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Eagles vie for a meal of spawning salmon on the Chehalis Flats.
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Pilots urged to stay off flats Hancock asks everyone to give eagles room to feed Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
Eagles and aircraft aren't a good mix. A massive education campaign hit the ground at the Chehalis flats over the last year, but now that message needs to get up to local pilots, said ecologist David Hancock. More than 2,000 eagles have already been counted along the banks of the Harrison River this winter, as the majestic raptors make the long journey here to feed on spawning salmon. Interest
in both the eagles and their meals has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years — spurring on the need to educate the public. Informative signs have been put up to remind everyone to stay off the Chehalis flats (the gravel bars in the shallow ends of the Harrison River), between October and February. Local residents have also been trained to inform people of the importance of leaving the area undisturbed. Treading on the gravel bars could crush the salmon eggs and disturb the natural feeding cycle of the eagles and other wildlife
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in the area. And while that education campaign seems to be working, Hancock said, he noticed a troubling number of low-flying aircraft, including hovering helicopters and small aircraft landing on the gravel bars. "The biggest frustration to preserving the flats and not disturbing the eagles was ironically by airplanes and helicopters who buzzed the sandbars and landed on the flats totally scaring off the eagles and potentially exposing themselves to a collision," he
wrote on his website (www. hancockwildlife.org.) "We decided that our "Preserve Posters" need to also be placed at airports. I am sure that the pilots simply do not understand the disturbance they cause," he added. Hancock is hoping that when the pilots learn what disturbance their flying patterns are causing the eagles, they will change their habits — just as it has been with the kayakers, canoeists and hikers along the ground. Continued on 4
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There were some major awards handed out at the Agassiz Fire Department’s 54th Annual Banquet and Awards Night. The firefighter with most volunteer hours for 2013 was Dylan Crooks, and the Junior Firefighter award for 2013 went to Colton Ozzard. The James G. Morrow Memorial Award went to firefighter Dylan Crooks, and the Carl Tyfting Memorial Shield Award went to firefighter John Pannekoek. Firefighters Dylan Crooks, Ryan Chiarot & John Pannekoek received the department’s five year long service pin, and Captain John VanTol received the Governor General of Canada Fire Service Exemplary Service bar in recognition of 30 years of Loyal and Exemplary Service to Public Security in Canada. He also received the Departments long service pin & bar. The event was held at the Friendship House in Agassiz on Saturday night.
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SAR locates two missing people The RCMP, Hope Search and Rescue and Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue teams helped locate two missing people and a young boy earlier this month, after their quad broke down in the Skagit Valley. Team members were deployed at about 2 p.m. on ATVs and located the group 15 kilometres
up on a logging road from Silver Lake. Kent-Harrison SAR assisted in bringing them down the mountain to the command post. Later that day at about 7:50 p.m., Hope SAR was called out by the RCMP for a fatality on Highway 3 at marker 21 km. The collision involved two semi-
trailers and a car. The team arrived on scene to assist with removing the casualty from the car and loading the person into an ambulance. While driving back to Hope at 8:30 p.m., the Hope SAR team was called to another vehicle accident on Highway 5 to rescue a trapped person.
Hemlock Sasquatch chair de-ropes Chair expected to be fixed by Dec. 7 opening date Management at Hemlock Valley Resort says a problem with one of their main chairs should be fixed before they open in December. Kevin Bourdin,
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general manager of the ski hill, confirmed last Friday that the Sasquatch chair de-roped last week. But he added that they are working on repairs and are hoping for the
hill to be fully opened by Dec. 7. “There is no question it will be back in service for the year,” Bourdin said Friday. There were no injuries
in the incident. Hemlock Valley Resort, located past Chehalis near Harrison Mills, currently has about 38 cm of snow at the lodge.
Law planned to freeze MLA seats The B.C. government is accepting public comments until Jan. 15 on a proposed bill to restrict the number of MLAs to the current level of 85, and to maintain the current rural and northern seats regardless of population. Current law requires an independent Electoral Boundaries Commission to be appointed in May 2014 to consider changes. The government discussion paper
is posted online at http://www. ag.gov.bc.ca/legislation/ebca/ index.htm. The last review in 2008 recommended that an urban population shift should result in a reduction of one seat in the Cariboo-Thompson region and one in northern B.C. The government intervened keep those seats and increase the total constituencies from 83 to 85. The B.C. Liberals and
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More than 60 large bags of clean, warm clothing were dropped off at Agassiz and Harrison real estate offices over the last week, for the Realtors Care Blanket Drive, a record for the event. The items were donated to Agassiz Harrison Community Services earlier this week, and will be distributed locally.
