River. Lepine already draws water that he sells in bulk. Th e rezoning allows him to build a plant on the property with the plan to create jobs locally. While the licence allows them to extract 25,000 gallons per day, FVRD staff reports indicate the machinery being used is designed to process a maximum of 3,300 gallons per day.

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Th e District of Kent Community Recreation & Cultural Centre (CRCC) is hosting a free Family Fun Day this Saturday, Feb. 7.

Th e event was created to celebrate Family Day and incorporates some of the best that the CRCC has to off er.

“Th e programs we’re off ering are a combination of ones that exist on Saturday," says Kristen Prentice, CRCC recreation programer. "We've added events such as fl oor hockey to make the most of the day."

Th ere’s drop-in family playtime, yoga, pickle ball and fl oor hockey in the morning. Th ere’s basketball, volleyball and open gym time in the aft ernoon. All drop-in admissions and activities are free all day in honour of B.C. Family Day.

“If they haven’t had a chance to come in and visit the facilities, this is a good chance to do so,” invites Prentice.

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Families looking for something to do this weekend can head to the Harrison Hot Springs Family Fun Carnival.

Th is second annual carnival, running February 7 and 8, features two venues with loads of activities for the whole family. Th ere will be puppet shows, scavenger hunts, mini golf and bouncy castles. Th ere will be button making and face painting, indoor soccer and even a 40 foot obstacle course.

Tourism Harrison initiated the Family Fun Carnival last year and the turnout was fantastic.

"Th e fi rst year was more successful than we expected," says Robert Reyerse, executive director of Tourism Harrison.

With miserable weather during last year's festivities, they were not sure if people would venture out. But Tourism Harrison estimates that over the two days, approximately 2,000 people came to have fun and celebrate Family Day weekend.

"It works for both the residents and the tourists coming into the community," says Reyerse. And with indoor venues at the Ramada Hotel and St. Alice Hall, there's no fear of bad weather ruining the fun.

Aft er the fi rst year's success, not much will be changed this year. A few new entertainers will be joining the festivities, including juggling acrobat Mike Battie.

"I am greatly looking forward to the Harrison Hot Springs Family Fun Carnival," says Battie. He says you can expect to see physical skills, juggling, and unicycle performances with crowd interaction in his shows.

Th e Harrison Family Fun Carnival takes place Saturday, Feb. 7 and Sunday, Feb. 8 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Venues are the Ramada Hotel and the St. Alice Hall. Entrance is by donation, with a suggested fee of $5 per family. For more information, see www.tourismharrison.com

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In the end, Mother Nature failed to co-operate.Th e third annual Slopes for Hope for the

Canadian Cancer Society has been cancelled.Th e ski and snowboard fundraiser was scheduled

to take place on Sunday, Feb. 8 at Hemlock Valley Resort, but due to a lack of snow on the mountain a little over a week ahead of the event, organizers have decided it will not go ahead this year.

"Unfortunately and sadly, due to a lack of snow, the Canadian Cancer Society has had to make the diffi cult decision to cancel this year’s Slopes for Hope event at Hemlock Resort," said the Cancer Society's Nicola Romaniuk.

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More than 30 per cent of Fraser babies not fully vaccinated

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More than 30 per cent of infants in the Fraser Health region are not getting vaccinated on schedule and public health offi cials say that rate of non-compliance is a concern.

Fraser statistics show 69 per cent of two-year-olds are up to date on the standard recommended vaccinations against diseases such as diptheria, measles, polio and Hepatitis B.

Th at's short of the

region's current target of at least 73 per cent and a goal of more than 80 per cent immunized by 2017. Th e province has a target of 90 per cent by 2023.

Medical health offi cer Dr. Michelle Murti doesn't think the statistics refl ect a dangerous level of ideological opposition to vaccinations.

She said 94 per cent of new parents in the region start their kids' vaccinations at the two-month mark but many then fail to keep them up, perhaps losing track aft er

they return to work."Th ey do start but then

life gets busy and we see signifi cant drop-off over that two year schedule, especially at the 12- and 18-month points," Murti said.

Nor is the phenomenon new.

Fraser's immuni-zation rates for two-year-olds have hovered around the same level for the past fi ve years, ranging from a low of 61 per cent in early 2010 to a high of 72 per cent in the spring of 2012.

Murti said she believes

the rates are similar for B.C. as a whole and not unique to the Fraser region.

Th e health authority released its statistics this week, she said, in an attempt to "capitalize" on public interest in the measles outbreak linked to Disneyland in the U.S.

Fraser got more calls from parents wanting vaccinations in the wake of the Disneyland outbreak than during the local measles outbreak last year that was centred on Chilliwack.

Murti said the immunization rates are quite consistent across the Fraser region, with minor exceptions.

"We do know we have pockets of communities, especially in the Fraser East area, where we have low rates due to personal objection to immunizations," she said.

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technology can helpparents keep track oftheir kids' immunizationschedules and boost ratesover time.

She said parents cansign up for free textmessage reminders ofwhen their baby needsto return for boostersor download a freesmartphone app torecord and follow thevaccination schedule.

Th ere's also a freechild health passport thatcan be obtained frompublic health offi ces ordownloaded online.

Links to all threeresources, as well asimmunization schedulesand more information canbe found at fraserhealth.ca/immunize.

Murti said it's alsoimportant for newcomersto B.C. to transfer theirhealth records so theirimmunizations are on fi lehere.

Low rate from parents losing track, not anti-vax ideology: MHO

Most new parents in the region start their kids' vaccina-tions at the two-month mark but many then fail to keepthem up, says Medical health officer Dr. Michelle Murti.

