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Harriet and Friday are heading home after a curious night on the lam. The two dogs were stolen from East Vancouver late Tuesday, when a dog walker's truck was stolen from an opportunistic thief. On Wednesday morning, the pair were found roaming an Agassiz field, just a few metres from the abandoned truck. The saga began when Amy Vilis left four dogs unattended in her truck with the keys in the ignition. When she returned, the vehicle and the four dogs — three of which belonged to clients — were gone. Two of the dogs were found shortly after, close to where the truck was stolen. They had reportedly been thrown from the truck by the thief. But Friday and Harriet were in the back, and ended up going on the 100 km road trip with their dognapper. Finding the first two dogs gave Vilis "a little pang of hope" that the others would be found. It was a sleepless night for Vilis, as she searched the area for Friday and Harriet. News media in Vancouver covered the story thoroughly throughout the evening, and on Wednesday morning the Agassiz RCMP received a phone call of a suspicious scene. Someone had noticed an

abandoned truck and dogs roaming in a field nearby. The truck fit the description of Vilis' vehicle, and RCMP quickly swooped in to rescue the dogs. They were whisked off to an Agassiz vet, who checked them over while Vilis and her clients David Sanderson and Emily Bolton drove out to Agassiz for the reunion. They met at the Agassiz RCMP station, and waited anxiously for their missing friends to arrive. "Lesson learned," Vilis said, adding that many people feel safe leaving their vehicle unattended for a few minutes at a time. It's not a mistake she'll be making again, she said. After a few minutes waiting at the station, Harriet and Friday arrived in the back of a police cruiser. "They're pretty antsy," an officer said, before opening the door and allowing the dogs to return to their owners. Friday ran to Vilis, and Harriet lunged toward Sanderson and Bolton. The dogs were a bit dirty, and very shaken. But judging by their wagging tails, very happy to be back with familiar people. It didn't take long for both of them to do what dogs do best. As if nothing had happened, both Harriet and Friday were on their backs enjoying belly rubs, doled out by very thankful owners.

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Emily Bolton and David Sanderson spend some quaility time with their dog, Harriet, after Harriet was stolen in East Vancouver on Tuesday. Harriet and another dog, Friday, were found in Agassiz.

RCMP haven't found the suspect, and the vehicle was waiting to be processed for fingerprints on Wednesday. "We are really happy the dogs were safely located,"

says Corporal Tammy Hollingsworth. "Such a good end to a story that could have had a very different ending." The Agassiz RCMP are continuing their

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is, to connect Malian women with Canadian women. And what began as a "twinning" project, Legault says, has evolved into a connection that is helping the Malian women thrive. They communicate regularly, and the women's progress in Mali is well documented. And on Feb. 22, Teryia will host a Malian Music and More film night in an effort to further assist their friends across the world. The public is invited to come out and learn more about the project. They will show the film The Road to Baleya, which was created by Toronto filmmaker Bay Weyman and follows Canadian musicians as they travel through Bali. The film gives a brief glimpse of life in Mali, Legault says, and with knowledge comes understanding. "One of the many hardships that came with the recent situation

Women in Agassiz have been working for over six years to assist Malian women who make shea butter for a living. A film night is planned for Feb. 22 to share Malian culture.

in northern Mali was the Islamist extremist’s banning of all music," she says. "It was explained to us, that for Malians this was like taking away part of their soul." The musical portion of the evening will be introduced by Harrison Festival Society general manager Ed Stenson, who has considerable knowledge of Malian music and will be

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Revamped vision for Esplanade rolled out hhs council looks at conceptual plan to improve look of popular tourist strip

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Broken pavement, narrow sidewalks and crosswalk confusion. It’s not really the image the Village of Harrison Hot Springs wants to convey to its 1.2 million annual visitors, but that’s the current state of affairs on the tourist-driven stretches of Esplanade. However, on Monday night council was shown a conceptual design to revive at least one portion of the beachside strip. Michelle Sorensen from CTQ Consultants led council through a slideshow outlining an “Esplanade Revitalization,” focusing on the western stretch from Hot Springs Road to the resort entrance. Key changes would involve a narrowing of the roadway to allow for growth of userfriendly sidewalk space, which would allow for “contemplative areas”

Wider sidewalks and bus pullouts are key points in a conceptual redesign of Esplanade.

for benches and trees. It would also allow for restaurants and cafes to expand their business onto the sidewalk with chairs and tables. Landscaping would accentuate the current features on the beach. The same concrete pavers that are used in Spirit Square would be used along the sidewalks, and areas would be made available for public art, bike racks, benches or

wayfinding signs. The purpose of the redesign would be to improve pedestrian flow, Sorensen said, but it would also be the time for maintenance on the road itself, including fixes to current drainage issues. Sorensen pointed out that the current four crosswalks are not as effective in moving foot traffic as they could be, and illustrations in her presentation showed a

new design for better planned, slightly raised pedestrian crossings that would take visitors from the business side of the street to the beach, and back. Council has not made a decision on whether to use CTQ Consultants, but improvements to the beachfront are a part of the Official Community Plan, Mayor Leo Facio said. The presentation was “just a chance to introduce the concept

to the public.” The concept is in the feasibility stage, she added, and so includes a 20 per cent contingency. In total the estimate shown was $515,000, which would be drawn from RMI funds and gas tax. Facio said if council were to go through with the plan, it would lay out the plan for the future face of Harrison. “This would be the start of revitalizing Esplanade,” he said. “As time goes on, we would move east.” There are benefits beyond improving pedestrian flow and improving the Village’s image, Sorensen said. When a municipality invests in the look of a community, the private sector often follows suit. She featured the changes of South Pandosy in Kelowna as an example of the work CTQ has done. “These developments

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A landowner’s hopes of turning soil on a ten-home project got a little closer to reality on Monday night in Harrison Hot Springs. The property at 775 Hot Springs Road was up for discussion at a public hearing in Harrison Hot Springs village office. After some heated words by a few members of the public, the plan made it through to third reading at the regular council meeting later in the night. A plan outlining ten homes that would face Hot Springs Road was shown to council. A lane would divide the property in half, leading to a back alley lane that would run the length of the property. Garages and driveways would be accessible off that back lane. The property is across the road from the Tugboat Junction site.

