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A house at 15570 Peters Rd. was completely destroyed in a fire on Sunday night. Billowing smoke over Highway 1 could be seen for several hours as firefighters from Hope, Popkum and Agassiz worked to extinguish the blaze. Four firefighters and two engines from the Silver Creek hall responded to the call at about 4:30 p.m. The exact cause of the fire is unknown at this time, but officials say it started near a wood stove in basement. Donations for the family can be dropped off at Hope Community Services on Wallace Street between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Adrian Dix tours downtown Hope Economy, health care and skills training priorities for NDP leader Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard

Adrian Dix is eager to give voters in Chilliwack-Hope a representative in the legislature. The NDP leader visited local senior care homes on Sunday with byelection candidate Gwen O’Mahony and stopped into businesses along Wallace Street before

meeting with party supporters and canvassers at PapAndreas Greek Taverna for dinner. “Clearly the Liberal party is reluctant to call the bylection for their own partisan reasons, but in the meantime the people who are actually living in the communities are getting less than all the other communities. I don’t think that’s fair,” said Dix.” There’s no reason why

the byelection shouldn’t be called. I think we have to look at whether giving the government this long to fill these vacancies is a good thing for the public interest, and I don’t think that is the case.” Dix criticized the Liberals for recent funding announcements in the riding, noting support for the community should be available every day and not just when the party

needs votes. “I guess what they’re saying is having the seat vacant is better for the community than having an MLA,” he said. “It’s good when things happen and the community deserves support for its activities, but I think people are justly concerned that they’re only paying attention now because the Liberal party is conContinued on 3

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Local communities receive recreation funding The Fraser Valley Regional District has been awarded $336,800 from the Ministry of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development to upgrade the Almer Carlson Pool in Boston Bar and construct an outdoor community pavilion. Chilliwack MLA John Les made the funding announcement on Saturday, noting the improved facilities will serve as a focal point in the community. The project involves the replacement of the outdoor pool basin, installation of new circulation piping, and replacement of the pool deck and mechanical equipment. The grant will also help fund the construction of a 1,500 sq. ft. covered outdoor pavilion with a 450 sq. ft. storage building. “This grant provided by the provincial government will significantly impact the quality of life in our community,” said area director Lloyd Forman. “We’re really pleased the province stepped up to help what is basically a depressed area to accomplish something we couldn’t have done otherwise. There is nothing except the Fraser River in our area. So the swimming pool becomes quite vital for the kids.” Construction work is scheduled to begin in April and finish in June. The District of Hope is also getting $370,575 from the province

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Chilliwack MLA John Les announced $336,800 in funding on Saturday in Boston Bar for the upgrade of Almer Carlson Pool and the construction of an outdoor community pavilion.

for a community recreation park in the 1100 block of Seventh Ave. The project aims to provide residents of all abilities with the opportunity to increase their physical activity levels in a natural outdoor setting and encourage youth to be active. “It’s a huge help to the community to continue our focus of developing ourselves to attract more people and provide more services,” said Mayor Susan Johnston. “I’m looking forward to getting the blueprints so we can start to see what it’s going to look like. I’m excited about the possibilities ... and I would like to see something there for everyone.” The project adds a new bike

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A former Gardner GM employee is facing theft and fraud charges after allegedly stealing five vehicles from the dealership. Hope RCMP were informed about the situation when a customer came into Gardner’s to look at a specific vehicle that was no longer on the lot. Staff Sgt. Suki Manj said 42-year-old Andrew William Sickles,

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Pharmacist Michael McLoughlin, left, talks to NDP leader Adrian Dix and byelection candidate Gwen O’Mahony about diabetes Sunday afternoon in Pharmasave.

ing met “in a significant way” to assist residents required to travel out of town for services such as a dialysis clinic. Dix said carbon tax funds are being mismanaged by the Liberals. He would like to see that money go towards subsidizing tax cuts that took place in 2008 and transportation initiatives. “People are paying more in carbon tax or gas tax and not seeing any improvement in transit and alternative services,” he said. “What you’re essentially saying to communi-

ties such as Hope is they have to move closer to services and not stay in a community. That hurts every business in Hope.” Skills training is another key regional issue Dix would like to address. He said almost 43 per cent of young people in the Chilliwack and FraserCanyon school districts access post-secondary education after graduation. The provincial average is 54 per cent. “The provincial government tells us that 80 per cent of the jobs of the future require post-

secondary education. So our job is to close that gap because it will hurt economic growth if our workforce isn’t adequately trained,” he said. “The good thing for Chilliwack-Hope is they’re going to have an opportunity to decide on some of these key issues. We’re giving people an alternative and I think that’s exciting for people.” For more pictures from Dix’s visit to Hope on Sunday, visit www.facebook.com/HopeStandard.

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who worked as a lot attendant, transferred the vehicles into his name before going to other dealerships in the Lower Mainland to trade them in for cash, or a combination of cash and a vehicle of lessor value. “The story he used is that he has a sick wife at home and he needed to get rid of his vehicles to pay for (treatment),” said Manj. “From what I’ve heard from people, he’s very believable. Al-

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cerned about its own political misfortunes.” Dix said the NDP will run a positive byelection campaign this year and avoid running personal attack ads like the Liberals and its allies. The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association recently released an ad on a Chilliwack radio station slamming Dix for “forging a memo to cover for Premier Glen Clark in the casino kickback scandal” in 1999. “I made a mistake and I take responsibility for that, but we’ve now had 11 years of Liberal government and I think the Liberal party is sadly acting as if they should always be government,” said Dix, adding that the use of negative attack ads demonstrates the Liberals don’t want to run on their record or ideas. “There’s lots to criticize the government for and we’ll hold them accountable for that. We won’t have won because we were negative and ran down our opponents, we’ll have won because we’ll have earned the trust of people.” Dix sees the economy and efficient health care as two crucial issues in the area. He said the centralization of services has really hurt communities like Hope. The need for transit in the region is also not be-

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Mayor Susan Johnston and provincial jobs minister Pat Bell look at the region’s trail network while discussing tourism opportunities in the area.

Hope is on the radar for economic development funds, according to B.C. Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Minister Pat Bell. He stopped by district hall on Tuesday morning with Liberal byelection candidate Laurie Throness to discuss the provincial jobs plan with council and find out about local economic development priorities. “When I look at Hope, I think of it as the barometer of British Columbia and the interface between urban and rural B.C.,” he said. “When Hope does well, it means that probably both elements are working well. But if Hope is challenged, it means we’re

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probably not doing something right in one of those two areas.” Bell identified six key areas for economic opportunities, including forestry, mining, agri-food, tourism, international education and natural gas. Upgrading Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park and setting a consistent operating season to increase tourist flow was a local priority that Bell said aligns well with the jobs plan to expand backcountry opportunities relating to adventure tourism. Tapping into the natural gas industry was also identified as a key economic strategy. Bell said Hope’s geographic location at the centre of four provincial highways makes it ideal to develop an initiative around liquified natural gas as a transportation fuel. Another opportunity Bell is looking into is the possibility of relocating Haig Fire Base across the Fraser River to Hope Airpark. This move would provide a more stable helicopter landing environment and generate economic traffic in the region, he said. During the peak of summer, Bell pointed out there can be several hundred people stationed in a fire base. Throness acknowledged the community efforts that are driving many of the local economic opportunities. “I think council is really doing a great job pursuing job creation and that internal momentum is really key. We can only help,” he said. “I really feel optimistic about Hope. It is at a point of transition and change, rather that at a point of decline.” Bell said he’ll be taking the information from Tuesday’s meeting back to the various ministries in Victoria and provide feedback to the district within the next few weeks. “If you don’t try and move this stuff down the road within two, three or four weeks, often times it gets buried and people forget about it,” he added. “My principle has always been of one to react quickly.”