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Mayor Van Laerhoven and Council invite any interested District resident with a passion for recreation, parks, trails and cultural services to participate in the Parks and Recreation Committee. More specifically, you are invited to submit your name as a volunteer to be considered as a Committee member to provide input on creating new ideas and recommendations with respect to parks, trails, recreation and cultural services in the District.

The Committee will be asked to provide valuable input on issues relevant to program service delivery and use of facilities for the District’s Community Services Department. This may include providing innovative ideas, receiving feedback from the general public, and being focused on solutions.

Please submit your interests as to why you want to participate in this Committee and how your background and training can contribute to the success of the Committee. Mayor and Council will appoint the Parks and Recreation Committee members at a future Regular Meeting of Council.

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please call Kerry Hilts, Director of Community Services at 604-796-2235.

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ALC approval sends Neal's Electric zoning to Council


Th e District of Kent Council gave fi rst and second reading to a zoning bylaw to allow Neal’s Electric to continue operating on agricultural property.

Th e teBrinke family has been operating the electrical business on the property since 1988. Th e property is currently being used for agricultural, residential and business purposes. According to a staff report to Council, the portion of the property used for business purposes is 1.8 per cent of the total property.

Th e bylaw passed the two readings at the Jan. 26 Council meeting, with Coun. Sylvia Pranger opposed and councillors Duane Post, Susan Spaeti and Darcy Striker in favour.

“How come this business can operate on agricultural land, whereas other ones are being denied?” asked Coun. Pranger in the meeting.

Director of Development Services Darcey Kohuch responded that all farm use applications go through Council and that some are supported

while some aren't.Mayor John Van Laerhoven

told Th e Observer it is the District's responsibility to follow through on an application sent to the Agricultural Land

Commission (ALC) and discuss the rezoning at the local government level.

"Th e ALC is happy with allowing them to continue to operate, and the teBrinkes are prepared to follow the conditions," says Van Laerhoven.

Coun. Darcy Striker says he voted in favour because the business has been there a long time and Council wants to ensure businesses are compliant.

“We don’t want to shut them down. We want to make them

compliant.” Striker explains.Th e ALC approved the

continued use of a portion of the property for the existing electrical business subject to conditions. Th e conditions include the business to not exceed the existing space, to not be sold, to allow the business to operate for no longer than an additional 40 years on the property, or until the property is sold, whichever comes fi rst, and the approval is granted for the sole benefi t of the applicant (Neal and Natalie teBrinke) and their children is non-transferable beyond this restriction.

In the ALC report, it states “the Commission determined that in this particular case, the continuation of the business is not problematic provided it is contained within the existing footprint and will be discontinued when the applicants no longer own the property, or within 40 years, whichever occurs fi rst.”

A public hearing for the zoning bylaw is set for Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. prior to the regularly-scheduled Council meeting.

“We don’t want to shut them down. We want to make them compliant”

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Camping crunchCamping fees, like everything else (MSP, Hydro, ICBC), are going

up.Th e Liberal government has announced that, as of March 15, fees

to camp in provincial parks will increase $2 to $5.Th at might not sound like much, but it’s going to cost $35 a night

to sleep on the ground in Golden Ears Provincial Park, up from $30.Over a long weekend, that would total $105.Add on the cost of travel, food and other necessities, and camping

is no longer a cheap option for young families, or young adults working minimum-wage jobs.

According to the Ministry of Environment, this is the fi rst province-wide increase in camping fees since 2010. Th e varied rate increases take into account local demand and economic conditions, as well as private camping availability.

Th e province collected about $17 million from its park and recreation fees last year, while spending $22 million on direct park operating costs.

We understand that parks take money to operate and maintain, and that pay parking was an unpopular experiment.

But camping is about the least expensive vacation opportunity, and squeezing residents for more money just when gas prices have plummeted comes off as a cash grab.

It’s well documented how cash-poor Canadians are, especially here in B.C., where housing prices are out of line. We deserve a break.

Campgrounds get families outdoors, together. Th ey also attract tourists, who spend money in town.

Camping used to be something everyone could aff ord.Raising camping fees is just another example of the Liberals taking

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Victoria – Th e B.C. education ministry put on a forum on the future of education last week, bringing together public and private school leaders with experts from around the world.

I watched the proceedings via webcast from the Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, which gives you a hint about the forces pressing in on our century-old industrial model of schooling.

First up was Andreas Schleicher, on video link from his offi ce in Paris, where he is director of education and skills for the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. He began with the international problem of people coming out of university who can’t fi nd jobs, amid a skills shortage.

Schleicher said this is happening

today because, “it’s not what you know but what you can do with what you know.” Some education systems are adapting better than others as the value of merely passing on facts has declined.

He said these days, almost any student can pass any multiple-choice test if they have a smartphone. Th e question for parents is what to do “if you want your child to be smarter than a smartphone.”

Th e OECD runs international testing that consistently ranks B.C. and Canada among the best schools in the world, and Schleicher described how that testing has evolved to keep up.

But our progress in the past 10 years has tended to be slower than some Asian countries, despite B.C. being on the “high end of investment” in education. He warned against the trap of the industrial school model, “pouring money in” to “do more of the same.”

Some of the best results emerging from a decade of digitally-driven

globalization have been achieved through innovations that were fi nanced through bigger class sizes, Schleicher said.

Th is was too much for one B.C. Teachers’ Federation representative

in the audience, who introduced herself as someone who spent the last transformational decade working for the union, not in a classroom. She disputed the OECD’s fi nancial calculations, lecturing some of the world’s top economists that based on “spending power,” B.C. schools are cash starved.

