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Resistance mounting against wildlife areaJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Resistance continues to build against a proposed Wildlife Management Area for the Harrison-Chehalis river and surrounding lands.
Th e District of Kent is most notably opposed to the plan to designate more than 1500 hectares as a WMA, a provincial government initiative that has been in the works since at least 1997. As recently as this January, the District informed the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources that they were not in support of the WMA designation,
citing numerous concerns that such a designation will make their eff orts at ditch maintenance and river management even more diffi cult.
And now, an open house held last Friday, which kicked off a 45-day consultation process, has done little to quell the worries of detractors of the initiative.
Th e government has seemed to ire people right off the bat, with short notice for the important meeting.
"Th e notice was very short," Councillor Lorne Fisher said at this Tuesday's council meeting. A letter was sent on Oct. 25 from Jeff Juthans, the regional initiatives offi cer in
charge of the project, for the Nov. 7 meeting.
"And it seemed to be selected, who knew about it. It was mostly supporters (in attendance)," said Fisher, who attended the open house at the Harrison Mills Community Hall.
One woman at that open house spoke angrily to Juthans, stating that Chief Andy Phillips of the Scowlitz First Nation was not informed of the meeting.
Phillips was away this week, and did respond to a request for an interview by Th e Observer. However, the map includes land that
abuts Scowlitz reserve, and includes a beach area that the woman stated is Scowlitz land.
Another woman who asked not to be named said that the people of Harrison Mills are frustrated with the water that seeps into their land.
"We were the canary in the coal mine," she said, when they stopped dredging the Fraser River regularly. "But we are a small but powerful community."
Th e District of Kent's main concern will be the level of control that the provincial government will
District and others strongly opposed to provincial interference
JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER
Members of the public were invited to pin their poppies on the crosses and wreaths at the Agassiz cenotaph, following a ceremony that began at AESS and moved through town. For more photos, see page 9.
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A poll has found only half of B.C. motorists plan to use winter tires even though two-thirds agree that everyone should have them.
Th e survey by Insights West for the B.C. Automobile Association (BCAA) found 87 per cent rated themselves as a good winter driver, saying they worry about others on the road.
Just 32 per cent of those reached admitted
to “freaking out a bit” when they realize they’ll have to drive in the snow,
Of those who don’t plan to use winter tires, 54 per cent said it doesn’t snow enough near them while 51 per cent believe all-season tires are safe enough to get them through winter.
BCAA spokesman Ken Cousin said that underscores a misperception that
winter tires are only fordriving in snow.
“In fact, winter tiresare the safest option forall winter conditions– whether it’s ice, frost,slush or snow.
All of these canmake roads dangerousfor even the mostexperienced driver.”
Th e BCAA winterdriving survey alsofound nearly 30 per centof B.C. drivers were nottaught how to drive inwinter conditions.
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Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
When a handful of local fi refi ghters took Gord Roblin on a personal tour of the Agassiz Speedway this September, everyone was moved by the act of kindness.
Th ey carried him in his wheelchair and walked with him as he met with the drivers at the annual meet and greet event. For Roblin, it was a night at the track to remember forever.
But for another man in the stands, that act of kindness was the impetus for an annual award.
Henry Planje was so moved by the fi refi ghters’ actions that night, he knew that he had to recognize it in a meaningful way. So, he set out to create the Robert J. Planje Memorial Cup, in honour of his brother.
He awarded the Memorial Cup to Agassiz fi refi ghters Ross McInroy, Alan Pryor and Simon Ozzard at the Speedway’s annual banquet earlier this fall. Th e inscription on the large cup reads: For assisting the challenged in motorsports.
“My brother succumbed to foul play over a domestic struggle,” Planje explained. His brother was mentally and physically challenged, he added, and had let a man he didn’t know
live with him in his Chilliwack trailer home.
Planje was considering evicting the man when they got into a heated argument that led to Planje’s death on Dec.13, 2010. Planje’s roommate, Steven Frederickson, was later convicted of manslaughter.
“We want to put a positive spin on (my brother’s) life,” Planje said. “It’s totally appropriate to have a professional trophy to recognize these men.”
Th e cup will be awarded annually to someone who has helped someone with the physical or mental disability in the motor sports world.
“I do think these people need some recognition,” Planje said. “What these guys do, they go into terrible
conditions and go tohorrible accidents, andaft er all they’ve done,they still give more.
“Th ey’re wonderful,wonderful people,” hesaid.
Roblin, who needsa wheelchair to getaround, has been a fanof the Agassiz Speedwayfor most of his life. Hewas surprised to becarried onto the trackat this year’s meet andgreet, where he wasable to get up close andpersonal with the carsand drivers.
While Roblin can’tremember exactly whenthey started going to thetrack, he knows hasn’tmissed a race night inyears.
“It goes way back,”he told the Observer inSeptember. “Back whendad was with us.” [email protected]
LESLIE MCKELLER PHOTOAgassiz firefighters Simon Ozzard, Alan Pryor and Ross McInroy received the inaugural Robert J. Planje Memorial Cup, forhelping a man in a wheelchair enjoy the Agassiz Speedway Meet and Greet earlier this year. The award was presented byPlanje’s brother, Henry Planje.
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have over any activities in a WMA, if it were to be put into eff ect. Most concerning for the District of Kent, and those who live on the land abutting the Harrison and Fraser confl uence, is river maintenance.
"If we can't dredge the river, our feet get wet every spring," Fisher said. In the letter sent to Juthans in January, Mayor John Van Laerhoven stated "the District's primary concern is the additional regulatory requirements that may result from the Harrison-Chehalis WMA designation, which may further obstruct our ability to conduct regular drainage and dyke maintenance operations."
He underlined that the District's "annual drainage maintenance program is already signifi cantly compromised due to excessive environmental
p e r m i t t i n g requirements."
Resident and Rod and Gun Club member Kelvin Scott said the community rallied against the proposal in 2002, for the same reasons.
"If this proposal is allowed to proceed, what will be the eff ects to current and future community planning, lifestyles, privileges of land usage, zoning developments, user groups and compliance issues?" he asked council on Tuesday.
At the open house, Juthans conceded that discussions between local government, First Nations bands and the province have not been positive in the past.
"I admit that h i s t o r i c a l l y , relationships have been diffi cult," Juthans said.
But he said the WMA is meant to give everyone "shared stewardship" as the province writes a management plan for the area.
"Anyone will tell you
this is a special area," he said.
Well known biologist David Hancock attended the open house, and said the Harrison is the "most important river in Canada."
He said the idea of taking gravel out the rivers to mitigate fl ooding "are only the words of someone wanting to take gravel out. Th ere's enough gravel. Th ey don't need it from here."
Next week, a special event will take place to designate the Harrison River as a Salmon Stronghold.