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B.C. budget cuts ‘unrealistic’ UFV president warns cost-saving steps could result Robert Freeman Black Press

UFV president Mark Evered and 24 other university and college presidents are warning the B.C. government it won’t be “business as usual” if $70 million in budget cuts to post-secondary institutions goes ahead. “We must be clear that it is unrealistic to assume that the reductions contemplated by Budget 2012 can be achieved without implications for service levels,” Evered and other post-secondary presidents said in a Feb. 28 letter to Advanced Education Minister Naomi Yamamoto. New Democrats called the letter an “unprecedented” act that highlights the serious need for post-secondary education or training that 80 per cent of job openings in B.C. will require over the next decade. “We’re basically looking down the barrel of a gun,” Michelle Mungall, the NDP’s advanced education critic, told Black Press on Friday. “But we don’t have enough people trained to meet that demand.” But Evered used gentler

language to describe the letter, calling it a “reminder” to the B.C. government that UFV and other post-secondary institutions are already operating on a “no frills” basis. Program cuts or restrictions on student admissions could be the next cost-saving steps. “My biggest concern here is … (student) demand exceeds what we’re able to provide,” Evered said in a telephone interview. “I’m worried we’re not going to have the space and the instructors for them.” The letter contradicts the BC Liberal government’s claim that the $70-million cut from the budget over the next three years can be made up by administrative savings. Evered said the letter was sent so the government “recognizes we will be forced to make some tough decisions, and it won’t be business as usual.” “We wanted to remind the government that we’ve actually been dealing with (these) challenges for a few years,” he said. “We’ve been prudent. We’ve been frugal.”

He said UFV is committed ition and living expenses,” to providing easier access to she said. “Forcing post-seca post-secondary education ondary schools to make cuts for Fraser Valley students, will only decrease accessibilwho are already less likely ity.” than others in B.C. to atShe said an NDP govtend university, but “we’ve ernment would create a got a ways to go to catch up” $100-million fund for nonbecause of refundable the costs ins t u d e n t volved. There grants, paid are already “My biggest concern for by re-inwait-lists stating a tax here is ... (student) for students on big banks demand exceeds seeking adthat was cut what we’re able to mission to by the BC UFV. Liberals in provide.” Mungall, 2008. who was tourEvered said ing several he would be Mark Evered Fraser Valley “d e l i g ht e d” schools last if the presiweek, including UFV, said dents’ letter caused a govthe fact that the Canadian ernment turnaround, but Chamber of Commerce has he conceded the chances of declared the growing skills that happening are “slim and shortage as the number- none” given the competione challenge to the com- tion for tax dollars going to petitiveness of the Canadian health care. economy, should be a wakeHowever, he hoped the up call for the BC Liberal letter will result in a “colgovernment. legial discussion” with gov“We already have students ernment, and coupled with being shut out of the excel- a “sector-wide” discussion lent opportunities being among post-secondary inoffered by institutions like stitutions to find cost-saving UFV because they simply measures, positive solutions can’t afford the cost of tu- will be found.

Elderly drivers offered road test option Tom Fletcher Black Press

Drivers more than 80 years old who fail a computerized test of their mental ability will now be offered a road test before they have to surrender their licences. Attorney General Shirley Bond announced the road test option Monday after complaints from people who lost their driving privileges based on a computer test called DriveABLE. Some elderly people with little computer experience found the

touch-screen tests of more than six months cognitive ability to be ago have to see their unfamiliar and unfair doctor before being way to test them. reassessed. The DriveABLE NDP public safety test is administered critic Kathy Corrigan on referral was surprised from doctors to hear that who detect the Drivecognitive imABLE propairment in gram is now patients that being “peer may affect r e v i e w e d ,” their driving. a step that Bond said she said the those who SHIRLEY BOND g o v e r n m e nt failed the onshould have screen test in taken before the past six months the service was conwill be offered a free tracted for B.C. road test, using a test Corrigan said the car with dual brakes. road test option is a Those who failed step in the right direc-

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tion, but details of that haven’t been made public yet. Bond also announced that a new DriveABLE assessment centre will be opened in Cranbrook, making 18 locations in B.C. A new mobile service is also in the works, so people in rural areas don’t have to travel as far to be tested. The DriveABLE test uses a terminal with a touch screen to measure mental abilities. In the first stage, the driver holds down a button until a shape appears on either the

left of right side of the screen. The subject has to release the button and touch the shape as quickly as possible, to test reaction time and accuracy of movement. Another stage tests ability to notice changes at the edge of the field of vision, simulating pedestrians and traffic signs. The test subject must make a decision about a word in the centre of the screen, and also report the location of a target that appears at the same time in a different area of the screen.

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Drivers still pay In a time when flawed rhetoric and relentless spin-doctoring makes it hard to know just how our interests are being served, it’s nice to hear one program, at least, is making an impact on those who seek to steal from us. Figures released this month by ICBC show that auto theft has fallen 71 per cent since the use of bait cars began. Thefts from vehicles are also down 64 per cent province-wide. It’s not just bait cars – now joined by bait commercial vehicles – making life difficult for criminals. Motorists are locking vehicles, using anti-theft immobilizers, parking in secure, lit areas and removing valuables from cars. In further good news for the average, cash-strapped motorist, the corporation is considering reducing or eliminating its incentive-pay program for executives if it fails to meet its annual profit targets. The program paid $17

million in bonuses in 2010, but if declining figures for 2011 hold true, payouts for the corporation CEO, executives and management will be scaled down. If ICBC makes less than $35 million in net income in future years, the CEO and executives will lose their bonuses, and any question of performance pay will be off the table if ICBC posts a net loss. That still leaves the question of the $497 million in profits ICBC expects to turn over to the provincial government over the next three years. As this is money considered surplus to ICBC’s needs, it is said to have no bearing on the need to raise basic rates, which is being blamed on rising claims costs. It might be hard for the average driver to disagree with critics who characterizes the government’s continuing dependence on such funds as a “stealth tax” on motorists. – Black Press

Connecting B.C. students with jobs B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher The noise of the teachers’ strike drowned out debate on the B.C. budget so thoroughly that one of Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s more controversial ideas only made the news last week. Reporters dubbed it “Welfare Air.” Falcon plans a pilot program to offer social assistance recipients training and airfare if they can line up a job in B.C.’s northern energy boomtowns. Workers are being imported to fill jobs there, while in Metro Vancouver and elsewhere the number of single employable people applying for social assistance is rising. Much of oil and gas work is dirty and dangerous. These days most industrial jobs involve sophisticated electronics, and the technical skill level required

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is high. But there are entry-level jobs going begging, and relatively high pay is offered to fill positions in a short-staffed service sector in the Peace region. NDP MLA Carole James, no stranger to northern B.C., dismissed Falcon’s plan as a stunt. There are unemployed people in the region who should be offered training before we start flying people up from Vancouver, James said. Yet I repeatedly hear from northern employers that the labour shortage is real and growing. The NDP warns that B.C. faces a future of “people without jobs, and jobs without people.” Mostly they blame the B.C. Liberals for removing apprenticeship programs from union control. I spoke with James about postsecondary needs a couple of weeks ago. She mentioned NDP leader Adrian Dix’s signature policy to restore B.C. student

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“I repeatedly hear from northern employers that the labour shortage is real and growing.’

post-secondary students, already worth about two thirds of their schooling costs, perhaps grants could be targeted to areas of pressing economic need. To my surprise, James agreed that is worth considering. This is significant, not only because it is likely to be unpopular in the education establishment. There

