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Erica Schmidt went missing on Oct. 5. She was found New Year’s Day, having lost a struggle with depression. Her husband, Henry, pays tribute to the woman he describes as loving, exuberant and inspirational.
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rica was 17 years old when she bought a school bus. She was involved with the “Jesus People Army” youth movement in the Sardis area of the Fraser Valley in the mid-1970s, but the group didn’t have a vehicle. Erica saved up from her job at A&W, bought a bus and hired a driver. The group was then able to travel to different activities, which often included arena roller-skating. That anecdote encapsulates the generous and enterprising spirit that remained with Erica, 59, throughout her life, says her husband Henry O E D I V INE Schmidt. The life of the Abbotsford ONLws.com abbyne mom and grandmother will be celebrated today (Friday) at a memorial service starting at 1:30 p.m. at South Abbotsford Mennonite Brethren Church (32424 Huntingdon Rd.). The service is open to the public. Erica’s body was found on New Year’s Day in dense brush in the 2100 block of Whatcom Road after she had walked away on Oct. 5 from the home she shared with Henry on Timberlane Drive. She had taken her own life. It’s something Henry wants to be open about, but doesn’t want to dwell on. “Her life was not in vain … She’s not on this Earth anymore, but her life is an inspiration,” he said. Erica and Henry met in 1977. He had arrived at Pacific Life Bible College in Surrey for
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Henry Schmidt remembers wife Erica, pictured in the photo beside him, in the home that the couple shared on Timberlane Drive in Abbotsford.
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Notice of Public Hearing to consider amendments to Abbotsford Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw, 2005; and Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996
ABBOTSFORD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2277-2013
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2293-2013
Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm on January 13, 2014, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaws. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing. The following is a synopsis of the bylaws amending the Of¿cial Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation. A copy of each bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Planning Services Division (Second Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on January 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13, 2014 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2268-2013 PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2268-2013 is adopted, this text amendment would remove the de¿nition of “Harm Reduction Use” and all other references to “Harm Reduction Use”, from the Zoning Bylaw.
ABBOTSFORD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2279-2013 and ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2280-2013
SUBJECT LAND: 34077 Gladys Avenue CURRENT OCP DESIGNATION: City Residential PROPOSED OCP DESIGNATION: Industrial-Business PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2277-2013 is adopted, the subject land will be redesignated from City Residential to IndustrialBusiness concurrent with the proposed strati¿cation of the existing building. ABBOTSFORD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2288-2013 and ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2289-2013
SUBJECT LANDS: 2564 and 2574 James Street CURRENT ZONING: One Unit Urban Residential Zone (RS3) PROPOSED ZONING: City Centre Commercial Zone (C5) PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2293-2013 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a four-storey, mixed-use commercial and multi-family residential building, consisting of 523 m2 commercial and of¿ce space on the ground Àoor, and 37 apartment units.
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2297-2013
SUBJECT LANDS: 2978 Lefeuvre Road and 28060 Fraser Highway CURRENT OCP DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential.
SUBJECT LAND: 2969 Bergman Street CURRENT O.C.P. DESIGNATION: Special Study SubareaWest Abbotsford Planning Area Plan
PROPOSED OCP DESIGNATION: Commercial
PROPOSED O.C.P. AMENDMENT: Remove the subject property from the Special Study Subarea and update the West Abbotsford Planning Area Plan accordingly.
CURRENT ZONING: One Unit Suburban Residential Zone (RR4) and Tourist Accommodation Commercial Zone (CTA)
CURRENT ZONING: One Unit Suburban Residential Zone (RR4)
PROPOSED ZONING: Community Commercial Zone (C3)
PROPOSED ZONING: One Unit Urban Residential Zone (RS3), Single-Family Urban Residential Zone (RS3A) and One Unit Compact Lot Residential Zone (RS5)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2279-2013 is adopted, the lands will be redesignated from Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential to Commercial. If Bylaw No. 2280-2013 is adopted, the applicant proposes to construct two of¿ce/retail buildings totaling 2,350 m2 with associated landscaping.
PURPOSE: If the O.C.P. and Zoning Bylaw Amendments are adopted, the applicant proposes to develop an eight lot residential subdivision consistent with the RS3, RS3A, and RS5 zones and the West Abbotsford Area Plan.
SUBJECT LANDS: 2098, 2128, 2160 and 2178 Peardonville Road and a portion of Lot A located at 2000 block Peardonville Road CURRENT ZONING: Agricultural One Zone (A1) PROPOSED ZONING: General Industrial Zone (I2) PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2297-2013 is adopted, the applicant proposes to rezone the lands to General Industrial Zone (I2) to permit future industrial development.
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ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2261-2013
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2294-2013
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Watermain Flushing The City of Abbotsford Water Operations Crews will be Àushing all watermains in the Sumas Prairie area starting Monday, January 13th, 2014. Please check the city’s website at www.abbotsford.ca for a detailed map. Watermain Àushing is routine maintenance procedure that removes sediment and improves the water pressure and water quality. Watermain Àushing will begin in January and is expected to continue until March. Affected customers will receive a mailed noti¿cation at least 1-week before crews arrive to Àush the mains in the neighbourhood. Customers should not use water while Àushing is in progress. For more information about the Abbotsford Watermain Flushing Program, please log onto www.abbotsford.ca/watermain.
Reminder - Dog Licence Renewals Remember that dog licence fees increase after February 15 — renew your dog’s licence now and save! On-line Renewals: SUBJECT LAND: A portion of 1717 Foy Street CURRENT ZONING: Agricultural One Zone (A1) PROPOSED ZONING: General Industrial Zone (I2) SUBJECT LAND: 35045 Marshall Road CURRENT ZONING: One Unit Urban Estate Residential Zone (RS1)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2261-2013 is adopted, the applicant proposes to rezone the lands to General Industrial Zone (I2) for truck parking, outdoor storage and other general industrial land uses.
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2298-2013
In Person: City Hall, First Floor, Cashiers 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford By Mail: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford B.C., V2T 1W7. If there are changes to your dog licence renewal (e.g.: address, name or telephone number) please let us know. If your dog was spayed or neutered since last year, you are entitled to a reduced licence fee. Bring a copy of the veterinarian’s certi¿cate for the reduced rate.
PROPOSED ZONING: One Unit Urban Residential Zone (RS3) and One Unit Compact Lot Residential Zone (RS5) PURPOSE: If Bylaw No. 2294-2013 is adopted, the applicant proposes to subdivide the property into six lots.
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his first day of school and was parallel parking when he spotted Erica in his side mirror. She was walking purposefully, carrying a Bible. “I thought, ‘There’s a woman who knows where she’s going,’ “ Henry said. The couple were married in Surrey two years later and had three children – Michael, Amy and Sophia. It was after the births of two of her children that Erica first experienced bouts of depression, which ran in her family. Most of the time, her symptoms were manageable, and the couple spent years pastoring at local churches and even out of their home. Erica was known for her powerful, fiery outspokenness. “She could say in one minute what it would take me half an hour to say,” Henry laughed. “She had an ability to get right to the point.” Henry said Erica had a heart for others and often greeted people with a warm hug and an open smile. People who had nowhere to spend Christmas were invited to their home for dinner. When they would go for walks around the neighbourhood, Erica would stop and chat with everyone they met. Henry recalls one occasion when they were first dating and had gone for a trek at Golden Ears Park. At one spot where they had to wait to cross the river, about 20 other people were waiting for their turn. Within 20 minutes, she was on a first-name basis with everyone. The couple travelled extensively and Henry taught Bible school. They formed bonds with people everywhere they went – including India, Iceland, the U.K., Mexico, Singapore and the U.S. – but Erica was particularly drawn to a location in northern Uganda. There they became involved with the Uganda Jesus Village Orphanage, where Erica grew to know the names of the more than 60 kids living there. She packed suitcases filled with items – such as clothing and toiletries – to deliver to the kids on the four visits the couple made. One of these trips was at Christmas, and Erica carefully selected individual gifts for each of the children. Before her death, she had packed another three suitcases filled with items for the next trip. About three weeks before Erica disappeared, her depression began to take hold again after some issues occurred in her life, including a break-in at the couple’s home. She told Henry that she was feeling hopeless, and he ensured she went to her doctor, who adjusted her medication. She seemed to be getting better, but she walked away on the morning of Oct. 5 without leaving a note or telling anyone where she was going. The family quickly mobilized, fearful of a repeat of an incident
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Filling seats It seems to me that if Abbotsford taxes are paying such a large amount of money to the Heat, each taxpayer should get a voucher that is good for a pair of Abbotsford Heat tickets. This would increase the amount of people in the arena, creating a better atmosphere for the players, and increase the revenue of the concessions. If the arena had more people in it every game, it would encourage people to buy tickets. Jeff Friesen
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B.C. Views The new year lurched to life with a round of shouting about the environment, as our post-industrial, post-literate urban society grapples with conflicting claims of impending doom. The release of a group of Greenpeace protesters from a Russian prison was welcomed by TV news networks desperate to fill the holiday dead zone. Our intrepid Canadian pair got to describe over and over their bid to hang a strongly worded banner from a Russian offshore oil platform, and their horror when security forces boarded their vessel from helicopters and seized it. In all the fawning interviews, I kept waiting for two questions to be asked. What did they think Vladimir Putin’s regime would do? And what was the point? How is disrupting one oil platform for an hour going to save the planet? The Greenpeace “activists” claimed this
was the first oil platform to operate above the Arctic Circle. So it was a line in the snow, which I’m sure impressed Putin as he ramps up his territorial claim to include the North Pole. Meanwhile at the South Pole, TV anchors remained carefully sombre as they reported numerous bids to rescue a scientific vessel trapped in thick ice. No quips about the predictive abilities of climate scientists please! In fact, this ill-fated voyage was a re-enactment of Sir Douglas Mawson’s 1913 expedition, with pro-global warming news outlets BBC and The Guardian aboard to capture the melting wrought by a century of industrial expansion. The rescue efforts (from a Russian ship by Chinese helicopters) also disrupted an Australian icebreaker’s supply trip for one of the real scientific expeditions working in Antarctica. Skeptics had great fun with the Antarctic
debacle, as they did earlier with the resurgence of Arctic ice that trapped climate tourists. As is normal in the Internet age, the climate debate has split into two fanatical factions, each of which promotes the most extreme examples it can find to prop up its version of truth. They call each other “warmists” and “deniers” among other pithy names. Greenpeace is now known in B.C. as part of our Team America antitar sands brigade. They got off to a good start in 2014 by selectively seizing on reports of a new study of mercury contamination in northern Alberta. A “bullseye” of this dreaded neurotoxin has been drawn around oilsands operations by measuring traces in snow. The study by Environment Canada scientists isn’t published yet, but Postmedia News reported on a presentation in November by the researchers.
As is normal in the Internet age, the climate debate has split into two fanatical factions, each of which promotes the most extreme examples it can ...
“The federal scientists stress the mercury loadings around the oilsands are low compared to the contamination seen in many parts of North America including southern Ontario and southern Quebec,” the news report states. This is like the study of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) pollution in northern Alberta lakes that was twisted into propaganda and fed to the news media last year. This is another group of neurotoxins that are far more concentrated in urban areas than around remote industry. Consumption, rather than production of coal, diesel and other fuels produces the vast majority of these emissions. I look forward to the study of their effects around Lost Lagoon and Burnaby Lake. Of course, safe levels of these materials have been set by Health Canada. You’re more likely to get significant exposure to mercury from a broken fluorescent lamp or the mercury amalgam in your old tooth fillings than you are from feeding ducks at the lake, although you might get a whiff of PAH when you gas up the car or board the bus. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Make Fraser Valley pay into TransLink: Daykin Eastern cities get ‘free ride’ on Metro transit system
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One Metro Vancouver mayor says Fraser Valley residents should be forced to make some contribution to TransLink because they also benefit from Metro’s transit system. Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin suggested a fuel tax of a few cents per litre imposed in the Fraser Valley would be one way for that region to pay an appropriate amount in the name of fairness. “I think they’re getting a bit of a free ride,” Daykin said, citing the ability of residents there to ride the West Coast Express commuter train to down-
town Vancouver from Mission, or to drive to one of TransLink’s park-and-rides that connect to SkyTrain. Mission contributes $770,000 per year to support West Coast Express service, in recognition of the station there, but other Fraser Valley communities pay nothing. Daykin said licence plate checks of vehicles at the West Coast Express parking lot in Mission have found 30 to 40 per cent belong to Abbotsford residents. Despite Mission’s contribution, service on the Mission-Haney WCE leg is heavily subsidized by TransLink, which pegs its net cost at $1 to $2 million.
