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CHANCELLORGwen Point is named

the new chancellor of

the University of the

Fraser Valley.

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Rain and warm temperatures have effectively washed out the ski season at Hemlock Resort. It will honour the 2014/2015 seasons pass holders for the 2015/2016 season, regardless of any potential price increases.

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By Lorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER

Hemlock Resort has canceled the 2014/2015 ski season.

Th ey made the announcement last week aft er the forecast still showed no snow for the next two weeks. Th is decision falls hard on the local hill, which has been anxiously watching the skies since November.

"When you rely on what falls from the sky you take the punches that Mother Nature gives you," says Samuel Hicks, director of operations and human resource manager at Hemlock Resort. "At the end of the day, there's no snow on the ground."

Th e hill had the biggest snowpack in mid-November. Since then, the Pineapple Express has melted the mountain with consistent rain and temperatures in the double digits.

With a set closing date of April 4 and no snow forecast in the next 14 days, the ownership group made the decision to "stop losing money on a daily basis," explains Hicks.

Even if the snow did magically appear, staffi ng would be an issue now. Th e resort hired approximately 100 part-time staff , many of whom had already left the hill for other work.

"If we did open our doors, we

wouldn't have the staff to turn the chairs," states Hicks.

Hemlock announced they will honour the 2014/2015 Seasons Pass holders for the 2015/2016 season, regardless of any potential price increases. Hicks says it's a testament to the ownership group being committed to Hemlock Resort for the long-term and the reaction from patrons has been strong.

"We've received great accolades from people for going above and beyond," Hicks told Th e Observer Friday aft ernoon, since every pass buyer signs a contract absolving the resort of responsibility for poor

conditions.Hicks says the closure does not

change the future of Hemlock Resort."Our ownership group knows what

they are doing and this is all part of the business."

Last year the mountain had poor conditions early on but managed to get enough snow for a late opening on January 16. In its 30 years of operation, there has only been one other time they failed to open, back in 2004.

For a video interview with the general manager of Hemlock Resort, see our website at www.agassizharrisonobserver.com.

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Quinten Fast will compete in the Canada Winter Games, which start Friday.

Relief coming for rich, poor in B.C. budgetBy Tom FletcherBLACK PRESS

B.C. will likely be the only province in Canada to report a balanced budget for the current year and project surpluses for the next three years, Finance Minister Mike de Jong says.

In a briefi ng for reporters on what to expect when the annual budget is presented Feb. 17, de Jong said the surplus for the current year will be larger than the $444 million forecast in November. Corporate and personal income tax has been stronger than expected, but there is no certainty that will continue into the new

fi scal year that begins April 1.

Th e second straight surplus aft er billions in defi cits the previous four years will be used to pay down debt, but there is some room for helping poorer people, de Jong said. He hinted that this may include a change to the long-standing practice of deducting spousal child support payments from social assistance and disability payments to single parents.

"Th ere are some areas where we believe there have been pressures on the programming side," de Jong said. "We have a little more ability to deal

with them and relieve some of that pressure, to assist people in greatest need."

NDP house leader Mike Farnworth said he is hopeful the child support clawback policy will be changed aft er more than a year of protest by the opposition. And he said the government isn't telling the whole story about balancing the budget using "tax increases by another name.

"You're going to see higher Medical Services Plan premiums, higher ICBC rates, we're already seeing higher fees for camping," Farnworth said.

Th e next budget willalso provide tax relieffor the wealthiest B.C.residents, as a two-yearincrease on incomesmore than $150,000 ayear comes to an end.De Jong imposed the 2.1per cent hike in his pre-election budget in 2013,aft er then-NDP leaderAdrian Dix promiseda similar move to helpbalance the books.

Th e recent plunge inoil prices has had a majorimpact on revenues toAlberta, Saskatchewanand Newfoundland, butB.C. has largely escapedthat due to continuedgas production but littleoil from B.C. petroleumfi elds.

Clark appoints new social development ministerBy Tom FletcherBLACK PRESS

Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell was sworn in Monday as B.C.'s minister for social development and social innovation.

Comox Valley MLA Don McRae asked to be relieved of his cabinet role last week to deal with an illness in his family, and Premier Christy Clark appointed Stilwell to replace him.

Th e ministry is in charge of social assistance, provincial disability assistance and Community Living B.C., the agency responsible for people with developmental disabilities.

Th e cabinet change comes as the ministry reviews its long-standing policy of deducting spousal child support payments from money paid to social assistance recipients. Stilwell will likely be a target of opposition critics on that and

other poverty-related issues whenthe B.C. legislature reconvenes Feb.10.

A multiple medal-winningParalympic athlete in basketballand wheelchair racing, Stilwell waselected to the B.C. legislature inMay 2013, and has served as B.C.Liberal caucus chair.

Clark named Abbotsford SouthMLA Darryl Plecas to replaceStilwell as parliamentary secretaryfor seniors.

By Lorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER

Agassiz teenager Quinten Fast is on his way to the Canada Winter Games.

Fast, a 14-year old local, will be representing B.C. in snowboarding's slope style competition at the upcoming games, held February 13 to March 1 in Prince George, B.C. His competition takes place Friday, Feb. 27, with qualifi cations and fi nals on the same day.

Fast started riding when he was eight years old. He quickly learned how to ride so he could try and keep up with his two older brothers. His fi rst taste of the mountains was a tiny manmade hill in Manitoba. Since moving to Agassiz in 2010, Fast upgraded to real mountains. He calls Mt. Seymour his home hill now and oft en rides at Whistler too.