The proposal was reviewed by the Advisory Planning Commission on Nov. 13, who then recommended the plan to council. The plan would involve a rezoning from R1 to CD3, a change which staffer Andre Isakov said fits into the Official Community Plan. It also includes a $15,000 contribution from the developer toward beachfront and waterfront streetscape improvements. “This is very much in adherence with this area,” Isakov said. One member of the public did speak out in favour of the project. “This development would be so much better than having the used vehicles and for sale signs,” Marg Doman said. “It’s an enhancement and I commend people who want to build properly.” While some voiced concern

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Highlights at HHS elementary Principal reports how theft led to installing security cameras

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Harrison Hot Springs elementary has suffered a few break-ins over the winter, principal Mark Classen told school board trustees on Tuesday night. About $8,000 worth of equipment was stolen over three incidents. The first took place just before Christmas, when a thief stole about $5,000 in electronic equipment. That was replaced, and then there was a second break in, where about $2,000 in gear was stolen. On the third break in, the thief walked away with about $700. But by then, the school had installed security cameras throughout the school

grounds and upgraded their security system. RCMP have the image obtained, said Sgt. Stu Falebrinza, and they are following all leads. But Classen wasn’t just speaking to trustees about the break in. The meeting, which was held at HHS elementary, was a chance for the principal to show off all the good things happening at his school. One of those highlights is the new climbing, or traversing, wall. The equipment was purchased in the summer, and installed in the gym this January. Classen also reported they had just taken the less popular books out their library system, and

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The Hope Wildcats Midget team won all four games at the Kamloops Midget Tournament over the weekend, and are now into playoffs. The next home game at Hope Arena is at 9 a.m. on Feb. 17.

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Midget team wins in Kamloops For many of the Hope Wildcats Midget C team, this will be their last year playing minor hockey. And they went out on a good note, winning all four games of their final tournament over the weekend. The team competed in the Kamloops Minor Hockey Midget Tournament from Feb. 1 to 3. They met up with Kamloops in the final game, and it was an exciting one with the

Kamloops team pulling their goalie in the final moments of the game. In the end, Hope won 7-6. The Wildcats are now finished their regular season and have moved into playoffs. They won Wednesday night's game against Abbotsford, and their next home game (in Hope) is at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17. This is the last year in minor hockey for Agassiz players Eric Klody and Tommy Hrynkiw, as well as five other players on the team from Hope. news@ahobserver.com

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Opinion Shifting gears

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It took a cultural shift to battle drinking and driving, perhaps it's time to make another shift so fewer pedestrians die in our streets. As with drunk driving, we can do that by changing laws, attitudes and public perception. Tougher laws and costly penalties made it unacceptable to drink and drive. Groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving got behind the campaigns and programs such as Operation Red Nose made it easier for people to make the right choice during the holidays. Corporations launched campaigns to make it cool to be the designated driver and drivers — thus educated and forewarned — changed their behaviour. It may take similar efforts to reduce the number of pedestrian fatalities, which last year totalled 63, according to the BC Coroner's Service. That's almost the same number of people who were killed by drunk drivers last year, yet where's the outcry? The sad fact is it's walking seniors, 70 years and older, who die the most often in a collision with a car. Where do most of these fatalities occur? At intersections and marked crosswalks. When? In December and January, when it's dark and rainy. In fact, people of all ages are at greatest risk during this province's gloomiest months. Pedestrians need to understand that there are no safe intersections or crosswalks. Adults must apply the same safety rules they teach their kids kids: be aware of your surroundings, look both ways, make eye contact with drivers. And sorry, seniors, old age is not an exemption from the crucial lessons we direct at our youth. But it doesn't stop there: Driver education must be be enhanced, laws must be toughened and outwear must be reflective, or at the very least lighter in colour. Pedestrian fatalities aren't any less serious than drunk driving deaths. So why are they treated that way? -Tri-City News

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Stage is set for B.C. senate election B.C. Views Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Cannon will roar across the Inner Harbour on the morning of Feb. 12 to mark the opening of the 2013 legislature session. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon will inspect the troops and present her inaugural Throne Speech, setting out the B.C. Liberal government’s goals for the coming year. This ritual will kick off a legislative session that is expected to run until March 14, where the official Parliamentary Calendar shows a three-week break for Easter. Debate is unlikely to resume in April, as the election campaign will be in full roar by then. This means there will be a grand

total of 19 sitting days to push through a budget and a raft of legislation. Here’s my unofficial preview. The pre-election budget will be presented Feb. 19 by Finance Minister Michael de Jong. Premier Christy Clark has decreed that it must be balanced, and the government has made extra efforts to armour itself against what will likely be the loudest debate ahead. First, de Jong held a pre-budget meeting of the government’s bluechip forecast council in public. This provided a visual record of what happens every year, when the finance ministry solicits the same sort of independent advice as most competent democracies, and bases its numbers on that. Then the finance ministry hired former Bank of Montreal chief economist Tim O’Neill, who will act as an unofficial version of the parliamentary budget officer in Ottawa. Now that we have

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“Regardless of party, the government has to produce a three-year set of forecasts to replace the current one.” replace the current one. A lot of election energy will go into competing claims about who is better at predicting the future. Another new law to be given high priority is one setting up senate elections, to be run in connection with the May 14 provincial vote. Alberta pioneered this, and Prime

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Minister Stephen Harper’s recent round of senate appointments included Calgary lawyer Doug Black, who won an Alberta senate election held last year. There was no one appointed to replace Gerry St. Germain, who bid an emotional adieu as a Conservative senator for B.C. last year. St. Germain was instrumental in uniting the splintered federal Conservatives, but he reached the mandatory retirement age of 75, having been appointed by Brian Mulroney in 1993 after losing his seat as an MP. Why would this senate reform be so urgent for the B.C. Liberals now? Well, turnout for the 2009 election fell to around 50 per cent, a record low for a provincial vote. If that downward trend is reversed this year, it will be in large part because people are still mad enough about the harmonized sales tax and a range of other issues to get off the couch and kick some B.C. Liberal OFFiCe HOuRS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

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Mailbag Questions surround elder group closure