Daykin also pointed to the heavily used express bus over the Port Mann Bridge from the Carvolth parkand-ride in northwest Langley to SkyTrain in New Westminster. “I wonder how many from up the Valley drive there, park their car and hop on the bus and have access to all the transit system? It’s hard to believe it’s all Langley people.” This month’s doubling of Port Mann Bridge tolls to $3 for most drivers may spur even more Fraser Valley motorists to park and ride transit instead, he added. Metro Vancouver households pay hefty amounts to TransLink regardless of whether
they use transit. TransLink gets $235 per year in property tax from the average Metro home as well as 17 cents for every litre of gas sold within the region. Fares generate the biggest piece of the $1.45-billion budget. Any payment from Valley communities would be very modest, Daykin said, and would not go far to raising the extra billions of dollars TransLink needs to expand service.
“It’s not going to be tens of millions of dollars,” he said. “I’m not delusional. But there should be an acknowledgement that there’s a benefit of our system in Metro to the Valley.” Fraser Valley Regional District board chair Sharon Gaetz said there’s no justification. The Chilliwack mayor said studies show few people – about 10 per cent of trips by locals – leave
the FVRD to shop, work or play in Metro, and most of them go only to Surrey or Langley. “Given the small numbers it wouldn’t be reasonable to have our taxes go to support that,” Gaetz said. She also called it an “apples and oranges” comparison because of the way TransLink was created in 1999. Metro taxpayers were absolved of the requirement to pay tax to support hospi-
tal capital projects in return for them taking responsibility for regional transit costs. The FVRD’s transit costs, in contrast, are mostly subsidized by BC Transit, but Fraser Valley residents still pay for hospital capital. If the Fraser Valley was to pay into TransLink, Gaetz suggested, Metro taxpayers ought to resume paying hospital taxes as well.
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Seven senior boys basketball players suspended from W.J. Mouat Secondary after an alleged hazing incident have resumed attendance at the school. The final round of school board reviews were completed earlier this week, and Abbotsford school district communications manager Dave Stephen confirmed on Thursday afternoon that the students’ suspensions had been lifted. Stephen did not name the players or reveal details of the incident, other than to acknowledge it was “activities around a team initiation.” “Some of the reports that were out on social media were quite exaggerated,” he said. “By its nature, that kind of thing can happen on social media. “What we discovered was that each of the students recognized and they acknowledged that the behaviour was inappropriate. The victims and the players who were involved all came to an agreement that they wanted to move forward. They all recognized how serious the actions were, but everyone wanted to move forward, including the victims and the parents. We believe we came to the right conclusion.” The seven players were suspended in mid-December after a tournament in Edmonton. The Hawks participated in the Mike Dea Classic at St. Francis Xavier high school, Dec. 5-7. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) opened a preliminary investigation into the matter, with the sex crime unit involved. The investigation was still ongoing as of last week, but calls to the EPS on Thursday morning requesting an update were not returned by press deadline. Three students had their suspensions reviewed by the school, while the other four faced more
serious district board reviews. The school reviews were completed prior to Christmas, but the district delayed releasing those outcomes to avoid creating any expectation of how the board reviews would go. “There was a victims’ impact letter submitted ... and basically the conclusion was from all sides that they really wanted to get beyond this,” Stephen said. According to the district, Mouat staff will “engage all athletes in proactive discussions and activities related to appropriate and positive behaviours.” Any further basketball-related sanctions for the seven players were left to the Hawks’ coaching staff, and head coach Rich Ralston said five of the seven players have been reinstated to the team. “Two students, we still have yet to completely make decisions on,” he said. “And they have also yet to decide whether they want to return to the team.” Ralston said the offending players wasted no time showing remorse for their actions and have been “welcomed back” by the team. “There’s been public apologies to the team – even prior to us requiring that, they had already done it themselves, almost immediately,” he said. Ralston’s hope is that the incident is a learning experience for the players. “The reason why the majority of us do it (coach school sports) is to be able to give young people experiences that they will be able to grow from as human beings,” he said. “When you make as grave an error as these kids have, there’s only growth to be had from it. In the end, we’re hoping that the students have learned from their mistake, and when the situation comes up again in their future, they’ll have learned from it ... and they’ll be better adults.”
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Lower Mainland cities have taken varied approaches on where they will allow new approved growers to set up highly regulated, secure medical pot growing operations. Maple Ridge is allowing them only in agricultural areas, while Delta, Langley Abbotsford and Kelowna are opposing medical pot as an allowed use on farmland.
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Coquitlam, Surrey and some other cities that have identified some medical marijuana grows – through safety inspections or police raids that were called off when they turned out to be licensed – plan to take steps to ensure they shut down. Banman said Abbotsford is aware of approximately 100 currently legal grows and Abbotsford Police will likely follow up with them in the spring, but added there are at least 700 more at unknown locations that Health Canada won’t disclose. Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin said his staff will soon pull together an action plan to respond to the estimated 600 to 700 medical pot grows in his city. “I don’t know how realistic it is to expect those people to volun-
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Delta man. Neither driver was injured, but both vehicles sustained extensive damage, with one
Public hearing on harm reduction on Jan. 13 Alex BUTLER Abbotsford News
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The change would require an amendment to the city’s zoning bylaw, requiring the issue to go to public hearing before a final decision is made. The anti-harm reduction bylaw was created in 2005, and the city has been reviewing the issue since 2010, when the Fraser Health Authority (FHA) urged the city to reconsider, citing among its concerns Abbotsford’s hepatitis C infection rate, which is higher than regional, provincial and national averages. Two well-attended public forums were held in early 2013, where public views on the bylaw were mixed. The bylaw amendment would also include the creation of a “good neighbour agreement” that would help mitigate the impact of harm reduction services, including determining hours and locations, and the efforts to deal with potential impacts like disorder, complaints and criminal activity.
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Ledgeview out of financial N O I T N E T T RS E N W O K C U rough with $75K profit DA R T IESEL HE VALLEY!
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After being on life support just over a year ago, Ledgeview Golf Course engineered a sharp financial turnaround in 2013. The McKee Road facility suffered through three straight years of six-figure losses between 2010 and 2012, and required a $115,000 subsidy from the City of Abbotsford in May 2012 to stay viable. The financial picture was so bleak that the board of the Ledgeview Golf Society – which leases the cityowned property and operates the course – approached its membership in October 2012 with a special resolution that could have seen them turn over the keys to the municipality. However, the members elected to give it another go, and following an operational overhaul, Ledgeview turned a $75,000 profit in 2013. “It’s been a collective effort – so many people contributing in so many ways,” said Ledgeview Golf Society interim president John Hambley. “I think there was a collective spirit among members, the community, and creditors. Nobody wanted to see the course close ...
everybody has a real warm spot in their heart for the golf course.” Hambley was one of six newcomers to the seven-member Ledgeview board who were tasked with turning around an organization saddled with $400,000 of debt, having incurred losses of $112,000 in 2010, $240,000 in 2011 and $150,000 in 2012. In order to survive into 2013 and meet payroll and creditor obligations, the society had to raise $125,000 in just over two months. They reached that goal through a $500 special assessment from members, drawing an additional $50,000 in donations, and by asking creditors to take 80 cents on the dollar. “It was very touch and go,” Hambley said. “We were trying to make it from one payroll period to the next, and staff was basically told, ‘We’ll see if we can make it to the 15th of the month, and then we’ll see if we can make it to the end of the month.’” The business plan for 2013 was built around reducing costs in administration, the pro shop, greens and grounds, and food/beverage services. Ledgeview saved $75,000 by going without a general manager, as member volunteers took over
administrative duties. They also contracted out the food services, thereby guaranteeing a profit in a traditional money-losing area. The course also drew more golfers last year – a product of co-operative weather, and an increased focus on marketing and promotions to boost bookings during non-peak times. Hambley believes the positive momentum is sustainable going forward, and a further staff restructuring has seen the society hire an operations manager to help the volunteers run the course. The society’s debt is now down to “the $225,000 to $250,000 range” from $400,000, and Hambley said talks have begun with the city about extending the lease, which expires at the end of 2015. “We’re looking to knock the remainder off (the debt) over the next two years,” he said. The $115,000 grant that Ledgeview received from the city in 2012 included $65,000 in rent forgiveness for the 2011 season and $50,000 toward capital improvements. Those sums were not part of the 2013 profit figures, and Hambley does not anticipate approaching the city for another subsidy.
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ASAA holds weekly dances The Abbotsford Social Activity Association (ASAA) hosts dances every Friday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at its hall, 33889 Essendene Ave. Cost is $6 for members and $7 for non-members. Bands for January are: Sweetwater (Jan. 10), Brian Nicholl (Jan. 17), Johnny Hsu (Jan. 24) and Shirley Rodgers (Jan. 31).
SHRED-IT EVENT The Central Fraser Valley branch of the Navy League of Canada hosts a fundraising event on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Cadet Training Centre Columbia, 4315 272 St. in Aldergrove from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to drop off personal and business documents for secure and confidential shredding, courtesy of the company Shred-it. The cost is a minimum donation of $10.
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PENSIONERS MEET The Abbotsford Old Age Pensioners (OAP) organization holds its monthly general meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Matsqui Recreation Centre, 3106 Clearbrook Rd. This month’s speaker
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NEWCOMERS CLUB The Abbotsford/Mission Newcomers Club holds its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Terry Fox Elementary, 3071 Babich Rd. The club is for women new to the area who wish to socialize with other women. The group also meets for walks and other activities in and around the city. Info: 604-859-4859
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WOMEN WITH CANCER The Women with Cancer Support Group holds its monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16 at Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd., at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 18, the new Shoppers Drug Mart at the corner of Bluejay and Maclure hosts a grand opening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will donate all hot dog sales to the group. Info: Edith at 604-289-0630
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On December 19, 2013, the Abbotsford Fire Fighters Charitable Society presented $1,000 to the Abbotsford Hospice Society (AHS) for the building of Holmberg House, the first adult hospice residence in Abbotsford. David Turchen, AHS Board Chair received the cheque and said,“The fire fighters in our community do an amazing job protecting residents and supporting local charities. We are honoured to be a recipient of their hard earned efforts.” The Abbotsford Fire Fighters Charitable Society (AFFCS) is a non-profit association whose goal is to create a tradition of supporting and investing in our community by providing funding to groups and organizations. Additionally, the Abbotsford Fire Fighters Charitable Society operates the Rags to Riches Program where you can drop off your old clothes and hard covered books into one of the BIG RED BINS that have been placed at local fire halls. The AFFCS is able to donate 100% of the funds generated back into the Abbotsford Community.
Abbotsford Hospice Society 604.852.2456 abbotsfordhospice.org
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With the support of our dedicated volunteers, program partners and sponsors, 758 MOTORISTS, THEIR GUESTS AND VEHICLES were safely driven home in Abbotsford & Mission during the 9 nights of service of the 2013 Operation Red Nose season. Visit www.pacificsportfraservalley.com to learn more about the host organization PacificSport Fraser Valley.
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 Registration for all Kindergarten children in Abbotsford District public schools will commence on Monday, January 20, 2014. Note: Children born in 2009 are eligible to register for Kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year. Canadian Citizens: Proof of age (birth certificate) is required. “Proof of residence” is also required for students with no siblings in a district school. Suggested documents are: • Property tax notice • Property sale agreement (home) • Mortgage document • Rental/lease agreement • Utility bill You will also need to provide your child’s CareCard, doctor’s name and phone number. If you are the Abbotsford resident biological parent /legal guardian of the child and are not a Canadian Citizen by birth or by naturalization (obtained citizenship), you are required to report to the School District Office prior to registering your child at the schools. Please call 604.851.4585 (International Program office) to make an appointment. They will confirm which documents you must provide. The District Office location is: 2790 Tims Street, Abbotsford. All Kindergarten programs in BC are full day kindergarten in keeping with Ministry of Education policy. For additional information regarding Kindergarten registration, contact your neighbourhood school or see www.sd34.bc.ca/schools/registration
TO REGISTER AT YOUR CATCHMENT AREA SCHOOL
INTEGRATED ARTS SCHOOL
Please register at your neighbourhood school beginning January 20. Not sure which school is in your area? See www.sd34.bc.ca/schools/registration or call the school district administration office: 604.859.4891 (between 8am and 4pm.)