Th e Harrison Chehalis fl ats have already been named a preserve area, through the help of Hancock's Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival Society. Signage is being put up through the area to remind people to stay off the fl ats, and a large group of locals are going through interpretive training, so they can pass knowledge along to
visitors. Th e 45 day
consultation process ends on Dec. 21. Individual written submissions related to the WMA should be sent to Jeff [email protected].
Council and staff are hoping that many people will take the time to write in, to again defeat the WMA.
Scott echoed that feeling.
"Th e clock's ticking hard on us," he said.
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Janne Perrin (centre) looks over the map outlining the pro-posed Wildlife Management Area during a public information meeting held last week at Harrison Mills Community Hall.
JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER
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A couple of suspected drug dealers got a lesson in what not to do if you’re transporting drugs.
On the evening of Nov. 12, RCMP Central Interior Traffi c Services, based in Kamloops, with the assistance of the Chase Detachment, stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 1 at
Chase.During the stop, the offi cers
noted the smell of marijuana coming from the rental vehicle.
Th e 43 year-old male driver and 23 year-old male passenger, both of Agassiz, were arrested for possession of marijuana under the Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act. A subsequent search uncovered 27 pounds of the drug hidden in the hatch area.
Th e suspects were each released on a recognizance, and a recommendation for charges will be forwarded to Crown counsel. Th e fi rst court date is set for March 2014.
Police seize 27 pounds of pot
An inmate at Kent Institution has died in hospital.
Institution offi cials report that on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Edward Paul Dundas, an inmate at Kent Institution died at Fraser Canyon Hospital in Hope.
At the time of his death, Dundas, 24, had been serving a sentence of life, for second degree murder and attempted murder. Th e inmate’s next of kin have been notifi ed of his death.
Dundas plead guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his father
in August, 2009. Th e senior Dundas,
aged 50, was found dead in his apartment in Prince Rupert, and a second 50-year old man was found suff ering from knife wounds.
Dundas was arrested many months later, and sentenced in April, 2011.
As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the institution said that the police and the coroner have been notifi ed, and the Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances of the incident.
Inmate dies at Kent Institution
Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Th e staff at the Agassiz Red Apple were shocked to fi nd their offi ce door lock broken last Wednesday, and several personal items stolen.
Th e theft happened during
regular open store hours, and has been reported to the Agassiz RCMP.
Two wallets and a cell phone were stolen, and one of the wallets included an undisclosed amount of cash.
RCMP said the fi le is still open,
and they are asking anyone who may have witnessed the theft to step forward. Tips can be sent in through Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or the Agassiz RCMP detachment at 604-796-2211.
Wallets snatched from locked officeRed Apple employees robbed while at work
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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE District of Kent Draft Of cial Community Plan On Thursday, November 21, 2013 the rst draft of the District of Kent’s updated Of cial Community Plan (OCP) will be available for public input!
The draft OCP will be presented by the District’s planning consultant, Urban
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We encourage you to drop in to review the updated land use maps and OCP
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Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Th ree homes were de-
stroyed by fi re at Hem-lock Valley Ski Resort on Nov. 6.
Th e fi re broke out in one home at about 11 p.m. that evening, and quickly spread to two neighbouring homes.
Th ree fi re depart-ments, the Agassiz RCMP and the Chilli-
wack RCMP all attend-ed the fi re, but when they arrived the homes were found fully en-gulfed in fl ames.
Th e Hemlock, Agas-siz and North Fraser Fire Departments all worked to keep the fl ames under control.
While the fi re doesn’t
seem to be suspicious, RCMP and the Provin-cial Fire Investigators are looking into the case.
Th ere were no inju-ries, but many homes were evacuated for pub-lic safety concerns due to the fi re.
RCMP are asking that
all residents in the areacheck their homes over.
“We would like toencourage home own-ers of Hemlock ValleyResort to check on theirresidences to ensurethat they are secure,”says Corporal [email protected]
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A torch lighting Saturday will mark 100 days until the start of the B.C. Winter Games,
which are coming to Mission from Feb. 20-23.
“It’s going to be a hoot - a real community event to showcase some of our local talent,” said Bronwen Sutherland, Games chair of entertainment, in a release.
Th e "festival-style" event will commence with entertainment and free food at noon on Nov. 16 at the Leisure Centre, before heading indoors to the north arena for the offi cial torch-lighting at 2:30 p.m.
Inside, residents will get
a sneak-peak of the games to watch the Mission Skating Club perform a dazzling choreographed routine. Th e Mission youth choir and dancers from the Scowlitz First Nation will also perform.
Former Olympic speed skater and Mission resident Eden Donatelli-Green will do the honours of bringing the fl ame onto the ice to light the six-foot high torch. A 12-foot LED torch – currently in the Leisure Centre lobby – will also be lit on Nov. 16.
Both will remain glowinguntil the games.
“We’re building alot of interest in theGames,” said MissionGames president BrianAntonson in a release.“I’m looking forward tosparking the fun of theGames on Nov. 16."
Participants fromacross the province willcompete in 18 sports.Events will be mainlyin Mission, but also inHemlock, Whistler, theTownship of Langley, andAbbotsford.
Mission lights fire for B.C. Winter Games
A truck and camper was lost to a fire last Wednesday at Kilby Campground. No one was injured in the fire, which is believed to have started from a propane tank.
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Survey says most businesses satisfiedTh e majority of downtown
Agassiz businesses surveyed re-ported being satisfi ed with how the fi lming of Wayward Pines has rolled out to date.
Th e survey was created and administered by the District of Kent and hand-delivered to 19 businesses directly aff ected by the Wayward Pines fi lming.
In total, 12 businesses re-sponded to the survey, a comple-tion rate of 63 per cent.
Th e results were made public at Tuesday’s council meeting, and overall painted a picture of a sat-isfi ed group of merchants.
All of the businesses report-ed being contacted directly by WWP location managers, and were off ered compensation for their troubles. Of those, 92 per cent were either somewhat or completely satisfi ed in updates provided throughout the fi lming process.
While they were satisfi ed with the initial communication, half of the respondents also stated that they were not satisfi ed with the level of set construction that took place, with most not realiz-ing the magnitude of the massive construction process.
However, district staff noted that even the production com-pany has said that Agassiz is now home to one of the largest off -site productions in their history.
To that end, the production reports they are paying compen-sation levels and providing noti-fi cations through advertisements at a higher level than they have in other communities.
Some of the positive, anony-mous comments collected through the survey show the ex-citement surrounding the fi lming of the television series.
“Glad to be a part of something so big, this will be good for Agas-
siz,” one business owner wrote. “Interesting process that will be
good for Agassiz,” wrote another. While many business owners
requested that they be informed before the decision to host fi lm-ing was made, staff said that when working with a tight time frame, polling all businesses could cost them the deal.
“From my understanding,” said Councillor Darcy Striker, “they came at us all of a sudden and needed an answer.”
If they couldn’t provide an answer quickly, the production would have gone somewhere else. Of all the businesses, Striker’s Lordco has arguably undergone one of the bigger transforma-tions, becoming a stone-fronted bank.