It is with absolute regret that this letter is being sent to public media. However, the Idle No More movement with the peoples’ voices has inspired me to stand up when an injustice is occurring. The injustice is the Coqualeetza Elders Group (CEG) being unilaterally “dissolved”, forbidden to use the name “Coqualeetza” and is “no longer affiliated to CCEC’s services and program delivery” by the Coqualeetza Education Centre authority and the public must know our side of the saga. The CEG has been a program of the Coqualeetza since 1974 with a proven record of integrity and honour and is well known across Canada and in several countries. The purpose of the CEG is to record and document the Halq’emeylem language, history and way of life of the Stό:lō. P olicy provides for continuation of the traditional role of Elders as the Wisdom Keepers and providers of advice and guidance to the Board of Directors and leadership within the cultural area. The terms of reference for the CEG states the importance of socializing through the weekly luncheon meetings and exchanges with other groups in the area and throughout BC and the United States. We have been a valuable resource

especially to Alternate Education students and pre-school programs since the ongoing development of curricula was curtailed. We are ever ready to be an asset to promoting and nourishing wholistic, healthy development of our people and others. The saga began in August 2011 when an unproven accusation of fraud was made by CCEC authority against an associate of CEG and has escalated to the elders displacement. Several attempts have been made by the group to resolve the situation without success. Elders were determined not to “air dirty linen” in public but our truth must be heard. Although we have a separate bank account from CCEC’s administration, we were provided a modest annual allocation from core funding to supplement monies for the account. These funds allow an average of 30 elders from several Stό:lō communities and urban areas to go on annual cultural experience trips. Funds are generated by the elders through raffles at the weekly luncheons, general raffles and loonie auctions. The luncheons are potluck so the cost to administration has been insignificant. Please be assured that much, much discernment has taken place at our weekly

Sort your dead batteries

Although the residents of Kent and Harrison have responded very well to the idea of taking their batteries to the drop off point in Shoppers Drug Mart there is a problem. A few people are dropping off small lead-acid batteries as well alkaline and/or button batteries. Unfortunately we can only accept the alkaline and/or button batteries. Lead/acid batteries have to be returned to a place of purchase,

usually a place that deals with autos, lawn mowers, motorcycles and the like. We cannot accept even the small ones that might be used in a lawn mower or motorcycle. The whole program of battery recycling could be in doubt if we have lead-acid batteries mixed in with the others. So, please, separate out your batteries. Thank you. Lillian Martin

meetings about how to resolve this matter in a respectful way and we were still working on that when a resolution dated January 30, 2013 was received from the board of eirectors, dissolving the group. It is beyond our comprehension how this action can be taken by our own family members who are in elected positions of responsibility. It is assumed that anyone associated with a “cultural” centre would have an intrinsic knowledge of the tradition to honour and respect elders. The Stό:lō take great pride in honouring and respecting elders so how do we explain this action? We wonder, are current leaders forgetting their birthright in the name of power: in the name of bureaucracy; in the name of assimilated values; in the name of personality conflicts; in the name of subjectiveness? Decision makers today are descendants of wise visionaries who were involved with this group and CCEC since the beginning. Many of us are products of the Great Depression era. We have lived frugal lives. 0We know all about hard work, long hours of labour and going without. This just doesn’t make sense. Siyamtelot (Shirley D. Leon) Agassiz

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February is Heart Month

There are 7,000 people throughout the province who have an inherited risk of fainting or dying suddenly from an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) – often this is only discovered through an event like fainting. However, research indicates that this is just the tip of the iceberg – for every person identified with inherited arrhythmia, four or more family members may unknowingly be at risk. The condition can be managed with simple medical intervention, but when left unmonitored, it puts lives in danger. As the recently appointed Sauder Family and Heart and Stroke Foundation Chair in Cardiology, we are assembling a team of experts to build a network of clinics to discover those British Columbians at risk, and provide them with protection. Continued on 10

Correction

An error was included in Garry Wikkerink’s letter to the editor in last week’s Observer. A sentence saying “These remedies were straight forward, at 20 pages long,” should have read “These remedies were straight forward, not 20 pages long.” The Observer apologies for the error, and any confusion it may have caused.

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With the help of his tiny friend, the fairy Tinkerbell, Peter takes the three children on a magical flight to Never Land. This enchanted island is home to Peter, Tink, the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily and her Native American nation, and the scheming Captain Hook who is as intent on defeating Peter Pan as he is from escaping the tick-tocking crocodile that once ate a hand of his that Peter Pan cut off--and loved the taste of so much.

The Observer, Petro’s Pizza, The Video Station, and The Adventure Park at Tugboat Junction are inviting kids up to the age of 12 years to join the Observer Fun Club. When your name appears in this section, come in to the Observer office within 2 weeks with this clipping & you will receive: • a free pizza from Pizza Plus • a free movie rental from the Video Station • a free activity pass from The Adventure Park at Tugboat Junction • a free book from the Agassiz Public Library upon presenting the birthday letter to them.

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Celebrate BC’s first Family Day Monday, Feb. 11, 2013

Experience as a Family — Instead of cooking for the gathering, plan a formal brunch or dinner at a new restaurant. Not only do you experience a new menu together but everyone in your group can sit together and enjoy the meal. B.C. has a widely diverse cultural make up and ethnic restaurants are part of that. Make your Family Day gathering a retreat for all – consider getting your family out of the house and turn your gathering into a festive retreat. Many venues have activities for all ages to enjoy, from winter outdoor fun to refreshing spa services. Think of how much fun it would be for your whole family group to take a yoga class together.

Get out and enjoy our beautiful outdoors – no matter what your weather. If you live in a snowy region of B.C., organize a hayride, snowshoe trek, sledding time or ice skating at a community rink. If you don’t have snow in your area, you can travel to find it or consider planning a bike ride, a hike or even hitting a mini-golf course or a driving range. The idea is to bring everyone together in a family activity you’ve never done before.

Host a family talent show – Everyone has a special talent in your family, so encourage them to bring their talent to your gathering. If you’re really ambitious set up an area to be used as a stage and arrange chairs for audience members. Many living rooms have dimmer switches so play with lighting and lamps so the performance area is in the spotlight. You might want to rent a popcorn machine or ask family members to bring along some treats and snacks. By bringing new activities to your family gathering this year, you’ll be creating many new memories to share in the future, as well as making the event much more enjoyable.

