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More residents to get break on fire insurance By NATASHA JONES Aldergrove Star
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Volunteers scrubbed the Aldergrove Fire Hall #3 truck at the Bentley for Babies fundraiser last month in Aldergrove as firefighters watched. The annual car wash, barbecue and bottle drive for B.C. Women’s Hospital raised over 2,000. See letter to the editor inside this issue.
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Cross border shopping is on the rise, and Langley residents are among those who are taking advantage of the close proximity to the U.S. border. Many locals report that they buy their gas exclusively across the line, while others do a weekly grocery shop in the U.S. to get a better price on cheese, milk and meat. Prices in the U.S. for certain items like cheese or running shoes can be up to 50 per cent cheaper than in Canada. In June, Canadian border services officers processed 581,404 travellers, which is an 18 per cent increase compared to the 475,562 travel-
lers processed over the same period last year, said Faith St. John, Canadian Border Service Agency spokesperson. The increase is also likely due in part to new duty free rules, implemented two months ago. As of June 1, personal exemption limits increased to $200 from $50 for absences of 24 hours or more and to $800 for absences of 48 hours or more. However, there are no personal exemptions for same day shopping trips, said St. John. Langley residents have easy access to four border crossings — at Peace Arch, Pacific Highway, Abbotsford, and Aldergrove.
The increase in B.C. residents shopping in the States has been on the rise for several years, but is spiking even higher lately, also in part because of the strong Canadian dollar. The B.C. long weekend is a busy one at the borders, with Monday seeing the most traffic. Last year, 40,000 vehicles came through the local border crossings. In total, around 130,000 vehicles crossed the border on the long weekend. It’s recommended travelers try to plan their return so that they arrive at the border outside peak hours. The best time to arrive is before 5:30 p.m., said CBSA.
Meanwhile, in June, 596 people who tried to enter Canada were turned back at the border, including a couple of Americans with links to gangs. Last month, crossing guards made 17 weapons seizures, including two grenades at the Aldergrove crossing on June 18. Two U.S. residents travelling from Florida to Alaska were stopped and the grenades were discovered in their trailer. As a precaution, a perimeter was set up and the Lower Mainland Explosives Disposal Unit was called in. The pair withdrew their application to enter Canada.
Thousands more Langley residents will see huge savings on their house insurance premiums, thanks to the expansion of Langley Township’s superior tanker shuttle service accreditation. To be accredited by the Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS), a fire department must prove it can provide an alternative water supply and delivery system that can establish and maintain a flow of 900 litres per minute within five minutes of a fire engine arriving on the scene of a fire. The water supply must be sustained for two hours. In May, the department took on the third and final phase of testing for the FUS accreditation in southeast Langley. Through a demanding documentation and training process, crews proved that they can quickly move and maintain an effective water supply to fires in remote areas where hydrants do not exist. Last year, FUS accreditation was received for the southwest area of the municipality. The leading co-ordinator for the process is assistant fire chief Pat Walker. On July 23, he told council that the process was a “massive undertaking that involved the entire fire department.” Now that the process is complete, residents in most rural areas will benefit and see substantial insurance savings, Walker said. FUS does not set property insurance rates, but is responsible for publishing the Canadian Fire Insurance Grading Index that is used by insurers across Canada on which to base insurance rates. Residents who want to know if they are in an accredited area should contact their insurance provider. “Because fire is a major concern, it is an advantage to live near a fire hydrant or fire station,” Walker said. “In urban areas, proximity is not usually a problem and this is reflected in insurance rates. But in more remote or rural areas, the distance may be greater, which influences the cost of your insurance.” In some cases, residents living in accredited areas have seen their insurance premiums drop by up to 50 per cent, a savings of hundreds and sometimes even thousands of dollars. “Residents can also be secure in the knowledge that Township fire crews are capable of shuttling tankers and supplying the water needed to fight fires in more remote locations,” Walker said. How to better get the word out prompted a brief debate among council members. Councillor Bob Long was not happy spending $5,000 to send out notices to advise residents of the accreditation in their areas. “I think people can figure it out,” Long said, suggesting that staff examine less expensive ways to communicate the information. “I don’t need a staff report to tell me it’s a good idea,” said Councillor Charlie Fox. A majority of council voted to spend $5,000 to send 3,000 notices.
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A new granite marker on the Shortreed Cairn was unveiled Thursday at Fraser Highway just west of 264 Street. From left are Dave Speedie, Rod Deans, June Willson (Speedie), Mayor Jack Froese and Wayne Boylan.
Historic cairn restored at Shortreed Corner Aldergrove Star
A memorial cairn to one of Aldergrove’s pioneers was restored by the Alder Grove Heritage Society last week. On Thursday, August 2, the Mayor of Langley Township, Jack Froese, unveiled the new Shortreed Cairn on Fraser Highway. The cairn is just across the street from the McDonald’s Restaurant, near 264 Street. This cairn was erected sometime around 1994 when the house built by Robert (Bob) Shortreed Jr. was demolished to make way for new commercial development at the busy corner. However, the plaque, being made of bronze, was stolen in recent years. Wayne Boylan of First Memorial Funeral Services in Aldergrove, when he heard of the plaque being stolen, offered to donate a replacement made of granite. A special dignitary on hand for the unveiling was Rod Deans, a grand nephew respresenting the Shortreed family. June Speedie represented the Alder Grove Heritage Society and Wayne Boylan represented First Memorial Funeral Services at the unveiling. SHORTREED CORNERS, LATER SPEEDIE’S CORNER In 1883 Robert Shortreed Jr. homesteaded this site, on the Old Yale wagon road. He became a Justice of the Peace and held that position until 1919. He operated a general store, the Shortreed Post Office and New Westminster & Burrard Inlet Telegraph here. In 1900 he moved to Abbotsford and opened a store there and was also a CPR bridge builder. Robert formed a posse in 1904 to track down Billy Miner, who had robbed a train in Mission City. In 1905 he became a Canada Customs worker. In 1923 he was a tax collector and stipendiary magistrate. He died in 1924 in Abbotsford.
In 1926 Mac and Rita Lamont bought the property and built the gas station and living quarters. Mac was a carpenter and built Dr. Marr’s house on Hospital Hill. He probably rented the property to Mr. Flatman, but sold it to Peter and Christine Voigt in 1937. The 2.85 acres had an orchard, large garden, cows and chickens which helped the family survive, since not much gas was sold at Pete’s Corner Service one gas pump. In the early 1960s the business was run by the Bells, then the Watmoughs. In 1962 John and Daisy Speedie bought the business (jobs for their children June, Hazel and David too), and the small house. The Voigts gardened at their property next door, the old Shortreed house. In 1967 the Speedies bought the Voigt house and Pete and Christine moved to downtown Aldergrove. John put a trailer on the business site for a gift shop. In 1969 Dave Speedie began making ice to sell to people going fishing. He had a small commercial machine. Before long he had to buy another to keep up with the demand, as the store sold fishing licences and live and frozen bait. The business kept growing. In 1972 plans were begun to build a larger store with more gas pumps. The year 1973 saw the opening of the new premises, officiated by Mayor George Preston. Both Fraser Highway and Bellingham Highway had been considerably widened. In 1974 another building was put up behind the store to house Dave’s Ice plant, a gift shop and apartment upstairs. John Speedie died in 1981 and Dave and June continued to run the business. The business was sold in 1990 to Joseph Baik. It has had the front building demolished but the rear building remains as a store and restaurant. The Shortreed house was also sold that year, to Summergate Estates. The cairn was erected at the west end of
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“Speedie’s Corner” as it appeared from the air in the mid-1960s, with 264 Street running left to right and Fraser Highway running from bottom to top of photo. The Shortreed house is visible at the top centre of photo, shrouded by trees. the property to commemorate its history. ROBERT (BOB) SHORTREED Jr. Born in Ontario in 1860, Bob came out west in 1883 to homestead on the south-west corner of the New Westminster to Yale and County Line Roads (Fraser Highway and 264 Street). Eight years later, in 1891 he married 17 year old American-born Kathleen Gray, daughter of James Scoggy Gray, a Langley pioneer. Scoggy operated a Blacksmith Shop on Bob’s property next to his store. Bob was listed in the B.C. Directory as a general merchant; his store was located where McDonald’s Restaurant stands today. This area was known as Shortreed and was in direct competition with Alder Grove just two kilometres to the east. At the age of 23 Bob became “Justice of the Peace” a position he held for 36 years. He installed the first CPR telegraph key in this area at his store and when the New Westminster and Burrard Inlet Telephone Company had telephone service
available he also installed one of those. Bob started the Shortreed Post Office in first August 1891, which he also ran out of his store. William Henry Vanetta had homesteaded on the north-east corner and Findlay Shortreed, Bob’s younger brother, had settled on the south-east corner. William was in charge of the Customs House, which he operated out of his home. In 1888, Findlay donated a piece of his property for the first school in the town. Other early settlers at Shortreed were Johan P. Swanson, John Miller, Scoggy Gray, Duncan Shortreed and James Duff. Bob closed up shop at the end of 1904 and moved to Abbotsford but the following spring the post office was reopened in the Vanetta house with William’s daughter, 18 year old Jessie, becoming postmistress. Bob had already opened a store in Abbotsford but he closed that as well in 1905 and went to work for Canada Customs in Abbotsford. In 1923 Bob became a tax collector and stipendiary magistrate, however, he died a
year later. Starting in 1910 the community of Shortreed was slowly absorbed into Aldergrove with the retirement of William Vanetta and the Customs House moving to Boundary and Jackman Roads, the opening of the telephone exchange in Aldergrove in 1912, the new two-room Aldergrove schoolhouse opened in 1913, and the closure of the Shortreed Post Office in 1917. Fred Hart of FJ Hart Real Estate was probably the major contributor to Shortreed’s demise with his promotion of “the Apple Lands of Aldergrove” with his office being at Yale and Jackman Roads. Shortreed School in Aldergrove is named after Bob’s sister Christina, who attended the first school in Aldergrove when she arrived from Ontario with her parents. Later she became a teacher, first at Beaver School at Coghlan and Roberts Roads (256 Street and 56 Avenue) then at Patricia School (Aldergrove South) at County Line and Warner Roads, 264 Street and 8 Avenue).