Th e crews will return at the end of November for set dressing to prepare for Dec. 3 fi lming.
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Jack’s Restaurant was temporarily re-named Swerves Gym for the overnight filming of Wayward Pines in Agassiz. Businesses recently surveyed report they are supportive of the filming activity, which at times completely redesigns Pioneer Avenue.
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VICTORIA – Reaction was swift and scattered aft er the “framework agreement” on new oil pipelines announced last week by B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford.
First, here’s what it doesn’t mean.“B.C. blinked,” according to one
Toronto commentator, based on the popular notion that B.C. gave up its claim to a share of Alberta’s resource royalties from heavy oil. Clark never made such a claim, so it would be diffi cult to give it up.
Her oft en-repeated condition of a “fair share” of revenues from any new oil pipelines is purposely vague, but aft er repeated protests from Alberta, Clark clarifi ed as far back as last June that provincial royalties are not on the table. Th ere is no constitutional way to make
such a demand, a point Redford has made several times.
NDP leader Adrian Dix and the usual chorus of professional protesters claimed that Clark fl ip-fl opped, opposing the Enbridge Northern Gateway proposal before the election and then embracing it once she was re-elected.
Th is is also inaccurate. Clark’s fi ve conditions were set out before the May election, demanding approval by a federal environmental review, “world-leading” spill prevention and response capability on land and at sea, meeting legal requirements to consult and share benefi ts with aboriginal communities, and the undefi ned “fair share” for B.C.
Clark said numerous times during the campaign that the conditions have not been met, and made pessimistic noises about Northern Gateway, but she very carefully did not campaign against it. Th e B.C. Liberal platform also endorsed a Kitimat-
area oil refi nery proposed by this newspaper’s owner, and Clark repeatedly referred to that sort of industrial expansion as one of the potential “fair share” components for B.C.
Th e B.C. Liberal government
made its opposition to Northern Gateway “as currently proposed” offi cial on May 31, two weeks aft er the election, in its fi nal submission to the federal review panel. If Clark had wanted to jump on the anti-pipeline bandwagon for political gain, that move could have been made earlier.
NDP environment critic
Spencer Chandra Herbert said the B.C. government has taken the position that more oil will reach the West Coast, by rail if not by pipeline. I’m not sure if or when that claim was made, but it’s true that rail shipments are already permitted.
Here’s what Redford and Clark agreed on. Redford accepts B.C.’s fi ve conditions, provincial royalties excluded, and Clark endorsed Redford’s proposed “Canadian Energy Strategy,” which B.C. rejected last year.
A draft of the strategy released last summer contains no specifi cs on how it would facilitate a pipeline project from Alberta to B.C. It talks about developing Canada’s energy reserves and at the same time somehow reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promises a fi nal version next spring. Oh, and Quebec refuses to participate.
Ottawa has sole jurisdiction over inter-provincial projects
such as Northern Gateway and the proposal by Kinder Morgan Canada to expand the 60-year-old Trans Mountain pipeline to Burnaby and refi neries in Washington.
If there is to be some extra revenue for B.C. from oil traffi c, it could theoretically take the form of a toll on pipelines. Redford pointed out the problem with that idea in her speech to an energy forum in Vancouver last week. She noted that 42 per cent of B.C. natural gas is piped through Alberta to markets. If B.C. can toll Alberta oil, the same could be done with B.C. gas.
None of B.C.’s fi ve conditions has yet been met. Legally, they don’t have to be, except for the one about accommodating aboriginal title.
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Untangling oil pipeline politics
Wildlife area could lead to more red tape
At fi rst blush, a wildlife management area would seem like a welcomed feature in any community. Aft er all, a WMA could potentially promise to keep the welfare of plants and animals in each designated area at the forefront of any decision-making.
For the thousands of eagles that migrate here each year, and the millions of salmon that spawn here, it could mean a more stable future.
Yet, a proposal by the provincial government to designate more 1500 hectares of pristine land as an WMA is being met with considerable resistance by several diff erent groups.
And it's resistance that's been building since it was introduced in 1997. Everyone from homeowners in the surrounding delta to the local government are concerned that once an WMA is established, that land (and possibly the surrounding waterways that feed the Fraser and Harrison
Rivers) would be subject to strict regulations.
According to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, the goal of such a designation is "encourage fi sh and wildlife conservation through responsible management and shared environmental stewardship, while also accommodating compatible integrated resource use."
Compatible between whom? Who decides what's mutually acceptable for all parties, once the ink on a WMA dries? Would all stakeholders, including First Nations groups, the district, other aff ected provincial ministries such as the Heritage Branch, and private land owners all be consulted?
Th e province says it used information from previous consultations to frame the current proposal. Which begs the question: Considering the amount of resistance shown in the past, should this proposal even exist?
Opinion
“If Clark had wanted to jump on the anti-pipeline bandwagon for political
gain, that move could have been made earlier”
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I am staring at my window and looking at how gorgeous the view is of Mt. Cheam.
Living in the Valley is something I wasn’t so keen about before having been sort of spoiled by the beauty of Vancouver; I defi nitely like it here. I am not saying I wouldn’t move back to the city because I will eventually.
My little town is nice and it is neither like Manhattan nor Paris. I don’t have the skyscraper view like they have in those cities. I can’t see the Empire State Building out of my window but I have blue skies, which welcomes me most of the year especially during summer. I don’t have a stunning view of Rockefeller Centre during sunset but I have warmth of the sun saying goodbye to me aft er a long day of work when it sets in the west.
Most of the time, I deal with the little tiny stores in Agassiz and I have come to love them. I walk in the sidewalk as if it is my runway and don’t care of what people may say. I can fl aunt and wear my pink jeans match it with some fabulous white shirt; off I go to have my own
show and strut like it is Fashion week.
It might be small but this is what I have now, I came to know some people. I oft en get a smile and this place might a retiree place in the future, I still think of it as my little Manhattan. No, we don’t have those fancy stores that you can see on the sidewalk of Fift h Avenue. I was lucky to be able to visit the Big Apple twice and I really love the city. It is unfair, however; to compare Agassiz to New York City. Th e comparison will put Agassiz down at the bottom of the list. I am happy to sit in the little cafés we have here, enjoy my cinnamon treat every week in the deli store while I watch some locals purchase meat and some stuff for dinner. It is funny how you can get overwhelmed, too at times wherein there would only be at least 10 people in that deli place. It can get busy, I tell you, nonetheless, it is still a nice place for me to sit and enjoy my town.
Biking in the city is quite diff erent, I have done the bike ride in Columbus, Ohio and Washington, DC, and although
both cities are very vibrant I still enjoy my trail rides and the loop in farm area leading to Harrison Lake. It is probably one of the most exciting bike rides I have ever done. I still wear my helmet, of course but I feel safe and I am comforted by the fact that Mt. Cheam has never really gone out of my sight. I love the idea of not being worried of big cars and trucks beside you trying to huddle in the busy street, here it is more relaxed and laid back. I even tried walking with my bike and just enjoy the calmness of the surrounding especially when it is corn season and all you see is green and blue skies. Th e air that hugs you feels you more at home and at the back of my mind I can utter, “ Th is is a perfect day.”