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Calendar change to be discussed Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
Potential changes to the traditional school calendar are being considered in the Fraser Cascade district. Beginning this school year, it is now up to each district to establish a calendar, opening the door to nonconventional models. At their most recent board meeting, district
trustees voted to open public discussion regarding the school year. Dr. Karen Nelson, superintendent of schools, proposed three separate options, brought forward through the education committee. The first is to remain the same, with the two week spring break. The second is
to build a ‘balanced’ calendar, with three months of school instruction followed by one month off, on a continual basis. The third option is to begin school a week prior to Labour Day, with an added week at either the winter or spring break. Trustee Tom Hendrickson said
Police helping stock food bank shelves Helping the less fortunate this winter is as easy as heading to the local grocery store. RCMP members will be set up at SuperValu in Agassiz, collecting donations for the food bank on Dec. 7. The annual Stuff the Cruiser event will be taking place across the Fraser Valley the same day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “In our daily work we see who the less fortunate are in our community and what they do not have is what we take for granted,” said Cpl. Len vanNieuwenhuizen. “The Stuff the Cruiser food drive is our way of providing some necessities to the less fortunate at a special time of year.”
RCMP members will volunteer their time in red serge and, in partnership with community grocery stores, will be seeking contributions of non perishable food stuffs or cash donations. A marked police vehicle will be at each location and the goal is to fill it to the brim. The locations in Chilliwack are PriceSmart at Salish Plaza, Save-On Foods at Vedder Plaza and Cooper’s Foods in Garrison Plaza. In Hope and Agassiz, they’ll be set up at SuperValu. The Stuff the Cruiser event has become a major contributor for the food banks, which are administered by the Salvation Army in Chilliwack, Hope Community Services, and AgassizHarrison Community Services.
the idea of changing the school year is “unbelievable.” “We are the envy of the world,” he said of the current school calendar. However, Trustee Rose Tustian said she’s open to trying a new system. “I think it would be good to do district wide,” she said. “We’re already doing a lot of
really cool things in our district, really cutting edge.” Adopting a new calendar could attract families looking for a change, she added. The district will be seeking public input through several different avenues, including an open house. Watch this newspaper for details. news@ahboserver.com
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Harrison saw a decrease in day trippers this year, but an increase in number of overnight visitors. And while there has also been a decrease in the number of European visitors, that decline has been offset by visitors from Asian countries. The current trends in tourism were outlined to council recently in a presentation by Robert Reyerse, executive director of Tourism Harrison. “We’ve seen increased occupancy in 2013,” he said. “It’s
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been a very good, strong year audience. For the winter and from May onward.” shoulder months, it’s couple’s As of the end of September, getaways. For the midweek, Harrison’s accommothey hope to attract dation rate is at 62.2 seniors who may preper cent, just a bit fer the quieter pace lower than the proand lower rates. Fivincial average of 63 nally, they are conper cent. That’s also tinuing to work on 5.8 per cent increase drawing the attention from the previous of Asian families and year. couples. Tourism Harrison Tourism Harrison REYERSE will continue market even has a Chinese to a variety of potenlanguage website. tial visitors, Reyerse said. Locally, there have been For the summer, they target some changes to how Toura vacationing family as their ism Harrison operates, Reyerse
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added. They are now working three levels of event marketing — sponsorship, coordination and management. Last year, they delved right into event management and created the Harrison Beer Festival. For other events, they may only operate at arms’ reach, he said. Tourism Harrison has two full time employees and three part time employees, and involves 10 accommodation members. Members are accommodation providers who more than four rooms available for rental.
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dawn" count revealed 2380 eagles on the Chehalis Flats and Harrison Bay — about twice the number over last year," he said. "Rain had been sparse the past couple of weeks and the river was very low, revealing lots of salmon carcasses for the eagles to eat. About 260 great majestic trumpeter swans came in and over-nighted on Harrison Bay -always a magnificent addition." For those who missed the first few weeks of bird watching, there is still plenty of time, Hancock assured. "Not only at this season can the birder expect to see at one time 1000 eagles on the Chehalis Flats but during the peak season in mid-December you might see more than 5,000 eagles on the flats and perhaps 10,000 within the 5 -7 kilometer area of the Chehalis-Harrison complex," he said. "This area houses the largest concentration of bald eagles ever known. The nearby Brackendale/Squamish area and the Chilkat River of Alaska have good concentrations of eagles at different seasons, but none come anywhere near housing the peak eagle numbers that frequent the Chehalis Flats." To learn more, visit www.fvbef.ca. news@ahobserver.com
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The Agassiz Thrift Store celebrated the Christmas season early, with a luncheon party at the store on Monday afternoon. Those gathered in the photo above are just a few of the many volunteers who give their time to the Agassiz Harrison Community Services many services, including the thrift shop.