She followed this with the laundry list of BCTF demands that

hasn’t changed in 40 years – smaller classes, more prep time, more money.

Th e keynote speaker was Yong Zhao, University of Oregon professor of educational measurement, who gave a highly entertaining critique of standardized testing and creativity-crushing drills of the basics. (You can fi nd a video archive at www.bcedplan.ca.)

Yong sparked a lively discussion about the need for foundation skills, which he and others agreed remain vital to success. Th e issue seems to be how to instil those basics while avoiding the disengagement of students who see school as irrelevant to their lives.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender announced at the forum that the province is about to unveil new curriculum that moves toward individual learning for all students. And he said there will be a series of experiments conducted at yet-to-be-identifi ed B.C. schools to pioneer new models of learning.

BCTF president Jim Iker sat stoically through the proceedings, where speakers described integrating community groups and businesses directly with schools. Th at’s underway here, with trades training in particular.

Iker’s record on adaptation is clear from his own career. Th e only school where he actually taught was in the northwest B.C. village of Topley, and it closed in 2010 due to a long-term decline in rural students.

By 2001 Iker had left the classroom to work for the Burns Lake teacher union local, which the BCTF continues to staff eight years aft er that school district and others disappeared through amalgamation.

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In regards to your recent letter from Conservative nominee Brad Vis. I would just like to point out to Brad, that it's the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, controlled by the Federal Conservative Party of Canada, his Party, under the leadership of Steven Harper, is the main reason we have a ditching and drainage dilemma in Agassiz and Matsqui.

If the Federal Conservatives were so inclined to, they could instruct the Federal Fisheries and Oceans to open these historic free fl owing watercourses, as well as implement their $28 million studied Cohen Report for the enhancement of the Fraser

River Sockeye.Because of the current

Conservative Governments commitment to the Norwegian held Pacifi c Fish Farming Industry, they have turned their backs on the largest Salmon producing river in the world, the Fraser.

If the Conservative Government had implemented the recommendations of Justice Bruce Cohen, regarding their own studied report, of which they spent $28 million of Taxpayer's money, then these watercourses would have been enhanced into spawning channels, and drainage would not have been ignored, under the auspices of the Spotted Frog.

May I also remind Brad, that Agassiz and Matsqui are mainly Dairy Farming communities, of which, because of the proposed European Trade Agreement, that puts them in jeopardy as well.

I would highly recommend that the good people of Agassiz and Matsqui, take a close look at Brad and the fi ve other contestants for the Conservative nomination for Mission/Matsqui/Fraser Canyon. It's unfortunate that the Conservatives, as well as the Liberals and NDP, don't have published platforms, as they are ultimately controlled by their Party leaders. Th is is a main reason why the country

is in dire need of electoral reform.

Th e only mainstream political Party in Canada that has a published policy platform is the Green Party of Canada. If you got our website: Greenparty.ca and click on Vision Green, it has our full Party platform including Fisheries and Agriculture. We are the only Party in Canada to do this, because we believe that it's the constituents right to actually know what a Party stands for, instead political hyperbole and double speak.

Art Green, Hope Green Party, CandidateMission/Matsqui/Fraser

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Kidney Foundation seeks local volunteers

On behalf of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, B.C. branch, I would like to thank the volunteer canvassers in the Agassiz-Harrison Hot Springs area for your valuable time. Your eff orts will help improve the lives of people living with kidney disease.

I will not mention your individual names, but you know who you are that have volunteered in Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.

Kidney disease is a serious disease with no cure at this time. Early detection may prevent or delay the need for life-saving dialysis or a kidney transplant. Ask you family doctor for the simple EGFR test.

Th e Kidney Foundation is dear to me because I lost a daughter to kidney failure when she was a young woman with two children.

I do not know exactly how many people's lives have been aff ected by this serious disease, but I am sure that there

are a great number though family, friends or loved ones.

More volunteer canvassers means the possibility of more donations to aid in the research of kidney disease. If we could get more volunteers to even canvas the street they live on or a particular areas of the community, the chances of greater success could be achieved.

Th e 2015 door-to-door campaign will start on the fi rst day of March. If you wish to volunteer and play an integral part in the overall mission of the kidney foundation, to better the lives of people and families living with kidney disease, the Kidney Foundation of Canada, B.C. Branch can be reached at 604-736-9775 or 1-800-567-8112 ext. 225.

John MichaloskiCampaign chairman for Kidney

Foundation of Canada, Agassiz & Harrison Hot Spings

For The Record:In the article 'Kent council round up' on page 3 of the Jan. 29 edition, under

District staff get fi t', comments were attributed to Coun. Darcy Striker. Th e comments were in fact made by Coun. Duane Post. Th e Observer apologizes for this error.


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Every month is about family for the Agassiz Harrison Early Years Committee. However, February in particular is special because of Family Day on Feb. 9 and of course Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14. February is all about love. Fortunately,

this love is spread throughout the month with many activities and events for you and your family.

Th e fi rst exciting event is the Early Years’ 2nd Annual Love Your Community Scavenger Hunt. Grab your stroller and your

walking shoes and start the hunt. Pick up your Scavenger Hunt kit at the Agassiz Library, Community Services, Cultural and Recreational Centre, Family Parenting Place or Strong Start. Th e hunt started Tuesday Feb. 3, and ends

Tuesday Feb. 17. Th e fi nale is at the Cultural and Recreation Centre at 11 a.m. during Open Playtime. Free entry will be your prize for participating in the hunt along with other goodies.