I would never trade my experience here in Agassiz. I am not leaving yet but I feel that I should be thanking my little town of Agassiz for being kind to me and for keeping me safe all these two years, hopefully this qualifi es me now to being called a local or should I say “Agassiz-ites.”
Ted Louie Sol
MailbagAgassiz: My little Manhattan
Th e recent article, “Men face unique mental health challenges,” (Observer, Nov. 8) reminded me of a quotation:
“In the city, they have psychiatrists, in the country, we have friends”, and that, in a nutshell, is the most economical way to deal with mental health challenges.
It is well known that when men retire they may lose up to eighty percent (80 per cent) of their social group. Th is can result in many undesirable consequences.
When looking for ways to deal with a problem, it is always wise to observe what other countries are doing to address the same situation.
Th e Australian Government has been combating this issue on several fronts, the main
one being their ‘Men’s Sheds’ movement. At a recent forum held in Brisbane, “Th e National Men’s Health Gathering”, discussed the topic, “A social approach to men’s health.”
Th ere are now nearly one thousand ‘Sheds’ across Australia that provide a place for men to meet, share their skills, learn new ones, discuss health issues and disseminate knowledge. Th e resulting savings to the Health Care Budget are huge.
Th e Chinese say that, ‘A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.’ Well, Canada, let’s hope this is that step.
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Minister rejects report of ALR demiseBy Tom FletcherBLACK PRESS
VICTORIA – News reports sug-gesting the B.C. government is considering dismantling the Agri-cultural Land Commission are not accurate, the minister in charge of the government’s “core review” says.
A plan outlined in documents leaked to the Globe and Mail this week is “so secret that I don’t even know about it myself,” Energy Min-ister Bill Bennett said in an inter-view. “We’re not even considering blowing up the ALC, or bringing it inside government.”
Bennett said agricultural land commissioners will continue to de-cide on applications to amend the land reserve, established 40 years ago to protect farmland from devel-opment.
Bennett refused to comment on the suggestion that the province could be divided into two zones with diff erent processes. But he said he is aware of many cases outside the southwestern part of B.C. where obviously unfarmable land remains locked in the reserve.
Part of the problem has been a lack of funding to the commission, Bennett said. Th e current budget adds $4 million to the commission’s budget over three years.
“It’s not all their fault, it’s the way the legislation is written, it’s the way their policies have developed,” Ben-nett said. “All of those things add up to a lot of questionable decisions be-ing made, and certainly not in areas where they have good agricultural land like Richmond and south Van-couver Island and the Fraser Valley and the Okanagan.”
Bennett also rejected the sugges-tion that the Oil and Gas Commis-sion would overrule the ALC on decisions in B.C.’s northeast. Th e OGC already has some authority on land use, and its role in the review is “tiny,” he said.
NDP leader Adrian Dix accused the government of hiding its inten-tions before the May election.
“Aft er commending two separate reviews that called for the ALC to be strengthened before the election, the Liberals are now conspiring to un-dermine it,” Dix said.
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Community partnerships are playing a key role in the development of the new B.C. Agriculture Centre of Excellence at the University of the Fraser Valley, and CropLife B.C. is one of the fi rst organizations to step forward to off er support.
CropLife B.C. has pledged $10,000 to build a new pesticide storage facility for the UFV Agriculture program’s plant protection and pest management materials. Th e donation is an investment in providing a safe learning environment for agriculture students.
“Partnerships are key to our success as a stakeholder in the industry and help us to achieve the industry’s vision of crop protection, the enhancement of sustainable farming, sound public policy, and protecting the environment,” said Lynn Lashuk, chairperson for CropLife B.C.
“At CropLife B.C. we work with our members to ensure there is continued access to existing and new crop protection technologies to control weeds, insects, diseases, and seeds with novel traits, so that they can grow crops with healthier properties — all of which will help ensure we can feed a hungry world,” added Lashuk .
“Th is donation will provide a lasting benefi t to the university and our agriculture programs,” said John English, UFV Dean of Trades and Technology. “It off ers our students a chance to receive the relevant and applicable skills they needed to go on to be our next generation of farmers and agricultural industry professionals.”
“We are very grateful for CropLife B.C.’s continued support over the years, fi rst in providing an annual scholarship for an agriculture student, and now as an active participant in our new campaign to
build a new B.C. Agriculture Centreof Excellence. Th eir generosity helpsto support our students in theirjourney to expand their knowledgeas they prepare to be future leadersin the agriculture industry. As welook to expand and improve ouragriculture facilities, support fromlocal organizations like CropLifeB.C. becomes even more important,”said Hilary Beard, Director ofUniversity Advancement andAlumni Engagement at UFV.
Construction of the newagriculture centre is underway, withthe fi rst phase opening for studentsin 2014. Th e centre will be anaddition to UFV's new Chilliwackcampus, located at CanadaEducation Park.
To learn more about UFV’s B.C.Centre for Excellence in Agriculturecampaign and how you can getinvolved please contact KarinaChow at 604-851-6329 or [email protected].
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Popkum Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Rick Herfst has just retired, after serving Popkum citizens for 28 years. During his tenure, Chief Herfst was awarded the 20 year Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal from the Government of Canada, and the 25-year Service Medal from the Government of British Columbia. Chief Herfst enjoys spending quality time with his wife Clarinda and their five children.
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Agassiz Remembers
Hundreds of people fi lled the gym-nasium at Agassiz elementary second-ary school on Monday morning, to observe Remembrance Day.
Th e ceremony included several pre-sentations by local youth, including the Agassiz Christian School Choir and the AESS band. Ashlyn Lowe beautifully sang a version of In Flan-ders Field, while Hailey Keating read out the ‘honour roll’, a list of locals who were killed in the First and Sec-ond World Wars.
Aft er the ceremony in the gym-nasium, a parade moved off toward the Agassiz cenotaph. Last Post and Reveille were played by Gordon Ma-cLeod, Lament was played by the Harrison Highlanders, and dozens of wreaths and crosses were laid by poli-ticians, members of the Forces, and delegates from many local businesses and organizations.
Following the celebration, the pub-lic was invited to the Legion for re-freshments, chili and hot dogs.
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A soldier’s boots, helmet and gun sit in teh centre of the Agassiz cenotaph prior to the Remembrance Day ceremo-nies on Monday.
JESSICA PETERS PHOTOS / OBSERVER
Members of the Legion’s colour party joined in the parade.
Betty Brewer, president of the Agassiz Legion, Br. 32, salutes the cenotaph after placing a wreath.
Above: Veterans and local Boy Scouts joined in the parade from AESS to the cenotaph. Left: Ashlyn Lowe sang a musical version of Flanders Field as part of the ceremony at AESS.