Abbotsford School of Integrated Arts (ASIA) North Poplar Campus (grades K-5), 32041 Marshall Road
TO REGISTER at FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOLS Register at the school beginning January 20. To determine which elementary school is your catchment FI school check www.sd34.bc.ca/schools/catchment
Elementary (Grades Kindergarten to 5):
TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS
(Up to two classes of FI Kindergarten students can be accommodated at the following schools) Centennial Park Elementary Clearbrook Elementary Margaret Stenersen Elementary Sandy Hill Elementary
2527 Gladwin Road 3614 Clearbrook Road 3060 Old Clayburn Road 3836 Old Clayburn Road
Three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at ASIA North Poplar. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5 at the North Poplar Campus or in grades 6 -12 at the Sumas Mountain Campus, the student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available.
Auguston Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 36367 Stephen Leacock Drive
604-853-9148 604-859-5348 604-859-3151 604-850-7131
For additional information regarding the French Immersion Program, contact the schools listed above.
RESERVATION for KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION at INTEGRATED ARTS (‘ASIA’) and TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS With the new online system, priority order will be established for requests to register for Kindergarten at these choice schools. Parents receive a confirmation number that guarantees their place in line, and will be contacted by the school to officially register. The confirmation number is not a guarantee of registration as space is limited at: ASIA (Integrated Arts) North Poplar Elementary Auguston Traditional Elementary King Traditional Elementary South Poplar Traditional Elementary The reservation system will only be accessible online Monday, January 20, 2014 from 8 - 10 a.m. This will be via the school district website at www.sd34.bc.ca Parents will be required to register with their neighbourhood school and simultaneously indicate other choices for their child. No guarantees are offered for registration of new students at schools of choice.
Auguston Traditional has a defined catchment area, along with priority for siblings of current students, but accepts non-catchment requests for Kindergarten to Gr. 5 (depending on availability). Three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at Auguston Traditional. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made on-line starting February 3rd, 2014. The student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available. Please see auguston.sd34.bc.ca (under “Our School”, “Wait List”) for more information.
King Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 28776 King Road Three classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at King Traditional. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made online starting February 3rd, 2014.Your child will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available. Please see kingtraditional.sd34.bc.ca for more information.
South Poplar Traditional Elementary (grades K-5), 32746 Huntingdon Road Two classes of Kindergarten students can be accommodated at South Poplar Traditional. When these spots are filled, students will be placed on a wait list and will be notified when space is available. If you wish to register a student in grades 1-5, an application may be made starting February 1st, 2014. The student will be placed on a wait list and you will be notified when space is available.
HOW DO YOU PREPARE YOUR PRESCHOOLER FOR SCHOOL? As a parent, how do you know what skills and knowledge are really important for school success? Should you be teaching letters? What is more important for developing printing: playing with cars on the floor or practicing letter formation? Kindergarten teachers & community partners in Abbotsford are having open houses at local schools. Please join us!
SCHOOL Aberdeen Elementary Abbotsford Virtual School Alexander Elementary Auguston Trad. Elementary Barrowtown Elementary Blue Jay Elementary Bradner Elementary Centennial Park Elementary Clearbrook Elementary Dave Kandal Elementary Dormick Park Elementary Dr. Roberta Bondar Elementary Dr. T.A. Swift Elementary Godson Elementary Harry Sayers Elementary
Parents, and their children born in 2009 or 2010 are invited to come to a Ready, Set, Learn (‘RSL’) event at their neighbourhood school. Every child will be given a bag of learning supplies. Parents will be given resources and ideas about how to support their child in using these materials. Please contact your neighbourhood school to register for the RSL session at that school. Some schools are doing a series of activities to support early learners and more information is available at your school. One of the most important things you can do to make sure that your child is successful at school, is to be involved!
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PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS FOR CHOICE SCHOOLS FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 For: French Immersion – Late French Immersion – Traditional – Integrated Arts
FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOLS
INTEGRATED ARTS SCHOOL
For additional information regarding the French Immersion Program, please contact these schools. Centennial Park Elementary 2527 Gladwin Rd 604.853.9148 Clearbrook Elementary 3614 Clearbrook Rd 604.859.5348 Margaret Stenersen Elementary 3060 Old Clayburn Rd 604.859.3151 Sandy Hill Elementary 3836 Old Clayburn Rd 604.850.7131
(ASIA) North Poplar Campus (K-5) For more information, contact 604.859.3101 Information Night at the school, 32041 Marshall Rd: Wednesday, January 8 at 7pm
INFORMATION NIGHT FOR ALL ELEMENTARY EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOLS: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 6:30pm
King Traditional Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.857.0903 Information Night at the school, 28776 King Rd: Thursday, January 9 at 6:30pm
INFORMATION NIGHT FOR LATE FRENCH IMMERSION GRADE 6: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 6:00pm
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Auguston Traditional Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.557.0422 Information Night at the school, 36367 Stephen Leacock Dr: Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30pm
South Poplar Elementary (K-5) For more information, contact 604.853.1845 Information Night at the school, 32746 Huntingdon Rd: Monday, January 13 at 6:30pm
Location: Centennial Park Elementary, 2527 Gladwin Rd.
Location: Chief Dan George Middle, 3287 Old Riverside Rd.
TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS
Abbotsford Traditional Middle School (Gr.6-8) For more information contact 604.850.3511 New Student Open House at the school, 2272 Windsor St: January 16, 6 to 7 pm. There will be tours, a Q & A session, and registration forms available to take home. First day of registration at this school will be February 3rd.
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ALATEEN MEETS
ROBBIE BURNS DANCE The sixth annual Robbie Burns’ Supper and Dance takes place Saturday, Jan. 18 at Chartwell Cedarbrooke Retirement Residence, 32331 First Ave. in Mission. The event is held in support of Cops for Cancer. Doors open at 7 p.m. and live music will be provided by the 1066 Band. Tickets are $40 and are available at Cedarbrook, the Cancer Society office in Mission (32650 Logan Ave.) or by calling 604-820-3166.
Alateen, a part of Al-Anon Family Groups, meets every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Home Society building, 31581 South Fraser Way in Abbotsford. The group is for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Info: 604-855-1942 or 604826-5100
CARPET BOWLING Carpet bowling takes place every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd. Cost is $1.25. Info: 604-853-5532
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GROUP FOR SENIORS Abbotsford Community Services’ senior services department hosts a social network for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors. For more details about the monthly meetings, call Karen at 604-870-3772 or email senior@abbotsford-
The Mood Disorders Association support group in Abbotsford meets the first and third Thursdays of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Abbotsford Community Services (2420 Montrose Ave.) It is open to those who have mood disorders such as depression, manic depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Friends and family are also invited. Info: Christine at 604-854-9404
Sexaholics Anonymous is a 12-step program of recovery for those who want to stop their sexually self-destructive thinking and behaviour. Abbotsford SA meets every Saturday at 8 a.m. For information, email abbotsfordsa1@ gmail.com or visit www. sa.org.
MOOD DISORDERS Volunteers are needed for the Reading Buddy program at both the Clearbrook Library and Abbotsford Community Library. The program pairs high school students and/ or adult volunteers with children in Grades 1 to 4 who need extra help with their reading skills. An orientation session is provided to all volunteers. Application forms are available at the Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way) and the Abbotsford Community Library, (33355 Bevan Ave.).
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Since 2008, the Snowball Classic boys basketball tournament at Abbotsford Senior Secondary has been headlined by elite American teams, as organizers brought in squads from Alabama, Wisconsin, New York, California and Rhode Island. The 54th annual edition of the Snowball, which runs Jan. 1518, will have a different theme. It’ll be a celebration of Canadian hoops, as the Father Henry Carr Crusaders of Etiobicoke, Ont. fly west to take on a collection of B.C.’s best teams. And make no mistake, there’s a lot to celebrate with respect to Canadian basketball, and in particular the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) that the Crusaders hail from. In recent years, Toronto natives Anthony Bennett (first overall, 2013) and Tristan Thompson (fourth overall, 2011) have been nosebleed-high NBA draft choices by the Cleveland Cavaliers, and young point guard Cory Joseph made an appearance in the 2013 NBA finals with the San Antonio Spurs. The next wave of GTA prospects is potentially even more exciting – Andrew Wiggins, a high-flying freshman from Thornhill, Ont. who’s currently a freshman with the University of Kansas Jayhawks, could well be the first overall pick in the 2014 draft. Father Henry Carr
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Juulsen wins silver at World U17 Hockey Challenge Abbotsford hockey player Noah Juulsen brought home a silver medal from the World U17 Hockey Challenge, held last week in Nova Scotia. Juulsen, a defencem a n who is in his rookie season w i t h t h e Everett JUULSEN S i l v e rtips of the Western Hockey League, was part of Team Pacific, which featured the top players in the U17 age group from B.C. and Alberta. Team Pacific went 3-1 in the round robin to finish atop Group A, then defeated Russia 7-3 in the semifinals with Juulsen scoring a goal. They ran into a tough U.S. team in the final, and fell 4-0. Juulsen finished the tourney with a goal and an assist in six games.
plied with 45 unanswered points. The provincial team featured five players from Abbotsford – linebacker Clovis Lumeka, defensive lineman Levi Hua and
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Street, Billins named AHL all-stars
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Ben Street and Chad Billins will represent the Abbotsford Heat at the AHL all-star game. Neither selection, announced on Thursday, is a particular surprise, as both players have had outstanding first halves of the season to help power the Heat to the top of the West Division. Street, a 26-year-old centre from Coquitlam, started the season in the NHL with the Calgary Flames, and he’s been lighting up the AHL since being sent down in late October. He’s currently sixth in league scoring with 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 points in 29 games. Billins, who signed with the organization as a free agent in the summer, is fourth among AHL defencemen in scoring with six goals and 20 assists in 33 games. He’s been instrumental in the Heat’s success on the power
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Ben Street (pictured above) and Chad Billins of the Abbotsford Heat have been picked for the AHL all-star game. play, quarterbacking a unit which sits second in the league with a 24 per cent success rate. The AHL all-star game has a different format this year – rather than having conference teams play each other, the league’s all-stars will face Färjestad BK,
a Swedish Elite League team, in St. John’s, Nfld. The all-star event includes a skills competition on Feb. 11, followed by the game on Feb. 12. Q The Heat (23-12-2) are currently on a threegame losing streak, just their second such slide of the season, follow-
ing a 5-1 loss to the San Antonio Rampage on the road on Tuesday. In the first game of a six-game road swing, the Heat surrendered four power-play goals. Mark Cundari had gotten Abbotsford off to a great start, opening the scoring at 1:35 of the first period with assists going to Max Reinhart and Sven Baertschi. But San Antonio forward John McFarland equalized on the power play at 13:47 of the frame, and Joey Crabb, Colby Robak and Matt Gilroy would go on to register man-advantage markers. Bobby Butler notched the Rampage’s lone even-strength goal. Abby goalie Joni Ortio surrendered four goals on 23 shots, and was replaced by Joey MacDonald early in the third period. The road trip continues as the Heat face the Texas Stars on Friday and the Rampage again on Saturday.
Abbotsford News Friday, January 10, 2014
Yale wins gold in Richmond The Yale Secondary hockey academy’s under-16 boys team defied expectations en route to the championship at the Richmond International Midget Tournament last week. Facing older U18 teams, the Yale squad battled their way to the final, where they blew out the North Island Silvertips, a B.C. Major Midget League team, 8-1. “The Vegas odds would have had them as four-goal favourites,” enthused Billy Wilms, program co-ordinator for the Yale academy. “It was one of those
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The Yale U16 hockey team beat the North Island Silivertips 8-1 in the final of a tourney in Richmond. ‘Miracle on Ice’ sort of deals.” Yale captain Kohen Olischefski, a prospect of the BCHL’s Chilliwack Chiefs, was named tournament MVP. Other
standouts included Carter Shannon, who led the tourney in goals with seven, and Dryden Michaud, who had two goals and two assists in the final.
