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Rot in local restaurant Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
The list of things to be fixed in the former Park Ave Restaurant in Agassiz is a long one. It’s obvious from the outside that there are structural problems in the nowunoccupied building. But a recent District of Kent staff report to council outlined all the deficiencies that would need to be addressed before a business could operate there again. In total, there are 37 items on that list, including rot under the sink and the toilet, a missing bathroom door, sloping floors, sagging beams and a gutter that slopes the wrong way. There is flashing missing on the roof that is causing rainwater penetration, and more rot. The certificates for kitchen equipment and fire suppression are expireded, all the electrical work needs to be repaired and re-certified. Owner Liangcheng Wu applied for a business license due to a change in ownership on Oct. 31, 2013. The deficiencies were found during the required inspection about two weeks later, when the district placed
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a no occupancy notice on the restaurant. No attempts have been made to fix the building in the months since, and so on Monday night, council voted unanimously to register a Section 57 on the property with the Land Title Office. This is to protect the municipality from liability, and to put the owners and potential future owners on notice of the safety concerns. But it does not force the owner to clean up the building, explained Darcey Kohuch, director of development services. “Now we’ll have this derelict building sitting there for how long?” Coun. Darcy Striker asked staff. “Is there no way to force them to do anything?” “No. As long as they can keep it safe and secured,” Kohuch said. Park Ave Restaurant sits on a corner lot at Pioneer Avenue and Park Street. The Section 57 can be removed at a cost of $350 by the property owner, after all the safety concerns are dealt with. Wu did not attend the public meeting held Monday night and The Observer has not been able to contact him for comment.
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Park Ave Restaurant closed down last year, and the new owners have not been able to fix a long list of deficiencies in the building in order to obtain a business license. The District of Kent has now registered a Section 57 notice on the building, clearing the municipality of liability for the building.
A District of Kent staff report contained images of the inside and outside of the building that used to house Park Ave Restaurant.
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Tables, chairs and umbrellas are being allowed on the newly expanded sidewalk in Harrison Hot Springs, with a decision made just in time for the street’s grand reopening tomorrow morning. A temporary sidewalk extension program policy
has come before Harrison council numerous times throughout May and June, with some councillors hesitant on moving forward. “Originally I was opposed,” Coun. John Buckley said at the June 2 meeting. “Conceptually I was impressed but concerned about the width of the sidewalk. But
I’m willing to give it a try for the year.” Businesses will have to apply for a temporary sidewalk extension, and pay a security deposit and licence fee. Licences will be granted from March 1 to Oct. 1 each year, with all accessories to be removed from the sidewalk by Nov. 15. Nothing is to be
physically anchored to the municipal sidewalk surface, and a site plan would have to be approved by municipal staff. A grand opening for Esplanade’s improvements is planned for Friday, June 13 at 11:30 a.m., immediately following an opening for the Water Treatment Plant at 11 a.m.
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The District of Kent is considering allowing secondary dwelling units. Council read a zoning amendment three times on Monday night, and set a public hearing regarding the matter for July 21 at 7 p.m. in council chambers. Secondary dwellings, including carriage houses, coach houses, in-law suites or garden suites, would need to be smaller than the primary residence, and only one of two dwellings on a property could be considered a rental. Secondary dwellings would also have to be hooked up to the district’s water system.
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CHANGE OF PLANS Dear Residents of Agassiz,
Due to an unforeseen issue with the availability of one of our lead actors, we will be unable to proceed with the filming of the additional scenes that we had previously planned to shoot during the week of June 23rd to 27th. At the present time we do not know when we will be able to reschedule this work. We have therefore decided to proceed with the dismantling of our façade immediately. When we eventually return to the area to complete our filming, likely late summer or early fall, we will utilize the talents of our visual effects department to re-create the façade in post-production for those scenes.
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• Set Decorators will remove all of the set dressing inside the façade storefronts and stash it in piles along our sidewalk.
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• After 5:00pm on Friday, we will close the north (westbound) lane while a truck moves from one end of the block to the other, loading up the set dressing and leaving the area before 9:00pm Monday, June 16th to Friday, June 27th
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• An independent contracting company, in collaboration with the Wayward Pines Construction Department, will dismantle and remove the entire façade on Pioneer Park.
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• This crew will begin at roughly noon each day, but will limit their work to the rear park side of the façade until 5:00pm.
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• After 5:00pm each day we will close the north (westbound) land of Pioneer Avenue so that our crew can work on the front of the façade. • Once the façade is completely out of the park we will remove the sidewalk that we installed on the north side of Pioneer Ave. This work may require that we close the north (westbound) lane to traffic but we will try to contain it to the latter part of the day, ideally after 5:00pm. Wednesday, July 2nd to Friday, July 11th • Our Greens Department will restore Pioneer Park. This process will be overseen by the District and may be ongoing off and on throughout the summer and fall to ensure that the repairs and restoration are successful and that the park hasn’t suffered any long-term damage. It is our hope that removing our set earlier than anticipated in our previous letter, will lessen the impact on both the summer programs in the park and the summer sales of local businesses, and by restricting our road closures to after 5:00pm we should be able to minimize the disruptions to the day-to-day activities on Pioneer Avenue.