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Agassiz Library - Great Lego Build-Up Week Nov. 19 - 22 Everybody loves Lego & there are always surprises. Build your best, register your entry & see what everyone else is building as the models come in any time, any day during Lego Week. On Friday Nov. 22 after school, come & build with the library Lego, we will be ready for you at 3:00 pm. Make sure you all come to Awards Day & Lego Party on Saturday, November 23 at 1 pm.
Agassiz Library - Preschool Storytime: I Know A Story! Fridays 10:15 - 11:00 am As long as you have a child who loves stories, you are welcome here! Join Crackle the library crow & Miss Terrill at the library for books to read, songs to sing, jokes to tell, a dance to dance. Drop in, all welcome, refreshments.
Annual Community Carol Festival - Thurs., Dec. 12th at 7 pm at the Agricultural Hall. Christmas music presented by church choirs, school choirs & small groups with audience participation.
Fall Bazaar - Sat., Nov. 16th 1.30 - 3p.m. St.Anthony of Padua Church, 7237 Morrow Road. Including a Bake Table!
Christmas Tea, Bazaar & Bake Sale - Sat., Nov. 23 1:30 - 3pm. Sponsored by the U.C.W. of the Agassiz United Church. Admission by donation. Everyone welcome.
Diabetes Information Day - FREE drop in Community Learning Session About Diabetes - Tues., Nov. 26
10 am - 2 pm Fitness/Activity Centre (6660 Pioneer Ave.) Blood glucose testing, professional advice, nutrition, meal planning, physical activity, fl u & pneumonia shots, Fitness Centre info
Harrison-Kent Community Singers Annual Christmas Concert (Formerly The Harrison Multicultural Choir) Sun., Dec. 8th 2:30pm Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall. Admission by Donation
Fraternal Order of Eagles - Swap & Craft Fair 9 am - 2 pm at the Eagles’ Hall 386 Fort Street, Hope Nov. 17 & Dec. 8
Realtors collecting warm clothes and blankets for needy
Blanket drive kicks off next weekLocal Realtors are once again
asking for the community’s help in giving warmth to those who need it most.
Th e 19th Annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive runs next week, from Nov. 18 - 25, and two local realty offi ces are participating. Th ose wishing to donate can do so by dropping off items at either the Sutton Group in Harrison or
Remax in Agassiz. Everything collected will be
given out through Agassiz Har-rison Community Services.
Th e items in need are clean blankets, scarves, gloves, coats, hats, sleeping bags, and other warm clothing for men, women and children. Th ey are also col-lecting new socks and underwear.
Th e blanket drive is held in
communities from Whistler toHope.
To drop off locally, visit SuttonGroup West Coast Realty at 875Hot Springs Road in Harrisonfrom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondaysthrough Friday, or at the RemaxNyda Realty offi ce in Agassiz, at#2-1824 #9 Hwy. from 8:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
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An initiative by Realtors across B.C. has been helping clothe the homeless for 18 years. The annual drive runs through nextweek with two local drop off points.
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Tickets will go on sale next week for a special Christmas dinner, hosted by the Agassiz Fire Department and Lori's Catering.
Th e Community Christmas Dinner will be held on Dec. 19 at the Agassiz Ag Hall, and will be free for families who access the food bank. However, the dinner is
also open to other members of the community, at $20 per person.
Th e tickets help off set the cost of off ering the free dinner, and there are about 100 tickets available to buy.
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and dinner runs until 8 p.m.
Tickets will be available
at various stores, includingPioneer Motors, Heritage Coff eeHouse, Agassiz Produce, WinksConvenience Store and theObserver.
For more information, phonethe Agassiz Fire Department at604-796-2614 or Andrew at 604-799-0726.
Community dinner helps feed everyoneFire department, catering company host Christmas meal
ECHOES FROM THE PAST
Nov. 14, 196350 years ago • A 1963 edition of
this newspaper pitched ideas for creative Christmas gift s.
Inexpensive fabric was touted as the magic ingredient that gives a distinctive look to gift s.
For example, gay checked gingham made an unusual frame for a group of pictures. As throw pillows had come back in favor recently, these could be easily made with cotton. Another idea was a Christmas red
pinafore made from striped cotton ticking, and trimmed with festive rick-rack. Santa Claus faces are attached onto real pockets, and can be removed aft er Christmas. Th e ankle-length skirt is a smash in the at-home fashion world. Th is outfi t combined a panel skirt of homespun cotton, with a scoop-necked blouse of double-knit cotton.
• A three legged bear was seen by Correctional Camp inmates working at the Experiment Farm. Th e
bear is out rather late in the year but seems to get along very well.
• Th e Agassiz Harrison PTA meeting was held on Nov. 6, 1963 with good attendance. It was brought to the attention of those present that the PTA is interested in sponsoring the comedy play Come Blow Your Horn, directed by Mr. Richard Savage of Chilliwack.
Th e PTA also hoped to sponsor a puppet show Arabian Nights, put on by several of the inmates from the
Correctional Camp.• It was a little like
the old days out westone morning whenKen McRae drovethree dozen head ofcattle from summerpasture at Broughall’sto his ranch at the footof Agassiz Mountain.
Th e trail herdtraveled on the runmuch of the way, aft erstarting in the smallhours of the morningto avoid traffi c onthe highway. Th erewere cowboys, butno horses, and threecars and three bicyclesbeing used instead.
Holiday fashion, three-legged bear made news
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Second World War pilots co-author book, A Call of Honour
Code of honour between pilots turns
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It was November 11th, Remembrance Day, and I watched both ceremonies – the one in Ottawa and the one in Vancouver – on television. Th e weather was very diff erent in the two places! While it rained, snowed and at one point even seemed to hail in Ottawa, it was clear and rather nice in Vancouver.
Both ceremonies, however, were equally impressive to watch: While Ottawa, per-haps, surpassed even its always-perfect cer-emony, it was the Bach Youth Choir and the young girl who read her poem in Vancou-ver who impressed me most. Also, there was a noticeable diff er-ence between the two places. Th ere was more youth and multicul-tural orientation in Vancouver as well as more recognition of “our time” services such as Search and Rescue, the RCMP and the Peacekeepers employed overseas.
It was good to see recognition given not only to those who brought peace to our country in the fi rst place, but also those who will carry the fl ame into the future. In the aft ernoon, I also watched a documen-tary put on by Shaw TV which was most in-teresting. Th e show led the viewer to many war monuments and war museums across the country and showed the work being done to honour the memories and keep them alive.
On a lighter note, I
would like to men-tion how happy I was that there is televi-sion! Since I had a cold and did not even feel that I should go to Agassiz, I would have missed out on the en-tire Remembrance Day, feeling sorry for my-self ! Instead, watching all those senior veter-ans sitting outside in the cold Ottawa weath-er, I felt sorry for them.
I think we should start a campaign for heated viewing stands there! I honestly thought this was the end of my Re-membrance Day expe-rience for me until I turned on the TV again aft er dinner to listen to Peter Mansbridge on Th e National.