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is a good chance that James, a former school trustee, will be B.C.’s education minister in 14 months. After writing about the labour shortage last week, I was bombarded with messages from an irate Vancouver high school teacher who mocked the whole notion as corporate propaganda. No labour shortage exists, globally or in B.C., he claimed. Rather, “capitalists” of the “one per cent” have tried to “vocationalize” public education for a century, but the “people” have always “resisted.” Radical socialists aside, why would matching student aid to employment demand be unpopular with teachers? Education Minister George Abbott offered a clue during the lengthy debate over ending the teachers’ strike. Abbott noted that for every three teachers coming out of B.C. universities, there is currently only one job

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Letters Hope positioned for a bright future In the first week of February I made my big move to Hope. Previously, I had investigated opportunities across Canada. Before moving I naturally conducted analyses about each place in which I was interested. These analyses included things like quality of life, economic outlook, geography, location relative to other attractions and services, and the community as a whole. Despite the other opportunities, the choice of Hope was clear. During my short time here I have heard many local residents despair the recent economic downturn. They all say jobs are the first priority. They say Hope is losing its young people and families. Some even deride Hope as a town

of “newly weds and nearly deads.” Well, it may seem like that now, but I believe it can only improve. Many communities across Canada suffer from the same symptoms of economic downturn: closing local businesses and families moving away. The last place I lived (a city of some 45,000) suffers from many of the same issues. Yet, despite the current difficulties, where else can you live everyday in a mild mountainous climate with the majesty of some of the best wilderness Canada has to offer? Where else can you live only an hour and a half from a beautiful sea coast? Where else can you live where so many others travel to enjoy our surroundings?

Where else, despite the recent economic hardships, are people still so friendly and willing to help? Unlike some other communities, the potential for economic improvement in Hope is significant. It sits astride a major transportation and communications hub. It is closely located to one of the fastest growing areas of the country. I predict sooner rather than later the natural migration of people moving east up the Fraser Valley will increase our population. Our property values remain affordable and commutes to other communities short. But should we really wait? What struck me most was the earnestness of many Hope residents to not sit back and wait for what will happen – eventually. But rather take

charge, promote Hope and work with like minded people to encourage sustainable local economic growth. I see them every day: members of the Chamber of Commerce, volunteers at Advantage Hope, service clubs, outreach agencies, and individuals. All are making a difference by volunteering their time and energy to promote this community. Even as a newly arrived individual, I find it easy to commit to living and working for the good of Hope. I feel confident that I join as fine a group of citizens as I have ever known in moving this community forward toward an even brighter future. Hope, do not despair! John Fortoloczky Chief administrative officer, District of Hope

Thankful for helpful response in emergency On March 8, a friend and I were travelling south from 70 Mile House when her truck caught on fire three kilometres north of Yale. A gentleman behind us tried desperately to get our attention and when we finally pulled over he stopped to help put it out – thank you to Harry

Christie from Boston Bar. While he was trying to extinguish the fire a woman stopped to see if we needed her to go for help. We did, and she did. Thank you to Pheonex Risingstar and her granddaughter from Lytton, who also helped us remove valuables from the

trailer we were towing. The fire was out of control. Three crew members from Canadian Pacific Rail stopped to help. A huge thank you to Matt Rhoades, Luigi Talarico and Shawn Westerland who went above and beyond to keep the truck fire under control, and save the trailer and its con-

tents. Thank you to CP Rail’s Vic Tome, who encourages his crew to be so kind and helpful. Last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you to RCMP officer Ryan Fillimore who attended the scene and kept everyone safe, stayed with us until the truck and trailer could

be towed and saw us safely to Hope to get a room and something to eat. The people of Hope have a lot to be proud of in its RCMP as well as the good people who live in the surrounding area. Thank you all again from the bottom of my heart. Tammy McConnell

The ever-increasing cost of infrastructure Given the cost of things these days, I find it hard to wrap my head around the fact that it cost just $126 million to build BC Place back in 1983. Wow! A price like that would be a serious bargain today considering we just spent $560 million to give BC Place a major overhaul – nearly 4.5 times the original construction cost.

Enjoying the outdoors To all my friends in the Hope Outdoorsman Club: Thank you so much for many wonderful cross-country skiing trips. Thank you for the opportunity to travel with you to see the winter beauty in Manning Park, feed the birds, have a great lunch, take some pictures and enjoy the club. Thank you for the excellent transportation to and from our outings, comfort and friendly chat. Looking forward to the next trip. Vera Mastalyr

The same applies to all the public infrastructure we benefit from on a daily basis: Roads and bridges, transit systems, hydro dams and the transmission lines that bring power to our homes and businesses. All of these cost a lot less to build 30 years ago than they would if they were built today. We could easily balk at the cost to maintain core in-

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New contract expected to be signed by end of March Jeff Nagel Black Press

A renewed 20-year RCMP contract for B.C. – expected to be signed by the end of the month – will freeze pay levels for 2012. That should limit this year’s increase in policing costs to no more than one per cent, according to Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender. But Fassbender, who was the observer for B.C. cities in the negotiations, cautioned future increases depend on a series of factors. One big one is whether or not a rollback of wages being challenged in court by Mounties leads to a big bill for retroactive pay, and if so, whether that must be borne by municipalities. “Most local governments have budgeted for that retroactive, so there are no surprises,” Fassbender said, but added cities still hope Ottawa will cover that cost if it happens. He said the most critical arrangements of the new deal are ones that should give local cities much more influence in reining in RCMP spending, which eats up a large proportion of most cities’ budgets. “The day we sign the new contract is not the end of the process, but really the beginning,” he said. “In the past we’ve been provided bills without a lot of input.” The main mechanism will be a new contract management committee made up of 10 local government representatives, co-chaired by Fassbender and

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B.C.’s assistant deputy justice $3,500 cost to cities of sending minister. each new RCMP recruit through That committee will oversee depot training in Regina. RCMP spending that is manBy 2015, a new and more dated by B.C. accurate training cost is to be For example, the PRIME in- calculated, which cities believe formation management system should leave them paying less. – which exists only in B.C. and It’s also expected local dehas been one source of spiraling tachments will work even more police costs for cities – would closely with local cities, Fassfall under the committee’s man- bender added. date. “The world has changed and Similarly, Fassbender said, if there is a clear recognition that the province dewe pay the macides to embark jority of the costs on a major new and therefore we initiative to fight “In the past we’ve should have a siggang crime, resultnificant opporbeen provided ing in increased tunity to impact costs, the com- bills without a lot the future and the mittee will have a management of of input.” say and be able to one of the most keep local cities expensive parts Peter Fassbender of our municipal informed. Asked whether budgets.” the local governThe tentative ment committee would have deal extending the contract was an actual veto over spending reached in late November, after decisions or merely an advisory turbulent negotiations in which role, he said details are still be- federal officials threatened to ing worked out. withdraw the force from B.C. in “There definitely is the abil- 2014 if the province didn’t sign. ity to say we’re not implementB.C., in turn, began what it ing that until there’s a review, a called a preliminary exploracost analysis or whatever,” Fass- tion of how to launch a replacebender said. ment provincial force. “The hope is there will be The new contract includes enough input earlier in the pro- opt-out clauses under which cess that we won’t be in a Mexi- any city can form its own mucan standoff on any of this.” nicipal force or the province B.C. cities will also have rep- could end the RCMP contract resentation on a separate con- and form a provincial force. tract management committee Large cities continue to pay on federal RCMP spending is- 90 per cent of local RCMP sues that are common to the costs under the new deal, while other provinces and territories. smaller ones pay 70 per cent. The deal also includes a Full details are expected to be three-year freeze on the current made public later this month.