Family Day is on Monday, Feb. 9 this year. Make time to do something special with your family. If you can’t be with them send them your love with a phone call, email or letter. Th e Community Recreation and Cultural Centre is hosting a free Family Fun Day from 9 am to 5 pm. Enjoy free drop-in admissions to the fi tness classes, weightroom and gymnasium!Tourism Harrison is

hosting their 2nd annual Harrison Family Fun Carnival. Th e Carnival runs both Saturday Feb. 7 and Sunday Feb. 8 from 11-4 p.m.. Mike Battie, juggler, LaNae of OoO Happy Days Puppeteer will be performing. Come out and try button making,

the bouncy castle, the obstacle course, Sasquatch researchers, mini-golf and a jeopardy style game board.

Agassiz Christian School is hosting Ready, Set, Learn on Th ursday, Feb. 19 from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Parents can register kids 3-5 years (not yet in Kindergarten) for this free event by Feb. 16.

Th e Agassiz Library is hosting Ducktivities. Discover the fun of Duct Tape craft s and make your duc-reation! All materials provided. For ages 8 and up, younger children welcome with a helper. 2 – 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb 20.

Xyolhemeylh Family Forum Planning Committee is hosting their 18th Annual Family Forum “Finding Your Way in Your Healing Journey”. Th is year’s theme is “Nurturing Your Spirit”. Th e forum is taking place February 25 and 26 at the Neighborhood Learning Centre in

Chilliwack. Registration is limited and accepted on a “fi rst come” basis.

A reminder to those registered, Family Parenting Place is hosting three sessions of Infant Massage on Feb. 2, 16 and 23. Registration is closed but please inquire for next sessions if you are interested in learning how to massage your baby. Lastly, Positive

Parenting Program (Triple P) seminars will be presented at the Agassiz Library on February 11, 18 and 25 from 6:30-8 p.m. Th ese seminars will off er you parenting techniques to help you along your parenting journey. Th ese three seminars build on each other. However, they can be taken independent of each other. Enjoy your family,

enjoy your community, and enjoy the festivities and events all around you this month. If you have any questions regarding these events please contact Kim at [email protected] or 604 796 8774.

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Experience the Fraser project could have new parkKerrie-Ann SchoenitBLACK PRESS

A new regional park along the foreshore of theFraser River is being considered in Hope.

Th e Fraser Valley Regional District is interestedin 4.35 hectares (10.5 acres) of Crown land northof 62180 Delair Road for park purposes andproviding public access to the river.

In keeping with past uses in the area, theemphasis of the park would be on protectingand enhancing the sensitive wildlife and fi sherieshabitat. Th is site is best known for angling accessto the Fraser River and birdwatching. Over timethe riverfront location could also connect into themulti-jurisdictional Experience the Fraser project.

“We saw this as a wonderful opportunity tobring another regional park to Hope,” said FVRDplanner David Urban, during a presentationto council last week. “It’s really a hotbed forbiodiversity and something quite unique forthe area. Complementing recreation there is theeducation component.”Urban said the property owners to the south

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Help Project reports successful yearBy Lorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER

Th e Help Project is starting another year strong with a team of volunteers committed to helping local youth.

Th eir vision is to ensure every local youth and family member can easily fi nd the resources they need on a wide range of topics. Th eir hope is that youth who have easy access to resources will help to "drastically reduce and ultimately prevent youth drug abuse, depression, violence and suicide."

At a presentation to Harrison Council Monday evening, treasurer Susan Eick said, coincidentally, since starting the Help Project, there hasn't been one suicide in the area.

"We don't take credit for that," says Eick, but says it shows discussion is happening and it is an interesting fact to note.

Eick shared that when they fi rst came together as a group several years ago, they recognized there were many diff erent resources available in the community to get help. But what was needed was an easy way to access information about all those resources.

Th e committee, which has been working together for three years now, launched a website to provide quick access to resources

on topics such as suicide, bullying, addiction and more.

We want to give them the resources, "to help them get through the really tough stuff ," shared committee member Terrill Scott when Th e Help Project team made a presentation to the District of Kent Council at their Jan. 26 meeting.

“It’s hard to be young, and sometimes it’s hard to be young in an isolated community,” said Scott.

Volunteers spend time with youth in the Fraser-Cascade School District, to spread the word and create awareness. Th ey have gone to events such as soccer tournaments, PACER Day and community events like the Health Fair, to share and engage in conversation within a positive atmosphere.

"Any time we get an invite from a school, we are there," said Eick.

Both Eick and Scott updated the respective mayor and councillors on Th e Help Project's

mission, vision, strategyand makeup as wellas a look back and alook forward for thecommittee.

Th is year, Th e HelpProject is lookinginto recruiting morevolunteers, initiatingseveral contests andprojects and fostering

partnerships as well as doingongoing website updates andmaintenance.

"We are continuing to evolveTh e Help Project as we moveforwards," said Eick. She toldHarrison Council that thegroup has been operating on a"shoestring budget" from thebeginning and are looking todoing some more fundraisingevents this year includingan event in May and one inNovember.

Th e Help Project committeeasked the District of KentCouncil for fi nancial supportin the form of a grant-in-aid.Judy Lewis, District director offi nancial services, says the grant-in-aid report is scheduled to gobefore Council on the meeting ofFeb. 10.