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Tips pouring in on stolen wine Black Press
Langley RCMP have received a number of tips about what could well be the largest theft of wine in B.C. history. Investigators are following up on information they have received on the possible whereabouts of 5,200 bottles of Blackwood Lane wine, valued at $200,000, that were stolen from the south Langley winery on July 19. Blackwood Lane is located in the 25100 block of 8 Avenue. Owner Carlos Lee has offered a $25,000 reward for the arrest of the perpetrators. The crime, which involved stealing one tonne of his bottled wine from the secluded shop, has received plenty of attention through the media and in the industry. “To take that much wine is shocking,” Lee told Black Press last week. Both Lee and police agree that the heist would have been well planned and targeted. Around the same time, someone
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“Ashley is quite the kid,” said Walnut Grove Secondary vice-principal Jim Darby. “She is always ready to pitch in and help out whenever an extra pair of hands is needed.” The Grade 12 student was honoured as the recipient of the 2012 Pete Swensson outstanding community youth award for 2012. She beat out six other outstanding nominees from high schools throughout Langley and Aldergrove. The list included Darryl Brown (Aldergrove Community Secondary), Joel Kleingeltink (Langley Christian), Maddie Millsip (Langley Secondary), Haley Nickel (Langley Fundamental), Lexi Niiranen (D.W. Poppy) and Michael Pratt (Brookswood). The award is in recognition of a student’s athletic, scholastic and community efforts. Some of Bull’s volunteer exploits include coaching field lacrosse, both in Langley and Maple Ridge, serving as a senior member of Walnut Grove’s GQ (Gator Quality) Ambassador Program, which helps Grade 8 students transition into high school, helping the school’s Humanitarian Club, volunteering at a local soup kitchen, and working as a crew member at the RockRidge Young Life Camp. She is also an honour roll student, one of Canada’s top female field lacrosse players — she represented her country at the U19 field lacrosse championships in 2011 as a 16-year-old — and is off to Buffalo in the fall on an athletic scholarship to Canisius College.
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Partnership creates energy-saving position Aldergrove Star
Over the next 30 years, Langley Township’s population is expected to grow significantly. With more people comes more energy consumption - and whether it is gasoline, natural gas, or electricity, those costs are expected to rise as well. To help the community achieve greater energy efficiency, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and save money, a new position has been created through a partnership between the Township and BC Hydro. Ryan Schmidt has been named the municipality’s new Community Energy Manager. Formerly an Environmental Coordinator with the Township, his role now is to work with residents, businesses, and developers to incorporate more power-saving features into homes and buildings,
as new neighbourhoods are created. “We will be looking at ways to encourage the development industry to invest in energy efficiency,” Schmidt said. “We will be working on policies that lead to more environmentally friendly communities and investing in programs to influence the way communities are built out.” Since joining the Township in 2001, Schmidt has worked on several major initiatives, including developing a Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan and helping the Township create BC’s first green vehicle fleet. He has worked with local businesses to reduce energy consumption and provided education and outreach programs on water, energy, and climate change. While working on a Community Energy and Emissions Plan, Schmidt learned that BC Hydro had started
a new Sustainable Communities at the expense of the other,” said Program. Through the program, Schmidt. Although the Township is Hydro partners with municipali- bound by the B.C. Building Code, ties and provides half of the fund- Schmidt wants to work with developing required for the new ers to achieve higher levCommunity Energy els of energy-efficiency. Manager’s position. The Community While Hydro educates Energy Manager position the public and encourages will be in effect for one an energy-saving lifestyle, year, with the option to it has no jurisdiction over extend for another year. communities or homes During that time, specific being built. To bridge that goals will be evaluated to gap, Hydro is looking for measure the role’s effecallies at the municipal tiveness. The first step is Ryan Schmidt level. That is a perfect fit to have the Township – for the Township, which which, as a community, is committed to creating sustainable spends more than $410 million on communities but is expecting to see energy annually – commit to reducits population double to 210,000 by ing its electricity consumption by 2040. one gigawatt hour (one billion watts) “We need to balance growth and per year. sustainability, because one can’t come Investigating opportunities in
the Carvolth neighbourhood, which is being developed in northwest Langley, and an energy efficiency workshop for developers, will be the first areas of focus for Schmidt, who is only the 13th Community Energy Manager in the province. “This new position represents another milestone in the Township’s vision of sustainability for future generations,” said Ramin Seifi, General Manager of Engineering and Community Development. “It will lead the transition to a community that is less reliant on conventional energy by increasing public awareness, improving efficiency, and shifting dependence to renewable forms of energy. It will investigate and advance policies that contribute to development of complete, livable, and sustainable communities in the Township.”
Free music lessons for youths ‘For love of a child’ Aldergrove Star
Music Access Society, a Langleybased non-profit society, is looking for participants and sponsors for its free music programs starting in September. Music Access Society (MAS) is a newly-formed not-for profit initiative formed by local residents which recognizes that limitations in arts education combined with B.C.’s high cost of living leaves restricted-income families without the ability to afford music lessons for their children. MAS realizes that families living on a fixed or restricted income are forced to forego beneficial extra-curricular education programs, due to the high cost of feeding, clothing and caring for their children. MAS believes that at the core of every young spirit is the promise of something great. With the right conditions, including education and community, it is believed that every child and youth benefit both autonomously
and in community from musical education. MAS has recently created a sponsorship program for children and youth in Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Langley, and the South Surrey/White Rock area who would otherwise be unable to afford music education or musical instruments. MAS is offering both private and group instruction commencing this September. Participants will be offered free music lessons and access to musical instruments to take home for the duration of the lessons. September’s group lessons will be class piano at the City of Langley’s Al Anderson Pool and group guitar at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, Aldergrove. Private lessons will be offered in music schools closest to the student’s home. Musical instruments are supplied by local donors. MAS aims to welcome students to learn with qualified teachers in a music school where they can be musi-
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Jackie Maksymiw is organizing the fourth annual music community benefit called For the Love of a Child in Langley. The benefit will feature a variety of performing arts and artists, providing free community entertainment and promoting local businesses through sponsorships. It is in honour of a former local music teacher and performer to assist a young bone cancer survivor and amputee who aspires to become a performing artist. The benefit will assist with physical needs to met through existing organizations, such as War Amps, Easter Seals and The Variety Club. This year’s event is called From Up Above and will be held Saturday, August 25 from 12-8 p.m. at the Langley Outdoor Spirit Square, 20550 Douglas Cresent,
Douglas Park, Langley. Artists include individual instrumentalists, vocalists, bands and dancers performing classical, contemporary, gospel, indie folk, jazz, swing and rock. Known names performing include Jim Abbott, Bronson Job, Even Keel, Daphne Suzanne, Andy MacDougall, Jackie Maksymiw, Rod Swanson and Doug Makela. Donations will be received at the event. Some chairs, tents and food will be provided. “Join us for a great day of fantastic outdoor musical entertainment and support this noble cause. Bring your family, friends and pocketbook, and help us reach our goal to raise $6,000,” said Mksymiw. For more information or to make a donation, contact Jackie at 604-897-0374 or email fortheloveofahchild@gmail.com
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VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government is taking its new hard-line approach to federal environmental hearings on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline proposal in September. Environment Minister Terry Lake has filed the B.C. government’s notice to crossexamine Enbridge, one of the world’s biggest pipeline operators. Lake outlined the “tough questions” B.C. representatives will ask about spill response capacity on land and sea, tanker escort tugboats, pipe wall thickness, and Enbridge’s sluggish response to a pipeline rupture in Michigan. That’s all fine, and to be expected after Premier Christy Clark’s high-profile confrontation with Alberta Premier Alison Redford going into the recent premiers’ meeting in Halifax. Clark’s demands for “world-leading” safety and spill response, as well as meeting the constitutional obligation to consult and accommodate aboriginal groups along the route, are mostly a statement of the obvious. Her call for a “fair share” of proceeds from exported oil to reflect B.C.’s risk has been assaulted from all sides. Pipeline opponents seized on Clark’s suggestion that a major oil spill might be tolerable if there was enough money in it for B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix picked up the theme as he conducted his own belated tour of the