Diabetes affects more than nine million Canadians
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Learn the risk factors associated with developing the disease Unusually thirsty? Experiencing frequent urination, weight change (gain or loss), extreme fatigue or lack of energy? These are just a few of the symptoms of diabetes and pre-diabetes – conditions that affect nine million Canadians. One in three individuals with diabetes is unaware of their diagnosis. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of diabetes and its harmful effects. More than nine million Canadians are
living with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes. Left untreated or if poorly managed Diabetes can lead to complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, problems with erection (impotence) and nerve damage. Patients who devote themselves to managing Diabetes can live long and healthy lives. Certain risk factors are associated with developing type 2 diabetes: • Are you 40 years of age or older?
• Are you a member of a high-risk group (Aboriginal, Hispanic, Asian, South Asian or African descent)? • Do you have a close relative (parent or sibling) who has type 2 diabetes? • Do you have a history of gestational diabetes or some evidence of the complications of diabetes (such as eye, nerve or Kidney problems)? • Do you have heart disease, high blood pressure or high cholesterol?
• Are you overweight (especially around your abdomen)? • Did you give birth to a baby that weighed over 4kg (9lbs) at birth? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions you should contact your healthcare provider and get checked for Diabetes. It is important to be tested for Diabetes if you are at risk. The sooner a person is aware of having Diabetes; the sooner actions can be taken to stay well. - Courtesy of Agassiz Remedy’s RX.
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Dawgs continue winning streak The Agassiz Ice Dawgs continued their winning streak last weekend, and will try to keep that train moving forward
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Government’s ALR position on record A story in the Globe and Mail in early November, based on leaked documents, caused quite a stir among those who consider preservation of farmland to be a top priority. The report suggested that in a “core review,” the B.C. government was looking at dismantling the Agricultural Land Commission, which oversees the Agricultural Land Reserve. Also apparently raised in the document was the concept of dividing the ALR into two zones – one for southwestern B.C., and the other for the Interior and north. The minister in charge of the government’s review was quick to deny any intention of dissembling the ALC, or to have it overruled by the Oil and Gas Commission. That scenario was raised by some in light of issues between the two land use agencies in regard to oil and gas exploration and extraction in the northern reaches of the province. Bennett maintained the Globe story is based on an old
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document, and that agricultural land commissioners will continue to decide on applications to amend the land reserve, established 40 years ago to protect farmland from development. We find it hard to believe this government – or any other for that matter – would be so foolhardy as to attempt to dramatically tamper with something so important to the public, and the province. To do so would be political suicide. Is the ALR perfect? No. Could some re-evaluation be made on some unfarmable lands in the Interior and north? Yes. In that context, we’ll be interested to learn what the core review finds and recommends. However, the government now is on the record that it stands firm behind the Agricultural Land Reserve and the commission that oversees it. That will not be forgotten.
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Carbon neutral scheme is sinking B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Two days after Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced the demise of the Pacific Carbon Trust, the public accounts committee convened at the legislature to pound a few more nails into its carbon-sequestering coffin. Assistant Auditor General Morris Sydor was there to defend his report from last March that concluded the B.C. government was not “carbon neutral” in 2010, because the trust paid $6 million for hastily arranged offset projects that were not valid. An Encana Corp. gas flaring reduction project at Fort Nelson and a forest preserve in the Kootenays would have proceeded without assistance from $25 a tonne carbon fee imposed on
hospitals, universities, colleges and until last year, school districts. In fact they did proceed without this subsidy. The government continues to deny this, but not many people outside the international carbon offset sales racket believe them. The Pacific Carbon Trust’s functions will continue, Bennett said. Instead of a board of directors and 18 staff, five people headed by an assistant deputy minister will evaluate projects and bestow millions taken from college, university and health authority budgets each year. B.C.’s school districts are still paying $5 million a year to offset such nefarious activities as heating their schools. But now the money goes into a “Carbon Neutral Capital Program,” and districts have to apply to get their money back for emission-reducing projects. This is going so well, according to Bennett, that post-secondary institutions and health authorities will be converted to a similar program in the years ahead.