He told an amazing story about an Ameri-can pilot who, at age 20, fl ew his fi rst mis-sion over Germany in
1943, when his plane and he himself were hit and at the mercy of his enemy. To his surprise, however, the German pilot, Franz Ziegler from Bavaria, was honouring a code of honour between pi-lots not to shoot down an enemy who is ren-dered incapable to de-fend himself.
Th is act was an amaz-ing deed considering that in those days the death penalty for trea-son would have been his lot for sure, would it have been discov-ered by the German air force. Double amazing since Franz Ziegler had lost his brother shortly before due to a similar situation but with a dif-ferent and tragic end-ing.
Charley Brown and Franz Ziegler, how-ever, survived the war and Franz Ziegler eventually immigrat-ed to Canada where he worked fi rst as a logger before settling in Surrey, B.C.
Trying to trace each other, they were suc-cessful in 1990 and became best friends. As Charley Brown wrote in a letter to
Franz Ziegler: “You have become as dear to me as the brother I lost shortly before you spared me.”
An amazing story for sure! Both men were telling their story in a book titled A Call of Honour by Char-ley Brown and Franz Ziegler. It was trans-lated into French, Ger-man and, I believe, Italian. A great story indeed!
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Have you recently purchased a new digital camera or have you owned one for awhile but still haven't used it properly? Join renowned local photographer Stephan Baker as you familiarize yourself with your camera’s functions and capabilities.
Th is program, hosted by the Agassiz Fitness/Activity Centre, will focus on the basics of camera operations, then progress to composition and various photographic techniques.
Th ere will be opportunities to take pictures outdoors so dress appropriately. Don't forget to bring your camera (with batteries fully charged) and a pen and paper to take notes.
Th e course runs on Saturday, Nov. 23 and Nov. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and is $75 per person. Registration is required, at least one week in advance of the course. To register, phone 604-796-8891.
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Leader looking for likeminded knitters to help with donations
Knitting Sisters expanding into HHSJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Th e leader of a wildly popular knitting group based out of Ladner has moved to Harrison Hot Springs, and her need to knit has come with her.
Alice Gisborne start-ed the Knitting Sisters almost six years ago, with the aim of knitting and crocheting items that would then be giv-en to those in need of comfort. And it was an instant success.
At times, the Knit-ting Sisters are gather-ing 300 hats, toques, scarves, mittens, blan-kets, and knitted toys each month. Every item, carefully completed by a loving set of hands.
Th ose bundles of love are then sent off to groups like the Easter Seal House, cancer clin-ics, B.C. Children’s Hos-pital, maternity wards, safe houses, and ev-erywhere else there are people needing some comfort.
Now, Gisborne is
hoping to create a sat-ellite group of Knitting Sisters in Harrison that would serve the local area.
“I would like to ex-tend an arm out here,” she said. “A lot of people knit and crochet, and some of them just need something to knit for.”
Being a part of the
group has shown Gis-borne the importance of reaching out to others in the community.
“It’s made such a dif-ference in my life,” she said. “It made me feel like I made a diff er-ence. And this is not just about myself. I can see the diff erence in
the people that get the items.”
Seeing someone re-ceive a hand-knit blan-ket is a heartwarming experience, she said.
“It really brings tears to your eyes, especially when you’re giving to cancer patients,” she added.
While Gisborne and her husband have only been living in Harrison permanently for about six months, they have been living there part time for about three years.
“We love it here,” she said.
She is currently ar-ranging for a time for knitters to get together in Memorial Hall. Any-one interested in joining such a group, or anyone in charge of a local or-ganization that would like to regularly receive hand-made items, can call her at 604-796-3060 or email [email protected].
Community
Alice Gisborne’s Knitting Sisters group, based in Ladner, is starting a satellite group in Harrison Hot Springs.
“I can see the difference in the people that get
the items”
Alice Gisborne
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With more than nine mil-lion Canadians living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, including an estimated one million living with undiag-nosed diabetes, awareness is the crucial fi rst step in the fi ght against the disease.
To support you and your family in preventing or man-aging diabetes, in children, youth or adults, Agassiz Community Health will be
hosting a public informa-tion day on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fitness/Activity Centre, 6660 Pioneer Avenue.
You will be able to have your blood glucose tested, have access to advice from health professionals, learn about activity programs available at the Fitness Cen-tre and gather important in-formation to take home and read.
Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that aff ect
how your body uses blood glucose, commonly called blood sugar. Glucose is vital to your health because it’s an important source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It’s also your brain’s main source of fuel. If you have diabetes, no matter what type, it means you have too much glucose in your blood, although the reasons may diff er. Too much glucose can lead to serious health problems.
Chronic diabetes condi-
tions include type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Poten-tially reversible diabetes con-ditions include pre-diabetes – when your blood sugar levels are higher than nor-mal, but not high enough to be classifi ed as diabetes – and gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy, but may resolve aft er the baby is delivered.
Diabetes isn’t invisible. Some signs and symptoms of diabetes include: unusual thirst, frequent urination,
weight change (gain or loss), extreme fatigue or lack of energy, frequent or recur-ring infections, slow-healing sores, blurred vision, high blood pressure and tingling or numbness in the hands or feet. It is important to rec-ognize, however, that many people who have type 2 dia-betes may display no symp-toms. For that reason, it is critical to have blood glucose levels tested.
Long-term complications of diabetes develop gradually.
Th e longer you have diabetes– and the less controlled yourblood sugar – the higher therisk of complications suchas heart attack, stroke, kid-ney failure and amputations.Eventually, diabetes compli-cations may be disabling oreven life-threatening. Under-standing the disease is criticalto preventing type 2 diabetesand for eff ective self-manage-ment of all types of diabetesleading to healthy outcomes.
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Interfor – Hammond Division is the World’s largest Western Red Cedar sawmill. It produces Western Red Cedar Specialty Lumber; and our Acorn Division produces Hem-Fir and Douglas-Fir Japan Specialty Lumber.
Interfor – Hammond and Acorn Sawmills are accepting applications for entry-level positions. We provide excellent wages and benefit package to our employees.
The successful candidates must have the ability to work in a demanding, high paced production environment, be a highly motivated self-starter and have a safety conscious attitude. Shift work and weekend work will be required. Previous sawmill experience, lumber grading, WHMIS, Occupational First Aid Level 3 certification will be an asset.
All successful applicants should be prepared to have an on the spot interview as well as write a mechanical aptitude test. Please bring a calculator, current resume and 3 work references.
Candidates who meet the above requirements must apply in person at the Hammond Sawmill Office, 20580 Maple Crescent, Maple Ridge, BC, on Friday November 22nd, 2013, between 8:00 am and 12:00 noon.
We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD FIRE FIGHTERSAre you physically fi t and looking for challenging
part-time employment?Begin your career serving your community today.We train every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm,
at the Fire Hall located at 7652 Industrial Way.Anyone who wishes to come out and see if
fi re fi ghting is for them are welcome.