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proposed route to reiterate his opposition. There had been earlier hints from Alberta that B.C. might need further rewards for the risk. But when Clark made the “fair share” demand public, Redford was moved to channel Margaret Thatcher, declaring: “The Premier of Alberta is not going to blink on royalties.” The lady’s not for blinking, but neither is B.C.’s Iron Snowbird, as Preston Manning dubbed Clark this spring. All this political theatre doesn’t amount to much. I’ll stand by my January prediction that the Enbridge proposal is unlikely to proceed, mainly due to the tangled state of aboriginal claims. Wealthy U.S. foundations that view the B.C. North Coast as their 500year eco-experiment will be happy to help fund a decade of legal challenges, while continuing the media-spinning and protest support they are doing now. Even if some way can be found to levy a B.C. tax on revenues from the Northern Gateway pipeline, it’s no solution. For one thing, it would confer an advantage to the Trans-Mountain pipeline that has been shipping Alberta oil to Burnaby and the U.S. for more than 60 years. The competing expansion proposal by TransMountain’s current owner, Kinder Morgan, shows the inconsistency of opposition to pipelines. Does anyone really believe that a new pipeline
built to the highest standards ever would be too dangerous, while a 60-year-old pipeline is acceptable? Protesters have an easy target in Kinder Morgan. With a tenfold increase to 25 tankers a month proposed to sail under the Lions Gate bridge, a heavy oil spill from Second Narrows to Stanley Park would be catastrophic to Vancouver’s environment and economy. Tankers have made that trip safely nearly 100 years, but the congested modern shipping lane offers more threat of collision, and clearing Burrard Inlet for near-daily tanker transits would disrupt the rest of B.C.’s shipping trade. An Angus Reid poll last week showed as many as half of respondents remain openminded about the costs and benefits of new oil pipelines across B.C. Unlike B.C. politicians, they seem interested in learning more before making up their minds. Dix and the NDP ran to the front of the anti-pipeline parade early, as they did with the carbon tax and other issues. Clark began the Northern Gateway discussion with a principled position to wait for the result of the federal review, but that’s apparently out the window with an election looming. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
The Royal Westminster Regiment, with locations in New Westminster and Aldergrove, is documenting its rich history in a book which will commemorate a major milestone. The Royal Westminster Regiment is the oldest active military unit in British Columbia. It has a 150 year history of service in the County of Westminster, a territory which extends from Burnaby to Boston Bar. The New Westminster Volunteer Rifles, predecessor to the Royal Westminster Regiment, were granted authority by Governor Douglas on November 20, 1863. Now, the regiment is producing a pictorial history book which will be available to the public in 2013. The book is a major legacy contribution of “The Westies” C150 committee spearheaded by Colonel Baker-MacGrotty, Honorary Colonel. The volunteer book team, coordinated by Sergeant Harley, has assembled a comprehensive collection of photographs, facts, memorabilia and records, many of which are being published for the first time. The book will be hard cover, printed in full colour and will acknowledge sponsors and supporters in the preface. Enthusiasts can support the book project at three levels. Major book sponsors who contribute in excess of $500 will receive two limited edition, numbered volumes, each in a custom slipcase. For $150, book supporters will receive one numbered edition. The Honorary Colonel and the book project team will present books to sponsors and supporters at a VIP launch scheduled for November. A standard edition is also available for pre-ordering for $80. Books will be available in time for Christmas giving and before sales officially begin on January 1. The book is being published by Vivalogue Canada and can be ordered online at www.vivalogue.ca until September 7, 2012. “We are pleased to contribute to the pictorial record of Canadian military history,” said Colonel Baker-MacGrotty. “With a fighting Westie spirit and incredible record of duty, tradition and service commencing before Confederation, the book will be of interest to readers of all ages and backgrounds. As The Royal Westminster Regiment celebrates 150 years of valiant military service of building and protecting our community, our country and on overseas missions, this book is produced as a tribute to all our brave men and women who have served our country with such distinction.” The Royal Westminster Regiment has a long history of community involvement. When the Great Fire swept through New Westminster in 1898 and again when record flooding afflicted the Fraser Valley in 1948, the regiment supported the community through times of crisis. More recently, the regiment helped fight the Okanagan wild fires of 2003 and provided support to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. As a fighting force, the Westies have been involved in every major conflict of the post-Victorian era. The Primary Reserve Light Infantry Battalion has served in the Boer War, World War I and World War II. It has also augmented numerous oversees deployments on UN and NATO missions in Bosnia, Croatia, Cyprus, the Golan Heights, Sierra Leone and Afghanistan. Members are currently serving overseas in Afghanistan and the Sudan.lynn@vivalogue.com
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LETTERS Letters may be submitted via email to newsroom@aldergrovestar.com or fax 604-856-5212 or deliver to 27118 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3P6
Dix plays politics with NGP Editor: On the dawn of B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix’s ‘Political Pipeline Tour’ of the Northern Gateway Project, I wish to highlight the top three inconsistencies in Dix’s position. They are: 1. New BC oil refineries – On CKNW ( July 11, 2012) Adrian Dix confirmed he supported building new refineries in British Columbia to process heavy oil, yet he is against the primary delivery mechanism for refineries; pipelines. 2. Tanker moratorium – Today, there are nearly 1,200 tanker trips annually along B.C’s west coast
despite the moratorium Dix references as key reason for opposing the NGP. 3. Kinder Morgan’s proposed pipeline – Kinder Morgan plans to more than double the capacity of its existing pipeline to carry heavy oil from Alberta to Burnaby. This pipeline has the same inherent risks of the NGP, yet Dix refuses to take a stand on the project. These inconsistencies are not surprising since Adrian Dix’s NGP position was built in partnership with federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair. Dix’s tour of the NGP route is nothing more than political showboating.
He can’t stand for B.C. while taking his orders from Ottawa. Last week, our government outlined five bottom-line requirements that must be met to consider supporting heavy oil pipelines that combine environmental safety with our fair share of fiscal and economic benefits. Adrian Dix is playing both sides of the fence regarding heavy oil. If you’re against the NGP you’re against building heavy oil refineries and Kinder Morgan’s proposed heavy oil pipeline. Swiss cheese has fewer holes than Adrian Dix’s inconsistent opposition of the NGP. MLA John Les, Chilliwack
Community spirit, beautification appreciated Editor: Congratulations to the Aldergrove Business Association for taking the initiative to employ the two gentlemen to keep the streets of downtown Aldergrove clean. We live in West Abbotsford and for
years have complained (to ourselves) how this little village can not take better care of itself. So this is a great and welcome improvement. Another thing makes us wonder: how come the beautiful hanging baskets in the summer and the Christmas
lanterns in December do not come all the way to Safeway or Station Rd. going east and to 264 Street going west? They are such pleasing sites in their seasons. Eva-Marie Schmidt, West Abbotsford
Thanks for support Editor: The second annual Bentley 4 Babies fundraiser for B.C. Women’s Hospital has kept us extremely busy. We finally finished counting the bottles and our total is $2,153. We didn’t reach our goal of raising more
than last year but we are still extremely happy with the turnout and the money that everyone helped us raise. We would like to say a big thanks to Ryan Hagen, Tim Emard, and Richie and to Hotsy Cleaning
Systems and Mobile Service, to Abbotsford regional recycling and the Aldergrove Star, and of course to everyone that helped make this happen. Jeff, Shelly, Ava and Dylon Dixon, Aldergrove
Put a lid on pool Editor: I’m assuming that Mr. Leavers lives in the Township as he is the ‘director’ of parks and recreation for the Township, but it appears that he has some difficulty with the difference between a ‘beach’ and an ‘indoor pool’. To suggest that Aldergrove should go with ‘an outdoor pool’ because “Aldergrove Lake has closed and there’s a large value around that outdoor swimming experience in Aldergrove” is hog wash. That beach was a jewel that the government chose to ignore and allowed to deteriorate to a point where it was no longer a viable venue. At a lake you can go to for a swim, wiggle your toes in the sand, take a picnic and have a day long family event. At a pool you go to for a swim in a marked lane, have some small competitions, then gather the gang and leave to go for a pizza. You can’t compare the experience at all. Just put a lid on the pool and give Aldergrove something that can be used all year round. D. Atkinson, Langley
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Got fruit? In 2011, the Langley Community Harvest Program donated 695 lbs of fruit to the Langley Food Bank, and LEPS wants to link with owners of fruit trees and volunteers willing to help with this year’s harvest. If you know of any unpicked fruit trees, stop by the LEPS office to pick up some brochures to distribute. Call 604 532-3515 or email kcorey@tol.ca for more information. You can learn about backyard composting at a free workshop Saturday, Aug. 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Langley Demonstration Garden at 4887 221 St. Learn the basics of backyard composting and transform your kitchen and yard waste into rich, dark compost. Email demogarden@tol.ca or call 604 532-3521. Meanwhile a Gardening with Children Workshop will help parents who are having trouble getting their children to eat vegetables. Once they learn how to grow their own, they will love eating lettuce and carrots. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves during this hands on workshop for you and your kids on Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St.