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How is that school program going? Here are some examples. The Coast Mountains School District around Terrace paid $66,452 for carbon offsets last year. It got back most of its three years of offset payments as a grant to
“B.C.’s school districts are still paying $5 million a year to offset such nefarious activities as heating their schools” complete a boiler upgrade for its Kitimat high school. Abbotsford and Nanaimo school districts each have to pay about $100,000 a year. They got money back for school boiler upgrades as well, although local school officials say that would not likely have been the top priority for spending, if it hadn’t been for the program that forces districts to spend
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grants immediately on emission reduction. Surrey school district paid out $585,000 last year, and also upgraded boilers. Vancouver’s pitch this year was for three electric cars. Leaving aside the distortion of spending priorities caused by this restrictive tax-and-spend scheme, what happens when they run out of boilers to upgrade? And has it occurred to the government’s “carbon neutral” braintrust that those new boilers are still burning natural gas? This program is about to be foisted onto universities and hospitals. Does anyone actually believe that heating hospitals and college classrooms is a key driver of global warming? Presumably our carbon czars know that 40 per cent of B.C.’s human-generated greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation, and a few electric cars for school district staff aren’t going to change that. And what happens when colleges OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.
and hospitals run out of boilers to modernize and insulation to upgrade? It won’t be long at this rate. In hindsight, this “carbon neutral government” scheme is perhaps the worst single idea implemented in 12 years of B.C. Liberal government. Gordon Campbell’s grand vision of a province where government sets the green standard and the private sector economy follows has simply not worked. The NDP presented a motion in April 2012 to relieve hospitals, colleges and universities of their carbon offset obligation. The idea was supported by a B.C. Liberal backbencher, who argued that B.C. should also scrap the carbon tax and quit pretending it can change the climate. His name? Bill Bennett. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Tw i t t e r : @ t o m f l e t c h e r b c E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Energy important, but so is food The Agricultural Land Reserve created in the early 1970s, was developed for the obvious reason of preserving precious farmland. It was too easy for the developers of the day to snatch up under or semideveloped arable land for urban sprawl. It started to happen at an alarming rate, so it was needed and instituted by the government of the day. The ALR has become a real success story in protecting our ranges to produce dairy products, and our arable lands for fibre food source. Except for the odd political diva trying to corruptly swindle the odd piece to pad their personal pension plans, it has worked relatively well. So now we're back conspiring to swindling land out of the ALR. Though energy is, without a doubt, a most important issue, we can't eat it. Let's just leave the ALR alone, it's a government policy that works, and if it's not broken, there's no need to fix it. Art Green Hope
Agassiz Scoutmaster Chris Wilson accepts a check for $500 from Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 32, President Betty Brewer. The Scouts assisted the Legion during the recent poppy drive. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Last year we spent Poppy Funds as follows: $2,000 in Bursaries for children and grandchildren of veterans. $450 for the Remembrance Day Poster & Literary Contest winners. $300 support for the local Army Cadet Corps. $1,200 in direct financial support for local veterans in need. $2,400 for National Veteran’s support.
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The Legion sends a big thank you to Agassiz, Harrison and Rosedale for another successful poppy campaign. Special thanks to SuperValu for providing hot dogs & buns for the Remembrance Day lunch, Dizzy Gorilla Catering Co. for preparing lunch, 1st Agassiz Scout Group, Army Cadets & Sea Cadets for tagging & Remembrance Day, Kent Municipal Council for staff support, RCMP for traffic control during the Parade, all the businesses & organizations that displayed poppy boxes, all the volunteer taggers, and the Agassiz Harrison Observer for media coverage. This year we raised $8,265 for veterans.
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Once again, Tourism Harrison and the Harrison Resort and Spa have combined to sponsor Nature Exposed in Harrison Hot Springs. The public is invited to attend this photography exhibition where local photographers Aaron Goodis, Fred and Delphine Gornall, Vickie Legere, Francine Roulston, and Clancy and Jenny Wolpert are presenting their work. The show will run in the Coronet Room of the Harrison Resort and Spa Nov. 29 and 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The theme of our show will be nature with an emphasis on wildlife and bald eagles in particular. But as our exhibitors are all from the upper
Fraser Valley, there will be a number of local scenes and other local subjects offered,” says show co-organizer Fred Gornall. There will be a selection of framed, ready-to-hang pictures as well as matted, frame-ready prints, plus a selection of greeting cards, including some Christmas cards depicting local scenes. This year’s show will also include a series of free workshops organized by Vickie Legere and presented by the show’s photographers. The show and workshops are open to everybody. For more information, and to view the workshop schedule, visit www. tourismharrison.com.