MEI hoopsters host tourney The Mennonite Educational Institute basketball teams are hosting basketball tournaments this weekend. The schedule of games for the Eagles senior boys and girls teams are as follows. Friday
11:30 a.m. – Boys vs. Earl Marriott 1:15 p.m. – Girls vs. Maple Ridge 6:30 p.m. – Girls vs. South Kamloops 8:15 p.m. – Boys vs. Port Moody Saturday 1:30 p.m. – Girls vs. Riverside 6:45 p.m. – Boys vs. North Surrey
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the Abby Senior staff weren’t informed of the change until Nov. 19. That sent them scrambling, and they were fortunately able to land the Crusaders,
who finished second at the Ontario AAAA provincial championships last season and are currently ranked No. 4 in Canada by northpolehoops.com. “We’ve actually wanted them to come out
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Stand-up comic Leland Klassen performs at a fundraising comedy show on Friday, Jan. 10 in Abbotsford. The show, which includes a silent auction, begins at 7 p.m. at the MEI Middle School auditorium (4081 Clearbrook Rd.) and raises funds for a missions trip that a group of high school students are doing during their spring break. The students will be teaching English and doing a building project in Thailand. Klassen moved from Saskatchewan to Abbotsford 12 years ago to take a job with NOWTV (now known as Joytv) and has lived in the community ever since with his wife and
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Predictions for Abbotsford/Mission Real Estate in 2014 If you’re wondering what the New Year will hold, here are some findings I gleaned from the recent CMHC outlook for our area. Housing starts are expected to increase from 665 in 2013 to 800 in 2014. But this is composed of a mix of decreased single family home starts and a projected increase in multifamily dwelling starts. The overall rental vacancy rate will be around 4.2%, but only around 0.6% for units built after the year 2000. As a result starts of
new rental housing stock will be about the highest in 20 years. Prices overall will continue to remain flat, with apartment condos continuing to experience decreases from recent years. That being said there are always exceptions to these projections based on certain streets, neighbourhoods or availability of a particular style or condition of home. For many more specifics that I can help you with or give answers to, please contact me anytime.
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Toyota has always been a logical purchase, based on reliability and durability but now its designs too are capturing buyers with a visual, desirable esthetic. Zack Spencer
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2014 Toyota Highlander: Prettier in form and function makes it more North CARMEL, CA: The Toyota American looking. Highlander is a perfect exI believe that this is the ample of the trend towards best-looking Highlander crossovers away from to date and import buytraditional SUVs. ers will take note and a Before its 2001 introducfew domestic intenders tion, the Toyota SUV of should too. choice was the 4Runner, A very good built off a pickup truck platfamily crossover that Inside The dash is form, providing ruggedness improved with will get the job done much and versatility. more soft-touch materiCrossovers now accomplish every day. als and a large 6.1-inch the same versatility in terms screen in the centre of Zack Spencer of seating, cargo and all the dash on the base LE wheel drive capability but or an 8.0-inch screen on do so with a better on-road drive, thanks all other models, makes operation easy. to a car-based platform. One problem is the angle of the screen The first Highlander was rather small, is hard to see if there is any sunshine, about the same size as a compact the glare a bit more than I had anticipatcrossover today. ed. Back up camera is standard. In 2008, its size was adjusted to make Below the screen and heat controls is a room for a standard third row of seats. tray-like shelf that runs from the middle Now the Highlander has grown again to the passenger side of the dash. This is and is packed with more standard a clever space to place your smartphone equipment and features. but also enable it to be plugged in.
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The cup holder is large and the centre armrest has a massive storage area inside; this is thanks to the removal of the stowaway seat that used to hide under the centre armrest. Now in the second row of seats there are three permanent seats or two captain’s chairs in the top Limited model. The previous hideaway idea was simple but not so comfortable. The biggest change takes place in the third row of seats, where three people can sit rather than just two. In addition,
there is 100L of cargo space behind the third row of seats offering much better functionality. It has all the interior amenities that one expects in a modern three-row crossover, even a system that allows the driver’s voice to be amplified through the stereo for easier conversations with passengers in the very back, but there seems to be a lack of sophistication compared to its competition. Drive The previous Highlander was available with a 4-cylinder engine and front wheel drive (FWD). It’s with a standard 3.5L V6 with 270hp, matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission, also with FWD. The starting price stays at $31,680; factoring in the backup camera there is good value here. When it arrives later this month, the base LE with all wheel drive (AWD) starts at $34,180. I think most people will opt for the LE with convenience package that includes 8-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, three-zone climate control, satellite radio and leather steering wheel to name a few. This brings the price up to $34,480 for the FWD and $36,980 for the AWD. On the road, the AWD system sends power to just the front wheels as often as possible with only 10 per cent of the torque shifting when cornering. The system has the ability to shift or lock up to 50 per cent of the power for better traction but limiting it to times
when it is truly needed helps improve fuel economy. The other part of the fuel economy story is the all-new 6-speed automatic. The official fuel rating for the most popular AWD model is 11.5L/100km in the city and 8.2L on the highway, which is almost a full litre improvement in combined highway/city economy over the 2013 model. The rear suspension has been modified for a slightly more dynamic drive and improved ride. The steering is rather light and vague but the buyers of this type of product will appreciate the ease of use.
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The highs and lows of driving on a German Autobahn ‘‘
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Much motoring mythology surrounds Germany’s speed limitless autobahns. Many readers who favour
an increase in posted limits on our freeways point to the superbly engineered German highways as the example to follow. The latest round of praise follows the recent Insights West poll conducted for Black Press that found 37 per cent back increased limits on routes such as the Coquihalla Highway. And doubtless BC Transportation Minister Todd Stone will hear the same in his review of highway speed limits during the eight regional public forums being held this month. Hate to be a party pooper but today’s autobahns really don’t live up to their past reputation. They are excellent to drive but if you
expect to cruise along at 250 km/h for the duration of a multi-hour journey you will be disappointed. In recent years, I’ve driven thousands of kilometres along highspeed freeways throughout Europe while attending launches for a variety of high-powered cars. One of the most memorable trips I drove was the 585 kilometres between Munich and Berlin, which I covered in an Audi A6, with a 2.8-litre V6 generating 207 horsepower under the hood. Just like Vancouver, Munich is a thriving city and there’s congestion with a capital C even on the A9 autobahn. The queues continue even 30 kms outside of the city
but it must be said that they move at a uniform speed of 100 km/h! To say there are no speed limits is inaccurate: I encountered city areas where the maximum was 120 km/h overnight between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. There are also restrictions in motorcycles, large trucks and cars towing trailers. What I find most interesting was the unwritten rule, which, while it can’t be enforced, if you disobey it and are involved in a collision it may cost you. Say what? – The advisory speed limit under this “rule” is 130 km/h, referred to in German as the Richtgeschwindigkeit. Smash up at a higher speed
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approaches to the various urban areas along the way. As the traffic thinned, I wound up the A6 to 200 km/h for less than a minute and shortly after I managed to hit 220 km/h but that lasted all of 20 seconds. I managed to do 180 km/h for about three minutes before slowing to 140 for a sustained period of around 20 minutes. Europe is full and nowhere is that more evident than on the roads. I found 120 km/h was more easily achieved for most of the journey and seemed to be more typical a speed for most.
From Munich city limits to Berlin it took me around 5 hours 30 minutes, which means I averaged about 105 km/h. Pretty good but not the 200 km/h many think you can do. There’s the reality check: Generally, I agree that some of our freeways could stand a slight increase in the posted limit, especially in the rural areas where drivers would likely be able to maintain the top speed more easily than on the theoretically speed limitless autobahn. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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Cars that loom large in the rearview mirror Before looking ahead with hope for a its ability to be a workhorse, even though promising new year, indulge me while I it only has 131 horsepower. In the city, check my rearview mirror. it fit in underground parking lots and My review of 2013 might offer you some surprisingly had pep. thoughts to ponder for your 2014. I tried Visibility is non-existent out the rear to count how many cars and there was no vanity I tested last year. I tried. mirror, but it was just an However, I could only admirable vehicle to drive. come up with an approxiAnd it even fits a motorcymate figure. And it comes cle inside. I just love it. in at around 102. That’s The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST a lot of vehicles. And makes the list because, in all the years that I’ve it doesn’t even include The Ford Fiesta been testing vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs, ROVs ST makes the list I have never been as and anything else that tempted to impulse buy you could consider some because, in all the a car. For under $25K you sort or transportation or years that I’ve been get a firecracker of a car, recreational vehicle. testing vehicles, I a manual transmission, So, within that lot, you have never been as 197 horsepower and an have to either be pretty amazing chassis setup. For good or pretty bad to tempted to impulse an everyday driver and a stand out. buy a car. car you could put on the Though, there were a few track, it’s just stellar. The surprises along the way Alexandra Straub smile on your face when that made the list. driving is included in the price tag. Here are the cars that stuck with me and The least bang for your buck, that I still leave me wanting more (or less). tested, comes with the 2013 BMW 320i Making the top of my list as the most xDrive. At $46,500, that’s pretty steep for memorable car that I drove is not what a car that doesn’t even have a backup you’d expect. It’s the 2013 Nissan NV200 camera or streaming Bluetooth audio. Cargo Van. – Say what? Not to mention, it comes with a humble Without taking up too much space, I fell 181 horsepower engine. That said, it’s a in love with its utility, its practicality and
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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 2
BIRTHS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 5
IN MEMORIAM
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 102
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198
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FOUND DOG: Pressa X. Male. Tan/white. Found in Mission. Mission Animal Control at 604-826-4496 LOST - Looking for remote control helicopter. Lost Thurs., December 26th around noon. Marshall Road & Everett. Neighbor witnessed a woman in a minivan stop to pick it up off the road. Please contact Don 604-613-4036 (cell).
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CLASS 1 DRIVER - must be able to cross border. Super B exp an asset. Local work - home everyday. Mountain driving exp. an asset. Hrly wage depends on exp. Clean drivers abstract required. Must speak English. Call: (604)309-7609 CLASS 1 LONG HAUL DRIVERS, F/T. BC & Alberta lanes. Minimum 2 years mountain verifiable experience. BC Okanagan runs pay .53¢ mile. Fax or email resume to 604-850-0309; casey@live.ca
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Jugnoor Transport Ltd. is looking for F/T long haul truck drivers (6). Salary $24.50/hr. Must have at least 1 year exp. Duties: drive truck, load / unload goods, pre-inspection / maintenance of vehicle, do emergency repairs, maintain log book. Email resume to: jugnoortranshr@gmail.com or Fax: 1-888-461-0831
LONG HAUL DRIVERS: T & S Transportation Systems Inc. req’s Long Haul Truck Drivers. Class 1 Driver’s license required. Ability to maintain Driver logbook, Bill of lading, Inspection report etc. $24/hr, 50 hrs/week. Send Resumes by Fax: 604-607-0336 or mail: 28394 Fraser Hwy, Abbotsford, V4X 1K8
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The #1 (sales, service and volume) Automotive Dealership in the Fraser Valley, and one of the top dealers in Western Canada is looking to hire a Sales Consultant! This is a rare opportunity to join one of the best automotive teams. Only career-minded individuals who know the true meaning of incredible customer satisfaction and hard work should apply! Sales applicants should possess the following: • Strong aptitude for sales • Outgoing personality and desire to work with the public • Extremely self-motivated to succeed • A strong work ethic and ability to work long hours • A valid BC driver’s licence • Ability to work well with other employees • Good problem solving skills • Stable past work history • Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and other general business programs
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DYKSTRA Geoff
ALBERT Jayson Sept. 3, 1992 ~ Dec. 28, 2013
Passed away suddenly, Jay will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by his parents, Kim and Darrell, his sisters Melissa and Amy (Matt) Thain, grandparents, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A service honouring Jay’s memory will be held Sat., Jan. 11th, 1:00 pm at Schoolhouse Hall 4315 Wright St., Clayburn Village, Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fraser House Society, Mission, BC. Online memorial page: www.legacy.com
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KOOP, Abraham Born on August 4th, 1936, Abe went to his enternal home on Christmas Eve at the ARH. He will be deeply missed by his wife Erika and their 2 sons; Bruce (Colleen), grandsons Spencer (Amy), and Levi; Jim (Rhonda), grandsons Jesse, Jordan (Tiawna) and Jason; his sisters Kay and family; Mary; brother John (Lydia) and family; his brother-in-laws Hank (Darlene) and family; John (Lori) and family; sisterin-law Irma’s family; and 4 foster children and their families. A celebration of Abe’s life will be held at New Testament Baptist Church, 5525 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford at 2 pm, Thursday January 16th, 2014.