Dunstan’s Church, 3025 264 St, This free workshop is open to the public. To register, call 604 856-5393 or email st.dunstans@ telus.net Learn how to take clippings and cuttings from softwood and shrubs and pot them at Maples Discovery Gardens Co-op on Sunday, Aug. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. The gardens are at 7743 200 St. RSVP to info@maplesliving. ca Plan a visit to the Langley Demonstration Garden, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Aug. 14, 15 and 16 for a barbecue and snacks, garden tours, scarecrow building, and lots of fun activities for the whole family. Bring along some old kid-sized clothing to personalize your scarecrow! Contact demogarden@tol. ca or call 604-532-3521 for more information and to register. Pollinator Power is a handson workshop where will build and take home a mason bee house and learn how to attract a diversity of pollinators to your garden, resulting in more abundant vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Aug. 18, 2-4 p.m. at the Langley Demonstration Garden. Email demogarden@tol.ca or call 604 532-3521. The annual Blackberry Bakeoff is on Wednesday, Aug. 22,
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Langley Demonstration Garden. This marks the grand send-off of the Demonstration Garden at its current site. Visitors can check out the plans for the new location at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum. Enter a blackberry creation for a chance to win local fame as Langley’s best blackberry chef. Enjoy a barbecue lunch, visit the kids’ corner, pick up some treats at the farmers market, and groove to live music. To enter a blackberry creation and receive a list of acceptable ingredients (as per Fraser Health regulations), or more information email demogarden@tol.ca or call 604 532-3521. Follow a dramatic story through planted fields and fruit orchards, as Georgia, an organic farmer, and her scientist daughter struggle to save their farm from an over the fence GMO attack and find love in unexpected places, in the Project Corndog-Dinner Theatre. The evening finishes with guests, farmers and actors sitting down to an open air organic meal. Tickets are $50 and must be bought in advance. The play is being hosted at Fraser Common Farm in Aldergrove on Aug. 24, 25, and 26. For tickets and more
information contact Tallulah at admin@farmfolkcityfolk.ca or call 604 730-0450. You can learn how to safely preserve your summer harvest at a Food Preservation Workshop to guide you through the steps of canning seasonal produce. Participants are asked to bring your an apron, paring knife and cutting board to the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is limited, and registration is required. Email demogarden@tol.ca or call 604-532-3521 to reserve your space. This workshop has a sliding scale fee: $5-$40. On Youth Night, young people 13 to 18 are welcome to drop by for free food, games, and entertainment. Bring your instrument and hang around to jam. This event will be held rain or shine on Aug. 31, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Langley Demonstration Garden. For more information email demogarden@tol.ca or call 604-5323521. If you are looking for composted manure to add to your garden for the 2012 winter growing season, visit www. manurelink.com and browse the listings for available composted manure.
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river, email info@rockinriver.com, or call 604-733-2235. Adult Chess - Monthly on second Wednesday of each month starting August 8, 6:30 p.m. at Aldergrove Library, 26770 - 29 Ave. Bring board and timer if you have one, we have a couple of boards. For
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Notice of Road Closure 221 Street: August 22 Please be advised that 221 Street between 48A Avenue and 49 Avenue will be closed on Wednesday, August 22 to provide space for the annual Blackberry Bake-Off event being held at the Langley Demonstration Garden.
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Langley Thunder Lacrosse (WLA) Playoffs – Round 1 Game 5 - Monday, Aug 13 Burnaby at Langley Game 7 - Saturday, Aug 18 Burnaby at Langley
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The road will be closed to vehicle traffic between 8am and 4pm. Residents will still be able to access all parking lots on 221 Street from 48 Avenue. Engineering Division 604.532.7300
2012 Lacrosse Summer Camp • Aug. 13-17 • Aug. 20-24
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NLL is back at the LEC Calgary Roughnecks vs. Colorado Mammoth
Saturday, December 8 Tickets on sale now! 1-855-985-5000 The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com
public programs and events Annual Blackberry Bake-Off You are invited! The Annual Blackberry Bake-off and Barbecue will be held: Date: Wednesday, August 22 Time: 11am - 2pm Location: Langley Demonstration Garden Address: 4887 - 221 Street The annual tradition will be the grand send-off for the Demonstration Garden’s current site. Check out the plans for its new location during this free, drop-in event, and enter a blackberry creation for a chance to win local fame as Langley’s best blackberry chef! Enjoy a locally grown barbeque lunch, visit the kids’ corner, pick up some treats at the mini farmers market, and groove to live music. To register your blackberry creation in the bake-off or for more information contact: Demonstration Garden 604.532.3521 Demogarden@tol.ca
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public notices 200 Street Detour: Wednesday, August 15 Sewer construction will take place in Brookswood on Wednesday, August 15 and a detour will be in effect. The two lanes of northbound traffic on 200 Street between 42 Avenue and 44 Avenue will be diverted to 200A Street. One lane of southbound traffic on 200 Street will remain open. Local access will be maintained for residents.
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6-9 years 9am - 12pm 10-13 years 12:30pm - 3:30pm Price $89.60 per camp/week (includes HST) Featuring the stars of the lacrosse world
Fraser Health Crisis Line - recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Visit website www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line. TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a non profit weight loss support group, meets Monday nights in Aldergrove. Info: Susan at 604856-1138.
public programs and events Langley Demonstration Garden Events Family Nights Join us for a barbecue, garden tours, scarecrow building, and lots of fun activities for the whole family. Bring along some kid-sized clothing to personalize your scarecrow. Dates: Time: Location: Address:
August 14, 15, and 16 4 - 6pm Langley Demonstration Garden 4887 - 221 Street
This is a free event. Please register.
Garden Smart Workshop Backyard Composting Date: Time: Location: Address:
Saturday, August 11 2 - 4pm Langley Demonstration Garden 4887 - 221 Street
Learn the basics of backyard composting and discover what to expect from your compost ingredients. Learn tricks to make compost fast. This is a free event. Please register. Demonstration Garden 604.532.3521 Demogarden@tol.ca
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Summer Maintenance of Rural Boulevards and Ditches The Township of Langley uses three full-time and one seasonal roadside grass mower for ditch mowing. This equipment has predetermined routes or an assigned area to follow. If the equipment is pulled away to do a specific request, it only lengthens the time it takes to fully complete all the rural boulevards and ditches. If you have a request for mowing or brushwhacking, we ask that you be patient as we try to fit the work schedule in as efficiently as possible. The Township, along with Provincial and Federal agencies, has classified open channel water systems into three categories: Class A ditches are fish bearing and Class B ditches are fish habitat. Both of these categories require formal approval before any work can be completed. Class C ditches are deemed to have no fish or fish habitat issues whatsoever and only require notification for work to take place. How or when a ditch is cleaned depends on its classification. Thank you for your understanding as we operate under these requirements. Engineering Division 604.532.7300
Temporary Road Closure: 8 Avenue Between 272 Street and Lefeuvre Road A temporary road closure on 8 Avenue 16 AVE. between 272 Street and Lefeuvre Road will be in effect August 13 Detour to August 17, 7am to Route 7pm. The road closure is required to enable Township crews to 8 AVE. CLOSED reconstruct 8 Avenue. Traffic control will be on site to provide residents with a safe means of travel during the closure. LEFEUVRE RD.