“I like being on the mountains,” says Fast. “Th e challenge is to learn new tricks, and I love to go fast.”

Fast is competing in slope style, a category based on style not speed. He must impress the

judges with rails, jumps and overall impressions; “tricks with risks and make it look styling,” as Fast explains. “Th ey want to see some clean landings and some big air

with big spins.”While he doesn’t have a routine

planned for the event, he will get a week at Tabor Mountain Ski Resort in Prince George to practice, see

the terrain and plan what he wants to do for the big day. He fi gures he will feel "pretty comfortable" with the course by race day.

Fast is one of only two male

competitors from across B.C. torepresent our province in the slopestyle competition. While this isthe big competition of the season,it’s certainly not Fast’s only one.Most weekends he can be foundon some hill or another, fromMt. Washington to Big White toWhistler, competing in points-ordered events or fun, prize-fi lledcompetitions. He is currentlyranked 16th across Canada forslope style. Not 16th in his agecategory: 16th overall. With thatin mind, it's no surprise that Fastis not nervous about the upcomingCanada Winter Games.

“I’m just excited, looking forwardto what’s going to happen," he says.

Th e 2015 Canada Winter Gamesmarket he 25th edition of theCanada Games. What began in1967 as a Centennial Celebrationand a national unity project hasturned into a biannual event(alternating summer and winter).More than 2,400 young Canadians,from 12 to 35 years old, will gatherto compete in 19 offi cial sports.

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Dr. Gwen Point has been installed as UFV’s chancellor, becoming the second person to hold the ceremonial position.

A crowd of about 400 people gathered on the Chilliwack campus Wednesday aft ernoon to witness the historic event, as Point was appointed to the role by B.C. Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon. Warm applause turned to cheers and then a standing ovation for Point, as she was dressed in her dark green chancellor’s robe and cap. She mouthed the words “thank you” as a First Nations drumming circle beat out a powerful rhythm and sang the honour song at her feet, below the stage.

While her family and friends in the audience held their hands open, Point jubilantly moved her fi sts to the beat of the drums, smiling and nodding.

In her speech, the new chancellor spoke about

diffi cult beginnings, friendships, and moving forward.

“Th is is special,” she said, “because this is a house of learning.”

Despite not fi nishing high school initially, education has been a constant thread

throughout Point’s life, leading up to her new role as the ceremonial head of UFV.

“I didn’t get to fi nish high school, not because I didn’t want to but because of the conditions of the times,” she said. “But I wanted to get my Grade 12 and my mentors said ‘write your GED and apply.’ I did, and I’ve never looked back.”

Point fi rst took courses at UFV in the 1980s, when it was the Fraser Valley College. Her husband, now former Lt.- Gov. of B.C., Steven Point, also studied at the school in its early days. As Point’s education and career grew, the school’s did as well. She became a member of the University College of the Fraser Valley, and then an assistant professor at what is now a full-fl edged university. Point stepped down from her role as an assistant professor in the School of Social Work, in order to take on the volunteer chancellor position. She had been teaching First Nations Studies, including Stó:lo Nation Development, and Stó:lo Communications and World View.

She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from UBC, a post-baccalaureate diploma from SFU, and a Master of Education degree from the University of Portland, and is near completion of a doctorate in education from SFU. She also holds an honorary Doctor of Education degree from the University of Victoria.

“I am very pleased to be working with Dr. Point,” said UFV President and Vice-Chancellor Mark Evered. “She brings a unique balance of community and university experience, leadership and understanding. She has served our university as a teacher, a scholar, an administrator, and a board member, has held a number of offi ces in government, including the senior offi ce of Chatelaine, and is a passionate leader, mentor, and role model in our community. She is an outstanding addition to UFV.”

Point has taken over from Dr. Brian Minter, the university’s fi rst chancellor. Minter served two three-year terms, from 2008 to

2014. “Th is is a very sad

day for me, and areally happy day, too,”Minter said, addressingthe UFV Board ofGovernors. “Th e choiceyou’ve made is simplyoutstanding.”

Barry Delaney,chair of the Board ofGovernors, was one ofmany offi cials to speakat the ceremony.

“Th e ideal chancellorcarries out dutieswith warmth anddistinction,” Delaneysaid, traits that arepart of Point’s nature.“She is modest. She ispassionate about thisplace and about theFraser Valley.”

Point said she’slooking forward toher new role, and inthe continuing roleof mentor for thosein pursuit of highereducation.

“My grandmothertold me that what youknow has no value,” shesaid. “ It’s like sand inyour hand unless youpass it on to others. Iknow that teaching thecommunity about theStó:lo people has madea diff erence and I reallybelieve that it is an actof reconciliation. It is

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JENNA HAUCK/ BLACK PRESSDr. Gwen Point was installed as the new Chancellor of University of the Fraser Valley on Wednesday during a formal ceremonyat the Chilliwack campus. Point is the second chancellor for UFV — before her was Dr. Brian Minter from 2008 to 2014.

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It's a gift only a mother can give. And now local moms can easily give the gift of a healthy start in life.

Th anks to the addition of a padlocked freezer at Agassiz Public Health, nursing mothers can donate their breast milk for babies in need. Th e Agassiz health unit started collecting donor milk back in April, 2014. But prior to the padlock, they had to transport the milk to Chilliwack before the end of the day. In mid-January, the health unit got a lock on the freezer and are ready to accept as much milk as the freezer can hold.