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Great Blue Heron by Agassiz photographer Fred Gornall will be one of the many photographs on display at this year’s Nature Exposed Photo Expo.
Celebrate season with a song Saturday, December 7, 2013 The Cheam Village Conference Room 1525 Mackay Crescent, Agassiz, BC Time ~ 1:30-3:30 $15 per ticket
Join us for a Charles Dickens inspired tea & Christmas celebration. Dress up for the period or come as you are. Listen to Christmas carols and a reading from Dickens’ Christmas short stories as iyou enjoy a traditional English tea setting with your friends all the while supporting the:
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We, the local seniors, certainly cannot say that there isn’t anything to do or to attend during the month of December. This is especially true for those of us who belong to one or the other local singing groups such as the Harrison-Kent Community Singers, the Evergreen Singers, Renate and Friends, the Sunshine Girls and many other local volunteer entertainment teams. Just try to get a hold of one of their members — most likely they are just going to a rehearsal, to a performance or they are preparing for it. And to them it is all fun! It is also fun, however, to attend one
of their functions. After all, this is what it is all about! Admission to most of the functions is by donation only and the following schedule will help you find what is right for you. • On Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m., at the Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall, the HarrisonKent Community Singers will present its annual Christmas concert. Admission will be by donation and refreshments will be available. • Dec. 10 is the day for the annual Christmas party at Logan Manor with the Evergreen Singers and Renate and Friends. Should you know one of the
DOWNTOWN PARKING DURING FILMING As downtown Agassiz is being transformed into Wayward Pines for filming on December 3rd, it is important to remember that parking along Pioneer Avenue will be limited. For parking options, consider parking outside of the downtown area or at one of the District’s many public lots that will remain partially accessible during the filming process (from construction to actual filming)” THE ABOVE HATCHED LOTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EXTENDED PARKING.
residents, this would be interested others. This a good time to pay them will be about 7 p.m. a visit and celebrate with • Dec. 30 is the day them. when a special sing• Dec. 12 is a big along is arranged at day for all community Logan Manor with choirs which will give Renate and Friends and a combined concert at the much-liked guest, the Agricultural Hall in Peter Schwanke, and his Agassiz at 7 p.m. This trumpet. It starts at 2 event is always p.m. well attended Would you and it is free, like to sing but for a along? Of donation to the course, it takes food bank. many practices • Dec. 1 and many and 31 the organizational Sunshine meetings to Girls will sing achieve all at Cheam this and a big RUTH ALTENDORF Village and on Senior thank you Dec. 3 and 8 at should go to Glenwood, at Happenings all volunteers 2 p.m. for both involved. places. Now, should • Dec. 16 is also you still have to do your the big day at Cheam Christmas shopping Village where the but hate big shopping Agassiz-Harrison centres, do it in style Lions have organized in the charming town a caroling event with centre of Agassiz or the Harrison-Kent take in the Harrison Community Singers and Christmas Crawl Dec.
7-8 and visit all the interesting shops and maybe win a big prize for yourself. And, should you really not know what to buy, how about a season pass to the Kilby Historic Site with unlimited entrance to the museum and many other attractions for a year? The season passes are on sale Dec. 1, 7 and 8 at Kilby and they cost only $20 for seniors. And, while you are there, you can also look for special gifts at the Kilby Gift Shoppe. Of course, there is much more, but I hope this list will give you some ideas. I heard, for instance, that the Community Services are planning a Multicultural Celebration at the Friendship House during the month of December. This should be a fun event, watch for it. Whatever you will do, enjoy!
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NOTICE OF FILMING November 25th, 2013 Dear Neighbours of Pioneer Avenue, Please take a moment to read this notice about the filming of scenes for the Fox cable network television series “Wayward Pines” in your area on Tuesday, December 3rd. We would like to provide you with some information to help you prepare for our arrival and anticipate how our activity might affect your daily routine.