Matinée, Shane Chisholm and Stacey McKitrick, Aug. 9-11 at Mission Raceway Park, 32670 Dyke Rd., Mission. Tickets and camping reservations at www.rockinriverfest. com, also at select Lower Mainland Lordco and London Drugs outlets. Info: www.facebook.com/rockin-
Circle - Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Drop-in. Bring your knitting to the library and enjoy the companionship of working with others on your project. Beginners welcome. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca Patsy Cline: A Tribute - by actress and singer Bonnie Kilroe. Matinee performance Sunday, August 26, 2:30 p.m. at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley Tickets $25 from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone 604-530-2211 Or online at www.ticketweb.ca
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lively discussion at this new book club and get acquainted with the great books of world literature. Meets on the first Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. at Murrayville Library. Coffee provided. Sixties Mania - Thursday, Sept. 13 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $25 (plus facility fee and service charges) available from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone 604-530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.ca Fort Langley Library Knitting
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ages 19+, free. Phone the library for information or to register for this free program: 604-856-6415. Cinema Under the Stars – free outdoor movie at Fort Langley National Historic Site, August 10 at dusk. Bring the family and take in a free flick on a three-storey-high screen inside Fort Langley National Historic Site. Movie starts at dusk. Sponsored by Prospera and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley. Info: 604-513-4777. Classics Book Club - Join the
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Swimming Lessons for Adults We have swimming lessons for adults. Visit tol.ca/aquatics for details. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086
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Bard in the Valley back for third year, with Twelfth Night Aldergrove Star
Bard in the Valley is presenting William Shakespeare‘s Twelfth Night at two outdoor venues in Langley in August. This is the troupes’ third season and the play promises lots of action and fun, with mistaken identities, sword fights and complicated love interests. Twelfth Night is directed by June Ainsworth and Jacq Ainsworth. Producer Diane Gendron said, “Everyone is invited to bring friends and the whole family to this exciting, free, outdoor theatrical event. It has been most gratifying to see so many children in the audience in our first two seasons. We look forward to giving even more people of all ages the opportunity to share in this Shakespearian experience this season. Because admission is free, our performances are accessible to people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a Shakespearian play.” The audience is invited to bring a blanket,
It will also play August 25 at 6 p.m. and August 26 at 2 p.m. during the International Festival in Willoughby Park adjacent to the Langley Events Centre in the Township of Langley. The production is made possible with the support of the City of Langley, the Township of
Langley, the Rotary Club of Langley, the Langley Times, Coast Capital Savings, Waterstone Law Group, 24/7 Security, Deloitte, and News 1130. Bard in the Valley’s Artistic Director and co-producer for Twelfth Night, Allan Thain said, “The Bard in the Valley Society is dedicated to
the concept of making these performances both affordable and available to wide audience. We believe in “One Goal – One Passion – Shakespeare For Everyone.” For more information about the Bard in the Valley Company you can visit www.bardinthevalley.com
Metal Up For the Cure
Together, we raised $1627 in Aldergrove for the BC Cancer Foundation. I raised $4,079 for my 2012 BC Ride to Conquer Cancer.
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Actors in Twelfth Night include, from left, Ryan Scramstad, Elyse Maloway, Parker Thompson, Jeff Hacker, Joylyn Secunda, VG Winter, Caroline Dearden. lawn chairs and a picnic, or to pick up dinner at the Rotary concession that will be onsite in Douglas Park. Admission to the event is free but donations will be welcome to help cover production costs. The show’s co-director, June Ainsworth said,
“Twelfth Night is my favourite Shakespearian comedy and I have been privileged to work with our many talented actors to bring this delightful play to the stage. The wonderful imagination of the set decorators and seamstresses complete the scene to ensure this
year’s production is a fulfilling kaleidoscope of entertainment.” Show dates are August 9 to 11 at 7 p.m. and August 12 at 2 p.m. and August 16 to 18 at 7 p.m. and August 19 at 2 p.m. on the outdoor Spirit Square Stage in Douglas Park in Langley City.
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public programs and events Where Is Your Green Can Today? Reminders Are Coming!
Bob and Heather Christine Darinka & Jim Wright Barbara (232 St. T.C.) Janie Rae & Steve Gaudet Joe & Connie Donna & Lyle Robertson Armin Hammer (Klassen) Sandi Beaches Burton Benita Benjamin Nearissa & Wilf Kasper Bianca Wendy & Nick Alvaro
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Start Composting Today! Township residents can get a backyard composter for $25. Plus, from now until the end of August, receive a free kitchen catcher with purchase. Composters can be purchased at: Operations Centre 4700 - 224 Street Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue Monday, 8am to 7pm Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw 1991 No. 3001
This sticker is another reminder to start using the Green Can program and remove food scraps from the garbage, as per bylaw No.4845. All food scraps, bones, paper towels, napkins, and soiled paper are to go into Green Cans. Everyone’s participation is an important step towards reducing garbage destined for the landfill. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 tol.ca/greencan
The Township of Langley's Discharge of Firearms Bylaw prohibits the discharge of firearms in the Township except for specific circumstances outlined below. For the purpose of this bylaw a firearm includes a rifle, a pistol, a shotgun, an airgun, an air rifle, an air pistol, and a spring gun. Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw 1991 No. 3001 prohibits the discharge of firearms within the Township of Langley except for the provisions involved in Section 4: · being Peace Officers · destruction of domestic livestock or slaughterhouse operations · protection of animals and crops · shooting clubs · Fort Langley National Historic Park The Bylaw does not provide for any designated hunting permit areas. The discharge of firearms is not permitted on residential property. Bylaw Enforcement 604.532.7517
Diane & Michelle Bloom Kevin & Susan Croutch Annette McArthur Melanie Brenda & Keith Pineau Lori Kruse Leah & Brent Reimer Annette & Glen Simpson May & Smart family Corrina Blackwood Angela Mantas Robert Charpentier
Special Thanks to the staff at MAC’s MTI metal traders in Murrayville! Let’s do the same for 2013. I will pick up all scraps of metal, appliances, vehicles, batteries at your home or business. Call Anna at 604-308-2422 for assistance.
Engineering Division 604.532.7300 enginfo@tol.ca
Properties that receive municipal garbage collection will soon find a sad red face sticker asking “Where’s your Green Can today?” if no Green Can is set out on collection day.
Gary Behnke Tara & Darren Sutherland Dave Segarich Frankie & Dietmar Gassler Adam & Ledell Kendall Susan Glover Lanette & Peter Hayes Michelle Evans Geoff & Ali Williamson Jeanette & Chris Kreklau Murray & Dave Smith Patsy Homan Susan Gusso
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public programs and events Demonstration Garden Pollinator Power Workshop Build and take home a mason bee house in this free, hands on workshop. Learn how to attract a diversity of pollinators to your garden, resulting in more abundant vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Please register. Date: Time: Location: Address:
Saturday, August 18 2 - 4pm Langley Demonstration Garden 4887 - 221 Street Demonstration Garden 604.532.3521 Demogarden@tol.ca
Worm Composting Workshops Worm composting is a great way to compost your food scraps and is perfect for small spaces and classrooms. Come out to one of our interesting and educational workshops to learn more about these amazing “recyclers”! Dates: Wednesday, August 15 Wednesday, October 17 Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm Location: Langley Demonstration Garden Address: 4887 - 221 Street Rain-out location: #204 4839 - 221 Street The cost is $30 and includes the workshop, 1/2 pound of red wiggler worms, worm composter, digger, and resource materials. This is a subsidized price for Township residents only. To register for a worm composting workshop, contact: Worm Composting Program 604.532.3544 worms@tol.ca
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The Rockin’ River Music Festival that launches this Thursday, Aug. 9, is Southern B.C.’s biggest and best country music shindig — this year spanning three days, and featuring some top-notch musicians. The multiple-day event combines headline musical acts with some of B.C.’s finest country music talent. Taking the stage over Thursday, Friday and Saturday, at Mission Raceway Park, are Dwight Yoakam, Blue Rodeo, Randy Bachman, George Canyon, Aaron Pritchett, Ridley Bent, One More Girl, The Higgins, Kenny Hess, Victoria Banks, Karen Lee Batten, Brent Lee, Tyler Whelan, Todd Richards, Chris Buck Band, The Matinée, Shane Chisholm , and Stacey McKitrick (Abbotsford). “This year’s Rockin’ River is easily the biggest and best we’ve ever put together,” says Hess, the festival’s organizer, as well
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The National Lacrosse League is coming back to the Langley Events Centre Dec. 7 to 9. Following in the footsteps of last year’s sold out event, this year’s game on Dec. 8, featuring the Calgary Roughnecks and Colorado Mammoth, promises to be another ‘can’t miss’ weekend for lacrosse players, coaches and fans alike. The game will feature some of the game’s premier stars including John Grant Jr. (Colorado), Gavin Prout (Colorado), Scott Ranger (Calgary) and Shawn Evans (Calgary). “The National Lacrosse League is pleased to have Langley Events Centre host a second preseason game following the great success of last year’s event”, said Brian Lemon, NLL VP of operations. Once again, the weekend will be more than just the game. The second annual Coaches Chalk Talk will take place on the Friday evening (Dec. 7) which will be followed by a social. Coaches from both the Roughnecks HARRY HUNT PHOTO Aldergrove Dodgers’ pitcher Jake Polancic went the distance at the Bantam AA Baseball Provincials, striking out nine and Mammoth will host the clinic in batters for a 12-2 win over Richmond, August 3 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. Aldergrove eventually took fifth place in the conjunction with team practices, allowing coaches to see first-hand how the championship, with Chilliwack taking first and Victoria second.