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Play together n There is nothing like the fun and innocence of childhood. Whether it’s a game of kickthe-can with the neighbourhood children or building a tree fort in the backyard, some of our best memories are playful. Board games are a great indoor activity, and Family Day is a great time to dig out some of your old favourites like Monopoly and Clue, and maybe try out a few new ones that are geared towards family fun. Your local toy store will have a wide range of options, along with other family-friendly entertainment such as puzzles and books. Set up a card table, get your favourite puzzle out and spend hours putting together the pieces. Finishing a complicated puzzle will also give your kids a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for something a bit more high-tech, your game console or computer is a good place to start. Video games have come

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Learn together n Having a day off from school doesn’t mean learning stops for the day. There are plenty of educational things you can do in British Columbia, whether in your own home or outside. How about starting with a trip to your local library? It will hold plenty of books on any topic that you can imagine. Maybe a book of science experiments or a historical novel set in the early days of Canada will stoke your imagination. Let the kids each pick out a book to take home with them and start a lifetime love of reading. Your local bookstore will also hold a variety of options if your child can’t bear to part with his or her new favourite book. A local historical attraction is also a great place to pay a visit. Whether it’s Chinatown or Ste-

veston fishing village, there is a ton of history right in your own backyard. Most places will have a museum or heritage building around that can serve as a jumping-off point for learning more about the city where you live. Learning can be more than just reading though. Pull out the laptop and get your kids to type out an email to a family member or friend outside of B.C. Perhaps they can even tell the person about what they learned at the museum or library! Keeping a journal is also a great way to practice writing and literacy skills. Even if it’s not a daily occurrence, sitting down in the evening to write about the events of the day or week can get kids thinking and practicing their handwriting.

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B.C. will usher in a new statutory holiday in the dead of winter with the addition of Family Day on Monday, Feb. 11. And while it’s being billed as a chance for workers to take an extra day off and enjoy a long weekend with loved ones in the three long months between New Year’s Day and Easter, tourism operators see it as a major potential payday. Local ski hills and family-friendly attractions such as the Vancouver Aquarium are banking on a big boost in business. “We are confident that this decision will drive significant benefits for the tourism industry, the provincial economy and the people of British Columbia,” said David Lynn, president and CEO of Canada’s West Ski Areas Association. In fact, tourism industry interests were a major consideration in the decision on exactly what date should become B.C.’s new mid-winter holiday. Premier Christy Clark pledged last year B.C. would create a Family Day, joining Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia with similar statutory holidays in February. More than 3,000 residents voted in online consultations on whether the day should fall on the second or third Monday in February of each year. The second Monday got support from nearly two-thirds of respondents.

It also won the backing of most tourism operators because it’s a different weekend from February holidays in other western provinces and President’s Day in the U.S. They argued placing B.C.’s Family Day outof-step with other jurisdictions gives them a better chance to capitalize on two hightraffic weekends in February, rather than have local and out-of-province vacationers jammed together at the same overcrowded attractions on a single common holiday. The minority who wanted to align with other provinces and states on the third Monday said it would allow families and friends across provincial borders to get together on the same weekend. Universities also argued the third Monday would align better with student breaks and others were concerned Feb. 11 falls too close to Valentine’s Day. The idea wasn’t universally embraced. Independent MLAs voted against Family Day in the B.C. legislature, calling it a politically motivated feel-good stunt by the new premier that adds unnecessary costs to businesses. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business estimated Family Day will cost the average small business an extra $1,100 to either pay employees to stay home or overtime to come to work. And that’s on top of new transition costs to go back to the Provincial Sales Tax, following previous costs of switching to the Harmonized Sales Tax, as well as a series of

increases to the minimum wage. The provincial government itself will shell out an estimated $28 million in higher payroll costs due to the new holiday. Not every employer or group of workers will get Family Day off. Because it’s a provincial holiday, the legislation requiring it to be a paid day off doesn’t apply to employees at federally regulated Telus, Canada Post, and branches of the federal government.

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a long way from the classic Super Mario and Donkey Kong, and you may discover that your kids have a much larger technical knowledge than you do. They might beat you at Wii Sports but it will make for a great story! Getting outside for a game of tag or basketball will check off two things on your list: play and exercise. Taking a trip to a local playground or field will give you hours of entertainment for a low cost. Pack a picnic as well for an entire day of fun. Practicing your batting or pitching will also get you ready for the upcoming sports seasons, or maybe compete to see who can run the fastest to the swings. This year, Family Day is a time to make memories, spend time together and maybe learn a thing or two. Whatever the weather is like outside, you have plenty of options for having fun at all ages.

n Try something new this Family Day. It might be as simple as agreeing that everyone observe a no-technology or TV day. If you find your gatherings often involve all the adults sitting around visiting while the youngsters play among themselves and the teens segregate away from both you and the little ones, you’re probably not alone. A family gathering can be a wonderful opportunity for family to hear the latest on jobs, trips, hobbies and health, but if you find your gatherings following the same tedious patterns where one or two family members dominate with the same old stories, this is the year to change it up. Consider adding new experiences to the plans, and making a new and fun tradition out of them. Here are some great ideas:

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Celebrate BC’s first Family Day Monday, Feb. 11, 2013

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Business

And the nominees for excellence are...

Hundreds of votes poured in for Agassiz Harrison Business Excellence Awards Hundreds of votes poured in for the Agassiz Harrison Business Excellence Awards Excellence in Agriculture Agassiz Produce Farm House Natural Cheeses Limbert Mountain Farm The Back Porch UBC Dairy Education & Research Centre Non - Profit of the Year Agassiz Harrison Community Services Harrison Festival of the Arts Kilby Historic Site Agassiz Thrift Store Aquanauts Olive Branch Dinners Kent-Harrison Search & Rescue Agassiz Harrison Historical Society Agassiz Centre for Education Agassiz Harrison Lions Club

over the last few weeks, all in an effort to recognize those who have gone a step beyond. The nominees range from those who have excelled at

their jobs, or given above and beyond to their community. They are unsung heroes and everyday saints, exceptional employers and devoted

employees. And on Feb. 28, one winner from each of the 12 categories will be honoured in a special ceremony at Harrison Hot

Springs Resort and Spa. The nominees are listed below, in no particular order. For information on tickets to the event, see page 2.