"We are so appreciative of any mom who wants to make this gift to share," says Kim Roberts, supervisor of population and public health for Hope and Agassiz.

Th e Chilliwack Health Unit has been collecting locally-donated milk since 2003. Since then, Fraser Health has been working to make every health unit a milk

collection depot. Th e milk gets sent to BC Women's and Children's Hospital in Vancouver, where the only human milk bank in Canada is located. Th e milk is pasteurized and made available to NICU units throughout B.C. Chilliwack General Hospital does not have a NICU unit but is able to access milk from the B.C. Women's Milk Bank for local babies in need of help.

Donor milk is used to help treat babies who are premature, have infections, problems digesting food, allergies, burns, growth problems, kidney problems, heart problems, and other cases such as helping babies heal aft er surgery. Th e number of babies who receive donor milk depends on the number of donors.

According to the BC Women's Milk Bank, most mothers whose babies are born premature have a diffi cult time establishing enough milk production for their baby's needs. sometimes

the mother is ill and the baby, or may be on medications that don't permit her to feed her milk to her baby. Human milk contains antibodies that fi ght infection as well as growth hormones which help babies grow and develop.

"It's so important to provide milk for those little babies," says Roberts, and adds that for the mothers who donate, it makes them feel really good to share "this wonderful gift ."

According to the Milk Bank at BC Women's Hospital, since opening in 1974 they have processed approximately 43,000 litres of milk and screened more than 4,000 donors.

Locally, collected more than 11 liters of milk has already been collected. Now that they have a padlock on their freezer, they're hoping to get even more Agassiz, Harrison and area moms to be involved in this program.

New donors are are always needed as the demand for milk is high and oft en exceeds supply,

according to the BC Women's Milk Bank. Th ere is a screening process for potential donors, including a verbal and written questionnaire, blood work and consultation with the woman's doctor or midwife. Donors must be healthy, be nursing a baby who is less than one years old, be a nonsmoker and non-drug user. For more information, see www.bcwomensmilkbank.ca or contact Agassiz Public Health at 604-793-7160.

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helping to create a better understanding of recent history. Every class, I would see a shift and transformation in the students.”

When she started teaching in 1990, there were only two or three aboriginal students in her class. In her class last year, there were 26.

“Th ere is a willingness to reach out and make space for aboriginal students here, and the question is, has that made a diff erence?” she said. “Th at is the bottom line, and yes it has.”

UFV is a place of diversity, she said, something that is evident in the student population, the connections with students in other countries, as well as the mix of academic and trades studies.

“We live in a time where we have

so many opportunities here,” she said, “and you really want to look at that diversity. My elders said you don’t teach your children all the same thing because they’re all diff erent.”

In the end, she said, changing the future comes down to off ering yourself as a positive role model.

“You can only teach by example,” she said. “I hope I can shine a light for others and encourage them.”

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Tracking immunizationParents of babies and younger children have another job to put on

their to-do list: get their child vaccinated.But unlike the situation where dentists remind their patients every

six months to get a teeth cleaning, there is no similar immunization reminder for parents except for those they set up for themselves.

And this is a problem.Certainly, the health authority faces challenges from immunization

foes who fear that vaccinations may be dangerous or that mandatory vaccinations violate their rights or religious principles.

But by far the biggest obstacle to greater participation rates is that people forget to get their child’s shots at 12 and 18 months. Once the parent returns to work or has another child, they can be too busy or distracted to make an appointment or they don’t understand how important it is.

Th e vaccinations are free but It’s up to parents to keep track of this information either by mental notes, signing up for free text reminders or downloading the ImmunizeCA app to keep track.

By the time kids get into school, the process becomes easier because boosters are off ered for children in Grades 6 and 9.

Th erefore, parents of younger children have to be diligent on following through on this task. For that to happen, they need to know that missing out on the 12 month vaccination, which includes the fi rst dose of mmr [measles, mumps and rubella] vaccine to protect against measles, their children could be at risk for a vary serious disease and they could pass the illness on to some other child.

Although the disease has been virtually eradicated in Canada, there is still a chance of catching it from an unvaccinated visitor from overseas.

No one said raising a child would be easy and until a simpler way of immunizing non school aged kids is found, parents will have to take on this responsibility themselves.

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Victoria – Premier Christy Clark’s push to “re-engineer” the B.C. education system is moving ahead aggressively in B.C.’s 25 post-secondary institutions.

One of the fi rst tasks for Andrew Wilkinson in his new role as advanced education minister was to outline the shift in operating grants for colleges and universities to in-demand occupations. By 2017, a quarter of the money for post-secondary institutions will be directed to areas where labour force surveys forecast a need.

Th is was greeted with some alarm when it was announced last year. Simon Fraser University president Andrew Petter at fi rst downplayed the coming skills shortage as “relatively small” and warned against pushing post-secondary

institutions into a “zero sum battle for dollars.”

Petter has since come on board, as his approving comments were featured in the ministry’s Jan. 26 news release detailing the shift . He and others have been assured that in spite of Clark’s rhetoric, suggesting trades training is in and university is out, the news for SFU and other universities isn’t all that bleak.

Wilkinson is completing a province-wide tour of all post-secondary institutions this week, and I reached him at his visit to Th ompson Rivers University in Kamloops.