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B.C. Health Minister Mike de Jong is accusing the B.C. Anesthesiologists’ Society of “unprofessional” and “unethical” behaviour by threatening to withdraw service next month, potentially disrupting thousands of scheduled surgeries. The society, which de Jong said represents only a small number of anesthesiologists, repeated its ultimatum last week that it will withdraw service for non-urgent elective surgeries starting April 2 unless it gets a seat at the bargaining table in talks between the province and the B.C. Medical Association (BCMA). “I think it’s unfortunate any time any group of professionals, in this case doctors, threaten to hold patients hostage for a dispute that is at the end of the day about money,” de Jong said. “The average full-time anesthetist today earns $340,000 a year, with very little in the way of overhead by virtue of the circumstances in which they practice.” De Jong said his ministry has contacted the B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons and asked it to remind individual anesthesiologists “what their professional and ethical obligations are” as well as the consequences for any service withdrawal. The province will also work with all affected doctors to draw up a contingency plan to deal with any work stoppage. The breakaway B.C. Anesthesiologists’ Society (BCAS) wants to negotiate separately from the BCMA, which bargains for all doctors in the province, including specialists. De Jong said anesthesiologists have received BCMA-negotiated pay increases of 36.2 per cent since 2001 – more generous than the 22.3 per cent increase for the rest of the medical profession. More than $13 million in new funding was added late in 2009 to improve the pay for obstetrical anesthesia. De Jong said the BCAS supported the transfer and agreed there would be no withdrawal of obstetric anesthesia service and that any disputes over other services would

be addressed through the but has reneged because Physician Master Agree- neither the ministry nor ment (PMA) that covers the BCMA have actually all specialties. allowed its society repreThe threatened service sentatives to participate. withdrawal would violate “If he agrees to deliver previous agreements, ac- on his promise there will cording to the BCMA, be no withdrawal of serwhich also says the BCAS vice,” Orfaly said. “If he has encouraged chooses to break its members that promise, to resign their he’s choosing to BCMA memescalate the conberships. frontation.” BCAS exThe BCAS ecutive director first announced Dr. Roland Orthe planned faly denied the April service job action will MIKE DE JONG withdrawal on affect mothers Dec. 13. giving birth or Orfaly said any other urgent cases. anesthesiologists do not “We are still going to want to withdraw service protect patients,” he said. but cannot accept a situaPatients who can expect tion where they’re denied delays to their scheduled access to a process that surgeries – if the impasse could settle their issues. persists – include those He said the BCAS repawaiting non-emergency resents 80 to 90 per cent hip or knee replacements of the 400 practicing anand cataract surgeries. esthesiologists in B.C., Orfaly said de Jong compared to less than 50 previously offered the per cent who are BCMA BCAS a seat in binding members. talks with a conciliator Orfaly said the prov-

ince cannot override the majority and allow the BCMA to act as bargaining agent against their wishes. The society has previously argued B.C. could open more operating rooms and reduce surgery waits if it was willing to increase the pay and supports needed to attract more anesthesiologists to the province. Anesthesiologists claim pay rates here are half what they are in some other parts of Canada. According to a statement by the BCMA, an extra $2.5 million was directed to obstetric anesthesia at three hospitals – Victoria General, Surrey Memorial and Royal Columbian – after the BCAS staged a media campaign to embarrass the government that focused on a stillbirth at Victoria General. A third party review later found care was provided within time guidelines and anesthesia coverage was not a factor in the stillbirth.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS AND VOTING OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING #1: Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Time: 1:00p.m. Location: Sunshine Valley RV Resort & Cabins, 14850 Alpine Blvd., Sunshine Valley, B.C.

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING #2: Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012 Time: 1:00p.m. Location: Sunshine Valley RV Resort & Cabins, 14850 Alpine Blvd., Sunshine Valley, B.C.

ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITY: Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Time: 8:00a.m. – 8:00p.m. Location: Sunshine Valley Community Center, 71737 Meadow Rd., Sunshine Valley, B.C.

GENERAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY: Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Time: 8:00a.m. – 8:00p.m. Location: Sunshine Valley Community Center, 71737 Meadow Rd., Sunshine Valley, B.C.

Fraser Valley Regional District Staff would like to meet with the community for the purpose of having a discussion on the proposed Sunshine Valley Fire Protection Service Area and upcoming referendum. We are holding two public information meetings (with identical agendas) as noted above at which time staff will be making a presentation followed by a discussion and question and answer period. The objective of these meetings is to provide information on the proposed Sunshine Valley Fire Protection Service Area so that community members can make an informed decision at the upcoming voting opportunities. We would very much encourage attendance and participation by all community members at these meetings. For further information, please contact Chris Wilson, Electoral Area Fire Services and Programs Manager direct at 604-702-5495 (toll free at 1-800-528-0061), or by e-mail: cwilson@fvrd.bc.ca 3_12W_FVRD21_5399414

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Feds eye fish habitat protection changes Robert Freeman Black Press

A leaked document that alleges the Conservative government is looking at removing fish habitat protection from the Fisheries Act is raising the alarm among Fraser Valley fishermen. Frank Kwak, president of the Fraser Valley Salmon Society, although clearly concerned about the report, said he didn’t want to comment publicly on allegations made in a leaked document until it’s discussed by the society executive. But Fin Donnelly, the NDP’s fisheries critic in Ottawa, said the response of the fisheries minister during question period left him no doubt the government is seriously considering stripping fish habitat

from the wording of the act. “He didn’t say, ‘No, we’re not doing that,’” Donnelly said, in a telephone interview after last Tuesday’s question period. “He just said, ‘No decision has been made.’” Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP Mark Strahl made no bones about confirming the government is reviewing the fisheries act “which (is) outdated and unfocused in terms of balancing environmental and economic concerns.” “We’re certainly not abandoning environmental fisheries protection, but we also want to bring balance to the system,” he said. “Right now, the legislation doesn’t allow for that.” Strahl agreed the proposed changes “do have repercussions, good and bad,” but he repeated the

minister’s point in question period that no decisions have been made. Donnelly said the document leaked by a former DFO employee suggested that the Conservative government wants to remove all references to harming fish habitat, which is the “key mechanism” that triggers an environmental review before any kind of in-stream activity is approved. “You wouldn’t have to convince a judge (the project) is harmful to fish, which is already extremely difficult to do,” he said. If approved, Donnelly said the changes could ease such activities as gravel removal operations, pipelines crossing waterways, logging and mining projects — and the clearing of ditches in farmers’ fields.

The Enbridge pipeline twinning project, opposed by many B.C. First Nations, would cross some 1,000 streams and rivers in northern B.C. as it carries tar sands crude oil from Edmonton to Kitimat, B.C. for shipment to refineries around the world. Donnelly agreed such a fundamental change to the act would be a radical move by the government, but “not out of the line” with what he called the Conservatives’ antienvironmental agenda. The proposed Fisheries Act changes will be attached to an omnibus budget bill at the end of the month, so it can’t be killed without defeating the budget. Donnelly said it’s the same method the Conservatives used to change the Navigable Waters Pro-

tection Act in 2009 to deregulate protection requirements. Otto Langer, a retired DFO scientist to whom the document was leaked, said his reaction to the proposed changes is “disillusionment” with the agency that has come so far in protecting Canada’s fish habitat. He said fisheries officers once had a hard time getting a bulldozer out of a salmon-spawning stream. Now, he fears the country is moving back to those times. “It’s as though I wasted most of my life,” he said. Langer said the document was leaked to him from “a very reliable person” in a “fairly-high level” position in government. “I’d like to have released more, but somebody would lose their job in government quite quickly.”

FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other beneﬁts that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difﬁcult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.

The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.

The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.

The government supports seniority but qualiﬁcations must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.

The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.

The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.

The union says that government refuses to negotiate.

There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.

The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.

Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.

The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.

2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.