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Chamber’s Choice Award Modern Tire & Towing Len Davidiuk Tax Services Subway Prospera Muddy Waters Cafe Agassiz Harrison Museum & Visitor Info

Excellence in Retail Town Centre Optical Shopper’s Drug Mart Silver Leaf Gifts & More Agassiz Dollar Store Body Balance Wellness Clinic Harrison Hairstyling Mariu - Italian Deli Agassiz Remedy’s RX Holly Tree Florist & Gifts

Excellence in Culinary Fraser River Lodge Village Pizzeria Horn of Plenty Silvano’s Chuck & Kitty’s Country Cafe Kitami Restaurant Heritage Coffee House Black Forest Restaurant Muddy Waters Cafe River’s Edge Restaurant Wild Cat Grill Dragon’s Fried Rice House Hungry Chef Eatery Oasis Coffee & Bistro

Green Excellence Award BC Sportfishing Group Agassiz Bottle Depot Circle Farm Tour Limbert Mountain Farm DOK Gardeners

Excellence in Service - Business Agassiz Remedy’s RX OK Tire A&R Wine Cellar Pioneer Motors

New Business of the Year Town Centre Optical Laughing Goat Restaurant Magpie’s Bakery Harrison Liquor Store Layback Lounge Agassiz All Storage Hungry Chef Eatery Matsel Hair Studio Agassiz Remedy’s RX Soft Touch Paws

Employer of the Year Sandy Lance, Holly Tree Florist & Gifts Michelle Mailhot, Subway Jackie Greene, Agassiz Produce Leyen Holdings Brenda & Fred Major, Modern Tire & Towing Shelley & Pete Hyma, OK Tire Employee of the Year Heidi Trautmann Judy Pickard Megan - A&W Terrill - Agassiz Library Richard - Jack’s Restaurant Agassiz Post Office Girls Chantilly Gelato & Ice Cream Dr. Laura - Kent Veterinary Clinic Anna - Horn of Plenty

People’s Choice Award Agassiz Remedy’s RX Old Settler Pub Silver Leaf Gifts & More Mariu - Italian Deli The Copper Room Agassiz Library Chantilly Gelato & Ice Cream Kent Veterinary Clinic Todd’s Signs MatSel Hair Studio Holly Tree Florist & Gifts Soft Touch Paws Modern Tire & Towing Jack’s Restaurant Heritage Coffee House Agassiz Thrift Store Good luck to all nominees.

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Stensons announce replacements

Hillhouse and Dunster joining long-running Festival Society After decades of bringing the arts to Harrison Hot Springs, through their tireless work with the Harrison Festival Society, Phyllis and Ed Stenson have decided to hang up their hats. They officially announced their retirement in January, Ed as the general manager and Phyllis as the executive director. With this summer's Harrison Festival, Phyllis will have been involved with 31 of the 35 festivals, starting as a Festival Committee volunteer in 1983. By 1985 she was the Festival's head SUBMITTED PHOTO coordinator. Under her direction the Festival Ed and Phyllis Stenson will oversee their last Harrison Festival of the Arts this summer, grew over the years to before ushering in a new executive director and general manager as replacements. become a nationally Canada’s most respected Festival Society as recognized event. In this year. “The Board of the vocal ensembles, Musica office administrator, 1988 she became the Festival Intima. experience which will organization's first Harrison His combination of be invaluable in her Executive and Artistic Society is extremely pleased and excited experience and skills new position with the Director. After this summer's about bringing Andy together with his strong organization. As well as philosophy her year working with Festival, Ed will have and Mel on board”, said personal been involved with 26 board chair Mike Evans. regarding festivals make the Festival, Dunster “They both share the him a perfect fit for the festivals, first arriving as a volunteer in 1988 beliefs upon which our Harrison Festival. “I believe that, at their and quickly becoming organization is built and General Manager of we really feel we have best, music festivals the Society.With a found a great team who like Harrison can both contribute background in to the health education, he of local was involved in starting “I believe the arts have purpose communities and foster the school beyond entertainment, that the meaningful program at the connections act of creative expression is Sts'ailes First a c r o s s Nation, and has transformative.” distances since earned a and cultural Masters Degree b oundar ies," in managing Mel Dunster Hillhouse said. nonprofit Hillhouse societies. He is married and served on the Board of the Vancouver will ensure the Festival has a two year old son. Folk Festival and as Society continues to He plans on moving to the area in June and will Board Chair with the grow into the future.” Hillhouse, although be at the 2013 Festival of Mission Folk Music from the Arts. Festival. Ed was a originally Dunster spent many Village firefighter for Vancouver, is currently 15 years, is currently living in Toronto where years in Chilliwack on the Board of he is completing a PhD where she was very Ethnomusicology involved in the theatre Tourism Harrison and in the Harrison Agassiz at the University of community including the University of the Chamber of Commerce Toronto. In addition to his Fraser Valley Theatre and is Vice-president of the the Kent Harrison Arts academic work at both Department, the University of British Chilliwack Players Council. So who could possibly Columbia and the Guild and her own replace the powerhouse University of Toronto, theatre company Melcouple at the helm of Andy has spent many o-Drama Productions. what is arguably the years as a professional, She has a diploma in Performing Arts from most widely recognized touring musician. He worked in both Douglas College. event organizer in the folk and classical She is currently area? Andy Hillhouse and sectors of the music living with her family industry, successfully in Budapest, Hungary Mel Dunster, of course. Hillhouse will be the managing his own where her husband society's new artistic/ band Mad Pudding Dave is completing executive director for over 10 years, a two-year teaching and Dunster as their winning a Juno Award position. Prior to going to new general manager. with The McDades Both appointments are and contributing to Hungary, she spent a effective September 1 of the growth of one of year working for the

and her family have been regular volunteers at the Festival of the Arts. Dunster is another person with a passionate belief in the value of the arts. “I believe the arts have purpose beyond mere entertainment, that the act of creative expression is transformative," she said. "The Festival not only shares this belief, but nurtures it and that’s something I want to be a part of.” In addition to this passion for the arts she brings boundless enthusiasm and energy to her new position. The Festival is excited about the administrative and marketing skills Dunster brings to the organization. She and her husband Dave have two girls and will be back in Canada in late June. They will be moving to this area in late July.