“Th e response to this has generally been pretty good, because the students are putting this pressure on institutions themselves,”  he said. “Some of the institutions are … shrinking things like teacher education and putting more eff ort into the science-based, quantitative fi elds that are oft en related to these in-demand occupations.”

Th e surplus of teacher graduates

has been noticeable for some time, but that’s largely a function of oversupply, much of it in urban areas. In the Cariboo, for example, teaching jobs are projected to have the highest number of openings

by 2022, followed by nursing and retail and wholesale trade managers. Th en come heavy duty mechanics and electricians, but also paraprofessional jobs in legal, social, community and educational services.

Province-wide, it’s part of a broader demographic shift to fewer children and more retirees. In fact the government started this

targeted funding a decade ago with health care, forcing universities to produce more doctors, nurses, lab techs and so forth.

Th e retiring baby boom is expected to account for more than half of the openings in the next decade, which will expand the skills demand across most fi elds, beyond the trades training for the anticipated liquefi ed natural gas industry and other high-demand industrial areas such as truck driving.

Wilkinson notes that of the ministry’s $1.9 billion budget, about 60 per cent goes into general post-secondary education, for introductory courses that students take when they are seeking a career path,  through undergraduate studies to professions.

“So I think the idea that we’re going to somehow minimize or diminish funding in that general education, arts and science category is just not true,” he said.

Key to this shift is measuring the

performance of courses off ered at colleges, universities and technical schools. Each year, the ministry surveys about 30,000 graduates to fi nd out whether their studies helped them fi nd a related job.

Th e results are available on a website that breaks them out by institution and general study area. To fi nd it, do a web search for “BC student outcomes” and select the “executive dashboard” to check the results for courses and schools in your region.

Th e site provides charts showing the percentage of students who land relevant jobs. Not surprisingly, it tends to be higher for technical programs and lower for fi ne arts.

It also shows grads’ average wages, a sobering but useful bit of information for high school students and their parents.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfl etcherbc Email: tfl etcher@blackpress.ca

“Each year, the ministry surveys about 30,000 graduates to fi nd out

whether their studies helped them fi nd a related job.”

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MailbagContrary to Tom Fletcher’s

assertion that BC teachers and the BCTF are not “adapting,” (Observer, Feb. 5) we are actually leading the way in protecting and enhancing education in our province. Th e BC Teachers’ Federation is actively involved in BC’s task force on assessment, the graduation requirements review, and the curriculum redesign teams. Our two Vice-Presidents and I have been meeting with senior Ministry of Education staff on these initiatives as well.

  As a union of professionals, we work hard to enhance our practice in support of teaching and learning. Th e

BCTF has 32 provincial specialist associations—ranging from science, social studies, and art to technology and trades education—that put on exceptional professional development conferences, write reports, and lead important teacher inquiry projects.

  Recently, the BCTF has partnered with UBC and the BC Superintendents Association to create a province-wide mentoring program that will formalize an integrated system of support for developing and retaining teachers in BC. We also funded, created, and launched a new online platform called TeachBC

that enables teachers from across BC to share their research and teaching resources.

  Th ere are a lot of excellent things happening in BC schools and teachers are front and centre making it all happen. However, we cannot forget that any government strategy, initiative, direction, plan, etc., needs funding. Unfortunately, we’re still waiting for this government to fund the basics like improving class size and composition. A change in government attitude towards funding is the fi rst adaptation BC students need.

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Th e Seattle Seahawks lost to the New England Patriots 28-24. Th e Seahawks were one yard away from another Super Bowl win. QB Russell Wilson throws an interception in the fi nal minute of the game. People are going to be talking bout that play for a long time to come.

Pete Carroll, coach of

the Seattle Seahawks, coached the NEw England Patriots from 1997-1999. He then went on to coach the College football USC Trojans out of Los Angeles. Th Trojans were a championship team year aft er year under Pete Carroll. Winning the National Championship or the Rose Bowl.

In 2009, the Trojans were expected to have another championship season, but hd a falling out. this left a scar on Pete Carroll when he became coach of the Seattle Seahawks in 2010. Since then, Pete Carroll has rallied the city ofSeattle behind the Seahawks.

Th ere are two Canadians on the

Seahawk's team. Jon Ryan is from Saskatchewan and Luke Wilson is from Ontario. B.C. has more Seahawk fans than there are fans for the B.C. Lions. Th e prediction is, the Seattle Seahawks are going to win Super Bowl 50 come February 2016.

Harvey AndrewAgassiz B.C.

Looking forward to Super Bowl 50

Regional transit still remains a dream

Aft er learning that BC Transit, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack have committed to fund a regional transit service to connect these communities to Langley, I have one thing to say:   Welcome back to the mid-20th century!

From 1910 until 1950, Fraser Valley residents enjoyed a "Triple E" regional transit service; effi cient, eff ective and electrifi ed from Chilliwack to Vancouver on the interurban rail line operated by BC Electric, the predecessor of BC Hydro.

In 1950, as our regional road network expanded and the automobile became common place, BC Electric bribed every municipality with a one-time payment of $40,000 (nearly $400,000 in today's dollars) to cancel the interurban and replace it with bus service.

Now here we are some 65 years later congratulating ourselves on the "achievement" of creating a bus link from downtown Chilliwack to the new Langley park and ride.

According to the information released on this new service, it will take approximately 80 minutes to travel the entire route.   Once at the Langley park and ride, passengers can transfer to an express bus to the Braid Street Skytrain station and then travel to downtown Vancouver.  According to Translink, this trip is scheduled to take between 60 and 70 minutes for a

total travel time of approximately 150 minutes or two-and-a-half hours.  