Bartsch Susan Sara (nee Isaak) Born April 2, 1928 in Demaine, SK, Susan went to be with her Lord and Saviour on January 5, 2014. Susan was the oldest child of Peter and Nettie Isaak. She married George Bartsch on December 29, 1955. George was well-known in the community as the owner of Bartsch Jewellers. Susan faithfully served at home and as a business partner with George. Predeceased by her husband George, her parents, and her brothers Jake and John, Susan is survived by her sisters Elsie, Helen, and Carol, and her brothers Peter and Don. She is also survived by her children Ken (April), Lynette, Joanne (Trever), Randal (Alaine), and Cris (Lori), as well as her grandchildren Aaron (Carly), Silas, Dania (Andrew), Kenia, Madison, Amore, Lilliana, Isla, and 2 great-grandsons Lucas and Iain. The burial will take place on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Maclure Mennonite Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, at 3:00 pm. Viewing will be on Sunday, January 12 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, from 7:30-9:00 pm. Online condolences can be left for family at www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com
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Geoffrey Tyson Dykstra, late of Whittier, Caildornia, went Home to be with Jesus on January 4, 2014, at 34 years of age after an eight month struggle with leukaemia. Geoff is survived by wife, Leah and their five children: Abigael, Keely, Silas, Evangelyn, and Phinehas. He is also survived by parents, Frank and Grace Dykstra and sisters Catherine (Brad) and Erica (Dallin), all of Abbotsford, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and his Beppe Teyema. Geoff was born in Abbotsford in 1979 and attended Abbotsford Christian School graduating in 1997. He then attended Biola University in La Mirada, California, graduating in 2005 with a Degree in Organizational Leadership. He worked at and managed the Duplicating Centre at Biola University during his studies. After completing his degree, Geoff still wanted to pursue his dream of working in the medical profession and so in 2006, Geoff enrolled in the nursing program at Biola University, completed his nursing degree in 2010 and worked with the Los Angeles County Public Health Centre in Whittier. In April of 2013, Geoff became ill and on April 30 was diagnosed with AL leukaemia. Geoff spent his remaining days initially at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier and later at the UCLA Medical Center in Westwood. His story of this time along with his and Leah’s testimony of their unwavering faith in their Savior, Jesus Christ, can be found at www.caring bridge.org/visit/geoffdykstra. The family thanks all the medical caregivers at both facilities for all their effort made to prolong Geoff’s life beyond his stem cell transplant in September. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 11, 2014, 10:30 AM, at Grace Evangelical Free Church in La Mirada, California with live stream of that service in Abbotsford, at Gateway Community Christian Reformed Church. John 3: 16
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WEISS Adolph Horst (Alf) Weiss, age 73, passed away on January 3rd, 2014 at his home in Cloverdale, BC of natural causes. Alf was born in Siegfriedsdorf, Germany on October 3, 1940 to Justus and Helena (Nee Müller) Weiss. In 1945, his family fled from the advancing Russian army, then immigrated to Canada via the MV Beaverbrae in 1948. They settled in Winnipeg. Alf took up the sheet metal trade, and built thousands of ducts that have helped warm tens of thousands of people. Alf moved to Vancouver in 1968, where he met Martha Martens, the love of his life. They were married 10 months later on September 13, 1969. Alf’s great loves were his family (especially his grandchildren), walking, bird-watching, fixing things, journaling, and eating good bread with good jam. Alf served for many years with Christian Service Brigade and as a shepherding elder at Sevenoaks Alliance
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HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS & COMPANY DRIVERS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators & company drivers based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. $3500 Signing BONUS for Owner Operators To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Bev, 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889
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CROP FARM LABOURERS required F/T for Altervale Farm Ltd 149 Barker Rd. in Abbotsford. Duties incl pruning, hoeing, spraying & picking berries. 40hr/wk. $10.33/hr. No experience required. Fax 604-462-0908
FARM WORKERS Seikhon Farms is looking for 8 F/T (40 hrs) farm workers for planting, weeding, fertilizing, cultivating, irrigating, winter pruning and harvesting crops, other farm work etc. Wages $10.50/hr. Year round work. Email resume to:
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Brilain Enterprises. 11 Seasonal Farm Workers needed to complete tasks, prepare crops for harvest, and harvesting. This involves getting the fields clean (by hoeing, hand weeding, etc.) and hand harvesting crops. Crops include strawberries, raspberries, sweet corn, pickling cucumbers and pumpkins. Workers will also be needed to prepare packaging needed for bringing produce to market. Wage will be $10.33/ hour. Work site located in Abbotsford. Please reply by emailing your resume to: info@neufeldfarms.ca
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Wisbey Farms requires 6 farm vegetable workers for planting, weeding, harvesting, washing, grading & packing root crops and mixed vegetables. Work is physically demanding; must be able to lift 50 pounds, work outdoors in all types of weather, and have own transportation. Starting wage is $10.25/hour, up to 50 hours per week. From January to December.
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14 F/T Farm workers req’d for Jit Bains Farms in East Abbotsford. 40 Hours/week until Dec 15th, 2014. No exp needed, but heavy lifting is required. Duties will incl; planting, weeding, fertilizing, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting and loading field vegetables. Wages $10.33/hr. Email resumes to:
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FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
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F/T & P/T positions available for busy Greendale Petro-Pass. Open Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Sat/Sun 8-4:30. Please drop resumes off at 41420 Yale Rd. West
We’re looking for carriers! Be part of a GREAT team!
WE’RE LOOKING FOR CARRIERS TO DELIVER THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS & THE MISSION RECORD
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Clearbrook, Debreen, Dormick, Fir, Hemlock, Melmar
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Creston, Merritt, Rogers, Sorrento
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Magnolia, Tulip
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Hillcrest, Lilac, Sugarpine
005060
Adanac, Alta, Farrant, Plaxton, Ravine, Ware
005260
Franklin, Kempley, King, Kirklyn
006140
32823-32858 Landeau
008210
Deertrail, Rockhill, Townline
008200
011240
Old Clayburn & Vernon
011320
Epson, Immel, Laburnum
011340
Ascott, Donlyn, Eton, Hendon, Picton
012040
Glenavon, Glencoe, Glenshiel
012120
McKinley, Strathcona, Wells-Gray
012160
McKee, McKinley
Alea, Kingfisher, Mallard, Swallow, Upper Maclure
102191
Eldorado, Marshall, Mayfair, McKenzie, Wavell
008230
Blueridge, Fieldgate, Homestead, Legacy
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Andrews, McKenzie, Taylor, Victory
008250
Blue Jay, Blueridge, Brookdale, Nightingale
104280
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Deertrail, Firhill, Mallard, Upper Maclure
Eleanor, Elliot, Filuk, Guilford, Marshall, Mila
008270
Northdale, Ridgeview, Sidegrove, Viewmount
008280
Apex, Ridgeview, Summit, Vantage, Vista, Wagner
008330
Crestview, Steelhead
008350
Blue Jay, Crestview, Saab
009580
Ashcroft, Balfour, Clearbrook, Elkford, Hedley
105060
Knox & Rockwell
105070
Delair, Dina, Good, Stafford & Zanatta
105081
Ackerman, Delair, Nickel, Rockwell, Spencer
105220
Damson & Woodstock
106160
Graystone, Marshall, Stoneridge, Whatcom
106240
Eagle Mtn, Gingerhills, Hibiscus, Hickory
The Abbotsford Police Department, with staff strength in excess of 300, is committed to making Abbotsford the safest city in BC. Through continuous improvement and innovation, we strive to provide the highest quality of service to our growing community. We currently have the following unionized civilian position:
Casual Finance Clerk • You will be responsible for assisting the Finance Staff. Responsibilities will include timesheet data entry and verification, word processing and spread sheet preparation, processing invoices and billings, managing correspondence and problem solving. • You will have a minimum of three years related accounting and/or payroll experience in a computerized environment and a certificate or diploma in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, with a typing speed of 45 wpm and proven computer skills. Good grammar, cognitive and interpersonal skills will also be required. • Applicants will be tested in order to assess the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the position. The successful candidate must obtain and maintain an enhanced security clearance, which includes a polygraph test.
www.abbypd.ca Closing date: January 24, 2014 We are accepting resumes online only. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Abbotsford Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage diversity.
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Alder, Birch, Cedar, Grand, Maple, Seventh & Sixth
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Hawthorne & Judith
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Hodson, Horne, Northmount & Seventh
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D’Herbomez, Little & Topper
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Finch, Ptarmigan & Tanager
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Caribou & Fourteenth
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Fourteenth Hillcrest, Lapwing, Raven, Turner & Wren Cambie, Dewdney Trunk, Douglas, Draper, Shimek, Tindall & Weaver Fripp, McEwen & McTaggart Dixon, Ewert, Henry, McTaggart & Owen
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Experience with shipping / receiving procedures Familiar with DHL and Purolator shipping tools Experience operating a Forklift Able to lift heavy objects A clean class 5 drivers abstract Attention to detail A positive attitude First aid and Fort Lift ticket an asset
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NURSERY WORKER Fraserview Nursery Ltd. is looking for: Full time / seasonal nursery worker. Work includes planting, weeding, moving, loading, unloading, shrubs and trees. Work is outdoor in all types of weather & involves some heavy lifting. Work is approx. from March - November. No minimum education req’d. Wages $10.33/hr Reply fax 604-607-5571.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and expectations, please submit your resume online at:
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LOCAL Craft Manufacturing Company looking for Reliable Subcontractors. Work from home. Make extra income. Training provided at no cost to you. Call 604-826-4651. Leave your name and number and we will call you back.
Career Opportunities: Community Health Worker O Care Aide Home Support O Acute & Complex Care
CALL ABBOTSFORD: 604.504.3323 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM
Full-time hours Competitive wage program Competitive benefits package Employee discount program Port Kells, Surrey, BC 201 - 19315 96 Ave, V4N 4C4 Email: tim@customtruckpartsinc.com Fax: 604-513-9142
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
P/T ~ F/T NIGHT AUDITOR
$13.80/Hour EV Logistics is excited to announce a new starting wage of $13.80! We are currently accepting applications for Permanent Entry-Level Warehouse Order Selectors, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean and team-oriented environment.
We offer a starting wage of $13.80 plus an attractive incentive program with regular increases as you progress. EV Logistics also offers flexible working schedules and a safe and fun environment. Successful applicants will have a safety-first attitude, available for day, afternoon and weekend coverage, have reliable transportation and proficient English communication skills. If you’re looking for long-term employment with career growth and want to work in a fun and safe environment, then EV Logistics wants to hear from you! Apply online at: www.evlogistics.com
JOIN OUR FANTASTIC TEAM! Must have great attention to detail, aptitude with numbers and or formulas, must be mature and have good customer service skills. Previous tourism experience an asset but not required. Applicants must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
Please drop off resume at 32110 Marshall Road Abbotsford
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Legal Assistant National Franchisor seeking Legal Assistant / Paralegal with 3 years corporate / commercial exp. Franchise disclosure & lease documentation is an asset.
Send resume & cover letter including salary expectations to: Byron@shefield.com
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MEDICAL/DENTAL
DENTAL RECEPTIONIST ~ F/T 132
HOME STAY FAMILIES
HOME STAY FAMILIES March 15 to 26 for Japanese students
604-853-2157 or 604-309-4687
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For busy Abbotsford office. Dental reception experience req’d. Tues. to Sat. Reply to: Box #887 c/o Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5
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P/T MOA required for busy doctor’s office. Please drop off resume at Mission Oaks Medical. 32136 Lougheed Hwy., Mission. RECEPTIONIST for busy Chiropractic office needed. Part-time. 1.5 days a week. Must be flexible to cover holidays and sick days. Medical office experience an asset. Please foward resume to: 101-2306 McCallum Road, V2S 3P4
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PERSONAL SERVICES
TRADES, TECHNICAL
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
AMAZING WAVE SPA Acupuncture & Acupressure. 113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
CHANEL SPA Christmas Specials! 604-746-6777
For local European mechanic shop. Hours; Monday to Friday 8:30 - 5:00. Would consider right person with 2nd, 3rd or 4th year apprentice or licensed mechanic. Apply in person at :
CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 or 604-820-9601
D & D DRYWALL. Boarding, taping, texturing painting & remodeling. Big or small jobs. Over 25 yrs exp. Free estimates. 604-853-3640.
Kristy 604.488.9161
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859 -1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696
dave@valleyeurotec.com • Steel Fabricator (afternoon) • Saw Operator • Estimator • Drafter & more. Global ORIGINAL Waterpark & Attractions Company is HIRING! www.WhiteWaterWest.com/ careers.html
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby
We are looking to add an assertive, personable Credit and Collection Specialist to our team. This is a permanent, full time position. As a Credit Officer some of your duties will include interacting with internal and external customers, approving credit limits for new customers, monitor credit thresholds for existing customers and contacting customers for payments. The skill set you bring to the team will include a professional telephone manner, effective time management techniques, efficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Office suite and an entry-level competency of accounting.