In August, 2014, Th e HelpProject became an offi cial society,which means they are able toprovide tax receipts for donationsnow. To learn more, see www.thehelpproject.ca

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The ILM right-of-way continues to be a construction zone with restricted access. Restricted access is required for worker and public safety to avoid risks associated with construction materials and equipment, or other potential hazards that may be hidden or partially hidden by the snow.

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Agassiz resident Tammy Wood was featured on MasterChef Canada's season two premiere Sunday evening, where she earned a spot in the show's top 16.

Wood impressed the judges with her choice of meat, her plating and, especially, her story.

"No matter what life throws at you, you can just keep trudging forward and you can fi nally get to your goal," she shared with TV viewers across Canada. "I'd like to be an example for single moms and widows out there that you can accomplish anything."

Woods, who lost her husband six years ago in a workplace accident, is raising her six children on her own. When asked by one of the judges who she is doing this competition for,

Wood answered with tears in her eyes.

"I'm doing this for me," she said.

In the episode, Wood prepared smoked elk carpaccio with pickled vegetables, basil, pine nuts and fi g balsamic sauce.

"You did something very unique with your dish," said judge Claudio Aprile. "Th ere were so many wonderful notes,

so many great fl avours, and that smoke came through really well. So it's a yes for me."

Th e other judges agreed to giving Wood a chance to compete in the next phase. Judge Alvin Leung told her this is the fi rst time he has ever had elk but, with the way Wood prepared it, he will certainly be eating it again. And judge Michael Bonacini praised the dish: "It

was incredibly moist. Incredibly fl avourful. Th at was absolutely delicious."

In the show, Wood said she chose elk for the dish because of its succulent, soft texture: "Like butter." Using game meat highlights her passion for wild game cooking and her enjoyment of the wilderness.

"I love to hunt and I can support my family without going to a grocery store."

Aft er she got her white apron, Wood voiced her reaction.

"I feel exhilarated. I feel like this huge weight has been lift ed off my shoulders. And now I can work for what I want to achieve, which is to be MasterChef Canada."

Th e premiere will be rebroadcasted on CTV the episode this Sunday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.

Tammy Wood in the top 16

FVRD looks for park supportof this area are quite supportive of the idea since they have been unoffi cial stewards of the land for many years, but have listed their property for sale.

Th e Crown land could be obtained for regional park purposes through a Nominal Rent Tenure (NRT) lease, which provides tenure to a public sector organization for $1. A lease term is typically 30 years, and the tenure holder has the right to modify the land and/or construct improvements as specifi ed in the contract and is granted exclusive use of the land for quiet enjoyment.

In 2001, the FVRD made a similar application that encompassed this land as well as additional Crown land on each side. It was approximately three times larger in size but was denied by the province due to the lack of adjacent landowners consent required to avoid any concern regarding riparian rights.

Obtaining a Nominal Rent Tenure is a lengthy process that can take nearly a year since it involves the draft ing of a management plan, public engagement and technical review. For a complete application to be accepted for review a local government

resolution endorsing the application is needed.

Urban was hoping to garner a letter of support from the District of Hope at

the Jan. 26 meeting before further pursuing the initiative. However, council expressed concern over supporting a project without getting

feedback from residents fi rst. Th ey like the proposed park idea, but told Urban they’d like to see public consultation before draft ing a letter of support.

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Community EventsScrapbook Get Together - Thursday, February 5 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at the Agassiz Library. Its time to get those memories in order and scrapbooking is a great way to do it. Rachael will be on hand to teach techniques and we will have the supplies for you to do a couple pages of your own. Its easy, creative and a relaxing way to spend a winter evening. Bring a friend, the tea is on us.

Family Fun Carnival - February 7 & 8 from 11am to 4pm indoors at the Ramada Hotel and the St. Alice Hall in Harrison Hot Springs. Come out and

enjoy two days of family fun! By donation. Visit tourismharrison.com for more information or see ad in today’s paper for list of events.

Body Art Workshop for Teens - Monday, Feb. 16 from 1-2:30pm at the Agassiz Library. Learn simple techniques and designs to create your own body art. All materials supplied.

Family Fun Day - Saturday, Feb 7 at the Community Recreation & Cultural Centre. All drop-in admissions & activities are free all day! Call 604-796-8891 FMI.

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For Everyone• Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book Club takes place on the third Thursday of every month, starting at 6:30pm at the Agassiz Library. Love to read and want to talk about what you’re reading? You don’t have to be a member, just drop in when you can. Pick up the book at the library any time before the meeting and get ready to share your opinions!Scrabble: The Game - Wednesdays at 2pm. Bring a friend or 2 or 3 and check out this new drop in program at Agassiz Library. You may want to play with a pal or you may fi nd a new friend with words. We supply the space, the scrabble boards, the dictionaries, and the coff ee. Bring your sense of fun and enjoyment of words, so you can “keep calm and scrabble on”.

Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am - 1 pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with any unfi nished sewing, stitching, knitting projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336.

Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us for a free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. 7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, enjoy community companionship. Families & all ages welcome.The Harrison-Kent Community Singers - Meet every Monday at 7:00 pm at the Memorial Hall. FMI call Carol at 604-796-2749.T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or 5:45 pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church.Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Thrift Store - We’re looking for volunteers! Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Feel free to come by 6919 Cheam Avenue or call 604-796-9932 FMI.Royal Canadian Legion - Hosts drop-in “Fun Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 pm, Players needed, arrive early to register. Cribbage daily. Non-members welcome. Call 604-796-2332The Wednesday Walkers - Easy hiking every Wednesday. FMI call Eleanor 604-795-0076Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Projects for worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-796-3060 or email [email protected] Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drinking aff ecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 or Anne 604-793-3103

Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, open daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welcomeAgassiz-Harrison Garden Club - Meets the

second Wednesday of each month from Oct-July in the foyer of the Ag Hall at 7:30 pm. FMI 604-796-3291 or 604-796-2423

Agassiz-Harrison Lions - Meet at 7 pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Lion’s Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Ave. FMI call Joey at 604-796-9951

Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch - Free nursery by reservation as well. For info & reservations call Raye 604-869-5420 Agassiz Harrison Community Drivers Program - A community based volunteer driver program providing rides to all local, Fraser Valley & Lower Mainland medical appointments & other personal services. Always looking for more drivers. Call 604-798-6228, email [email protected] or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz.Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961 - Meets every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz United Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-5554Harrison Community Social Club Drop-in every Thurs. at Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall, 9:30 am: cards, darts, games & coff ee. Contact Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Suzanne 604-796-1269.Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at 1 pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs.

Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC meets the third Sunday of each month. FMI call (604) 796-8604 or email us at [email protected] International All-weather Tennis Club - Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily at the Spring Park tennis complex. All are welcome. Good fun and exercise is guaranteed at no cost. FMI contact John Allen 796-9117

Jam Session - Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month from 7pm - 10:30pm by donation. Everyone welcome, bring an instrument and a friend! OAP Hall, Friendship Hall. FMI call Derry at 604-796-1084Lions TV Bingo - Thursday nights at 6 pm on Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux HardwareThe Chilliwack MS Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group - Meets every third Wednesday of each month from noon to 2pm at the lunchroom of the Royal Cafe 45886 Wellington St., Chilliwack. New members welcome. FYI call Owen at 604-795-5216

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Th e start of a new year has always been a favourite time for me. A time to look back but also a time to look forward and realign. Th is January was no exception, in fact, it was more so than usual. And so it came about that I decided to write my family's story of our immigration to Canada. Th e time is right: in the year 2016 it will be 60 years since we came to this country, a time to celebrate!

I talked to friends and family members about my plan and realized that, to my surprise, the interest in my undertaking was not the greatest. We all live very much in the here and now and happily leave it to the movie makers and storytellers to inform future generations about our life and time. Th ere is nothing wrong with this, but where is the

personal touch? Where is the magic of our stories - being told by those who lived them - from generation to generation?

My husband - together with his brother and the help of other family members - has put together a most impressive family tree and history, dating back to Napoleon's time. My father, too, did much of the same for my family though not as extensive. A cousin of my husband even wrote a book about

the Altendorf history which is, of course, more than most of us can do! But, at one time, when I was already retired, I became interested and ambitious enough to relate some of the fascinating stories - some tragic or sad, some happy and funny - of family members who lived during or before my time. How sad would it be if those stories would have been lost!

But the greatest story of my own life and the life of my family I have yet to write! It is the story of our immigration from Europe to Canada. Th ough it will be the story of myself and my family, it also will be the story of countless others. We all came from somewhere and somewhere else before and yet, each story is unique and important. Th ere is no doubt, however, how greatly

the lives of immigrants as well as of the lives of relatives and friends who stay behind, are impacted.

Th e years from 1950 - 1960 were a good time to come to Canada: there were plenty of opportunities and there was lots of work. Canada needed workers and the immigrants needed work. Th ere was a willingness inthe air to help each other. Th ere was the working towards developing the country on the side of the immigrants and in return, much eff ort on the side of Canada to give the immigrants a feeling of belonging - a great combination!

Th e story of my own and of my husband's immigration will perhaps sound more like a mini "exodus" since during the time from 1954 - 1957 seven family members of our larger family followed each other to this country. Our trek started with my brother and his wife in the year 1954 followed by my mother, Juliette, and my younger sister in 1955. Next my husband and myself with our two daughters (ages 5 and 8) reached Canadian shores in 1956 and a sister-in-law with her husband and their son ended the trek in 1957.

Th ere are great stories behind these few sentences that have to be told at another time. For today, however, I want to say that none of us ever regretted our decision to immigrate to Canada. As one of my grandsons said: "We are so lucky to live here, so lucky!" Yes, indeed!

Ruth Altendorf is an

occasional columnist in Th e Agassiz-Harrison Observer. Here,she shares a slice of her own history instead of her usual tales of Harrison folks and happenings Th is is part one of a six-column series to appear in Th e Observer over the coming weeks.

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Call Harry at 604-796-2025cell 604-316-1668

retractableDOORscreens

R.C.E.APPLIANCEREPAIR

604-796-2834Service to all makes of

washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

Agassiz All Storage

Easy access from Hwy 1 or 7 We have storage for:• RVS • BOATS • VEHICLES• Heated units • Long term discounts • Security fenced • Electronic gate • Video surveillance

7651 Industrial Way Agassiz, BC • Ph: [email protected] • www.agassiz-all-storage.com

or 7

Hope Auto Body Ltd.Hope Auto Body Ltd.

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility

- all insurance company estimates written here

966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244www.hopeautobody.ca

Community

Mindy Phillips (Seabird), Tim Louis (Seabird), Cameron Garner (Seabird), Jesse Fraser (Seabird), Jason Fraser (Shxw’ow’hamel), Maverick Fraser (Seabird), Morgan Peters (Peters Band), Andrew Montjoy, John Moreno (Yale), Julie Palmantier, Brawnson Pyne, Brooklyn Pyne and Kelsey Dixon (Sechelt) pose for a quick photo.

Power-line technician students preparing for hands-on training

Seabird College and Th ompson Rivers University have partnered to off er the Power-line Technician Program.