professionals treat training. On the Saturday, there will be four players’ clinics where young lacrosse hopefuls will have the chance to learn from the best in business on the turf at the LEC. “Last year was a tremendous success for everyone involved,” Jared Harman, director of business development at the LEC noted. “We wanted to duplicate the excitement and increase the clinics to give everyone more of a chance to get involved in the event.” Following the game fans will be able to take part in a free autograph session on the turf featuring the full rosters from both teams. The autograph session will be followed by a social in the LEC Banquet Hall with the players. The lacrosse community has once again provided its full support, lead by the B.C. Lacrosse Association, and is excited to once again see the sports best competing in the Fraser Valley. Tickets for the game are now on sale. To purchase, visit www.ticketmaster.ca or call 1-855-985-5000. For more information on the event, call the Langley Events Centre at 604-882-8800 or visit www.langleyeventscentre.com
Championship day for B.C.’s rugby boys By KEVIN HALL Aldergrove Star
B.C.’s rugby coaches divvied up local kids into White and Gold for the last time, with B.C. White to play in a 7s tournament, and B.C. Gold for the final 15s match-up. 7s Tournament B.C. was undoubtedly the more knowledgeable and fit group on the field in all pool play. It certainly helped that a number of our kids had taken part in the B.C. Summer Games and training in preparation for them. With 7s fresh in their minds, the boys played a wide open offensive game plan and succeeded brilliantly. In short order B.C. was using the ball to take care of most of the work, while a few Ontario “studs” would run far too long with ball, resulting in tired and vulnerable Ontario teams. For those not familiar with 7s, it can be quite an offensive game and our final scores were indicative of B.C.’s strategy. Pool Play Results: Game 1: B.C. 40 - Ont. 0 Game 2: B.C. 29 - Ont. 5 Game 3: B.C. 19 - Ont. 5 Game 4: B.C. 35 - Ont. 5 With B.C. going undefeated in pool play, the final, B.C. vs. B.C., allowed for a more “celebratory”
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7s Final Score: B.C. Blue 26 - B.C. White 12. B.C. vs. Ontario 15s Final So, after a long and exhausting few weeks (parents included), the game everyone has been waiting for was ready to go. From the starting whistle (actually, even in observing their warm-up) it was clear Ontario had something to prove. After being a bit “man-handled” during the lead up games, the Ontario 1 squad came at B.C. hard and fast. This pressure in addi-
tion to perhaps, some early nerves on B.C.’s part, left our group to defend for large portions of the first half. Now, as I say some nerves may have been present (on offensive possessions a number of unforced errors), the boys were stellar in their defense. The first half was spent almost entirely in B.C. territory and our group was forced to make numerous defensive plays. There may have been a little bend in the Gold line, but it never broke. From this fan’s point of view, this was the beginning of change in the game. With staunch defense providing a solid platform, it was observed the Ontario team was becoming frustrated in their lack of finish. Time and time again Ontario would gain valuable territory only to be held back or turning over the ball, in what was stel-
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B.C. players from Aldergrove-Langley were Wes Foss, Ash Hotti and Jordon Spann.
A common theme and comment from my observations this week has been B.C.’s superior fitness. This can be the difference in a win or loss, especially at the rep. level. This was no different during this tour. While our squad undoubtedly burned up some valuable energy in defending, Ontario in kind also expended themselves in their offensive strikes against B.C. That, coupled with the frustration of not capitalizing in the first half, now provided B.C. with their opportunities in the game. In all three second half B.C. scores, the opportunity was set up by good forward play. The pack took the ball hard and
straight into contact, resulting in positive gains in territory and Ontario having no option but to collapse their defense in order to contain B.C.’s advance. With good ball from the breakdowns, the backs stepped up and with crisp passing, good hands and a few sidesteps, creating overlaps to the outside. As is quite often the case, first scores can be a huge advantage. From that first tally on, B.C. seemed to create more energy and stamina and Ontario just couldn’t match it for the remainder of the game. As the final whistle blew, B.C. Gold stormed the field, followed in kind by the rest of the B.C. kids to celebrate their U14 Interprovincial Championship. Final Score: BC 15 Ont. 0 A special thank you to the coaching/managing staff in keeping 40 kids together and focused “on the prize” and to travelling parents for making the trip so much fun. Finally, thanks again to all the Mainland billet families for their incredible hospitality, their generous care of our boys and most importantly, a ride to the ferry.
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increasing number of trainer/drivers who are part owners of race horses. The result is more financial incentive for the trainers, and a division of risk between multiple owners. “I used to own quite a few horses by myself. But when you have invested $20,000 in a horse and it goes lame the hit is too hard.” While things are looking up for the racing industry in B.C., the harness racing industry in Ontario is now staring death in the face. The provincial government in Ontario has announced it pulling the plug on slot machines at all racetracks effective next March. Holmes estimates that “stroke of a pen” will cost the Ontario industry $345 million a year, and will likely result in the closure of 10 or 12 of the 17 tracks in that province, and the loss of thousands of jobs, many in rural areas. The racing industries in B.C. and Ontario, which are economically entwined, face the same underlying problem. “Governments have a tremendous amount of power over some industries. They can pull the plug on an industry with the stroke of a pen. Governments are put in power by urban voters, and sometimes rural areas pay the price for their decisions.” -Anne Patterson is a freelance writer and horse enthusiast. Contact her at accidentalrider@yahoo.com
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Former Langley resident Nigel Holmes, secretary treasurer of Harness Racing BC (HRBC) and long-time Standardbred owner, says the beleaguered industry is slowly winning the race to survive, despite the odds. HRBC represents the harness racing industry, which employs around 6,000 people in B.C. In recent years, the industry has had to cope with a dwindling number of race days at Fraser Downs, the exodus of breeders leaving B.C. for greener pastures, and public and government indifference to the sport, and to the fate of the people and horses who depend upon it. The introduction of slot machines at the track, hyped as a boon for the racing industry, seemed to herald its death-knell instead when gaming revenues failed to materialize and the racing season grew shorter. “For a while, our industry had a defeatist attitude. Now there is reason for cautious optimism in a business that has been slapped around a lot,” said Holmes. Owners, breeders, drivers and trainers are working together modernize an industry resistant to change and becoming more politically active. HRBC’s reorganization started at the top, with the appointment of former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum as CEO two years ago. “Doug is politically astute, forceful, and is an excellent media spokesman for us,” said Holmes. The new voice of an old industry has been heard in Victoria. The political tides seem to be turning in favour of harness racing. Holmes says the provincial government is showing support for what it sees as a B.C.-based, agricultural business in the form of financial incentives the industry needs to survive. In addition to funding, the provincial government is now working with stakeholders in the racing industry to shape its future and ensure its survival. “We do believe the current provincial government is willing to work for our industry. It’s good for both breeds.” Holmes termed the recent announcement by the provincial government of the creation of a management committee to oversee racing in BC as a “great step forward.” The committee is made up of respresentatives from government,
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Labour Day soccer tournament dropped due to low registration By GARY AHUJA Black Press
A long-running annual soccer tournament has been shelved just weeks before it was set to kick off. The Langley Labour Day Michael J. Smith Soccer Tournament, which runs every Labour Day weekend, has been cancelled for 2012. “The (registration) numbers were extremely low,” said Langley FC vicepresident Regan Mostat. “I think that problem is everywhere,” he said, adding he had spoken to some other tournaments who are experiencing the same problem. The Labour Day tournament’s website states they “will be re-organizing and enhancing the tournament to allow for
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The Langley Events Centre is inviting the best in B.C. high school hoops to hit the hardwood early this coming December in the first annual Tsumura Basketball Invitational at the Langley Events Centre. The two day event will take place on December 1 and 2, at the LEC, and will feature the top ranked boys and girls teams from the province’s big 10 pre-season rankings. The event will be the first chance of the 201213 season for fans to see the top teams play in a preview of the respective AAA tournaments taking place at the LEC in March of 2013. The event is named in recognition of Howard Tsumura (high school sports writer at The Province since 1990), a long time supporter of all amateur athletics in B.C., and a respected and prominent figure on the boys and girls hoops scene. For the girls, it will be an early season test for the defending champion and #1 ranked South Kamloops Titans (Kamloops), as they will face the #2 ranked Brookswood Bobcats (Langley). Both teams feature a strong core of returning players from last season, and are expected to be competing for a title when the AAA girls championships are hosted at the LEC for the first time come March. Bobcats Coach Neil
Brown knows what to expect from South Kamloops: “Emma Wolfram was the B.C.’s Most Valuable Player and will attract scholarship offers from all over North America, but they are a very deep team behind her. They won the AAA championship and finished second in the Junior championships, so there’s a lot of talented players for us to match up with early in the season.” For the boys, with a dearth of returning players both the #1 ranked Walnut Grove Gators (Langley) and #2 ranked White Rock Christian Academy Warriors (White Rock) are expected to be in the mix for the 2013 AAA provincial championship. The boys teams will have their work cut out for them, however, as they each will be facing Findlay Prep from Las Vegas, Nevada. The expected roster for Findlay Prep when they visit Canada in December should feature three of ESPN’s Top 100 high school basketball recruits from the class of 2013. The weekend promises to be a ‘must see’ for basketball enthusiasts, players and coaches alike. Game times and further teams competing in the inaugural Tsumura Basketball Invitational will be announced in September. Tickets for the weekend will also go on sale at that time. For more information, watch www.langleyeventscentre. com for news.