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Friends of the Hope Library: What is further from the equator – Tasmania, Tanzania, or Transylvania? If you answered Transylvania then you need to join a team and compete at the second annual Friends of the Hope Library Quiz Night. Six teams of six will compete to win the Hope Highbrow Award. Entry is $50/team or $10 each. Tickets to the fundraising event are available at the library. Wednesday, March 28 7 p.m. Hope Library 1005 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 Little Reader’s Theatre: Join this interactive preschool storytime as we explore the use of props, puppets, and books to “tell and act” stories. Wednesday, March 28 10 a.m. Hope Library 1005 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 Early Memory Loss Support Group: The Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s early memory loss support group is for people living with a diagnosis. Wednesday, March 28 1 p.m. Chilliwack Evergreen Hall 9291 Corbould St. 604-702-4603

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New program in Hope aims to ease transition to kindergarten Kerrie-Ann Schoenit

tage of that all the way into high school. They have less drop-out rates, and they have more reading and writing skills.” Children’s Inc. will offer before and after school programs starting March 26 in the school gym for children aged six to 12. Students will have an opportunity to play games and learn about visual arts, fine arts and crafts, and fibre arts such as crocheting, knitting and embroidering. For more information, call 604-869-0474 or email childrens.inc.ca@ gmail.com.

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Ivonne Elizondo and her husband Gerardo Viera have found a practical way to utilize an unused classroom at Silver Creek elementary. With the growing demand for child care spaces in the region, the couple decided to launch Children’s Inc. this month. The new program caters to 16 children aged three to five, and offers a wide range of daily activities in English and Spanish including circle time, early literacy, songs, games, story time, arts and crafts. “Our goal with this new child care centre at the school is to provide the children with learning opportunities, to develop social interaction with other children, and to make it easier for them in the transition to kindergarden,” said Elizondo. The couple immigrated to Coquitlam in July 2006 from Monterrey, Mexico to provide a better life and a safer environment for their two boys Ricky and Gerry, who were four and six years old at the time. “The drug war wasn’t like it is now, but we were

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Ivonne Elizondo and Gerardo Viera of Children’s Inc. work on crafts with threeyear-olds Lily Poulin, left, and Josephine Martin.

thinking this is never going to stop. It was getting worse and worse,” said Elizondo. “When we came to Canada, we had to start from nothing. When you don’t have anything, I think it is easier to start from nothing.” Elizondo had volunteered as a teacher assistant in Mexico while studying to be a hairdresser. Working with children on a regular basis sparked an interest in her wanting to pursue a career in child care. Elizondo decided

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to start a small daycare at home when the family moved to Hope in July 2007. However, she soon needed Viera’s help to keep up with the busy schedule of transporting some of the children to and from school. By 2009, the couple decided to expand their business to meet the growing demand in the community. However, in order to do so one of them would have to obtain an early childhood education and care certificate. With more time to study and better English skills, Vi-

era started the program at Northern Lights College in 2009 and finished last December. “We never imagined we were going to have our own business,” said Viera. “Looking at the result, it’s rewarding. The impact you are having in a young child’s life is awesome. The more education they have, it’s going to help them in the future. It has been proven that being exposed to a second language at an early age, even though they are not fluent in it, you can see the advan-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, the Fraser Valley Regional District will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 0864, 2009 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 0864].

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The Public Hearing will be conducted on Tuesday April 3, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Skawahlook Hall, Ruby Creek, 58611 Lougheed Highway. The purpose of the Bylaw 0864 is to amend the map and text of the “Regional District of Fraser-Cheam Bylaw No. 801, 1989” to permit the construction of a pet cemetery and pet crematorium for the disposal of domestic household pets at PID002-119-803. The public hearing on Bylaw 0864 is to be held by a delegate of the FVRD Board. Copies of the Board resolution making the delegation and copies of Bylaw 0864 are available for public inspection until April 3, 2012 at the Fraser Valley Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday). For further information, please contact the Planning Department at 604-702-5000, toll free 1-800-528-0061, or by email at planninginfo@fvrd.bc.ca. Information is also available online at: http://www.fvrd.bc.ca/INSIDETHEFVRD/DEVELOPMENTAPPROVALS/Pages/ CurrentApplications.aspx At this public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw that is the subject of the hearing. Written submission may also be submitted to Fraser Valley Regional District in advance of the hearing but must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. April 3, 2012. Written submissions will be read at the public hearing and entered into the public hearing record. Dated this 16th day of March, 2012 George Murray, Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer

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TV show investigates paranormal activity at Hell’s Gate Airtram Episode of Ghost Hunter’s International to air in April Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard

Hell’s Gate Airtram will be featured in an upcoming episode of Ghost Hunter’s International. Last October, Pilgrim Films & Television Inc. chose the Fraser Canyon attraction as one of two Canadian locations to shoot their popular paranormal TV show. “They hunted us down,” said airtram general manager Debbie McKinney. “It was a pretty exciting time. They said it was one of the most spectacular places that they have ever filmed in.” A crew of about a dozen people arrived in the Fraser Canyon two days after Hell’s Gate Airtram closed for the season. Misty and foggy weather provided the ideal backdrop for two nights and one day worth of shooting. Accompanying the crew were popular cast members/investigators Barry Fitzgerald, Joe Chin, Paul Bradford and Kris Williams. “Hopefully it will bring awareness to the paranormal activity that does go on there, to our attraction as a whole, and more people will come up and see us this summer,” said McKinney. “With all the history in the Fraser Canyon – the Fraser Canyon War, the building of the railway and the Chinese labourers that were killed during that time –

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Hell’s Gate Airtram operations manager Brian McKinney, left, being interviewed by the cast of Ghost Hunter’s International during filming of a new episode airing in April.

there’s lots of elements of spirits that could be possible.” Hell’s Gate Airtram has been the subject of numerous unexplained paranormal activity since the winter of 2006, when guests

and staff starting coming forward with testimonials of disembodied incidents. The Ghost Hunter’s International episode is set to air on OLN at the beginning of April. Hell’s Gate opens for 2012 on April 20.

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The Valley Choppers’ Geoff Lundgren battles Intrenacional’s Corne Quik March 10 at Townsend field in Chilliwack. The skilled but shorthanded Internacional team secured a 5-1 lead midway through the second half, before the Choppers stormed back to tie the game with only minutes remaining. Brenden Gillespie supplied the Valley Helicopter sponsored team with the first three goals. Darren Lundgren took a pass in close from Garry Arrowsmith and notched the fourth marker, then Arrowsmith nailed a header off a Gillespie corner kick to tie it up. The Choppers can secure a very favourable fifth place in the upcoming playoffs by getting at least a tie in their final league game this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Tzeachten field. Other than eighth place, all other placings are hinging on this weekend’s results. If the Choppers fail to gain a point on Saturday, Alta Pacific can pass the Choppers by winning their final two games.

You wouldn’t know it by looking at the weather, but spring is here — and it’s time to thaw the ice at the Hope Arena ... if they can find enough heat to get it melting. Before that, there’s one last kick at the puck, at the 23rd annual Friendship Tournament this weekend. If you’re late to register but early to read this story, you have until 5 p.m. Wednesday to get your name in. Teams will then be drafted on Thursday, using the players’ stated skill levels to help balance the teams. It’s a no contact and no slapshot event, with a focus on fun and fair play. To make it clear, the rules state: • Three penalties in a game for one player and they sit out the rest of the game • Fighting or unsportsmanlike conduct brings an ejection from the tournament • No player can score more than three goals in a game. Rec centre staffer Natalie Lewis said on Monday, “We have 50 people registered so far. This tournament draws in players mainly from the Hope/Chilliwack area but they also come from Alberta, Lillooet and the greater Vancouver area.” The cost for early-birds was $60 up until March 14th and it went up another $10 for the procrastinators. ***** Hope’s two atom teams attended concurrent tournaments in Chilliwack last weekend, one for the house team and one for the rep. It’s the first time in about 20 years that Hope has formed an atom rep team – and while the reps had encouraging results, the house team suffered from the imbalance of talent. They only won one game all year, though they came close in Chilliwack, said Wildcats C coach Lui Talarico. “We lost our first game 8-1, then 11-1 – then it was 2-1 against Chilliwack in our third game. We pulled our goalie to get the tying goal but we couldn’t get it. We don’t have a lot of scoring and our goalie gets about 50 shots a game! “It actually should have been a 2-1 lead for us in the first but there was a disallowed goal,” said Talarico, who has been back behind the bench for the last four years, though his son Michael graduated from minor hockey nine years ago. “Their goalie reached back and pulled the puck out of the net and the ref said it never went in. Even the Chilliwack parents said it went in.” With a record like theirs, the team did well to play for the love of the game and this spirit caught the eye of Perry Solkowski of CTV news. If you haven’t seen the video, Google “Perry CTV Wildcats.” It’s very well done and the team