“Students are now three months into the program,” says Active Measures co-ordinator Wendy Jimmie who assists the students.

“Th e students spent the fi rst three months of the program working hard to complete prerequisites for the program,” she says. Students had to complete Math 11, Physics 11, and either Communications 12 or English 12 in order to take part in the Power-line Technician program. “Th e upgrading was completed and fi nals were held mid-December” Wendy continues. “Now the real work begins.”

Five Seabird Island Band Members, four from other Nations and several Non-Aboriginal students are currently taking part in the program. Th e fi rst day of class for the students was on January 5 at Th ompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops, B.C. Although the University was closed due to weather, the students kept busy.

“Student spent time talking about attendance, conduct, and getting familiar with the campus and instructors,” says Wendy. Th e Power-line Technician students will be attending TRU until February 6th and then they will be doing hands-on

work with their instructor February 9th – 27th.

During the hands-on portion students will be doing pole work and preparing for the Industry Training

Authority (ITA) fi nal exam. ITA oversees British Columbia’s industry skills training and certifi cation system. Students who receive a passing grade of 70% or higher will earn a recognized Power-line Level 1 certifi cate from TRU.

“Th ere’s a ton of snow here,” she says, “but students are working hard in class despite the minor challenges they were faced with at the beginning of the program”. Once fi nished the students

will be prepared to work in the power-line industry with private companies or public entities. Students should be aware that this career may require a signifi cant amount of travel or relocation to remote sites for a period of time in order to become established in the industry. “On January 16th BC Hydro did a presentation to the students at TRU” says Wendy.

Students were given the opportunity to hear fi rst-hand on job demand from industry professionals and ask questions.

“Student spent time talking

about attendance, conduct, and

getting familiar with the campus and instructors”

Active Measures co-ordinator

Wendy Jimmie

“Student spent

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The Hope & Area Transition Society is a non-profi t organization which provides programs to individuals affl icted by social issues. The Society is seeking applications for the permanent full-time position of an Adult Alcohol & Drug Counselor for the Outpatient Clinic.

Qualifi cations:The preferred candidate will have:• A Bachelor Degree in Social Work or an Undergraduate Degree

with specifi c preparation in Substance Abuse Counseling• Knowledge and understanding of the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual

model and the Harm Reduction approach• Familiar with Alcohol and Drug screening and assessment tools• Be able to provide one-on-one counseling and group sessions• Be able to demonstrate professional and personal boundaries• Knowledge of programs, treatment centers, and detox programs

within the community and Lower Mainland• Ability to collect and submit appropriate data for statistical

analysis• Excellent verbal and written communication; effi cient time,

organizational and stress-management skills• Ability to work as a team member

It is critical that this person be able to demonstrate ethical thinking and make sound judgments.

Ability to pass and maintain security clearance. This job will require a fl exible schedule to meet the needs of clients and the community.

Along with resume send a letter of interest indicating how you meet the qualifi cations stated above to:The Hope and Area Transition SocietyExecutive DirectorBox 1761 Hope, BC V0X [email protected]

Closing Date: February 20, 2015Start Date: ASAPOnly those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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For complete details visit our website:www.stolonation.bc.ca

click on Jobs link

Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road

Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5E-mail to: [email protected]

OR Fax to 604-824-5342Attn: Stó:lō Nation HR Personnel

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

Guns Knives Militaria Antique Show and Sale

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Evergreen Hall Chilliwack 9291 Corbould Street

Feb 8; 8:30 am to 1pm aa

We support Canadian Cancer “Kids Camp” & CKNW Orphan’s Fund

aNext Show Date:

Mar 7 & 8 Heritage Park website: www.hacsbc.ca

33 INFORMATION

SOAR is Pacifi c Coastal Airline’s in-fl ight

magazine. This attractive business & tourism

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THE DISABILITY TAX CREDIT. $1500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee replacements, back condi-tions and restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372.

040 INTRODUCTIONSMEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange mes-sages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851

TRAVEL

74 TIMESHARE

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76 VACATION SPOTS

RV LOT Rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 02/14/2015. Web-site:www.hemetrvresort.com.Call: 1-800-926-5593

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Web-site WWW.TCVEND.COM

Interested in owning your own small business? Now is a great time to leverage the brand strength of Jiffy Lube. The two Chilliwack Jiffy Lube stores are currently for sale so if you live in the Chilli-wack area and would like more information on owning these stores please email [email protected]

LOCAL Craft Manufacturing Com-pany located in Mission, looking for reliable people to hand make crafts and jewelry from home. Training provided in the Lower Mainland at no cost to you. Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your Name and Number ONLY at 604-826-4651 or email us at [email protected]. We respond to ALL calls and messages in priority as quickly as possible.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Em-ployers have work-at-home posi-tions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Career-Step.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER! Can-Scribe Medical Transcription gradu-ates are in high demand. Enrol to-day and be working from home in one year! [email protected]. 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com.

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent

employee benefi ts package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest

will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.


115 EDUCATION

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

124 FARM WORKERS

FARM Worker wanted on a berry farm in Chilliwack. Seasonal/full time. Duties incl manual weed con-trol, cultivation, harvest. Physically demanding. Ag experience an as-set. Start wage $10.50/hr. Will ne-gotiate terms of employment. Apply to [email protected] or 50080 Chilliwack Central Road Chilliwack BC V2P 6H3



130 HELP WANTED

Community Health Nursesought in Port Hardy, BC. Re-quest job description or apply to [email protected] by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625

CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s

TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay

Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

Server needed - Apply in person with resume to Horn of Plenty Cafe 2406 Hot Springs Road.