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analyses of all the astrological signs. With all this information on hand, While I was fortunate enough I decided to put the new system to to receive an early introduction to test by applying it to myself and so I astronomy, it was not until later became a Capricorn/Ox. With other in life when I became interested in words, while I retained my “Capricorn astrology. In fact, what I was exposed identity” I also had now a “Year of to at first were the weekly horoscopes the Ox” identity, a dual “astrological in magazines and other newspapers, citizenship” so to say. which I believed only true When I was looking up when they predicted good the character identification fortune! of this new person, I was Enter our son and truly impressed by the daughters, children of the outcome: it was eerily new age, and a book they correct and detailed. were reading a long time ago. Before I had started to It was written by Suzanne write this article however, I White and printed in the had asked some of my year 1982. It was her book friends how they feel about RutH AltENdORf that made me want to learn this subject and most of more about astrology. them thought that there Harrison The book is almost 700 Happenings were great similarities pages long and it took the among people born under author ten years to research the same astrological signs, and write it. too many in fact to be written off as And, while I am sure that there mere coincidences. And why should are now many more books available it? We all are part of nature and which, perhaps, deal with the subject governed by her laws! in a more modern way, it was hers Finally, I will let you know what that was considered a “breakthrough”. the book says about me: “very The author choose to explain first work-oriented. works best alone, the “Western Astrological Reference will practically and prudently be in Chart”, followed by the “Chinese pursuit of my desired goals!” Not Horoscope Historical Chart”. By very funny, is it? combining the two charts she then But, here it comes: “has a arrives at the “New Astrology”. wonderfully off-beat sense of There are, however, a number of humour” - thanks, Ruthy - you differences between the two systems. saved the situation! And, while I In the west, the year is divided into 12 always thought that I was very lucky months by its moons, each 28 - 30 day having met Heinz, my husband, it month has its own astrological name had actually been written in the and each year the cycle begins anew. stars - or planets, rather - for a long In the east, each year within the time before. With Heinz, who was a 12 year “dozencode” has its own Pisces/Snake, I could not go wrong! astrological name. At the end of each So here it is: take the Ruth and twelve year period, the chinese cycle Ruthy’s (or any other combination begins anew. And, while the Western like “Anne and Annie”, add the genes Astrology is ruled by 10 planets, it on hand, some local spices for taste is the Yin and Yang philosophy that and what you get is us: the people of rules Astrology in the East. the earth, designed and yet unique, Besides charts and explanations of guided and therefore predictable. the two systems, the book contains It is amazing, isn’t it? Ruth Altendorf

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Cardiovascular disease, once considered a ‘man’s disease,’ is the number one killer of women in Canada and worldwide. Actually, women are more likely than men to die of a heart attack or stroke. As a result, this has now become the biggest health problem facing women. While some women may consider breast cancer to be the most important health issue for them, in fact, heart disease and stroke kills more than seven times as many Canadian women as breast cancer. Unfortunately, many women are still unaware they are at risk for heart disease and stroke. On Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Agassiz Community

Health Centre will be hosting a public information day about heart disease and stroke at the District of Kent Fitness/Activity Centre. In addition to an orientation to the weight room at 10:00 a.m., health professionals will be on site to do blood pressure testing and provide information about heart disease and stroke and living a healthy lifestyle. Available, specific to women, will be information about heart disease and stroke. While there are some risk factors for heart disease and stroke that women can do something about, there are others women can’t control. The four major risk factors that cannot Continued on 13

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FIn Donnelly and other participants launch a Voyageur canoe from Kilby Provincial Park in 2012. The expedition will be repeated again this year, and participants can now apply.

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Once again, the Rivershed Society of B.C. is looking for environmental leaders between the ages of 19 and 35 who are up for the trip—and the challenge— of a lifetime. They are now accepting applications for the 2013 Sustainable Living Leadership Program (SLLP): a three-week field course spanning the length of the Fraser River. From August 1 – 25, participants journey 1,400 kilometers by canoe, raft, van and on foot from the Fraser’s headwaters near Valemount, BC, to where it meets the shores of Vancouver. The program is now in its tenth year. In the river’s upper reaches, participants hike through a 2,000-year-old ancient cedar grove and paddle through the Robson Valley. In the Fraser canyon, they ride whitewater rapids and observe traditional

First Nations fisheries. In the lower stretches, they visit a working organic farm and paddle past log booms and big-box stores while learning about the impacts of urban and industrial development on salmon habitat. Last year, the Observer visited the group as they camped at Kilby Provincial Park near Agassiz. They were joined then by the program’s founder, Fin Donnelly. While Donnelly does serve as MP for New WestminsterCoquitlam and Port Moody, he has also swam the length of the Fraser River twice to raise awareness about threats to river ecosystems, and what can be done to protect them. “There is no better way to learn about sustainability than to travel along the river, seeing first hand how the issues affect Fraser River communities,” says Donnelly. “Both experience and knowledge

are powerful factors. The program combines experiential learning with knowledge to motivate, inspire and give these young leaders the tools they need to make change.” The Rivershed Society covers 90 per cent of the program’s cost. As a result of its investment in the SLLP, the society has been able to build a diverse network of young, motivated leaders across the province. Many SLLP alumni have gone on to launch innovative projects and initiatives in their own communities. People with an interest in sustainability or community development are encouraged to apply. Participants must be 19 years of age or older and physically fit. Community volunteer experience is an asset. The application deadline is May 31. For more information or to apply visit www.rivershed.com.