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– and all of Hope – can be proud of the players’ starring roles. “It was really nice of them to come out and do the story,” said Talarico. “It gave the kids a big lift.” Meanwhile, the atom A-1 team got their lift from winning four out of five games in their four-team event. They started on Friday night with a 6-2 win over Chilliwack’s A-3 squad, followed by their only loss: 7-4 against Penticton. “We came out skating hard,” said team manager Jesse James, “but Penticton scored five straight goals in the second period and we just couldn’t catch them.” Hope had met Cloverdale a number of times this season, usually getting the edge on them. This trend continued again, with a 4-2 win for Hope. The Wildcats met Chilliwack again in the semifinal and had a 5-2 lead before letting Chilliwack make it interesting. “They scored with 3:30 to go, to make it 5-3, then they pulled their goalie and scored again with 54 seconds to go,” said James. Hope met Penticton in the championship match on Sunday at Twins Rinks. Connor Douglas and Connor James gave Hope a 2-0 lead in the first frame, then Jesse’s son Marcus score twice to put Hope ahead 4-2 in the third period. Penticton clawed their way back, getting the tying goal past Dawson Pelletier with 3:16 to go. Tied after regulation, it went straight to the shoot-out and Hope chose to shoot second. Jesse said it was very stressful on everyone – and all the shots were on-net. The first two shots were saved, then Penticton scored and Connor James tied it up. Penticton scored on their third attempt, forcing Kade Hansen to match it ... which he did. Penticton couldn’t get their fourth shot past Pelletier, so it was down to Gavin Michaud for the win. “Gavin deked and the goalie went down,” said Jesse. “Then Gavin went left to his forehand and put it in.” ***** Fifteen-year-old Blake Deschenes has been officiating hockey for three years now and has been given a great honour in being chosen to line in the provincial peewee AAA tier 1 tournament that is running this week at the Langley Events Centre. “He was dead tired after today’s games,” said Blake’s mom Brenda on Monday. “He has two more tomorrow at 5 and 8 p.m., then it will be decided if he will be on any of the Thursday games, with the championship game going at 8 p.m. “He is the only level 1 official,” added Brenda. “They are evaluated after every game and told what things they as officials can improve on.”

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Hospice Coordinator The Fraser Canyon Hospice Society in Hope, BC has an opening for a Hospice Coordinator for their volunteer based program. Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Coordinator will be responsible for the administration of the Hospice program according to set goals and services. Services include volunteer development and training, patient/ client care, bereavement programs and all other programs offered by the Society. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a combination of post-secondary education and experience in a health care setting. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience/education in end of life care. Computer proficiency and facilitating workshops will be required; a reliable vehicle for travel is necessary plus valid BC driver’s license; Criminal Record Check is required for this position. Work week is 35 hours; hourly wage is negotiable according to qualifications; start date is May 7, 2012. Complete job description available by e-mail request to hospice5@telus.net No phone calls please. Closing date for applications is April 23, 2012 Please send applications and resumes to above e-mail address and indicate in Subject line Resume or mail to: Personnel Committee, Attn: Pat Besse Fraser Canyon Hospice Society 1275 - 7th Avenue, Hope, BC V0X 1L4

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FAMILY 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

Those applicants who are not contacted by April 26, 2012 are thanked for their interest.

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HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

PropertyStarsJobs.Com An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051

Assistant Manager & Cashiers needed for gas station. Full time and part time positions. High school graduation and gas station experience necessary. Please email: convenientstorejobs@gmail.com

Camperland RV Resort has the following positions: Registration Clerk Shift work, must be flexible, have own vehicle and experience with cash/credit machines, computer knowledge a must. MS office pref and digital Rez would be an asset. Starting date of April. Wage negotiable depending on experience. Cashier Involves shift work, must be flexible, have own vehicle and experience with cash/credit machines Please email resumes to: kristina@htr.ca Licensed Autobody Repair person required for busy autobody repair shop. Windshield replacement & heavy truck experience an asset but not necessary. $25-$29./hr flat rate depending on experience. Fax resume to 250-265-4022 or e-mail to kimkus@telus.net or call Kim’s Kustoms Nakusp B.C. 250-265-4012. PROTECTING EMPLOYEES FOR THE FUTURE. Sutco is pleased to offer our drivers a PENSION PLAN, satellite dispatch, electronic logs, 1st rate equipment, direct deposit and extended benefits. Current open positions in our Chip Division. Okanagan, Chilliwack and the West Kootenays.Also new trucks delivering in our highway division.We require 2 yrs exp. acceptable abstract, positive attitude. Apply online www.sutco.ca or call recruiting 1888-357-2612 Ext; 233 SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op). Asphalt - (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

UP TO $20/HR We need 12 CSR reps now!

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!! ERICA @ 604-777-2195

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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SANDBLASTER

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

Graveyard shift 11:30p.m. to 7:00a.m. 4 days per week $19.75 per hour to start plus $1.50 per hour – shift differential.

RUBBER BUILDER

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Shift work – starting rate $22.53/hour. Experience a must. Good Beneﬁts–Immediate Start

Please send your resume to gtasker@acrgroup-ca.com or by fax 604-274-1013 TEAM Drivers required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. Contact Yugo at Blueland Transport at 604-777-9720 x105 or email resume to y@blue-land.ca TEAM Drivers wanted for regular USA runs. Must have a minimum of 2 years mountain and highway experience. Clean driver’s abstract. contact Ron Hutton at Coastal Pacific Xpress at 604-575-0983 ext 311 or fax resume to 604-575-0973. WELDERS/FITTERS required for busy Edmonton structural steel shop. Top compensation, full benefits, indoor heated work, relocation assistance. Fax resume: 780-9392181 or careers@garweld.com

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PURE CHI. Relaxing Chinese Full Body MASSAGE ~ 604-702-9686 11am-11pm. 9263 Young Rd Chwk

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT. One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

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COMPUTER SERVICES

ALLSYS IT, new computer sales & service. 604-869-3456 or info@allsyscomputers.com

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CONTRACTORS

BARCLAY FLETCHER CONTRACTING, complete home reno’s, additions & more. (604)869-1686

Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

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3 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 our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

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GARDENING

FRANK’S LAWN SERVICE, lawn care, hedge trimming, gutters, rubbish removal. Call (604)869-1040

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

545

FUEL Eagle Valley Premium

WOOD PELLETS $4.00/40lb bag when purchasing a skid of 65 bags OR $4.80/40lb bag individually Call 604-869-9952 or 604-819-3593

FURNITURE

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Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? LIFT MEDI CHAIR, w/ 2 positions, heat & massage, remote, $400. Call (604)869-7188

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REAL ESTATE 338

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

PLUMBING

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

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604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

Now get u p to $800k business or personal loan, with interest rate from 1.9%. Bad credit ok.

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

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MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

OKANAGAN RETREAT Open to offers 3br 3ba 1833sf home 5 s/s appls 250-307-0913, 250-365-1718

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our office hours haven’t changed!

