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National pitch: There will be a strong local presence at national girls fastpitch championships across the country next month, as four White Rock Renegades teams and three from the Surrey Storm take aim at Canadian titles. › see page 21
Deputy comptroller’s decision will not impact city’s plans to regain utility ownership: mayor
White Rock’s water upgrades OK’d Alex Browne Staff Reporter
A decision by B.C.’s deputy comptroller of water rights to green-light Epcor’s planned upgrades to White Rock’s water system will have no impact on the city’s plans to acquire ownership of its water utility. Mayor Wayne Baldwin said the decision, handed down June 27, has no bearing on
plans to secure ownership of White Rock’s water supply “either through purchase or, if necessary, expropriation.” Baldwin said he is satisfied the $11-12 million in upgrades included in Epcor’s Total Water Quality Management (TWQM) project would be necessary even if the city already owned the utility – particularly new infrastructure and an improved water chlo-
rination delivery system called for following an August 2010 boil-water order due to contamination by coliform bacteria. “To have the chlorination ability – there’s no question about that,” Baldwin said Monday. “It’s mandated by Fraser Health. We have to do it.” A press release from community group
White Rock Accountable Water Committee said the decision by the deputy comptroller leaves “several critical questions” unanswered. “The decision fails to address questions we’ve raised about arsenic treatment, public ownership and rate increases associated with keeping White Rock’s water in the hands of › see page 4
White Rock All-Stars inch toward World Series
Bound for nationals Nick Greenizan Staff Reporter
Musical ride
For the third time in seven years, a team from White Rock is heading to the 2013 Canadian Little League Championships. Sunday night at Kerrisdale’s Elm Park, the White Rock-South Surrey All-Stars – a team of 11- and 12-year-old players – defeated Hastings (Vancouver) Little League 4-2 in the championship game of B.C. Little League Championships. The White Rock squad, coached by Jeff Crossley, now advances to the national championships in Glace Bay, N.S. White Rock played in nationals in 2007 and 2008, advancing both times to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn. Should the team be successful against Canada’s other top teams this year, they will again advance to the prestigious World Series. “It’s just starting to set in, really – it’s been a bit of a whirlwind since winning last night,” Crossley told Peace Arch News Monday morning. “We leave tomorrow (Tuesday), and just looking at the schedule, if we’re lucky enough to make it to the Little League World Series, we won’t be back until Aug. 26. It’s pretty exciting.” The 2013 Love Your Community Vintage Affair The 2012 World Series was won by a Presented by Envision Financial team from Tokyo, Japan. Thursday October 3, 2013 The nationals begin Friday, but White Tracy Holmes photo 7:00 – 10:00 pm Rock doesn’t open the tournament until The RCMP Musical Ride performs to a sold-out crowd at Semiahmoo Park Friday evening. The display – performed Hazelmere Golf Course Saturday, when they square off against by 32 riders and horses, plus the member in charge – is a showcase of Canadian 18150 8thpride. Avenue, SurreyIt was presented by the City Tickets $150Police Society. Saskatchewan. of White Rock, Semiahmoo First Nation and the Semiahmoo Volunteer Community Cocktail Attire The 2013 Love Your Community Vintage Affair Call or email: Presented by Envision Melissa Christopherson The 2013 Love Your Community Vintage Affair Financial
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