EDUCATION
Your previous work experience will include role(s) in credit and/or collections with a focus in customer care. We are looking for candidates who have a minimum 2 years experience in a comparable role.
ELECTRICAL
Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Credit Officer
PERSONAL SERVICES
DRYWALL
WALTER’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs. Sm jobs pref’d. 40+ yrs exp. 604-308-7943
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
VALLEY EUROTEC
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2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
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LINDA’S CLEANING quality work affordable price. You won’t be disappointed. 15/yrs. 604-852-0104
2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford
604-746-0099
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOUSE CLEANING Available. Residential & Commercial. Call (604)826-1802
SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686
Must have own vehicle, tool pouch, hand tools
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PERSONAL SERVICES
#1 in the Fraser Valley
Carpenter Helper/ Framer Wanted
Phone 604-856-0889
MIND BODY SPIRIT
PERSONAL SERVICES
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ¾ ton) and clean driver abstract. NO CARS, SUVS, MINI-VANS OR PICKUP TRUCKS. • Tuesday Mornings & Wednesday Evenings • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove
Call 604.514.6770 circulation@langleytimes.com
If you are looking for a change and would like to join a dynamic group, kindly forward your resume to: Black Press Group Ltd. Attn: Stephen Gregorig, Credit Manager Box 3600 Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 sgregorig@blackpress.ca
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Competition closes: Jan 17th, 2014 We thank all those whom are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com
Veterinary Assistant Diploma Program Want to work with animals and get paid to do it? Be a Veterinary Assistant in just 6.5 months. Our clinical program is taught by an Animal Health Technologist, Veterinarians, Vet Assistants & Veterinary Office Managers.
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✦ Demolition ✦ Land Clearing ✦ Excavating ✦ Backfilling
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Home Pro Renovations
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MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683
GUTTER CLEANING
EXCAVATING
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MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel
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Over 20 years experience. Products and Services from a company you can trust!!!!!!
NO JOB TOO SMALL! Phone 604-820-0808 www.jonesbroscartageltd.com
Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069
BROTHERS MOVING & DELIVERY
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Call 604-556-8183 ABBOTSFORD & MISSION MISSION VALLEY Kitchens ~ Bathrooms Decks ~ Painting Drywall ~ Flooring Fencing ~ Doors & much more....... S Insured S Licensed Guaranteed S Free Estimates
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332 .Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052
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MEN’S BLAZER, WOOL / CASHMERE, size 42R, burgundy, worn twice, new paid $100. Sell $30. 604-857-4767. COZY WARM SHEEPS wool comforter in excellent shape, Queen size, $50. 1962 Seattle World’s Fair towels, never used, 2 for $50. 604853-6220. ANTIQUE CARD TABLE, wood legs and frame, unique picture on top, $100. 604-853-6220. BIKE, 24” WHEELS, Asama brand, red, near new, $60. Baby swing Fisher Price, electric, like new, $40. 604-308-0451. PAINTING, ROBERT BATEMAN tiger, framed, name “Mometum”, $40. Eagle painting, prints, framed, by Ted Blaylock, two for $40. 604-308-0451. BIKE, SPEED DEMON, kids 3-7 years, adjustable size, very nice, new shape, $30. 4 light fixtures, florescent with T8-tubes, $25. all. 604-308-0451. COFFEE TABLE, SOLID oak, made in England, by Bridgeford Co. New condition. Large size 40” X 48”, $100. 604-308-0451. NEW SET OF TIRE chains, HD, to fit 205 X 75 X 15, $20. 604-626-0604. NEW 36” SHOWER KIT, still in box, glass doors, $100. 604-626-0604. FOUR NEWLY REFURNISHED kitchen chairs, $12. each. 12 CDs, $2. each. 14 LPs $2. each. 604859-8340. DIGITAL BOX, $50. COLEMAN campstove, $25. 2 cowboy hats, $25. 604-853-2427. ROSSIGNOL SNOWBOARD MADE in France, $50. 604-621-1048
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SKIS AND BOOTS, kid’s size age 4/5, Solomon skis 80 cm, Rossignol boots 227mm. $80. 604853-7300. TWO PINE BOOKSHELVES, great condition, 71” X 35”, $100/pair. 604-853-7300. SELF GUIDED SNOW shoe trek for 2 at Hemlock. Includes snow shoe rental. $60 value for $45. 604-826-3338. MAGNAVOX 19” LCD television, built in DVD player, remote control, manual. Seldom used. Excellent condition. For details phone after 1:30 pm. $80. obo. 604-864-6882. JVC 27” COLOR TV, $40. Vintage Brother sewing machine in cabinet, $50. Still works well. Model 651. 604-859-6815. HEALTH RIDER H10X, exercise bike, like new, $55. 604-859-6815. TWO POOL CUES, $25. each. Each come in a case, excellent condition. 604-761-2744. WANTED NINENDO SYSTEM with games, will pay up to $100. 604864-9786. WANTED RECORDS 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, classic rock & roll. Will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786. CAMPSTOVE TOASTER, $5. Coleman fuel and container, $12. Hatchet, $7. Battery post cleaning tool, $6. Car filter tool, $6. 604853-2427. 27” SONY TV, $80. 2’ level, $10. Water pressure regulator for motorhomes, $10. 604-853-2427. DOUBLE BED CLEAN box spring and mattress with frame $60. 604820-0372.
WALKER WITH HAND brakes, like new, $50. 604-621-1048 9 PAIRS GLORIA Vanderbilt stretch jeans sz 14 petite as new condition, one pair has tags. $100 for all. 604-855-5992. H20 STEAM MOP for ceramic and wood floor $50. 604-820-0372. MICROWAVE $20. 604-826-7445. FRONT LOAD KENMORE stackable washer $100. 604-826-7445. STACKABLE DRYER KENMORE $100. 604-826-7445. GOODYEAR NORDIC SNOW tire 75% tread 195/65/15 mounted on honda 15” 4 bolt steel rim $75. 604-826-6042. GOODYEAR NORDIC SNOW tire 75% tread 195/65/15 mounted on honda 15” 4 bolt steel rim $75. 604-826-6042. GOODYEAR NORDIC SNOW tire 75% tread 195/65/15 mounted on honda 15” 4 bolt steel rim $75. 604-826-6042. GOODYEAR NORDIC SNOW tire 75% tread 195/65/15 mounted on honda 15” 4 bolt steel rim $75. 604-826-6042. PORTABLE GENERATOR $100. 604-820-8218. 400 90 MIN AUTO cassettes good quality can be re recorded. 0.25¢ each obo. 604-826-4533. 198 I. ASIMOV SCIENCE fiction magazines 1991-2009 0.50¢ each obo. 604-826-4533. 40 I. ASIMOV SCIENCE fiction magazines 2010-2013 0.50¢ each obo. 604-826-4533.
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6) Ads may only be booked for one week at a time.
3) Miscellaneous items for sale – more than one item may be advertised, but EACH ITEM MUST BE SEPARATELY PRICED AND THE TOTAL PRICES COMBINED MUST NOT EXCEED $100.
8) Any ads received after the deadlines shall be published in the next upcoming edition.
7) Miscellaneous items wanted shall be limited to A TOTAL OF $100 or less. 9) THE NEWS AND/OR THE MISSION CITY RECORD RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY AD NOT CONFORMING WITH THESE RULES. THE NEWS AND/OR THE MISSION CITY RECORD ALSO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERPRET THESE RULES AS THEY APPLY TO BUCK-PASSERS.
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#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423
CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
A LICENSED/ HONEST PLUMBER & GAS FITTER/furnace man with 33 years exp. Refs. Reas. rates Free est. 24hrs. Don 604-220-4956
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
★ OPEN ★ Friday & Saturday 8 am ~ 6 pm
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FIREWOOD ★ FREE ★ WOODEN PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself Great for crafts etc.
BACK PARKING LOT (by shed) ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
REAL ESTATE 625
FOR SALE BY OWNER
5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village
GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161. 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 Yorkshire Terrier, 9 wks old female Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 604-828-2806
ABBOTSFORD 5 acres 2 houses (2 & 3 bedrooms). By UFV. $1,700,000. Land investment. 604-859-9177
MISSION 1.5 acres. with older 2 bedroom home that rents for $1200/mo. Dewdney Trunk Road. 1 km from Municipal Hall. Hobby Farm or building lot? 604-826-2271
Spacious Home And Huge Semi-Truck Sized Shop With N/G Overhead Heating Save-On Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266
GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca
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YARD CARE / JUNK REMOVAL Odd jobs, inside / outside house. Const., yard waste, appl. etc. Same Day Service! Dave 604-825-0066 BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378
Semi-private acreage, Just 10 minutes east of 100 Mile House, Home is 2600 sq ft on two Åoors, Must sell with adjoining lot for 3+ acres total, House priced to sell at $259,000, lot $29,000. Call today for more details. SEE MLS#N226169 & MLS#N226171 $ 25 9,0 00
FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean-ups, odd jobs, scrap removal. Free est. 604-820-2383
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DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736
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Everything Must Go!
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
5) NOT ACCEPTABLE AS BUCK-PASSER ADS: Pets, birds, poultry, rabbits, livestock, fish, nursery stock, fruits and vegetables, top soil, or firewood – whether free or otherwise.
2) Each ad must be accompanied by one dollar payment for each run day. NO ADS CAN BE ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE OR EMAIL. Each ad MUST be 20 words or less including telephone number.
4) Items sold in bulk must specify the number of items and be priced as individual items. The quantity you have times the price of each item shall not exceed $100.
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ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304
RED ROSE PAINTING Interior/Exterior & Pressure Washing Free Est. WCB. 604-746-6051 604-782-7452 redrosepainting.ca TOM VAN KEULEN Painting & Decorating. Int ~ Ext / Residential 604-853-9429 ~ 778-982-2191
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FRUIT & VEGETABLES
GARAGE SALES Final Moving Sale 32587 Haida Drive Abbotsford
UNDER $300
#1 PET SOURCE • Pet Food & Accessories • Livestock Feed & Hay • Wild Bird Seed & Accessories • Whole Lot More 34633 Vye Rd. Abbotsford B.C. (just past Costco) 604-556-7477 www.buckerfields.org
GOOD LOCAL HAY Delivery available. (Cell) 604-615-9888.
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TONY’’S PAINTING
GUTTER/Window Cleaning, Power Washing, 30 yrs exp., For Prompt Service Call Simon 604-230-0627
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FEED & HAY
2nd CUT HAY Stored at Mission Barn Wynnk Farms (604)467-4419
RENO’S & IMPROVEMENTS
525
SCHWINN 220 RECUMBENT BIKE Like new, excellent condition. Less than one year old. Heart monitor, 15 workout programs, 15 levels. Asking $250. obo 604-302-0510.
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FREEZER, Danby designer energystar upright, new @ Costco $575, 4 yrs old, sell @ $180. (604)744-4376
PETS
3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Does most any job, big or small!
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Abbotsford News Friday, January 10, 2014 A41 REAL ESTATE 626
HOUSES FOR SALE
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
SUNRIDGE APARTMENTS
32815 George Ferguson Way
1 MONTH FREE 1 bdrm. from 2 bdrm. from 31499 SPUR Ave, 3 storey home 7 bdrm, 3.5 bath + den, fncd yard Sunny 604-807-1281, $519,999
$635 $725
· Excellent location · Across the street from Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall · Large Units · 24/7 On-site staff · Elevator operated · On-Site Laundry Facilities · Includes Heat & Hot Water
For more information or to setup an appointment Salmon Arm, 2004 mobile, 4 bd, 2 bath, 1700 sf., peaceful country MHP, $159,900 Ph 778-240-1216
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HOMES WANTED
Please Call Rick 604.319.9151
1 Bdrm. from $599 2 Bdrm. from $725 Call Jake for Details
604.556.6465 IRENE APARTMENTS 1 bdrm from $625 2 bdrm. from $745
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RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
2 bed – Mission - We have a selection of suites now available to view in our Richards Court community. Quiet location starting from $700! 778-344-2787 ABBOSTFORD - Independence! Privacy! Freedom! HUGE Bachelor Suites with unique layout for added privacy. Heat & Hot Water and blinds included. Choose standard or upgraded starting from $600. Call Now. 778-344-2787 ABBOTSFORD 1 bdrm + den, near all amen., all appl incl w/d, d/w. N/s N/p. Jan 1. $850/mo. 604-615-9595
Apartment & Townhouse Complex
LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available. Outdoor pool in garden setting. Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities. Ref’s req’d.