UPHOLSTERY

ROGER’S UPHOLSTERY, furniture, windows, fabric, in-home & online estimates. Call 604-860-0939

Call 1-866-642-1867

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TREE SERVICES

PRECISION EXTERIORS, roofing, siding, windows, doors and more. WCB insured. Call (604)750-8025

LANDSCAPING

MISC. WANTED

Local Collector Buying Old Coins $1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, Olympic, Gold Collections + Sets 604-701-8041

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca

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MISC. FOR SALE

PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $750. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.

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.

WINDOWS

FRASER CANYON GLASS, for all your glass repairs, windshields domestic & imports. (604)869-9514

PETS 477

SITE SUPERINTENDENT NEEDED: Titan Construction is looking to hire a SITE SUPERINTENDENT who has experience running projects that utilize tilt up construction. To apply, send your resume to Josh Coleman via email (josh@titanconstruction.net) or fax (604-8567563).

GLEN TRAUN LANDSCAPING, Commercial & Residential yard maintenance. Call 604-869-2767

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

PETS

Monday to Wednesday 9am - 5pm

AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk. 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

CLOSED THURSDAY Friday 9am - 5pm

Chihuahua, (2 Female Adult) spayed, shots up to date. Love kids. 3 & 5 yrs. $250 ea. (778)708-6771 COLLIE BOUVIER cross puppies born Feb 14. Black with white paws. 1 Blue Merle. Will make excellent family & livestock guardians. Mission 604-820-4827. ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2200. Call 604-970-3807.

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LAB SHEPHERD ROTTI X puppies, 5 left. 1st shots, dewormed. $495. Call 604-864-1004. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

GARAGE SALES

Tree removal done RIGHT!

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOUSES FOR SALE

BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & propane furnaces, class A gas fitter. (604)869-0400 or (604)869-1111

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

REAL ESTATE

HOPE

lawn tractor, quads, furniture, small tools, house wares, collectibles

EXCAVATING, Terry’s RV also does excavating, land clearing, dump trailer. Call (604)869-1520

CANYON CARPETS, 549 Wallace St., Hope. For all your floor covering needs! Call 604-869-2727

GARAGE SALES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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Sat., March 24 & Sun., March 25 10 am - 2 pm

MATTRESSES staring at $99

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

STANDARD SCHNAUZER pups. 17 - 19” / 30 - 35lbs full grown. $500. each. 604-826-5846 Mission.

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KENLIN ELECTRIC, residential, rural, commercial, new construction, reno’s. Call (604)860-8605

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

LOOKING FOR BUSINESS, PERSONAL OR TITLE LOAN?

PETS

20305 Flood Road, Hope

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

HELP WANTED

PAINT SPECIAL

ELECTRICAL

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos.

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A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 8yrs

DENCO VENTURES, renos, additions, new construction, free estimates. Call John @ (604)819-4986

Apply now

GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

NO Telephone Calls Please

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PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, black, ready. $500. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.

CRIMINAL RECORD?

Richmond plant requires Full-Time

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NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Dewormed, 1st vaccination. Ready March 15 - 21st. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca

WEDNESDAYS

540 Wallace Street Hope, BC V0X 1L0 604.869.2421

Wednesday, March 21, 2012, Hope Standard A19 REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY UGLY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS HOPE, FOR SALE:

1 manufactured home 14 ft. wide w/2 bdrms. Brand new. In the Lismore community, a seniors community “where the good people live”. Call Gordon for details and for an appointment to view @ (604)240-3464 New custom SRI.com 14 ft. wide in Hope park from $59,900. Chuck 604-830-1960 New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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MORTGAGES

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Coquihalla Courts

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OTHER AREAS

NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOPE,

2 bdrm apt., adult oriented complex, 4 appliances, newly reno’d, electric heat, N/S, N/P. Call (604)869-9402 or 604-869-1432 HOPE: 2 BDRM, Spacious 1250 sq. ft., duplex style, 5 appl., gas fireplace, private patio, N/S, N/P. Ref req’d. Adult oriented, avail. Mar 1. $625/mo 604-869-5288/858-7620 HOPE, 2 bdrm spacious apt., new paint & carpet, adult oriented building, sunny side of town, clean & bright, $675/mo. Call 604-793-5010

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS:

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1998 Springdale 225RD

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal Microwave, rear dinette, 3 burner range, A/C, CD, awning, ½ ton towable, tandem axels. $7,995(Stk# 21442AA) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

Ross Fullbrook Royal LePage 604-792-0077 Or Rachael 604 860 0803

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL EXCEPTIONAL LEASE RATE Located in downtown Vancouver Yukon/2nd Ave. where average rates for retail are $33 per foot giving a gross mthly lease rate of $12375.00 but this 4500 sf shop in this very prime location across from ICBC is avail. for $7500/mo net lease cost. A smaller 2500 sf shop is also avail. for $3500/mo net. Ray 778-999-0581

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park. Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included. Call (604)869-1203 VACANT PAD FOR RENT. The pad will accommodate a home up to 14 x 64. Call 604-869-7641

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HOMES FOR RENT

129 Sumas Way 950 sq. ft. home. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Near Shopping, park and entertainment. Large Lot for parking an RV. Available March 1 $950/mo. Pets Allowed. Call 604 309-8523 625 Hemlock Ave, 2 bdrm home, fenced private yard, small shop 5 appl. avail. now, $850/m. pet negot. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604792-0077 HOPE, 1 bdrm-$550/mon, D.D. req’d, private settings, 1 mile north of Hope, newly reno’d, Incl. cable, no dogs. Call 604-795-5068 mess. SILVER CREEK, small 2 bdrm home, perfect for young couple, $700/mo + DD, ref’s req. Avail April 1. Call Dave or Paul 306-233-4287

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ROOM & BOARD

FURNISHED room in family home in Sidney. Close to town and bus routes. $500.00 per month. (778) 426-3433 or email: trumanhmason@gmail.com

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ROOMS FOR RENT

HOPE. Room for rent, wireless & cable access, laundry, $400/mo. Ref’s needed. Call (604)750-8422

The Scrapper

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Awning, dinette booth, microwave, A/C 3 burner stove, sofa bed, 2dr. fridge and more! $8,995(Stk# 31590A) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.

2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $42,900. (604)856-8177 604-308-5489

SHIFT AUTO FINANCE Get Approved Today! CREDIT DOESN’T MATTER.. For The Best Interest Rate Call: 1.877.941.4421 www.ShiftAutoFinance.com

40’ DUTCH STAR with Cummings turbo diesel, less than 59,000 mi. Always stored indoors, looks like new, economical to operate, 2 slides, din. booth, 2 a/cond, 2 TV’s, 2 CD & 2 VHS players, ldry., propane generator (6500W). Must be seen. 604-854-3266

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in March, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

MISSION - Sun Valley Trout Park & RV - RV - 33 - 1/2 ft long. Deck, sunrm, 2 sheds, fenced yrd. Many options. Must be seen to be appreciated. $16,000/obo. Call (604)826-5280 or 604-855-5673

1-800-910-6402

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2000 FORD EXPLORER SP. 2 door, 5 spd, standard, 176,000 kms. New brakes & tires. Aircared. Well maintained, good condition. $4900. obo. 1-604-813-6763 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7000 firm. Call 604-538-4883

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TRUCKS & VANS

2002 Windstar, 137,km, good condition, $4900. Call (604)392-3727 or after 4pm/wknds, 604-845-4766 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 180K, full load $14,500/obo. 604-812-1278

2006 Ford F250

AUTO SERVICES

HOPE AUTO BODY, complete collision repair & restoration. www.hopeautobody.ca Call (604)869-5244

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CARS - DOMESTIC

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $4500 firm. 604-538-9257.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1996 TOYOTA Avalon XLS, loaded, auto, 175 K, new tires, batt., leather,3L V6, $4800 obo.604-812-1278 1999 BMW 323i - black on black, 180k, local, 5 spd. 4 dr. sedan, very clean, one owner, pwr. options, just serviced. $6495 / 604.312.7415 2001 Honda Prelude, black, loaded sunrf. spoiler. 150,000 kms. $7,999. 778-321-8545 or 778-840-8545.