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be changed are: 1. Age – As women age, the risk of heart disease increases and although strokes can occur at any age, most strokes occur in people older than 65. 2. Gender – Until women reach menopause, they have a lower risk of stroke than men, but women after menopause are at greater risk of heart disease (as are men over the age of 55). 3. Family history – The risk of heart disease is increased if close family members developed heart disease before age 55 or if a female relative developed heart disease before menopause. The risk of stroke is increased if close family members had a stroke before age

65. 4. Ethnicity – First Nations people and those of African or South Asian descent are more likely to have high blood pressure and diabetes, so are at greater risk of heart disease and stroke than the general population. The risk factors that women can do something about are: high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, high blood cholesterol, being overweight, physical activity, and stress. “Getting a handle” on these risk factors will require making lifestyle changes that can sometimes be difficult. But, if taken in a series of small steps, long-term behavioural changes

are more likely to occur. Women today are living longer and have greater expectations for living an active, healthy lifestyle. To help you get started achieving this goal, make time to visit the Fitness/ Activity Centre Feb. 20. Of course, the health professionals at the Agassiz Community Health Centre are available to evaluate your heart health and make suggestions about keeping your heart healthy and reducing your risk of stroke. Make doing this be the special gift of a valentine you give yourself this Heart Month. (Agassiz Community Health Centre with credit to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.)

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IN MEMORIAM

Dallas Christopher Hardy Dec. 27, 1991 - Feb. 10, 2011

Emily June O’Connell passed away on December 7, 2012 in Surrey, BC at age 19 years. Emily was born on March 18, 1993 at Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Emily is survived by her two year old daughter Hannah Lyne; mother, Terry; father Troy; brother Tyler; grandmothers, Bev and June; and Tyler’s fiancé Holly. Emily was predeceased by her grandfathers, Pat and Eric; and uncle Derrick. Memorial Services were held at a later date. If friends so desire, donations may be made towards Emily’s daughter Hannah’s education fund. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Huntington’s Research. Emily will be remembered for being very outgoing and determined. She had a love for the outdoors and her family. Emily will be dearly missed and will always be in our hearts and thoughts. We love you. You can finally spread your wings and be free. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Ave., Chilliwack, BC. 604-792-1344

I see your face beyond the sunset, I hear your voice upon the breeze. In the glowing of the candle To the shadow on the wall, I watch for you in every movement Hoping to hear your footsteps in the hall. When you come I sense your presence And put my hand out in the air... Since you were taken from us We’re no longer afraid to die, We know you’ll be there waiting for us ... But for now we have to try Our work is not yet done yet. We still need time to cry... Until we meet again.

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COMING EVENTS

Historical Arms Collectors GUNSKNIVES-MILITARIA Antiques Show & Sale Saturday March 9, 9am5pm, Sunday March 10, 9am-5pm. Heritage Park, 44140 Luckackuck Way, Chilliwack (exit 116 off Hwy 1) BUY-SELL-SWAP. For info or table rentals Gordon 604-747-4704 Al 604-941-8489. Check our website www.HACSbc.ca

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Thank You!

The family of Esme Watts would like to thank the Thursday knitting ladies for assisting mom after her fall in the Friendship House parking lot. Also, thanks to the strangers who assisted with coats and a blanket. Thank you to the Ambulance Paramedics, Dr. Locht, Dr. Phimister and all the support staff at Chilliwack General who were so kind to mom. Thank you to our friends, neighbours and relatives for the phone calls, cards, flowers and concern over the past weeks. Esme is now recovering at home after surgery and is doing well. Thank you again everyone.

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MARKETING MANAGER Begonia Food Service Ltd. has a F/T Marketing Manager opportunity. Responsibilities will include developing & directing marketing functions for the assigned brands to grow the company’s presence in the market. • Analysis of pricing, marketing strategies, and event planning • Design prints advertising, brochures, website updates, etc. • Implement advertising and promotional activities • Leadership and guidance • Manage a marketing budget • Work with the buying teams with the marketing strategy Requirements: • At least 1 - 2 years experience in food service franchise marketing is a must • Excellent attention to detail and strong oral and written communication skills • Energetic, creative & hands on • Proficient in MS Office and creative design software or the ability to learn quickly

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TEAM DRIVERS required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. $22.50 per hour. Fax resume to Blue Trans Logistics at 604-558-3213.

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Required for Maple Ridge roofing co. Previous experience is an asset, not necessary - willing to train. Wages Commensurate with Experience. Fax resume 604.462.9859 or e-mail - hirooﬁngltd@shaw.ca or Call: Sue 604.880.9210

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT & DIESEL ENGINE MECHANICS Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions avail. in Surrey. Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine experience considered an asset.

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Greenhouse/Farm Worker Requires a full time and part time position in Agassiz. Need reliable, self-motivated, independent and efficient personal Fax resume to: 604-796-3643 or email to: r.gw@live.ca

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MANNYS Bistro in Chilliwack reqs a Grill Cook $15/hr and a waiter for $11/hr both full-time. chilliwackmannysbistro@gmail.com

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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS HELIWELDERS is hiring a full time Technical Records Clerk/Maintenance Administrative Assistant. Skills: Aviation Background/PC/MS Office Skills/work in fast paced office. Please send resume to fx: 604530-5226 www.heliwelders.com

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(R.S.C. 1985, c. N-22) as amended by Part 7 of the Budget Implementation Act, 2009, S.C. 2009, c. 2 (Navigable Waters Protection Act) Big Silver Creek Power Limited Partnership hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities pursuant to the Navigable Waters Protection Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans. Pursuant to section 9 of the said Act, Big Silver Creek Power LP has deposited with the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and in the Chilliwack-Kent District at Service BC Center-Chilliwack under deposit number 1000164 a description of the following work, its site and plans: Bridge in, or, over, under, through or across Big Silver Creek at approximately 45km north of Harrison Hot Springs. Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation may be directed to: The Manager, Navigable Waters Protection Program, Transport Canada, Suite 820, 800 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8. However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of the last notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent. Executed at Vancouver on February 1st 2013 Big Silver Creek Power LP

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AGASSIZ - 1 BDRM, recent reno, coin laundry. $595 avail now. Wayne, Stratatech Consulting LTD. 604 799 0259

1997 FOR F150 Supercab 3 dr 5 spd v6 st#330 $2900 2006 GMC 3500SLE crew cab 4X4 auto fully loaded long box only this week ST#198 $7,900 2007 FORD F150 reg cab V6 auto long box ST#205 $8,900 2006 FORD F350 crew cab siesel 4X4 auto long box runs good st#282 $10,900 2005 GMC SLE CREW cab 4X4 auto diesel long box, loaded ST#218 $10,900 2008 FORD F150 REG CAB 4x4 auto long box ST#207 $11,900 2003 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 7.3L pwr strk dsl shrt boxruns good ST#256 $12,900 2007 FORD F150 supercab cre XLT 4X4 auto fuel loaded ST#273 $13,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT CREW cab diesel 4X4 auto long box runs good ST#309 $14,900 2009 GMC HD QUAD cab 4X4 auto long box runs good Only This Week St#274 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel only 156K st#17 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160Km st#310 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto full loaded long box st#311 $15,900 2008 GMC 2500 HD Quad cab 4X4 auto long box ST#267 $15,900 2005 CHEV 2500 HD LS cr/cab Duramax diesel leather 4X4 auto ST#190 $15,900 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto short box ST#275 $18,900