SMALL ENG/SAW/OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED.

Exp required. Wage/benefi ts negotiable. Send resume to

[email protected]

Vernon Service Company requires F/T Journeyman Plumber/Gasfi tter. $36/hr. Call 250-549-4444 or email: [email protected]



132 HOME STAY FAMILIES

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED! North-ern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nuna-vut/NWT volunteering in your com-munity July/August. www.nya.ca or Toll-Free 1-866-212-2307.

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

Customer Service CoordinatorReq. for Fuchs Langley. Will take customer calls, emails & faxes, enter orders using SAP, send releases to warehouses,invoicing & expediting of orders. Must be very effi cient, detail oriented, organized, capable of multi-task-ing, and experienced in customer service work & computer entry.

$18.00/hr. Plus Profi t SharingBonuses. Mon.-Fri. 40 hrs./wk.

Fax resume: 604-888-1145or e-mail: [email protected]

with position in the subject line

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

CLIMBER/BUCKET operator needed immediately for tree service company in the Fraser Valley. $35.00/hr based on ex-perience. [email protected] Overhead Door Tech-nicians/Installers. If you are injured or would like to get in from the cold, we are looking for an Industrial Ser-vice Coordinator to expand our of-fi ce team. If you have the fi eld ex-perience please call Ron 604-888-6116 or email:[email protected]

PIPELAYER Experience in residential draintile & services at job sites in the L.Main-land. Fax resume 604-460-7853 or email [email protected]

130 HELP WANTED

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Check out bcclassified.com’sReal Estate section in the 600’s.

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160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

PLUMBERSJourneyman & Apprentices

(1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th)Respected Mechanical Contractorreq. Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers for all aspects of Com-mercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previ-ous experience is an asset. Team Environment.

Long Term Opportunities Avail.Competitive Wages, & Excellent Benefi ts.

Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

180 EDUCATION/TUTORING

APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certifi cate Program at Langara Col-lege in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send appli-cations to [email protected]. More information: www.bccommu-nitynews.com/our-programs/schol-arship.

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signifi -cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783

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.

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

130 HELP WANTED

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CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98

EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198

BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587

REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696

RENTALS ...................................... 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862

MARINE ....................................... 903-920

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ANNOUNCE, SELL, ADVERTISE RECRUIT

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LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

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604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

260 ELECTRICAL

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GARAGE Experts - Quality fl ooring, cabinets and storage solutions pro-fessionally installed. Free estimate. Call 604-256-5693. Get the garage you’ve been dreaming of.www.garageexperts.com

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928

320 MOVING & STORAGE

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

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

NORTHSTARS PAINTINGwww.northstars-painting.com

Master Painters at Students Rates.We will BEAT any Qualifi ed Quotes.

778.344.1069

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299

2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

338 PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

SOUTHWEST ROOFING • Cedar Restoration • Asphalt • Torch-On • Re-Roofs Since 85 604-760-7937

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865

We Service all Makes• ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks

& all others• Medical & Fire• Free* Alarm Systems

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

378 VACUUMS

from $499 (Made in BC)Repairs & Service. We extend

warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change!

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

PETS

477 PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at: fraservalleyhumanesociety.com

or call 1 (604)820-2977

Chihuahua for sale - 3 mths old Brown & white call: 604-796-8918

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

POMERANIAN PUPS P/B. 3 Fe-males. First shots & vet checked. Call for price. (604)866-2895

Std POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guar’t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855

PETS

477 PETS

GOLDEN DOODLE puppies born Nov. 22, Mom small reg Golden x, Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (in-telligent, gentle, easy to train, peoplepleasers, happy indoors/outdoors, good with kids/animals, low/no shed Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support & guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

509 AUCTIONS

BUD HAYNES & WARD’S Firearms Auction. Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. One Man’s Collection, store dispersal, case lots, ammo, etc. Consign now. Catalogue w/pictures online. Phone 403-347-5855 / 780-451-4549;www.budhaynesauc t i ons . com; www.WardsAuctions.com.

560 MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.Nor-woodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Shoprider 778EL Cobra Scooter upgraded to deep cell batt. $800 fi rm. Call 604-796-3700

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

DVD RENTAL business. Selling due to illness. Fully stocked $5500.00 OBO.www.tigressevideorentals.com 250-542-0473

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Agassiz - 1 & 2 bdrm apt. for rent available near post offi ce. Clean building. Laundry and off street parking onsite.$650/mth & 800/mth call 604-491-6380 or 778-834-1951

AGASSIZ- 2 BDRM condo, Re-sponsible tenants, n/s, n/p. Ref Req. $750/m + DD (604)797-4473

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz(Under new Management)

Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m.

Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650

and 2 bdrm...$799/m

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all

conveniences. Available now.Call 604-703-3405

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Call 604-819-6422

736 HOMES FOR RENT

1.24 ACE. 4 Bedrooms 3600sft., dble Gar., Back onto Coq River, 5 mins to Coq. Malls. $2800/mo. 604-649-8987

RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENT

Agassiz- 1/2 duplex for rent. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. N/P, N/S. DD + ref req’d. $1000/mo + util. Avail March 1. call: 604-845-2705

746 ROOMS FOR RENT

74 old senior requires 1 bedroom with bathroom & Shower for 1 mth.call: 604 796 8918

747 RV PADS

Rosedale. RV pads available. $420/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. call 604-794-7361

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALSCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

The Scrapper

pick a part

SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

$ 50per person

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