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Long box, regular cab, power windows/locks, AM/FM/CD, trailer tow package. $9,995 (Stk#29912A) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

2008 Silverado 2500HD

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto sdn Aircare ST#152 $1995 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sdn, auto st#201 $1995 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto sdn ST#195 $2995 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr, auto AirCare ST#182 $2995 1996 ACURA TL 4dr auto, leather, fully loaded ST#177 $2995 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 passenger, auto, Aircare ST#186 $3495 2002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $3495 1997 ACURA LE auto 4dr sdn leather full load ST#175 $3995 2000 HONDA CIVIC 4DR auto sdn st#169 $3995 1997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $3995 2000 SUZUKI ESTEEM 4dr auto sdn ST#88 $4500 2005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sdn full load ST#03 ST#89 $5,900 2003 BUICK GRANDVUE 7 pass auto ST#189 $6900 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA 4dr auto sdn ST#168 $7900

TRUCKS THIS WEEK:

2002 GMC SONOMA EXT cab auto st#166 $4995 2007 FORD RANGER 4X4 auto super cab st#193 $12,900 2005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125 $8,900 2005 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#134 $10,900 2001 FORD F350 Dually 4X4 crew cab XLT 7.3L pwrstrk diesel ST#130 $11,900 2001 FORD F350 Crew cab Lariat 7.3L power stroke diesel 4x4 ST#46 $12,900 2007 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#128 $14,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW cab Lariat 4X4 auto long box diesel ST#118 $15,900 2008 GMC 2500 HD quad cab SLE 4x4 auto fully loaded ST#145 $16,900 2006 FORD F350 QUAD CAB 4X4 auto diesel ST# 17 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW CAB Lariat leather 4X$ auto diesel ST#164 $17,995

Take notice that in accordance with the WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT and Silver-Hope Mini Storage the personal effects of GLENNIS COHEN will be sold on or after April 4, 2012 for outstanding storage charges. Bids will be received by the office at 63870 Flood Hope Rd. Hope, BC. 604869-5288 or 604-858-7620

THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT In the matter of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and J.M.H. Storage Ltd Patricia Robb Renny Mohammed Joe Sabbagh Take notice that the furnishings and personal effects located at 63370 Flood Hope Rd, Hope BC will, if not claimed by March 28, 2010 be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to The Manager, J.M.H. Storage 604-8604005

WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Whereas PAUL DAVID ALPHONSE of 5196 Indian Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6T4, is indebted to HOPE TOWING LTD for the sum of $700.90 for storage, parts, labour, towing plus publication of this notice, on a 1992 HONDA ACCORD, VIN# JHMCB7676NC813660 and the said sum ought to have been paid and have not been paid, notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of April, 2012, a date not less that 14 days after the first publication of this notice at 1:00 pm in the afternoon the vehicle will be sold. Bids on the aforementioned vehicle will be received by the office of Hope Towing Ltd, 1290 6th Ave, Hope BC, up to 1:00 pm, on April 13, 2012. The vehicle may be inspected at 1290 6th Ave, Hope BC. Dated at the District of Hope, Province of British Columbia, this 21st day of March 2012.

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

604-855-0666

www.keytrackautosales.com Crew cab, 4x4, power windows/locks, A/C, AM/FM/CD, color matched Leer canopy, tow package.$20,995(Stk# 30683AA) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087

TOYOTA Ext. Cab 1989 auto. 4WD, 2nd mtr. Records. $3250. Call 604-853-6055.

STORAGE CHEAP STORAGE www.agassiz-all-storage.com 1-604-796-5577

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FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

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DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

TRUCKS & VANS

2 hour Service from call. Professional staff and Member with A+ rating. Visit us on-line at www.a1casper.

2011 Hyundai Accent GL, 4 dr sedan, loaded, only 25,000km, $11,995, exec. cond. 604-793-5520 (5961)

F/S, coin laund, cable incl., secure prkg. Avail Now.

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT

For Rent in Kings Court. $695/mo. Heat & hot water incl. Air conditioning, courtyard. D.D. and Ref’s Required. Seniors preferred. Avail. March 1. Call 604-869-0932 Leave Message

845 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! vehicles. Local family owned and operated business. BBB com or call (604)209-2026

2 Bdrm apt. $600

749

HOPE

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2003 CHEVY MALIBU 110,000 km, auto, V6, AirCared, good tires, $4000 obo. Call: (604)531-3251

1030 3rd Ave.

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TRANSPORTATION

HOPE

HOPE, 2 bdrm duplex, convenient location, newly renovated, adult oriented building, new s/s appliances, avail. now. Call (604)882-2505

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

AUTO FINANCING

Better than an apartment, no noisy neighbours on other side of the apartment wall. A 2 bedroom Mobile home in a Seniors Community in Hope. References, Criminal background check, abstainers. Call for an appointment to view, Gordon 604-869-7641

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810

TRANSPORTATION

HOPE

HOPE, 759 4TH AVE, retail space, approx 500 sq.ft., $540.80/mon incl. hst, hot water & garbage. Call (604)869-9763

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

2 bedroom renovated bsmt suite in metrotown area. Shared laundry/ half utilities $1200. References REQUIRED!! 604-910-4528

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the members of Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society (FVACFSS) will be held at The Sandman Signature Hotel located at 8828 – 201 Street, Langley, BC on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM, PST.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. bcgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */â€ â€ /â€ /**Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Terrain FWD (R7A), 2012 Acadia FWD (R7B) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See GMC dealer for details. y$4,700 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2012 Acadia FWD (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. â€ â€ 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 72 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Terrain FWD. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/ trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $138.89 for 72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000.00. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. â€ Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2012 Acadia FWD on approve credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current Ally Credit prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132. Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase price of $34,995 with $2,599 down on 2012 Acadia FWD, equipped as described. **Credit valid towards the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac vehicle, excluding Chevrolet Volt, delivered between January 6th 2012 and April 2nd 2012. Customers must present this authorization letter at the time of purchase or lease. All products are subject to availability. See Dealer for eligibility. Only one $1,000 Bonus may be redeemed per purchase/lease vehicle. This offer may not be redeemed for cash. The credit amount is inclusive of any applicable taxes. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and will contact GM to verify eligibility. The $1,000 Bonus is not compatible with the Employee New Vehicle Purchase Program or the Supplier Program New Vehicle Purchase Program. Void where prohibited by law. $1,000 offer is stackable with Cardholderâ€™s current GM Card Earnings, subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. For complete GM Card Program Rules, including current Redemption Allowances, transferability of Earnings, and other applicable restrictions for all eligible GM vehicles, see your GM Dealer, call the GM Card Redemption Centre at 1-888-446-6232 or visit TheGMCard.ca. Subject to applicable law, GMCL may modify or terminate the Program in whole or in part with or without notice to you. Subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. Primary GM Cardholders may transfer the $1,000 Bonus to the following eligible Immediate Family members, who reside at the Primary Cardholderâ€™s residence: parents, partner, spouse, brother, sister, child, grandchild and grandparents including parents of spouse or partner. Proof of relationship and residency must be provided upon request. The $1,000 Bonus is not transferable to Immediate Family residing outside of the Primary Cardholders residence. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Î”2012 GMC Terrain FWD, equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTECÂŽ I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canadaâ€™s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. 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