Applications are available online at www.agassizfi re.com
or may be picked up at the Fire Hall or Municipal Hall
•MINIMUM 18 YEARS OF AGE••VALID BC DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED•
•MUST BE AVAILABLE ON CALL 24/HRS A DAY•604-796-2614
Friends and family are welcome to come celebrate
with us at an open house on Sunday, November 17th
from 2pm - 5pmat The Friendship House
Happy 50th Anniversary
Bill & Dini Geerts!With love from your family
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
5 IN MEMORIAM
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5 IN MEMORIAM
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
7 OBITUARIESBC Cancer Foundation Legacies accepted. 604.851.4736 or visit: bccancerfoundation.com
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
21 COMING EVENTS21st Century Flea Market. Nov 17th 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Ctr. 3250 Commercial Dr. Adm $5.
33 INFORMATION
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74 TIMESHARE
CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
102 ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING
ACCOUNTING POSITION
Individual capable of doing A/R, payroll & other offi ce tasks as needed. Must have 1 year exp in accounting, able to work with little supervision, and able to be task oriented.
Fax resume to: 604-853-4179
114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS$3500 SIGNING BONUS
Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.
We offer above average rates and an excellent employee
benefi ts package.
To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:
[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or
Fax: 604-587-9889
Only those of interest will be contacted.
Van Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and
Environmental Responsibility.
130 HELP WANTED
CAREERS in Trucking. Well estab-lished Chip Hauler offers stable se-cure employment with Extended Benefi ts, Pension Plan, Direct Pay-roll deposit and more to Class 1 drivers with clean abstracts and verifi able mountain experience. Ap-ply online: www.sutco.ca or fax re-sume: 250-357-2009 For further in-formation 1-888-357-2612 Ext:230
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944
GENERAL LABOURERSOIL & GAS INDUSTRY
GUARANTEED Job Placement
• Labourers • Tradesmen• Class 1 Drivers
Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854
Logistics CoordinatorNeeded with 2 yrs logistics exp. organizing trucks & drivers; get-ting permits, customs and border, fi nding freight, load tracking, dealing with customers and is able to work in a fast paced envi-ronment while multi tasking.
Fax resume: 604-853-4179
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
130 HELP WANTED
General Nursery Labourer
Applicants should be able to start February/March of 2014. Position may include general nursery la-bour such as planting, weeding, pruning, loading orders and the like. Applicants should be physi-
cally fi t, able to do repetitive work, and willing to work outside
in all weather conditions.General hours of work are Mon-day to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm. (Some Saturdays & overtime will be required.) Job is seasonal full time from February to October in Rosedale, BC. Starting wage is
set at minimum wage.Please fax resumes to Qualitree Propagators Inc. 604-794-3378 or email to [email protected]
160 TRADES, TECHNICALABBOTSFORD contracting compa-ny looking for an EXCAVATOR OP-ERATOR. Minimum 3 years operat-ing experience. Must be fl exible, able to work independently and have own transportation. Must be willing to do manual labour and op-erate other machines if necessary. Email resume [email protected].
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Phone: 604.796.4300 Toll Free: 1.866.865.4460Toll Free: 1.866.865.4460email: [email protected]: [email protected]
YOUR COMMUNITYYOUR CLASSIFIEDS
bcclassified.com
Huge Swap Meet &
ChristmasMarket
Sat. Nov 1610am -2pm46510 First Ave
100 vendors to shop from. Antiques, clothes, books, collectibles, kids stuff, jewel-lery, DVD’s, household and more. Admission, $2. Bring a can food donation for
The Salvation Army.
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Friday, November 15, 2013, Agassiz Harrison Observer 15
AdvertisingSales Consultant
The Chilliwack Progress, a twice-weekly, award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales consultant.
We are looking for a motivated self-starter that can thrive in a competitive sales environment.
The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients through superior customer service and strong sales skills. They will be expected to keep up with a high demand for developing new business, employing extensive prospecting and cold-calling techniques.
The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to regular deadlines will be important for success.
Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment.
We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package.
Black Press has over 170 community newspaper across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.
Please submit your resume with cover letterby 5:00 pm Sunday December 1, 2013, to:Carly Ferguson, Publisherby email: [email protected]
Thank you to all who apply. Only thoseselected for an interview will be contacted.No phone calls please.
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The Chilliwack Progress has an immediate opening for a full-time Advertising Manager, reporting to the Publisher.
The successful candidate will lead a professional sales team with a strong mandate to grow both print and online revenue. They will strive to build a team that will be one of the best in the industry.
This individual will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the advertising team, developing and managing new products and exceeding the department’s sales targets. The Advertising Manager will work closely with the Creative Services Manager to provide the best results for advertising clients. Developing relationships with community leaders and businesses is a must.
Candidates considered for the position will be innovative and energetic and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment. They will be both creative and entrepreneurial in nature with a proven sales record.
The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.
The Chilliwack Progress, first published in 1891, is currently a twice-weekly award winning community newspaper. We are a part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with newspapers in both Canada and the Untied States.
Please send a resume with cover letter to [email protected] by 5:00 pmSunday December 1, 2013, to:Carly Ferguson, Publisherby email: [email protected]
No phone calls please.
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160 TRADES, TECHNICALCLEARWATER OILFIELDSERVICES, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires Class 1, 3 Vacuum Truck Drivers, Swampers. Local work. No day rating. Full benefi ts after six months. Fax 403-844-9324.
130 HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVEService Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefi ts. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: [email protected].
130 HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
LOCALLY- OWNED, well- estab-lished vacuum truck company look-ing for Class 1, 3, Vacuum and Gravel Truck Operators. Oilfi eld tickets an asset but not necessary. Incentive package available. Blue Cross after three months. Must be willing to relocate or work three weeks on and one week off. Fax resume and driver’s abstract to 403-845-3903.
PERSONAL SERVICES
182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPT-CY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad cred-it? Bills? Unemployed? Need Mon-ey? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Accep-tance Corp. Member BBB.
1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
188 LEGAL SERVICES
.1.800.565.5297 dial-a-law 604.687.4680 www.dialalaw.org
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi cation, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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
ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627
320 MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607
MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential
moving services. (778)378-6683
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Effi cient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland
604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 8yrs
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 &
Maid Services.
332 PAVING/SEAL COATING
ASPHALT PAVING• Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304
338 PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
CRESCENT Plumbing & HeatingLicensed Residential 24hr. Service• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers
• Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTSCanuck Roofi ng All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969
GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 1-855-240-5362. info@glroofi ng.ca
374 TREE SERVICES
TREE & STUMPremoval done RIGHT!
• Tree Trimming• Fully Insured • Best Rates604-787-5915/604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca
PETS
477 PETS
Black Lab German Shepherd Rottie pups, 8 wks old, vet check, 6 left, 3 females, 3 males, 4 black, $495; 2 tan, $595. Call 604-864-1004.