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We will do our best to minimize our impact to the area, but a certain amount of disruption to your regular routine is unavoidable. We sincerely appreciate the ongoing support from the residents and businesses of Agassiz. You have made us feel welcome in your community and we will continue to endeavor to make out filming activities a positive experience for the area.
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former member of Celtic Funk band Mad Pudding, Andy has toured all over North America and parts of Europe. There will also be a festive-themed photo booth available on-site during the weekend. We will be open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days. On Dec. 7 we, and our artist in residence, Anouk Jonker, are hosting a Children’s Christmas Craft workshop. We will
be providing all the materials needed to make beautiful gift tags, greeting cards, tree decorations and wrapping paper. The workshop is free of charge, but with a suggested donation to the gallery of $2. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult friend. Beginning on Dec. 14 our members show will begin and carry on through January. Starting on Dec. 9 our winter EXPLOREPENTICTON.COM FOR EVEN MORE EVENTS
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by Sonja Reyerse (Village of HHS Councilor & Owner of Harrison Heritage House & Cottages) Thanks to all our members who keep the Chamber alive & to our great group of volunteer Directors who help make Chamber events happen. To some it may not seem like a lot & I know there are those that say the Chamber does not do enough, but what I do know is that in any small ‘not for profit” organization it takes time & effort by volunteers to make things happen. It’s amazing what we do accomplish, as everyone works at least one other full time job & are generally on more than just this one committee or Board. We encourage anyone with ideas to bring them to a meeting(but be prepared as you will be expected to spearhead your idea as our volunteer plates are overflowing!)
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• Focusing our financial support on events that benefit the business community of Agassiz & Harrison • Penning a monthly Chamber Page in the Observer • Organizing & hosting the 3rd Annual Business Excellence Awards • Organizing a social media follow up seminar • Organizing a marketing workshop with the head of marketing from Prospera Credit Union • Organizing our AGM & Dinner Social
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• Sponsoring the Heritage Run fundraiser for Kilby & the Agassiz Harrison Museum • Sponsored our annual Chamber Bursary to an AESS student • Together with Tourism Harrison, the Harrison Festival Society, the Village of Harrison Hot Springs & the community of Sts’ailes, we sponsored a successful 2nd Annual Sasquatch Days • Significant Canada Day donations were made to both Harrison Hot Springs & the District of Kent • Sponsoring a race for the Dragon Boat Regatta • Sponsored the the Slow Food Cycle Tour • Sponsored the “Pirates & Princesses Day” race at the Agassiz Speedway • Together with Tourism Harrison& Todd Richard, organized & hosted the 3rd Annual Bands on the Beach event • Many of our Directors volunteered for the 2nd Annual Harrison Beer Festival • Sponsoring a Chamber Christmas tree on the Spirit of the Holidays Festival of Trees event w/ donations going to the Agassiz Food Bank • And lastly, behind the scenes, we ensure letters are written to politicians to support Chamber positions The Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce currently has 105 members: • 45 in Harrison Hot Springs • 40 in Agassiz • 7 in Harrison Mills • 13 members from other areas between Hell’s Gate & Abbotsford
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PETS
P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILER Puppies. Ready December 1st. $1000/firm. (778)899-3326 Yorkshire Terrier, P/B, not reg., 4 male/1 female, vet certificate. $550 & up. (604)846-7074/846-7139
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560 www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs
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 & Maid Services.
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PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca
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AGASSIZ
T. Marlowe Manor 1755 - #9 Hwy
Spacious and bright 1 & 2 bdrms from $569/m
prkg, coin ldry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to downtown. Call 604-703-3405
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
STEEL BUILDING.......”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 FREE all for $99 including FREE SHIPPING. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 888-8360780 or metromeds.net
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AGASSIZbachelor ste, $500/m Available Dec 1. Refs, crim check, N/P, N/S. (604)799-3898
DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.
STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
APARTMENT/CONDO
Agassiz. 1783 #9 Highway, one bedroom apartment located in Agassiz. Comes with a fridge and stove. Recently painted and new carpet. Heat included. No dogs-one cat okay. $500.00/month. Please call Ross Fullbrook at Royal LePage to view at 604-792-0077.
MISC. FOR SALE
Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.