Phone 604-556-7705
1 & 2 Bdrm Units Available starting as low as $600 Lrg balconies, many overlooking our lush & peaceful center Courtyard.
*Close to Schools & all Amenities* *Senior Friendly Discounts* Call Lyn for an apt to view, 778-880-0920 or 778-982-0873
FREE PARKING PETS OKAY
DON McNeill
ABBOTSFORD
THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE
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New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
Abbotsford Central
706
Mountainview - Bakerview
2929 & 2959 Tims Street
BLUERIDGE APARTMENTS
NEW Mobile home on it’s own 50x120 lot. $13,000 down, $1303/mo OAC. 604-830-1960
APARTMENT/CONDO
Courtyard Estates
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $83,900 w/$550 pad rent. Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960
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RENTALS
Phone 604-852-4696
1 MONTH FREE Large units. Large Patios, Walk to Sprott Shaw College. Easy Highway Access. Storage Lockers & Parking Available!
To arrange a viewing please call Annette
ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo. N/P ~ N/S. Hot water & cable included. Quiet, parklike setting.
604-853-0333 ABBOTSFORD
Great View Available Now! Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom 3 Bdrm Bedroom Avail. SENIORS DISCOUNTS Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certified. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.
ABBOTSFORD
778.982.2590
MALIBU TERRACE APTS
ABBOTSFORD – 1 bed “Do You Need Space Of Your Own?” Large 1 Bd available standard or upgraded, blinds included. From $650. Call Now. 778-344-2787
33430 Bourquin Place 2 BEDROOM
✦ NEWLY RENOVATED ✦
ABBOTSFORD 2184 McKenzie Rd Spacious 2 bdrm from $850/mo H/w flrs. No dogs. Dirk 604-535-3475
Heat, light, hot water, prk stall, clean quiet bldg.
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT.
ABBOTSFORD, 2779 MAPLE ST. 2 Bdrm from $750/mo. Call 604-504-1587
Call Resident Manager 604-850-7508
ABBOTSFORD, 33509 Marshall, 2 bdrm apt, quiet prof bldg, corner units. $825/mo. 3 appli. Feb 1. 604-615-5127 or 604-807-3294.
ABBOTSFORD: Nice 1 bdrm. $630/mo. & 2 bdrm. top floor. $750/mo. 30+. Crime free building. Strictly no drugs. Nr UFV, hosp & walking dist. to shops. New cabinets, full size f/s, d/w. Fully reno’d. Avail. now. 604-226-5938
Abbotsford
ATTENTION SENIORS NO SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR QUALIFIED SENIORS 1 & 2 Bdrm Units Available starting as low as $600/mo
2929 & 2959 Tims Street *Elevators. *Large Balconies.
Close to all amenities Call Lyn for an apt to view, 778-880-0920 or 778-982-0873 ABBOTSFORD. Charlotte Manor. 1 & 2 bdrm $630 - $750/mo incl h/water. Near rec center/bus. Ref’s. On duty manager. Call 604-864-8565 ABBOTSFORD. Tempo - 2 bdrm + den, $1100/m. Good location, on site manager, secure bldg. Dan, Stratatech 604-897-9752.
ABBOTSFORD RENOVATED SUITES 11 LOCATIONS
• Bachelor • 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrm. Inquire About Current Rental Incentives...
PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! FOR LEASING & INFO.
Call Pamela 604-751-2934 or E-mail: abbotleasing1@mainst.biz ABBOTSFORD “Sweet Two Bedroom Suites!” Your choice of standard or upgraded Apts. Starting from $750. Heat & Hot Water and Privacy blinds included. Call Now 778-344-2787
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$200 MOVE-IN❋❋❋ New Year’s Special Crime Free Living HURON COURT ✳ 1 Bdrm. from $625/mo. ✳ 2 Bdrms from $745/mo.
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Rent incl’s; Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.
Apartments
Seniors Discount $25
604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp
1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances
Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances
✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets
Bachelor, 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm suites Nice decor, clean, specifically designed for the needs of families, seniors & professionals. All rental properties are certified members of ‘’Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing program’’
Call Roslyn to view 604-853-3371 or email rentals@abbotsford apartments.com Minutes walk to Mill Lake, schools, Abb Reg Hospital, shopping. Short drive to Sevenoaks & West Oaks shopping centres, theatre, UFV. Transit and easy Hwy 1 access. Call Marilyn to view 604-855-3345 Excellent location on bus route. Within walking distance to all amenities - post office, shopping, medical clinic, library & rec. centre. LIKE Abbotsford Apt on FACEBOOK
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Forest Terrace Apartments Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret
1 & 2 Bdrms Stes 2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt. Please call for Prices. Pets negotiable. Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented
Come See What You Have Been Missing! Call Esther 604-853-0549
FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices!
2487 Countess St. Abbotsford (Next to MCC) Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed.
NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat & hot water included. Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave. Senior’s Discount.
GREAT LOCATION
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.
12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings MISSION: 33359 2nd Ave. 1 bdrm $625. ABBOTSFORD: 33554 Switzer Ave. 1 bdrm $625, 2 bdrm $725. Call Steve 604-751-3885
CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *
Friendly Management 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented
MISSION nd
33366 2 Ave. Mission
1 Bedroom suite $650 2 Bedroom suite $735
2450 Center St. Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD E. 3 Bdrm. Incl. d/w, w/d. H/W flrs. F/P. $1200/mo. Avail. now. NS/NP. 604-556-8231
NOW AVAILABLE BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES Heat & hot water included. Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave. UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING
remaxrentals@live.ca 604-504-RENT www.remax-littleoakrentals.com MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $630 & 2 bdrm starting $750. 1.5 ba, ht/hw & prkg incl. Games rm Criminal Record check may be req. 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.
OAKMONT MANOR Member - Crime Free Program
1 bdrm Apt $625 ~ Avail now 2 bdrm Apts $750 & $780/mo Available Now Close to schools & shopping Bus stop out front. Free covered parking. Sorry NO DOGS or CATS Allowed. 33370 George Ferguson Way
HOMES, CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES
FOR RENT
✯ Bantview Gardens ✯
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Park-like setting, close to Mill Lake, Centennial Park & 7 Oaks Mall. Quiet, clean, wellmanaged, competitive rates.
NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 BDRM + DEN & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat & hot water included. Fridge, stove, d/w. Senior’s Discount UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.
HATZIC. Small 1 bdrm. trailer. $650/mo. References required. Call after 6:00 pm 604-855-8169
From 1 bed to 4 plus beds, 1 bath to multiple baths located east, central and west Abbotsford. View all rentals on kijiji.ca (fraservalley)
604-826-2538
Large, Bright & Clean 1 bdrm. $600/mo. & 2 bdrm $750/mo. Available w/1 Year Lease. No Pets. Written ref’s required.
Aldergrove 4 Bdrms - 2 bthrms. 5/appli., large d/r, l/r & yard. Avail Feb 1. $1800/mo. 778-991-8044 or 604-308-6234.
604-870-1118
Resident Manager ~ Carol
MISSION HILLS APARTMENTS
ABBOTSFORD 31540 Marshall Rd. Lge updated, very clean 4 bdrm, 2.5 ba incl. ensuite, 3 appls, laminate flrs/carpet, gas heat, h/w, f/p, ldry hook-up, 1 car garage with room for workshop, large rec-room, good size sundeck. Plenty of living space for a large family, fenced back yard, RV parking and partially finished bsmt. N/s, $1750/mo. Avail. immed. Ref’s. 604-851-4169.
ABBOTSFORD 3 bdrm farm house Large yard. Close to university. 33535 Huntingdon Rd. $1200/mo. Ns/np. 604-852-8538.
Newly painted , some with new or near new flooring. Quiet, well managed, on site Manager. Undercover parking. Coin Laundry. Near library and downtown. NO Pets.
Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division
HOMES FOR RENT
✯ Aspen Court ✯
NEW BUILDING
604-820-0128 HABITAT APARTMENTS
736
604-850-7050
33415 Bourquin Pl. Abbotsford
Mission
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ABBOTSFORD, 33476 Mayfair. Large 4/bdrms, 2/bath house on 1/4 acre fenced yard. Seeking long term tenant. Avail Feb 1. $1650/mo incl 3/appls + w/d hookup. 604-615-5127, 604-807-3294.
Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed.
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
604-463-2236 604-463-7450
SPACIOUS APT. SUITES FOR RENT “All apts are pet free!”
APARTMENT/CONDO
✯ Arlington Place ✯
1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$875
www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc
“ A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE “
706
Resident Manager ~ Linda
Conveniently located at
www.AbbotsfordApartments.com
RENTALS
MAPLE RIDGE
3046 Clearbrook Road
34313 Forrest Terrace
Call 604-852-7350
RENTALS
meadowood@ pacificquorum.com
Abbotsford
We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com (604) 657-9422
NEW 14 WIDE in 55+ Abby Park. $89,888 with $570 pad rent. Call Chuck 604-830-1960.
RENTALS
604-556-7742 Cell 604-226-0975
ABBOTSFORD - Attractive office &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. ABBOTSFORD. Mt. Lehman area. 2000 sf warehouse for lease, sale or trade for house or farm. 1st month free with 5 year lease. Call 778-245-3061 or 778-240-3626 ABBOTSFORD. Retail space at 33784 George Ferguson Way. 720 sf. $1000/mo. + gst. Available now. 604-853-9974 or 604-853-3790
Century 21 Ace Agencies Ltd. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
604-853-2718
HOPE Dogwood Valley. 1500 sq/ft 3 bdrm house on 5.5 acres, large creek, elec & wood heat, lots of pkng (big trucks welcome) $1200. Avail Feb 1st. Call 604-530-0304.
Huntington near airport 3 bed, 1 bath, 5 appl, storage, deck, lots of parking, n/p, n/s $1300 Mt. Waddington West Abby, 3 bed, 2 bath house, carport, 4 appl, fenced, new floors, and paint, n/p, n/s $1400 Grant St West Abby 4 bed, 2 bath house, carport, 3 appl, deck, fenced, pets considered $1400
Email me for a list of my rentals updated daily! remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.
604-504-RENT www.remax-littleoakrentals.com
PRIVATE ACREAGE 3 BDRM All appl. 10 minutes to downtown Mission 604-936-3088
COMMERCIAL SPACE for Lease: 1556 sf. #106 - 33643 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford. 604-850-7731. MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’s. No living quarters. 604-820-0808
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
MISSION. 1 bdrm small duplex, in quiet park at Hatzic Lake. $600/mo. References req’d. Phone after 6:00 pm. 604-855-8169
736
HOMES FOR RENT
ABBOTSFORD. 2078 Peardonville Road. Very clean 4 bdrm + den & utility room, 2 full bath, gas heat, f/p, ldry hook-up, lge rec-room, n/s, Suit extended family $1550/mo. Avail. immed. Ref’s. 604-851-4169
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MISC. FOR RENT
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MISC. FOR RENT
604-855-0883
www.eryxproperties.com
1 bdrm $725 Avail. Feb. 1st Nicely Reno’d Concrete Bldg. Great Views of Mt. Baker Extra Large and Bright ✶ Heat and Hot Water Incl ✶ All suites sprinkler protected. Lrg patios, 2 elevators, lockers. Gated prk, Super Clean, N/P.
The Brixton Abby 2 bed, 2 bath condo on top floor, f/p, u/g parking, 5 appliances, n/p, n/s. $1100
Call Dave @ 604-859-0482
The Haven Abby Centrally located 2 bed condo in older building of mostly seniors. 3 appl, coin laundry across the hall. u/g parking, deck, f/p. no pets $850
33555 South Fraser Way Fraser Ridge is part of Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.
Email me for a list of my rentals updated daily! remaxrentals@live.ca
MISSION. 2 BDRM APT on quiet cul-de-sac. Incl W/D. Background and credit check. $750/mo. N/P. 604-820-6927. BUYING OR SELLING? Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s
ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.
604-504-RENT www.remax-littleoakrentals.com CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-854-6397
Beautifully located. Care you can trust.