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COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING Certificate Program. GPRC Fairview Campus. Extensive study of beekeeping, queen rearing, and honey business. Paid work experience. Affordable on-campus residences. Starts January 7, 2013. Call Lin. 1780-835-6630; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview IF YOU’RE INTERESTED in real estate, then take Appraisal and Assessment, a specialized two-year business major at Lakeland College’s campus in Lloydminster, Alberta. Your training includes assessment principles, computerized mass appraisal valuation of properties, farmland evaluation and property analysis. Start September; www.lakelandcollege.ca. 1-800661-6490, ext. 5429. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR AT-HOME JOBS. Start training today. Graduates are in demand! Enroll now. Take advantage of low monthly payments. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com
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PropertyStarsJobs.Com An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.
Professional Business Broker Want to be independent? Are you self driven with sales & business or legal, accounting or financial knowledge? Pacific Business Brokers is growing and looking to add a professional business broker in this area. If you think you would like to explore this opportunity in the business brokerage profession. Please note this is a commission only position. Please forward your resume in confidence to pbacinello@ pacificbusinessbrokers.ca
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NEUCEL SPECIALTY CELLULOSE is a softwood dissolving sulphite pulp mill, located in peaceful, picturesque Port Alice, on the majestic West Coast of BC near the Northern tip of Vancouver Island. Do you appreciate sport fishing, hockey, mountain biking, golfing, scuba diving, hiking, camping, skiing, caving? Port Alice and the surrounding areas are a home base and playground for you and your family. Port Alice is a friendly town and a great place to raise children. Currently there are exciting employment opportunities at Neucel and we are looking for qualified and committed people to fill them. • 2nd Class Power Engineer • Electrician (2) • Millwright (2) • Vibration Analyst • Process Engineer • Maintenance Purchaser • Manufacturing Support Engineer • Shift Superintendent To apply for any of these positions please send your resume to: hr@neucel.com or Fax 250-284-7715. www.neucel.com
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES HOLY FALAFEL
Fast-Food Restaurant Gloucester, Aldergrove Looking for Mature, Fast, Hardworking, Responsible, Reliable GREAT people with Positive Attitudes for F/T & P/T Shiftleader/Mgr, Service & Dishwashing Positions. Professional, Modern, Clean, Fun, Contemporary Atmosphere. Will train. No experience req’d. Email: hr@holyfalafel.ca
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS Growing Glass Sales company requiring a self motivated, multitask oriented individual for our South Langley office. Duties to include reception, order entry, invoicing, scheduling of deliveries and maintaining purchases and inventory. Fluid knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required for our fast paced office environment. Approximately 25 hours per week with the possibility to full time. Position is available immediately, must like dogs. (Office@glass3ent.com)
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CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS WANTED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.
TRADES, TECHNICAL
TICKETED Crane Operator in the West Kootenay Area with experience/Ability up to 75 ton crane send resume to wkm@shawcable.com
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AUTOMATED TANK MANUFACTURING INC. is looking for welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd year apprentices or journey person welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd yr apprentice $28-$30/hr, journey person $32-$35/hr, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at; (office)780-846-2231; (fax)780-8462241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.
CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS NEEDED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com. Online: www.torqueindustrial.com.
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604.581.0101 THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Grapple Yarder Operators • Hooktender • 2nd Loader Buckerman • Line Machine Operator Chaser • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Excavator Operator with Logging Road Construction experience • Certified Driller/Blaster • Heavy Duty Mechanics Full time with union rates and benefits. Please send resume by fax to 250-956-4888 or email office@lemare.ca.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
TRADES, TECHNICAL
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
GARDENING
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MOVING & STORAGE
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
Concrete Finishers
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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777
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, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069
604.587.5865
A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.
Residential & Commercial Services
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $75 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $100. Free Delivery 604-856-8877
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539
PAINT SPECIAL
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 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
GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469 GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. Crews available for new construction & additions Patrick 604-218-3064 MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions
• Portable Toilets • Fencing • Containers • Waste Management • Storage
We Recycle! GO GREEN!
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A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710
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.
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Improvements,
A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 8yrs
MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.
PAINT SPECIAL 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
FITNESS/EXERCISE
BROKEN Stick Hockey League Now accepting adult teams! www.bshockey.ca for more info! Getting a job couldn’t be easier!
www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733
bradsjunkremoval.com
Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!! 604.
NUTRITION/DIET
ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. GET THE BEST FOR YOUR MOVING From $40/Hr Licensed - Insured 1 to 3 men Free estimate/Senior discount Residential & Commercial 778-773-3737
PLUMBING
220.JUNK(5865)
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
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#1 IN RATES AND SERVICE. Clogged drains, drips, garbs, renos & installs. Lic/Ins. 778-888-9184.
BOXER PUP, 8 wks old, PB male. Family raised. Declawed, tail docked, shots, health cert., exc. quality $900. 604-820-0027 Mission
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
BOXER puppies ready Aug 12. Choose early. Vet ✓ tails/dewclaws, 1st shots. $875. 604-882-7477.
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PRESSURE WASHING Handyman - 604-518-4778 WCB & Liability Insured. www.lwrestoration.com
Desireable End Unit 45+ complex. 3 bed /3bath shows extremely well! Fenced yard with patio, low monthly fee. small pet ok. Walking distance to shops and transportation. Call Anne Stromsten 604-308-7365
BOXER PUPPIES, white, 10 wks old, tails docked, dewclws, 1st shots, $400. Ready. 604-476-0766. 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. Exc. bloodline. 3 males 3 females. 7 wks old. Ready to go. 604-226-7202
$239,900
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
Best Price in Aldergrove.
P/B Choc. lab puppies, 5M, 6F, born June 27, CKC reg. vet✓ $750. 604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730
1st Time Buyer or Investor! Low strata fees. 1 bedroom condo in central Aldergrove. Needs TLC. Call Anne Stromsten 604-308-7365
PUPPIES FOR SALE, 7 wks old, Terrier X Multi Poo $400 Call 604-856-3855
$119,900
Anne Stromsten 27272 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove Office Phone: 604-533-3231
604-308-7365 annestromsten.com
LISTINGS WANTED!
SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, selecting and caring for loveable precious puppies. Take pups home Aug 11 (604)826-6311
1-800-910-6402
TWILIGHT DRIVE-IN
SWAP MEET 260 St. & Fraser Hwy, Langley
EVERY Sunday 7am
604-856-5165 Weather permitting
www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in August $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.
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MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
ACREAGE
20 Acres - Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com
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WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
PETS
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
GARAGE SALES
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
ROLL-ON PAINTING. Specializing in repaint. No job too small. Houses, offices, condos. John 604-825-1239
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
FINANCIAL SERVICES
SLIM DOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-8545176
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
REAL ESTATE
WE’RE ON THE WEB
#40-20631 Fraser Hwy. Langley (on Logan Off Fraser Hwy.)
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Rubbish Removal, Caring for the Earth. Professional Quality Service at Great Rates. 604-787-8782
DISPOSAL BINS
CALLIDALE SPA
778-708-7733
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FURNITURE
RECYCLE YOUR JUNK!
Specialists in • Acupressure • Reflexology
AUTO FINANCING
MATTRESSES starting at $99
www.recycleitcanada.ca
MIND BODY SPIRIT
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• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
PERSONAL SERVICES
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Apply to: Info@westmansteel.ca or fax: 604-530-6463
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.Jim’s Mowing www.jimsmowing.ca
WESTMAN STEEL Industries in Langley is seeking a career minded and mechanically inclined individual to join our team. The successful candidate will have experience in steel production equip. including forklift, cranes, and press brake. Day & afternoon shifts available, PT/FT.
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The Scrapper
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PRODUCTION WORKER
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
TRANSPORTATION
A NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell! Only $125 - CALL: 604-484-0379
WE’RE ON THE WEB
pclvancouverjobs@pcl.com
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ORGANIC BLUEBERRIES U-Pick/$1.50 lb. We-Pick/$2.50 lb. 8am-8pm Mon. thru Sat. 28538 Harris Rd. Abbotsford. harrisroadfarm.com (778)786-4581
604-537-4140
Send resume via fax 604-241-5301 or
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
CHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries 2017 - 272nd St., Aldergrove. Open Until Friday, August 10th 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Call to Order: 604-856-5844
AFFORDABLE MOVING
PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. is seeking skilled Concrete Finishers for patch and concrete surface repairs for projects in the GVRD. Good knowledge of methods and products used to patch/repair concrete walls and columns required.