Th e interurban train made this trip in three hours with no transfers. Congratulations everyone, it has taken us 65 years to shave 30 minutes off of the trip between Chilliwack and Vancouver.

As it was demonstrated over these many years, the bus service that displaced the interurban has come and gone a number of times and now it is coming back again.  Please excuse me for containing my enthusiasm as I believe this is merely another temporary eff ort to establish a viable regional transit service.

We continue to waste a permanent asset – the Southern Railway line from Chilliwack to the rest of the Lower Mainland.   With some political will, good planning, sound engineering and a fraction of the cost of any of the new rail services that are being planned for our region, Fraser Valley residents could once again enjoy a reliable transit service to Abbotsford, Langley and beyond.

Let's make a real, permanent commitment to a Fraser Valley regional transit service, not just another bus run that is as temporary as the stroke of politician's pen.  

Welcome back to 1950, everyone; enjoy the ride while it lasts.

Don Davis

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Tourism Harrison plans for a boost in tourism for 2015

Lorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER

Tourism Harrison is anticipating a great year for 2015.

With the success of 2014, some new events in the works plus a drop in the Canadian dollar, there are lots of reasons for tourists to come stay and play in Harrison this year.

Last year was a "good year" for tourism, shares Robert Reyerse, executive director at Tourism Harrison. Hotel occupancy was up fi ve per cent over the previous year, slightly above the provincial average.

“We’re holding our own, doing reasonably well," he remarks.

With the Canadian dollar down, Tourism Harrison estimates it will lead to more Canadians staying on home soil for vacations and will also mean more Americans coming to Canada for holidays.

Tourism Harrison has a service agreement with the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. Th e Village provides funding to Tourism Harrison through the Resort Municipality Initiative. Tourism Harrison

can use that money for specifi c things like event planning and co-ordination. To that end, Reyerse was at the last Village Council Monday, Feb. 2 meeting to seek approval for the 2015 plan of events.

At the meeting, Reyerse shared that plans are underway for a new wine festival this April at the Harrison Memorial Hall. It will be a one-weekend, ticketed event.

“We will start small and see if it’s something we can grow,” says Reyerse.

Th ere are approximately 15 wineries signed up and a number of restaurants involved as well. Reyerse says the idea of the wine festival actually “fl owed out” of the beer festival.

“A number of people suggested ‘beer is great, but I like wine’,” he recalls. It so happened, one of the beer distributors also distributes wine and the

idea was uncorked.Adding the wine festival to

the calendar means there is now an event happening in Harrison almost every month of the year. Reyerse explained to Harrison Council that when he took over Tourism Harrison, one of the key areas he wanted to focus on was establishing events that would bring in more visitors and provide more to do for those already coming to Harrison. Whistler took the initiative on using the RMI funding for event planning and Tourism

Harrison quickly followed themountain community's lead.

"Harrison does pretty wellin the summer," Reyerse toldCouncil. "What we want to dois bring people here in the off -season, in the shoulder season.”

At this point, TourismHarrison is basically at"capacity," says Reyerse.Factors such as the logisticsof venues and the typesof events that fi t well withHarrison's branding put a capon expansion. For example, thebeer festival is a very successfulannual event and Reyerse toldCouncil tickets sell out wellin advance. But due to spaceconstraints, they cannot growthe beer festival much morethan it already is.

Just last weekend, TourismHarrison hosted a HarrisonFamily Fun Carnival. Runningover two days at two venues,the event drew in families fromacross the Lower Mainland toplay mini golf, run through a40-foot obstacle course, watcha puppet show or jugglingacrobat, make a button, jumpin a bouncy castle and go on ascavenger hunt.

Wikimedia CommonsBighorn sheep in the Kootenays are among the restricted hunting species in disputebetween resident hunters and guide outfitters.

Resident hunter protest pays offBy Tom FletcherBLACK PRESS

Th e B.C. government has adjusted its plan to give guide-outfi tters and their non-resident clients a greater share of big-game hunting permits, aft er protests from resident hunters around the province.

When the plan was announced in December, the government calculated that it represented a shift of 168 animals in limited-entry hunt areas from resident hunters to guide outfi tters. Aft er listening to the protests, Forests Minister Steve Th omson announced Friday that is being adjusted to a shift of about 60 animals to guide-outfi tters.

Th e changes aff ect bull elk and either-sex elk permits on Vancouver Island, moose in the Th ompson and Omineca regions, bison in the Peace region and bighorn sheep and grizzly bear in the Kootenays.

"I made slight revisions to the hunts for moose, bighorn sheep, grizzly  bear, Roosevelt elk and bison

to address the concerns I heard aft er the decision was released," Th omson said.

Th ere are 34 limited-entry hunts in the province that are divided between resident hunters and guide outfi tters, who typically guide clients from the U.S. and Europe. Resident hunters enter a regional lottery for the available

opportunities.Allocated hunting

opportunities represent about eight per cent of the 45,700 big-game animals taken by hunters each year in B.C. In most areas, hunters can purchase a tag for each species that has an open season.

Th omson announced the policy change aft er more than 10 years of consultation with guide

outfi tters and the B.C.Wildlife Federation andlocal rod and gun clubsthat represent residenthunters.