CAIRN TERRIER Puppies. Home raised, Shots, dewormed. $450. 778-808-0570, 604-859-1724
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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
GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups from German Import. Black/Red, Sable, & Solid Black $800 604-856-8161.
Great Pyrenees pups, M/F, 1st shots, parents on site, ready Dec 6. $500/$700ea. (604)798-5069
PETS
477 PETSNEED 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
YORKSHIRE Terrier stud wanted, must be CKC registered. Call (604)858-9758
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
523 UNDER $100
New west coast baby mirrors w/ hardware $50 604-845-9927
525 UNDER $300
Custom made 10’ heavy duty alumi-num step ladder $300604-845-9927
551 GARAGE SALES
Agassiz
Estate/Moving Sale1404 Glenwood dr.
Sat., November 16th9am-1pm
crystal, small appliances, books etc.
560 MISC. FOR SALE10 drawer tool chest w/ mostly craftsmen tools $800 604-845-9927------------------------------------------------Lrg., dark dining room set, seats 10-16 chairs, glass front top hutch & bottom $3000 604-845-9927
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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
VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 FREE all for $99 including FREE SHIPPING.Discreet, Fast Shipping. 888-836-0780 or metromeds.net
Wolfermans’ Treat Your Friends and Family!Wolferman’s English Muffi ns! Per-fect Holiday AssortmentVariety of Sweet & Savory Muffi ns $29.95 - Use Code “Favorite”Free Shipping! 800-999-1910 Or www.Wolfermans.com/go/bb016
REAL ESTATE
625 FOR SALE BY OWNER
Investment Opportunity!Agassiz-2 bedroom apartment.Become a landlord and collect the rent. Or move in and enjoy all Agassiz has to offer; nearby parks, schools, senior’s hall & shopping. Newer appliances.
Recently redecorated.Only $70,000
Phone 604-796-2351
627 HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES!Older House • Damaged House
Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments
Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •Diffi culty Making Payments?
No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk!www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
Agassiz. 1783 #9 Highway, one bedroom apartment located in Agassiz. Comes with a fridge and stove. Recently painted and new carpet. Heat included. No dogs-one cat okay. $500.00/month. Please call Ross Fullbrook at Royal LeP-age to view at 604-792-0077.
AGASSIZ- bachelor ste, $500/m Available Dec 1. Refs, crim check, N/P, N/S. (604)799-3898
AGASSIZ
T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy
Spacious and bright 1 & 2 bdrms
from $569/mprkg, coin ldry, elevator & balco-
ny, 5 min walk to downtown. Call 604-703-3405
736 HOMES FOR RENT
3 bdrm - Hcap bthrm Farms Rd Mission $975 + util. 2 references. Call after 5:30 pm 778-321-1790
RENTALS
747 RV PADSRosedale. RV pads available. $400/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $70/mo available. call 604-794-7361
757 WANTED TO RENTAgassiz/Harrison Area - 1 room studio/bachelor or mobile trailer for single mature male, clean & quiet w/ local refs. 250-572-5729
TRANSPORTATION
810 AUTO FINANCING
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
818 CARS - DOMESTIC
2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
Loaded. Mint...$3850604-309-3135
2008 PONTIAC VIBEWhite, meticulously maintained, air, auto, very clean. Higher kms (mostly highway), drives great. $4995/obo. 604-575-5347
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS2007 HYUNDAI Accent GS Auto-matic 103000km $4950 Blue. Deal-er serviced. 604-615-3677
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALSCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
The Scrapper
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
TRANSPORTATION
851 TRUCKS & VANS
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES
CARS & VANS2000 TOYOTA COROLLA4 door, auto, sedan. ST#468. Only this week! $1,900.1996 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, fully loaded, Aircared. ST#462. $2,495.2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. STK#467. $2,500.1996 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, sedan, fully loaded ST#478. $2,900.2003 FORD WINDSTAR. 7 psger, runs good. ST#460. Only this week! $2,900.2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 dr, auto, low kms. ST#459. Only this week! $3,900.2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#376 $3,900. 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900.2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week! $4,900.2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. Only this week! $5,500.2007 FORD FUSION 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#250. $5,995.2006 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#387. Only this week! $6,500.2008 CHEVY COBOLT 2 dr, 5 spd, black. ST#445. Only this week! $6,500. 2004 CHEV TRAILBLAZER4X4, auto, 7pass. Aircared. ST#457.Only this week $6,900.2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good. ST#364. $6,900.2007 CHEV COBALT 4 dr, auto, low kms. ST#367. Only this week! $6,900.2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#383 $7,500.2008 KIA SPECTRA 4 dr auto hatch back, fully loaded ST#352. $7,777.2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. Only this week! $8,9002008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. Only this week! $9,900.2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. ST#393. Only this week! $10,500. 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 pass, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,9002008 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, sunroof, leather, full load ST#442. $10,900.2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447 this week $11,900. 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, runs good. Only this week! $11,900.2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto. 5 passenger. ST#418. Only this week! $11,900.2006 FORD F350. Quad cab 4 X 4, auto, long box, diesel. ST#13. $14,900.2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,9002010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. Only this week! $15,900. 2009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402. Only this week. $17,900.2011 FORD ESCAPE, auto, 4 door, fully loaded. Ony 20K, ST#471. $18,900.
TRUCKS 2003 FORD SPORT TRAC 4 door, crew cab, leather, 4X4, auto, no acc’d. ST#477 $7,900.2006 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, long box, runs good ST#309 $12,900.2004 HUMMER H2, 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, ST#384. Only this week,$13,900.2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160K. ST#310. $13,900.2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $14,900.2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only, 162K. ST#126. $15,900.2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900.2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $18,900.
32055 Cedar LaneAbbotsford, BC
DL#31038
604-855-0666www.keytrackautosales.com
16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Friday, November 15, 2013
160 Esplanade Ave. • 604-491-1696 • Harrison Hot Springs
Celebrate the seasonwith us . . . Book your family, offi ce
or holiday party with us. Enjoy our special menus or
we can design a custom menu for you.
Thank you . . . for your patronage during the summer season.
It is with great pleasure that we announce Morgan’s will be open for the winter season in Harrison Hot Springs. The opportunity to promote and feature
the Fraser Valley’s vast bounty is an
ongoing privilege. You can continue to
expect that every item at Morgan’s is made
from scratch, is organic whenever possible
and is prepared to order by International
Chef Peter McGeown and his dedicated
team.
Thank you for being part of Morgan’s.WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.
> Open until December 24> Closed December 25 and 26> Reopening December 27> Open for New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day
Best Rated Restaurant in Harrison by TripAdvisor
WE WILL BE OFFERING A
LOYALTY CARDAfter dining with us you will receive
15% off all future visits** Taxes, tip & alcohol not included. Valid until April 15, excluding holidays and special events.
FRESH. LOCAL. SEASONAL.