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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
CARS - DOMESTIC
1988 Buick Electra full size wagon all options. Aircared. Extra parts. $1200/obo: (604)583-4954
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, fully loaded, Air Cared, under 50K mi. $4900 neg. (778)230-1571
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
2003 BUICK REGAL LS, a/cared, 128k, White. loaded, mint. $3800: 604-538-6378 or 604-202-0658.
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, garage kept 58K. $24,000/obo. 604-805-4545
2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 175K fully loaded Great cond. Asking $5570. Daniel 778-574-5081
2009 GM Saturn Astra XE, 4 dr h/b. Auto. Options. Silver. 18,000 kms. $7700/firm. 604-538-4883
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE. 4 dr. standard. 223,000 kms. No accd’s. Still in great shape. Reg. serviced. $2600 778-344-5008; 604-850-8899 2000 BENTLY ARNAGE RED LABEL - loaded, leather, navigation, 6.75 Rolls Royce motor, SUPER HOT RIDE. $39,995 (604)328-1883 2004 Mercedes Benz CL55 - fully loaded, all options, 2 dr. coupe, leather, navigation, fully serviced, no accidents. Such a Beautiful ride. Must see! $25,998 604.328.1883 2005 HONDA CIVIC SE 4 dr sedan auto, 101,000km. 2 yr Ex Warr. Pkg (transferable) $7400: 604-531-3562
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1 bdrm clean bsmt suite in Aldergrove. Avail. Sept 1. No smoke, no pets, no parties, suits single person. Shrd. lndry. $700 per mo. inc. all utilities. 604-626-0336 ALDERGROVE 272/34. 2 Bdr legal suite. Nr schools. NO smoking NO pets. Avail now. $650/mo incl hydro & gas. Call 604-897-5606. BOUNDARY Park/Surrey: 2 bedroom bsmt suite for rent, including cable and high speed internet. No smok- ing No pets.Available ASAP. Close to all amenities and schools. Call 604-505-6822.
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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
2012, 9.9 Merc 4 stroke, new, never used, 3yr warranty. $400 off listed price. $2600 firm. 604-788-0718
2011 NISSAN VERSA 4/dr h/back, auto, 25,000/km, red, many options, $8700/firm. 604-538-9257.
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65 Shelby Cobra candy apple red, 400hp 331 5spd leather & hardwood int, show winner $60k O.B.O. 775-558-3342.
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill 2009- Super Lite- 26 FT Grey Wolf Trailer - 1 slide out, sleeps 6, a/c, 3 piece bath, full kitchen. 15 ft awning. $16,000: (604)532-0726
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
1974 VW BEETLE COVERTIBLE,4 spd. Looks & runs good. May trade. $3,800 obo. 778-908-5164.
AUTO FINANCING
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
BLUEBERRIES FOR SALE 26097 84 Ave. No insecticide. Weller Blueberry Farm. Open 8-7. Ready pick $1.20/lb, U pick .80/lb. 604-856-6817, 604-996-9275
BOATS
11’ Walker Bay special edition. Side flotation,new cond. Trailer/cover incl. $2500 firm. 604-535-8199.
1965 MUSTANG Coupe 289, auto, no rust. Runs good. Lots of work done. Needs paint job. $6800: (778)889-3079
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BOAT ACCESSORIES
2008 Honda Civic, 2dr, auto, a/c, 95,000km, extended warranty installed halo HID and sub woofer, excellent condition. $16,000 firm. 604-796-2219
.One 4 Yacht 604.669.2248
TRANSPORTATION
UTILITY TRAILERS
MARINE
HOMES FOR RENT
ALDERGROVE. 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths. N/P. $1025/mo. Sept 1. Drive by 3015-270th St. Call 604-574-9813.
TRUCKS & VANS
15ft long trailer w/2 axles 1 w/elec brakes made from 4’’ chanel iron 2 spare tires $500 obo 604-817-2534
2006 JETTA 2.0T 73,000 kms. fully loaded, org owner. s/rf hid hd/lights, dsg auto. $14,900. 604-307-9159.
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2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, sports, gray, 147K, new tires, alum. wheels, trunk, side doors all power, radio, cass., CD, DVD, alarm, keyless, Air Cared. $4700/obo. (604)502-9912 2006 GM Uplander. 7 seater van. $3200. Good condition. Gold. 180,000 kms. (778)241-2037 2008 FORD 350, diesel. Black. $27,000. Call 604-589-6032 or 604807-6022
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Metal Recycling Ltd. We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead
Scotty 604-313-1887
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Call the Aldergrove specialist... Ready to move, when you are.
Make your Dream a Reality. Call Dan today 604-857-1100!
27031 - FRASER HWY.
$549,900
I LIVE in Aldergrove. I SELL in Aldergrove. Aldergrove.
Dan F lokstr lokstra a .COM 25978 - 60 AVE.
NEW PRICE!
$1,700,000
MEDITERRANEAN MANSION You can hardly afford to build this good, but you can afford to buy it now! On 4.8 Acres, 2 road frontages. this home is one of a kind! Amazing, over 7,000 ft of pure Country, this home is brand new and is a fortress. p.s come and check out the Egyptian limestone floors, the spectacular kitchen and 8’ high doors. No two of these around!
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25122 4TH AVENUE
Dan Flokstra $995,000
PRIVATE ESTATE PROPERTY
SOLD
Check out this 5400 sq. ft 2 storey home on 4.98 acre parcel located on no through street. Home is immaculate. Could accommodate extended family. This home has a full basement plus master bedroom on main floor - new bathrooms and more!
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Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
#106 5498 267TH ST
$295,000
Dan Flokstra
3764-272ND STREET
604-857-1100
$2,000,000
1000 sq ft of 2 bedroom living quarters above 1000 sq ft of warehouse in Gloucester Estates, zoned Industrial, its all legal nothing to worry about here. Take a look you will be impressed. Quick possession possible.
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Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
$2,995,000
Take a look here all the privacy in the southern exposed back yard very clean very neat and very private in this complex 3 bedrooms up and new windows new fireplace extra long driveway for extra cars. Nothing to do but move in here. Take a look and make your offer.
604-857-1100
2 bedroom A frame cottage style home on quiet no thru street on 4.72 acres in south Aldergrove close to town. Great 7 stall barn plus 2 bay shop with roll up doors. Property fenced and cross fenced. You will love this place when you see it, have a look and you will know where home is.
2 homes on almost 20 acres all level and cleared close to town with city water this property is immaculately maintained and one of a kind. Don’t miss this opportunity for this size acreage close to town. Check out the shop as well loads of truck parking with super driveways here. The list goes on.
Look to the future here with this unbeatable location with over 1000 ft of frontage on Fraser Hwy, 2 homes on property with sewer and water connected already . Looking to invest in a great location for the future then this is worth a second look for sure, currently still in the ALR.
Dan Flokstra
PUT THIS ON YOUR MUST SEE LIST!
19.75 ACRES
25926 FRASER HWY
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$829,900
A VERY UNIQUE SITUATION!
#163 - 27456 32ND AVENUE $239,900
PINWHEEL PRIVACY
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26917-20 AVE.
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604-857-1100
Currently rented - about 10,000 sq. ft. - buildable C-2 Zoned 1 Acre – and / or renovate the house to an office. Invest now and wait for redevelopment. Possibilities here?
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Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
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Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
#101-5570-268 STREET $439,900 GLOUCESTER FOR SALE OR LEASE 2 bedroom 2 bathroom residential unit over 2268 sq ft of industrial unit great location in Gloucester and available for immediate possession. Zoned industrial it’s a legal suite so nothing to worry about here.
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Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
Dan Flokstra
2825 - 256TH STREET
604-857-1100
$1,995,000
37 ACRES – HOME PLUS LARGE BARNS Check this out, it’s all here! A large 3,700 sq ft home on a beautiful property. Large dairy barn’s plus tons of hay storage 80’x180’ clear span main barn, square piece of property with fantastic building site. Spring is coming, take a look here - property has a slight southern slope.
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Dan Flokstra
26960 25A AVE.
604-857-1100
$649,900
2 STOREYS & FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT
Over 3600 sq. ft. of manicured “up-to-date”, “you-will-be-impressed” home. Superior finishing, hardwood, crown mouldings, granite countertops, coffered ceilings, custom everything - high ceilings - open concept - 2 bedrooms have ensuites. No expense spared here. Step up and make your dreams a reality.
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Dan Flokstra
26258 - 60TH AVE.
604-857-1100
$1,150,000
Gorgeous 1628 sq. ft. rancher, has partially finished full basement, roughed-in plumbing for 3rd bathroom or in-law suite - with attached 2000 sq. ft. heated shop. Also has 1200 sq ft. modular home with its own 24 x 26 garage.
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Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
RE/MAX 26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100 ALDERGROVE realestate@danflokstra.com
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