He defended the shift to assist guide outfi ttersas a trade-off thatprevented them fromusing unoccupied guideterritories around theprovince. Th ose areasare now left to residenthunters

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Ag a s s i z - Har r i s on Community Services (AHCS) Th rift Store, located at 6919 Cheam Avenue, survives on donations from the community and is very grateful for those donations. Many items left at the back of the building are very useable and help to generate the funds needed to provide services for the community. What has become increasingly disturbing is the amount of actual unusable items and trash dumped on the property with the expectation that AHCS will deal with the unusable items.

Abandoned garbage causes health and environmental risks, encourages more illegal dumping and sends a message that illegal activity is ok in our neighbourhood. Th e consequence of the illegal dumping is that it costs, more than $9,000 each year to remove the trash and

this takes away from services intended for those in need in our community.

Th e organization is asking the community to please continue donating useable items. “We couldn’t do it without you, but we are asking those who drop off items that we don’t take or can’t use to please stop using the Th rift Store as a place to drop off your unwanted or unusable items.

"Ask yourself these questions before you drop off an unusable item: Would you want it in your house or yard? Would the item you’re trying to “get rid of ” be of value to YOU? When in doubt throw it out! Please remember the Th rift Store is not a recycling depot and it costs AHCS money to remove the unusable items dumped in our back yard.

"We also request, if making a donation from a home that smokes to please clean the item before donating to the Th rift Store. For environmental and health reasons we cannot accept items that have a strong nicotine odor or are yellowed from smoke/nicotine into the store, this can severely infl uence the health and wellbeing of the

customers, volunteers and staff .

Th e types of items the Th rift Store does not accept are the following:• Car seats (due to mechanical and safety concerns)• Automotive parts• Liquids of any kind• Bathtubs• Waterbeds• Mattresses or box springs• Large carpets or underlay• Photocopiers• Computers parts• Fax machines• Large desks (over 4 ft . long)

• Dressers without drawers• Encyclopaedias• Magazines (older than 2 years)• Gas fi replaces• Gyproc, building supplies• Organs/pianos• Paints and sprays• Large Appliances• Long sofas (7-8 ft .)• Swing sets, Trampolines• Broken Items eg: TV’s, Dishes etc• Dirty, Stained or Ripped clothing

Donation hours are Monday to Saturday 8:30 – 3:30. AHCS management requests

that you pleasebring your generousdonation during thesehours. If your donationis dropped off outsideof those hours, theelements (rain/snow)will destroy/damageyour donation and itwill sadly be put in thetrash.

Ag a s s i z - Har r i s onCommunity Servicesthanks you for itemsthat are in good repairand working order; wecannot operate withoutthe communities’help and appreciateyour very generousdonations.

Donations welcomed, but not the junkLocal thrift store asks residents to think before they donate

Junk piled outside the Agassiz-Harrison Community Services (AHCS) Thrift Store, that willhave to be disposed of.

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Write for a Better World is a contest targeted at Canadian students in Grades 5-8 that aims to inspire exploration and refl ection into what it means to be a global citizen. Th e contest challenges students to engage with new cultures and to creatively express their ideas and discoveries in a short piece of narrative prose. Th e program has attracted the support of numerous award-winning Canadian children’s authors, including Kenneth Oppel, Arthur Slade, Deborah Ellis, Eric Walters, and Kelley Armstrong.

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Agassiz Christian Reformed Church

7452 Morrow Rd. Sun. at 10 am. Call 604-703-9558

Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed

Highway. 604-796-2680 Agassiz United Church

Sunday Service & Sunday School at 10:30 am.

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Community EventsBody 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.

Praise and Prayer - Sunday, February 15th 6:30pm at the Christian Reformed Church, 7452 Morrow Rd., Agassiz. All welcome.

AESS Grad Bottle Drive - Saturday, February 21 at the Agassiz Fire Hall from 9:30am-4pm

Harrison Mills Regional Association hosts: Burger & Beer Night - Saturday, February 28 at The

Sasquatch Inn, 46001 Lougheed Hwy., Harrison Mills. Come out and support our community advocates. Prizes, 50/50 and silent auction. Tickets available at Harrison Mills Hall, The Sasquatch Inn Liquor Store, or call Al at 604-796-2372.

Royal Canadian Legion Valentine Day Tea - Saturday, February 14th from 1:30 pm - 3pm at the Legion hall, 1846 No. 9 Hwy., Agassiz. All invited to enjoy tea, sandwiches, baked goods and prizes! Admission $5

Seniors Friendship House Drop-In - Mon. Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit at 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422.Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca 

Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling - Agassiz and Harrison seniors are encouraged to come out and join 5 pin bowling every second and last Tuesday of each month starting at 3:15pm at Chillibowl Lanes, Chilliwack. Car pool available. Call Kay FMI at 604-316-3318

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For Kids Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161.Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:15. It’s Crackle, Ms Terrill and all your little friends together as we listen to stories and have all kinds of fun. Free, drop in, all welcome.Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place - Meet friends, old & new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds. & Thurs. 9:30 am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313Coff ee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call or text 604-997-4484

1789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI contact Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at 1789trg@gmail.com or call 604-799-8897Lego Club - Thursdays from 3-5pm. Every Thursday afterschool we will clear the fl oor in the back room of the library, get out the boxes of Lego and let you build Lego to your hearts content.  There will be themes and activities suggested, or kids can just build and visit. We add an  afterschool snack and a safe place to be, for children that can be on their own only please. Drop in.