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A42 Abbotsford News Friday, January 10, 2014 RENTALS 736
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ABBOTSFORD *CLEAN ROOMS* Bsmt rooms $425. Main floor rooms $450 incl utils & lndry 604-854-1000
MISSION ★ NEW RENTALS ★ UPPER/LOWER SUITES Cherry - Bachelor suite. 450 sf. F/s, d/w, shared w/d. $600 + util. 5th Ave. - 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite, insuite ldry, big back yard, $700 + shrd utils. Johnson - 2 bdrm mobile homeDeroche area. F/s, w/d hook ups, oil heat. $800/mo. + util. Cherry - 1 bdrm + 2 den home. F/s, d/w, shrd w/d. Max 3 people. $1000/mo. + util. Wren - 3 bdrm. upper, great location, fenced back yard, shrd w/d, $1038/mo. + shrd. util.
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RV PADS
Clearwater Housing Co-op (Located in CLEARBROOK VILLAGE)
Open in Chilliwack. Used & New Mitsubishi’s Avail. Specials Online www.fraservalleymitsubishi.com
HOUSING CO-OP - $965/mth 3 BDRM UNITS FOR FAMILIES
RV SITES - $325/mo.
NO SUBSIDY
Sewer, water, hot showers incl. Electricity metered. Heated washrooms, ldry. 20-25 min E of Mission Hwy #7. Walking distance to local general store & near post office, gas, LCB outlets etc. 604-826-2741
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✦ $2,000 SHARE PURCHASE ✦ REQUIRED PRIOR TO MOVE-IN Fenced yard, one pet ok, gas F/P and 4 appliances supplied.
✦ APPLY NOW ✦
STORAGE
LOCKABLE STORAGE / WORKSHOP spaces. 20’ X 40’, drive in. Small sizes available. 6 am - 10 pm access. Chase Monday - Friday. 8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383
Phone 604-859-7429
NEWLY RENOVATED $990 PER MONTH + UTILS
604-820-8888
3 BR + 1.5 BA & fenced back yrd For more info call Mike @ 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or email: wb@raamco.ca
MORE RENTALS @ www.andersonavenue.com
WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES Part of the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program 9252 Hazel ST, Chilliwack, BC Move-In Incentive
TOP PRODUCERS REALTY LTD
Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented.
MISSION
Eagle Rd: 5 bdrm 2 bath home on acreage. Avail Jan. 1st! Brand new inside. Comes with 31 X 81 shop. Tons of parking. Access to Hatzic Lake. 1 car garage. Rent for HOUSE & SHOP COMBINED $2800/mo.
UPPER SUITES: Stokes: 4 bdrm, 4 bath + rec/rm, spice kitchen, 2 cvrd decks, office space, spacious family room, avail Feb 1st! Dble garage, tons of parking. Shrd lndry. N/P, N/S. $1900 + 50% utils. Juniper: 3 bdrm 1.5 bath centrally located. Avail NOW! Sep lndry. $1200 + shared utils. 13th Ave: 3 bdrm 1 bath bright & spacious. Avail NOW! Cat ok with p/d. Seperate laundry. Large deck. $1050 + shared utils.
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2 BDRM BSMT- 2 bedroom basement suite for rent in Sandy Hill area. Includes utilities and in-suite laundry. NS/NP Available Feb 1 850/month. Please call 604-3090474 or email rbthomas@shaw.ca ABBOTSFORD $850, 2 Bedroom Bsmt Suite, ground level, Sandy Hill Area, ensuite W/D, DW, utilities inc. cable available. Available Feb.1st ph. 604-751-2219
ABBOTSFORD W. 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Like new. Freeway access. Near bus stop. Ns/np, no ldry. Avail now. $800/mo. 604-835-8844 ABBOTSFORD W. Nice, large 2 bdrm. bsmt suite. Bluejay area. N/p, n/s. Incl. util. Feb 1st. 604-850-2569 E. ABBOTSFORD. Lg 1 bdrm, priv backyrd & patio. Full bath, lndry, n/s, n/p. $750/m incl utils. Refs. req. 604-855-4883 or 604-614-7511
LOWER SUITES: Columbia: 1 bdrm 1 bath suite. Avail. NOW! Walk to WCE. Shared yard. Sep laundry. $650 + shared utils.
HUNTINGDON. Large 2 bdrm suite near border. Suit single or couple. $900/mo incl. hydro, cable, a/c, insuite w/d. NS/NP. Available now. 604-302-7184 or 604-855-3494.
5th Ave: 2 bdrm, 1 bath suite. Avail. Jan. 1st. Seperate laundry. Walk to WCE, schools, rec center. $800 + shared utils. Brealey Crt: 2 bdrm suite in Hatzic. Avail. Jan 1st. Shared lndry. N/p. $775/mo + shared utils Stokes: 1 bdrm suite avail Feb 1st! No pets, N/S, no lndry. $600 + 20% utils Stokes: 2 bdrm, 1 bath suite avail Feb 1st! N/P, N/S, shrd lndry. $750 + 30% utils.
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ABBOTSFORD. Newly renovated, legal 2 bdrm suite. N/P, N/S. Avail now. Call 604-308-3044.
EAST Abbotsford, 2 bdrm suite, incl. all utilities, close to shopping, parks & bus stop. No Ldry or pets, N/S N/P, $700/mth. 604-866-7555
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MURRAYVILLE - 3 Bdrms + den. 3 baths. Newly reno’d. Open floor plan. n/s, n/p. $1800/mo + 3/4 utils. Avail. Feb. 1 or 15. (604)813-9741
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
Friday Jan. 10th
‘04 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT
4 dr, 6 cyl, auto, loaded, local 139K, STP#0067......$3,995. ‘04 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 dr, 4 cyl, 5 spd, sunroof, STP#4412...... $2,650. ‘03 VW JETTA TDI 4 dr, auto, full load, local, aircared, STP#3671.....$6,995. ‘03 MAZDA PROTEGE 5 4 dr, h/back, auto, full load. STP# 2325...... $3,995. ‘03 HYUNDAI ACCENT 2 dr, 4 cyl, 5 spd, Aircared, STP# 7271...... $1,995. ‘03 NISSAN SENTRA
DL#9912
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ABBOTSFORD. Clean 3 bdrm 2 ba family rm. Nr hosp. Immed Ns/np. $1300 mo +1/2 util. 604-807-6477
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‘07 CHEVY COBALT 2dr coupe, 4 cyl, auto, local, 1 owner, STP#0796...... $3,995. ‘06 FORD RANGER Super cab, 5 pass, V6, auto, a/c, local. STP#5078...$5,995 ‘04 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, a/c, local, 158K, no accidents. STP#6700...... $5,995.
Phone 604.854.2832 or 604.864.6239
MISSION. LARGE 2BDRM n/s, n/p, avail now. Rent incl utils (604)8260493 or 604-807-9221
For viewing call Gulnaz 604-820-9000 or TEXT 604-854-0011
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS
All Aircared!
...PLUS MORE TO CHOOSE FROM
MISSION. 8427 Harms St. 2 bdrm. $750 3 bdrm $875 incl util. Ns/np. Feb 1. 604-826-8528; 604-217-8996
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2005 Ford Explorer Sport-Trac 4x4, auto, 1 owner, loaded, a/c, tonneau cover, sunroof, power rear, very well maint. 210K/130M. $9100/obo. Call 604-853-3006.
2467 Clearbrook Rd
Saturday Sale!
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CARS - DOMESTIC
2005 BUICK CENTURY. 4 door sedan. Low miles. Reliable transportation. $2,750. 604-853-3605
CARS/TRUCKS FOR LEASE/RENT
Open in Chilliwack Suzuki Warranty, Repairs & Service www.fraservalleymitsubishi.com
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Mitsubishi’s Avail. Specials Online www.fraservalleymitsubishi.com
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
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MATSQUI. NEW 2 bdrm bsmt, farm area, ns/np, incl cbl, laundry. Avail now. 604-751-1451; 604-826-6939
ABBOTSFORD 1 bdrm on main flr Sumas Way nr DQ. Avail now. N/P. N/S. 604-870-4681, 778-245-4681
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‘02 DODGE DURANGO 4dr, 4.7 auto, full load, local STP#4194........$3,995. ‘02 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr coupe, auto, blk on blk, loaded, STP#2339...$3,995. ‘02 HONDA CIVIC 2 dr, 4 cyl, auto, nice car, Aircared, local car. STP#2013......$3,995. ‘02 DODGE Grand Caravan 7 pass, 6cyl, auto, full load, local STP#3878.......$2,995. ‘02 DODGE STATUS 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, full load, 135K, local. STP#2061 $2,450 ‘01 CHEV CAVALIER 4dr, 4 cyl auto STP#5023.….$1,900. 2000 CRV AWD, 4 cyl auto, loaded, local, STP# 1789........... $4,995. 2000 MONTE CARLO SS 2 dr, V6 auto, full load, STP#4295........$3,995. ‘98 PONTIAC MONTANA 4 dr, V6, auto, full load, local, 8 passenger, Aircared STP#6594......... $1,995. ‘97 VW GOLF 2 dr, 4 cyl, 5 spd STP#3774............$2,495.
ABBOTSFORD Large 1 bdrm suite, nr Hwy & amens. Avail now. NS/NP $700/mo. incl utils. 778-808-2222.
ABBOTSFORD: New 1 bdrm, legal 5 appl., mtn view, sep w/d $800/M. N/S N/P. Refs req’d. 604-992-3399.
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4 dr 4 cyl, auto, local, Aircared, high km’s, STP#4040..$1,250.
ABBOTSFORD East. 2 bdrm. luxurious daylight suite. Large deck & private entry. Available immed. $1000/mo. 604-309-8487.
7th Ave: 2 Bdrm, 1 bath suite avail NOW! Walk to Heritage Park, schools. On bus route. Sep laundry. SHOP!!! Tons of parking. $1100 plus shared utilities.
Squire: 2 bdrm rancher style suite. Avail NOW! Extra spacious master, jack & jill bathroom with soaker tub. Sep lndry. Ns/np. Shared yard (acreage). $800/mo. + shared utils.
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ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm suite nr bus & schl. Townline area. Fully reno’d. Ns/np. Now. Incl util. 778-552-7175
ABBOTSFORD: Lge luxury 2 bdrm bsmt suite, Mt. Baker views. Near gym, Rick Hansen School, shopping malls, on city bus route. N/p, N/S. Avl now. $675. 604-825-4582
Murray: 3 bdrm., 1 bath duplex suite. Avail. NOW! Walking distance to WCE and Heritage Park. Updated. Seperate lndry, 5 appls. $1100 + shared utils.
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ABBOTSFORD, 2/bdrm suite. Avail now. No pets. Incl everything. (604)854-6453 or 604-308-6475
Carter Ave: 3 bdrm plus den, spacious suite. Avail NOW! Immaculate. N/P. $1600 + shared utilities. 2 Bdrm suite is also available for $750.
Lougheed: 3 bdrm 1.5 ba upper level. Avail NOW! Large deck. Sep lndry. $1200 + shared utils.
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MISSION: 3 BDRM T/H, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-820-1715 We Have 2 Playgrounds for your kids And are “Pet Friendly”
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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2000 VW PASSAT for parts, runs, needs transmission, $2,000. obo. Call 604-302-3281.
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May St: 3 bdrm 1.5 bath house. Avail NOW! 2144 sf. Rec room, workshop, fcd yard. $1600 + utils
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1997 CHEVY 14 ft Cube Van. Gas & propane. Shop maint. - needs work. $2000. Call (604)792-5151 2002 DODGE CARAVAN, exc cond incl brand new front brakes, $1800. 604-852-5163 or 778-549-5763 2005 - diesel GMC Sierra dual max Truck 3500 & 2500: $15,500: 778-240-0444
2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. STK#467. $2,500. 1996 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, sedan, 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. 2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4 door, auto, loaded, ST#376. $3,900. 2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K. Only this week. ST# 493. $3,995. 2001 FORD FOCUS, 4 dr, auto, low kms, fully loaded, ST# 498 $3,995. 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC, 2dr, auto Si, loaded. ST#497, $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. 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, loaded. ST#383 $7,500. 2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, STK#470 $7,900. 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. Only this week! $8,900 2008 KIA MAZDA, 4 dr auto, fully loaded, ST#417. 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 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. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr auto, sedan, loaded. ST# 504. 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. Only 20K, ST#471. $18,900.
TRUCKS 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. $13,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $12,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. ST#126. $14,900. 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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