TRANSPORTATION
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HOMES FOR RENT
Harrison - 3bdrm, 2 bath, 2 fp, dbl garage, N/S, Pets ok $1275 /mo DD refs req. Avail. now 604-791-0095 HARRISON MILLS. 3 BD rancher, 2 bath. 5 appl. Fish, Golf, Ski all min away. $1100. Avail now. Gary, Stratatech, 604-793-5055
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RV PADS
Rosedale. RV pads available. $400/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $70/mo available. call 604-794-7361
PETS
Black Lab German Shepherd Rottie pups, 8 wks old, vet check, 4 left, 2 females, 2 males, 3 black, $495; 1 tan, $595. Call 604-864-1004.
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ALTO CONN SAX $495. 604-859-5925
CAIRN TERRIER Puppies. Home raised, Shots, dewormed. $450. 778-808-0570, 604-859-1724
PIANO. Mason & Risch Toronto Comes with bench. Low standing. Good condition $600. 604-854-5929
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
REAL ESTATE
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 CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cups, ready to go now, 2 males. $650. Call 604794-7347
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HOMES WANTED
TRANSPORTATION
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
LOVING DOG FOR GOOD HOME, Staffordshire/Pitbull, 2yrs spade female. Brindle. Great with kids & adutls. 604-615-7244 Abbotsford, 604-514-3809 Langley
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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
Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
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AUTO FINANCING
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TRUCKS & VANS
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS 2000 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 door, auto, sedan. ST#468. Only this week! $1,900. 2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. STK#467. $2,500. 1996 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, sedan, fully loaded ST#478. $2,900. 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. 7 psger, runs good. ST#460. Only this week! $2,900. 1996 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, fully loaded, Aircared. ST#462. $2,995. 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 dr, auto, low kms. ST#459. Only this week! $3,900. 2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#376 $3,900. 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900. 2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week! $4,900. 2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. Only this week! $5,500. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#250. $5,995. 2006 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#387. Only this week! $6,500. 2008 CHEVY COBOLT 2 dr, 5 spd, black. ST#445. Only this week! $6,500. 2004 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4, auto, 7pass. Aircared. ST #457.Only this week $6,900. 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good. ST#364. $6,900. 2007 CHEV COBALT 4 dr, auto, low kms. ST#367. Only this week! $6,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#383 $7,500. 2008 KIA SPECTRA 4 dr auto hatch back, fully loaded ST#352. $7,777. 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. Only this week! $8,900 2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. Only this week! $9,900. 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. ST#393. Only this week! $10,500. 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 pass, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, sunroof, leather, full load ST#442. $10,900. 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447 this week $11,900. 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, runs good. Only this week! $11,900. 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, 5 passenger. ST#418. Only this week! $11,900. 2010 FORD ESCAPE 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#487. Only this week! $11,900. 2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,900 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. Only this week! $15,900. 2009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402. Only this week. $17,900. 2011 FORD ESCAPE, auto, 4 door, fully loaded. Ony 20K, ST#471. $18,900.
WAREHOUSE LIEN In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act: Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Malia Eaton of: 10140 Nelson Road, Rosedale, BC, V0X 1X2; for unpaid rents totaling $636.80. If this amount is not paid on or before December 13, 2013, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Harrison Hot Springs Visitor Guide 2014 • 50,000 copies distributed to Visitor Info Centres throughout BC • Online edition on The Observer & Tourism Harrison websites • Direct links from the online edition to each advertiser’s website • Local, national & international press • Consumer trade show exposure • Facebook & Twitter presence
TRUCKS
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
2006 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, long box, runs good ST#309 $12,900. 2004 HUMMER H2, 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, ST#384. Only this week, $13,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160K. ST#310. $13,900. 2006 FORD F350. Quad cab 4 X 4, auto, long box, diesel. ST#13. $14,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only, 162K. ST#126. $15,900. 2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $18,900.
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COLD BEE
R, WINE & AT GOVER NMENT LI L I Q U QUOR STO OR RE PRICES * CROWN ROYAL
CAPTAIN MORGAN KOKANEE $ 99 BUDWEISER $ 99 SPICED RUM BONUS 35 BONUS 35 Glass w purcha ith se!
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BUD LIGHT
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CANADIAN
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COPPER MOON SHIRAZ
NAKED GRAPE MALBEC
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LIQUOR STORE
BUSCH
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COORS LIGHT
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SAWMILL CREEK DRY WHITE
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JACKSON TRIGGS SAUVIGNON BLANC RESERVE
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Hot Springs Liquor Store 2406 Hot Springs Rd., Agassiz 604-796-1112 Beside Esso Gas Station *All prices include taxes plus deposit, while quantities last