Teens Only at the Library - Tuesdays from 3-5pm. It’s warm inside and you are welcome to come and hang out. Come by the library afterschool and there will be a snack, some games to play if you choose or you can just sit and visit and listen to your music in the library’s back room. Your choices, your place and your time.

For Seniors

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Community CornerCommunity CornerornerEntertainment

John Reischman & the Jaybirds entertained a full house at the Harrison Memorial Hall last Saturday evening.

Jaybird Song

Justin Keitch Photo

Locarno's danceable and joyful fusion of Mexican Son Jarocho music, Cuban salsa and contemporary pop songwriting makes a much anticipated return to the intimate Harrison Memorial Hall Saturday, February 21 at 8 p.m.

"Locarno fi rst appeared at the Harrison Festival in 2011 and then again in 2013," recalls Andy Hillhouse, Harrison Festival Society Artistic Director.  "Both times they were a huge hit." 

Over the past few years, Locarno has emerged as a unique and highly requested band on the Canadian festival and concert circuits.  Th e Latin project of Juno award winning musician and Paperboys front man, Tom Landa, Locarno's music, like him, is part Mexican, but contains strong doses of Cuban Son, Folk Music, Pop and Funk. 

Tom was born and raised in Mexico City to a Mexican father and a Canadian mother.

He moved to Ontario during his teenage years where he put behind his Mexican musical roots in favour of the fresh sounds that surrounded his new environment. A record by Los Lobos, a Mexican American band, eventually brought him 'back home'. From that moment on, Landa rediscovered his musical roots and began his musical quest to not only learn more about this music, but also write and arrange songs in the Son Jarocho genre.

"Tom Landa is surely one of the hardest working bandleaders on the Vancouver roots music scene.  With Locarno he has stretched his musical wings to create a truly original fl avour accessible to those who might not have much experience with Latin music," says Hillhouse.

Locarno's music has been described as comparable to popular Latin roots/fusion artists Manu Chao or Rodrigo Gabriela,

however even though there are similarities, the group's high energy, catchy and danceable music off ers an instantly infectious sound.  Tom strives to create music that is heavily infl uenced by Mexican styles but uses the elements and musicians around him in his hometown of Vancouver.

"Not only is Tom a seasoned and stellar performer, he always plays with high  quality performers. His wife Kalissa Landa provides energetic fi ddling, and the band's dynamic sound is partially due to the top rate horn and percussion arrangements, provided by a roster of excellent Afro-Cuban musicians," says Hillhouse.

Tickets for Locarno are $22 and can be purchased online at www.harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-796-3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison and Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart on Pioneer Ave.

 Festival favourite returns to Harrison

Locarno's groove heavy mix of Mexican folk, Cuban Son & Latin soul back by popular demand

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February 2015Community

New BeginningsIt was Bad Godesberg, a small,

beautiful city near Bonn in the Rhein River Valley, Germany, where we found ourselves aft er the dust of the Second World War had settled. We were the Altendorfs (my husband's family) and the Bischoff s (my own family).

Heinz Altendorf, my future husband, was still in Canada where he had spent the last four years of the war. He had been a German air force pilot who, aft er being shot down in Africa, was taken there as a prisoner of war. Th is kept him out of the fi erce fi ghting during the last four years of the war and thus most likely saved his life.

When he fi nally returned to Germany, we met, fell in love, married and had two children. Heinz worked for the American High Commissions's Personnel Department, a job which came with a new, modern and fully furnished apartment.

Th is could have been our happy ending but for the fact that Heinz never stopped telling us stories about Canada, a country he had learned to highly respect during the time he was there. No doubt, Heinz was the catalyst, the one who lit the fl ame and over time 11 family members followed his call.

Rudi, my brother and his wife, Anne, were the youngest in our group. Since the end of the war, they had not found work they really liked and listening to Heinz's stories and Canada's advertising words, the decision to immigrate to Canada came easy to them. And so, the day had arrived to say a fi nal goodbye. Anne had already left to spend time with her mother in Hamburg but Rudi had promised to stop by for a last farewell on his way to the railway station. Th en, aft er a brief moment, he shouldered his suitcase and walked away. He turned around once and waved before I lost sight of him and I think, that this was the moment when I realized the enormity of our undertaking! And, of all our departures, this is the one

most vividly on my mind. I will always remember my brother Rudi as the one who "walked away" towards Canada to pave the way for us.

It was almost a year later when my mother and sister left in a diff erent

style. A friend who owned a car - still rare in those days - came early in the morning to drive them to Bordeau, France, where they would board the ship. Unintentionally, this allowed my mother to see, for the last time , the country she came from: France.

So here they were, two single ladies - 56 and 19 years of age - travelling to an unknown country. Th ough excited by Heinz's great stories and trusting my brother would be there at the end of their journey to take them to his home, they must have wondered about it!

When it comes to immigration, mothers play a huge part in the story be it they come along or stay behind. Th ough my mother-in-law had encouraged us to the last moment, aft er we had left she broke down - I was told much later - believing she would never see us again. Luckily, she was wrong, in fact, she came for extended visits several times. Of course, we were eager to show her as much as we could of our new homeland and naturally her enthusiasm was contagious and helped us greatly to feel at home in record time.

But more about us in my next story!

 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 two of a six-column series to appear in Th e Observer over the coming weeks.

RUTH ALTENDORF

SeniorHappenings

The Agassiz-Harrison Lions were pleased to pay the costs for Friendship House to provide first aid training for 20 seniors. Dick Hopkins and Shirley Tyfting accept the cheque on behalf of Friendship House from Lion Marg Hicks.