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 1 Bdrm condo with 5 appls, 2 prkg. NS/NP. $700. Avail now (604)826-2006 Harrison Hot Springs - Lrg. 1bdrm apt. Washer & dryer insuite. Nonsmokers only. N/P, DD & ref. req. $630/m. Avail. Feb.1 604-793-5335

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CHILLIWACK WAREHOUSE 6,600sf. or 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf. 12,000sf. @ $4.25sf. 3 phase & single phase power. 3 bay doors 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

HOMES FOR RENT

2BDRM + den on 1/4 acre downtown Aggassiz. 5 Appliances, fenced in yard Gas Heat/Hot Water. Close to walking distance to all amenities. $1200/month references required including damage deposit. Pets: dogs negotiable no cats. Avail Feb 1 2013 Contact Rachelle 604226-4797 or 604-773-2452 Agassiz- 3 BDRM/ 2BA. Large, clean home w/ living & family rooms and 1 acre yard. 1585- #9 Highway. $1400/m. Please call 778-245-3790 or 778-241-3618. Avail. Now!

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Harrison Hot Springs Lg., 2 bed. house w/ living & dining room, kitchen, laundry, 2 bath. $1000/mo + utilities, N/S, $500 deposit. Call John 604-793-8593

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS WATERFRONT! 5 kms from HHS. 2 Bdrms, 5 appls, cable TV avail. NS/NP. $1100/mo. 1-604-937-5288

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ROOM & BOARD

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

HARRISON, ROOM for rent on the lake, $475/m + cable. Call (604)997-0332 or 604-491-8607

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ROOMS FOR RENT

ROOM FOR RENT- In newer Harrison Hot Springs home, suits student, furnished. N/S, ref req’d. $400/m. Call (604)796-3325

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TRUCKS

AGASSIZ 2 bdrm gr flr corner unit in Woodside Terrace, clean, quiet, well mngd bldg. Ref’s req’d. Immed $750 + utils & D.D. (604)588-6665

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TRUCKS & VANS

2007 Chevrolet Uplander LS - V-6 7 pass, Air, Tilt, Cruise, PW, PDL, CD. $5950 Like New(604)556-4242

1997 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto Aircare ST#323 $2200 1999 PONTIAC TRANSPORT van 7 pgr low km ST#281 THIS WEEK $2299 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto aircare st#195 $2400 2002 CHRYSLER NEON 4dr auto Aircare sunroof runs good ST#147 $2900 2000 CHEV BLAZER 4X4 auto 4dr Aircare loaded ST#340 $2995 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr auto sdn full load aircare st#276 $3495 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sedan fully loaded ST#303 $3495 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto Aircare low km st#313 $3400 2005 FORD TAURUS auto fully loaded air care low kms only 99km st#318 $4500 2007 FORD FOCUS 4dr auto Aircared full load ST#346 $6,300 2007 PONTIAC MONTANNA 7pgr Van runs good no accidents ST#312 $6900 2007 FORD FUSION 4DR auto, loaded ST#250 $6900 2007 FORD FUSION 4dr sdn aotu full load Aircare st#321 $7,900 2007 JEEP COMPASS 4dr auto 4X4 Aircare loaded ST#336 $8,900 2009 CHEV IMPALA 4dr auto, loaded ST#325 $8,900 2008 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto low km fully loaded st#332 $8,900 2009 NISSAN SENTRA low km 4dr auto st#328 $10,900 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sdn auto full load low kms st#331 $11,900

AUTO FINANCING

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE PETS

TOWNHOUSES

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AGASSIZ - 5 yr old, 3bdrm, 3ba, 1600 sq ft townhome. Incl 5 appls. + wkly garbage pick-up, water, sewer, + all yard maintenance. Hydro + gas not incl. N/S, refs pls. Avail. March 1. $1175/mo. + 1/2 mo. dd. Call Shelley 604-796-3452 or 604-819-2294

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ANSWERS

(R.S.C. 1985, c. N-22) as amended by Part 7 of the Budget Implementation Act, 2009, S.C. 2009, c. 2 (Navigable Waters Protection Act) Big Silver Creek Power Limited Partnership hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities pursuant to the Navigable Waters Protection Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans. Pursuant to section 9 of the said Act, Big Silver Creek Power LP has deposited with the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and in the Chilliwack-Kent District at Service BC Center-Chilliwack under deposit number 1000165 a description of the following work, its site and plans: Independant Power Project in, or, over, under, through or across Big Silver Creek at 46km north of Harrison Hot Springs in front of lot number 5.3 km North of DL437. Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation may be directed to: The Manager, Navigable Waters Protection Program, Transport Canada, Suite 820, 800 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8. However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of the last notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent. Executed at Vancouver on February 1st 2013 Big Silver Creek Power LP

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TRANSPORTATION

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(R.S.C. 1985, c. N-22) as amended by Part 7 of the Budget Implementation Act, 2009, S.C. 2009, c. 2 (Navigable Waters Protection Act) Tretheway Creek Power Limited Partnership hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities pursuant to the Navigable Waters Protection Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans. Pursuant to section 9 of the said Act, Tretheway Creek Power LP has deposited with the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and in the Chilliwack-Kent District at Service BC Center-Chilliwack under deposit number 1000166 a description of the following work, its site and plans: Independant Power Project in, or, over, under, through or across Tretheway Creek at 10km south of Douglas IR8 in front of lot number DL 6713 near the FSR Bridge. Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation may be directed to: The Manager, Navigable Waters Protection Program, Transport Canada, Suite 820, 800 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2J8. However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of the last notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent. Executed at Vancouver on February 1st 2013 Tretheway Creek Power LP

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