Funds For Training

Submitted

14 Agassiz Harrison Observer, Thursday, February 12, 2015

We will never forgetHow you were taken from us

We love you until the end of time,Mom & Dad

Dallas Christopher HardyDec 27, 1991 - Feb 10, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICEZoning Bylaw 1219,

Amendment Bylaw No. 1518, 2015WHAT: Public hearing on proposed District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1518, 2015.

WHEN: Please join us at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2015 when Council will be receiving input from the public on the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment. You can speak in person at the hearing or by providing a written submission to the Director of Development Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 or dkohuch@district.kent.bc.ca before 4:00 p.m., February 23, 2015.

WHERE: The public hearing is to be held in the Centennial Centre of the Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.

WHAT IS IT: In general, the proposed changes in the Zoning Bylaw Amendment is to allow the continued use of a portion of the property commonly known as 1278 Tranmer Road for an electrical business that has been operating on the agricultural zoned lot since 1988. This non-farm use within the Agricultural Land Reserve has received approval from the Agricultural Land Commission.

SUBJECT LANDS:

The bylaw, staff report, and other relevant background material are available for review by the public at the reception desk in the District’s Offi ce between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from February 13, 2015 to February 23, 2105 inclusive. You may also contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at 604-796-2235 for more information.

SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1278 Tranmer Road

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

THE 6th annual WCOWMA-BC Convention & Trade Show will be held at the Ramada Plaza (36035 North Parallel Road) on February 12, 13, 14 & 15 in Abbotsford. Work-shops, open forum discus-sions, networking opportu-nities & door prizes. The trade show is held on Feb 13 only (complimentary admission). Don’t miss the only onsite wastewater trade show & con-vention in BC. More info at www.wcowma-bc.com.

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

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INDEX IN BRIEFFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ............... 1-8

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ... 9-57

TRAVEL............................................. 61-76

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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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 1L0gerry@hopetransition.org

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THE CHILLIWACK PATIENT ATTACHMENT MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT position is an integral part of the A GP for Me patient attachment project at the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice. In this role, you will be expected to exercise sound judgment and independence while managing the day-to-day administrative activities related to the delivery of patient attachment. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to quality customer service, applying excellent problem solving and communication skills to ensure the success of the program.This position provides telephone reception for patient inquiries as well as support for clinical staff.  This is a .5 FTE position of 20 hours per week. A competitive compensation package is provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education: High school diploma or graduation equivalency degree (GED). Medical Offi ce Assistant certifi cate or diploma obtained from a post-secondary clinical program. Experience: Previous medical offi ce administration experience with a minimum of fi ve years work experience in a medical offi ce setting.Skills: Telephone Etiquette, Customer Service, Oscar EMR, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Time Management.

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130 HELP WANTED

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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

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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

130 HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

362 SECURITY/ALARM SYSTEMS

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)820-2977CHIHUAHUAS tiny tea cups, short hair, 1 male, 1 female, ready to go now. $900. (604)794-7347

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

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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

130 HELP WANTED

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

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.

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ 2 bdrm gr fl r corner unit in Woodside Terrace, clean, quiet, well mngd bldg. Refs req. March 1. $750 + utils & D.D. (604)588-6665

Agassiz - Bachelor suite for rent available near post offi ce. Clean building. Laundry and off street parking onsite. $550/mth call 604-491-6380 or 778-834-1951

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

QUIET & clean top fl oor suite with elevator, new laundry facilities, stor-age locker, parking and resident caretaker. Easy walking distance to downtown Agassiz amenities. Dis-count provided to seniors. Pet friendly. $575. Call / text 778-918-9062

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

AgassizFor Rent

Green House & Barn604-302-5288 cbgill@hotmail.com

RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENTAgassiz- 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

Agassiz/Harrison AreaWanted: House or Duplex for long term rental. Mature Single Male w/sm dog. Nonsmoker. Unfurnished preferred. contact: 778-847-1412

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 REMOVAL

pick a part

SCRAP 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

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1992 CHEV 3/4 Ton 454 auto, ext. cab, 8 ft box, canopy, 225k,

good cond. $3500/obo. 604-317-7886

TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALESAbbotsford

30255 Cedar LaneDL# 31038 604-855-0666

1998 HONDA CIVIC 2 dr, auto Aircared. STK#652. $2,495.2007 DODGE CARAVAN7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900.2002 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900.2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#648 $4,900.2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900.2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900.2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900.2008 HONDA CIVIC, 2 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded. STK#642. $9,900.2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900.2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good. STK# 624 $10,900.2012 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr auto, sedan, full load, black. STK#614 $12,900.2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr STK#428. $13,900. 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4 dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, sun-roof. STK#641. $14,900.2013 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, standard STK#639. $15,500.2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, ful-ly loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser WayDL# 40083 778-908-5888

1998 ACCURA 1.6 EL. 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#651 $2,900.2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, au-to, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900.2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.2007 FORD Fusion 4 dr auto, loaded A/cared ST#321 $6,9002007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900.2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. STK#126. $14,900.2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

Financing Availablewww.keytrackautosales.ca

Warehouse LienIn the matter of the

Warehouse Lien Act:Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Gary Ward of the last known address of: 606 Central Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7M1; for unpaid rents totaling $369.00. If this amount is not paid on or before February 26, 2015 the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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