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If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please don’t hesitate to contact me at our Burnaby Production Office at 1-604-431-5502. General information about filming in Agassiz is available through the District of Kent Film Office at 604-796-2235.
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We thank you again for your continued patience and cooperation of our production.
Chief Clement Seymour congratulates all grads, sends his blessings, and wishes them success in the future.
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The set took about one month to build, said location manager Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER
Plans have changed once again for the production team of Wayward Pines. It was announced last week that cast and crew members would be back in town later this month to re-shoot a few scenes for the dramatic, 10-episode series. That would have meant the set would remain in place until after Canada Day. The District of Kent has been working on ways to hold Canada Day celebrations as a street party. However, location manager
David Tamkin said that it turned out one of the lead actors is not available for the dates chosen for the filming action. So, rather than overstay their welcome, he said they made the decision to move ahead with demolishing the set. When they return in late summer or early fall, they will use visual effects to recreate the backdrop, post production. Set demolition will begin Monday, June 16, Tamkin said. The set took about a month to build, and includes an entire street facade complete with stores and walkup entrances.
A full park restoration will take place after the set comes down. It’s been estimated that the park restoration will take about two weeks. Wayward Pines will star Matt Dillon, Carla Gugino, Terrence Howard and Melissa Leo and is set to air later this year. The storyline follows Matt Dillon’s character, a Secret Service agent who arrives in Wayward Pines, Idaho, in search of two federal agents who have gone missing in the bucolic town. He soon learns that he may never get out of Wayward Pines alive.
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B.C. teachers have voted in favour of a full walkout to put maximum pressure on the provincial government, but their union did not immediately move to issue 72-hour strike notice. The result of the vote, conducted Monday and Tuesday, was 86 per cent in favour, or 28,809 out of 33,387 ballots cast. B.C. Teachers Federation president Jim Iker called it a “very strong message� to the province. “So far this government has come to the table empty-handed, it’s time to change that,� Iker said Tuesday night. He said while teachers are prepared to go to a full-scale strike that’s “a decision we never take lightly� and would depend on how talks proceed with the provincial government. “You’ve got to remain hopeful that government has learned from the past mistakes they’ve made,� Iker said, who referred to the union’s legal battle with the province over
class size and composition and “the government’s chaotic lockout.� The earliest a full-scale strike could begin is Monday and with no strike notice issued as of Wednesday it appeared the strike start could shift to next Tuesday or later. A full strike would close elementary and middle schools – parents will be advised to make child care arrangements if necessary – while secondary schools would be open only to conduct exams for Grade 10 to 12 students. The lack of $50-a-day strike pay – the BCTF’s strike fund was expected to be exhausted at the end of this week – was apparently a non-issue for most teachers. Sooke Teachers Association president Ian Johnston said the strike vote was held mainly to increase pressure on the government. “It’s more the signal it sends to government; how strong is our resolve. That’s really what it’s all about,� he said. The Labour Relations Board
was to hear arguments Wednesday on the province’s application to declare exams and final grades an essential service in the event of a full strike. The province has also pledged to end its partial lockout of teachers at the end of the school year to enable summer school operations. The government has saved $12 million in salaries in each week of the teachers’ rotating strike, plus nearly $5 million more by cutting wage 10 per cent based on lockoutretricted teaching hours. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the result was not unexpected. “While the BCTF leadership received the mandate they sought, no one should interpret this as any kind of enthusiasm on the part of teachers to shut down schools,� he said. He said teachers, parents and students would all rather finish the school year on a positive note, adding it took just five days of hard bargaining to secure a new contract for school support staff.
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A new mobile shelving unit will cut down the floor space needed for the District of Kent’s record keeping by half. Council approved the purchase of the unit on
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the neighbouring empty firehall into office space, connecting the two buildings with a breezeway. Councillor Darcy Striker noted that while he was at first shocked by the price, he called around on his own and found the quote from TAB Canada was considered a good price. Staff noted that the documents will be safer, and less prone to moisture and flooding.
Annual Report At a special Council meeting on June 26, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs will consider for adoption, the 2013 Annual Report. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Spring, BC.
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corporate services, said municipalities are legally required to keep documents on hand for various amounts of time. Some things need to be kept forever, while items like financial documents have to be kept for seven years. The district office has not been an adequate space for keeping those files safe, and some have been stored offsite in the past. A few years ago, the District began refitting
Beginning June 5th copies of the report will be available at the Village Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday and on the Village’s website at www.harrisonhotsprings.ca. Submissions and questions from the public will be considered by Council at the June 26, 2014 meeting.
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Flags fly at half-mast Country honours fallen RCMP officers Jessica Peters
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The Canada flag was flying half-mast last Friday at the Agassiz RCMP detachment, in honour of three police officers killed by a gunman in Moncton, NB. At the base of the flag pole, fresh-cut flowers sat in a bucket of water. The flag at the District of Kent office was also lowered to half-mast, and communities across the country did the same. Justin Bourque, 24, allegedly shot five RCMP officers last Wednesday. Three were killed and two were injured and sent to hospital. The shooting then turned into a manhunt throughout a large part of the city, forcing schools and government buildings to close, and confining people to their homes. Bourque was caught late Thursday night, surrendering to RCMP. The three officers killed have now been identified as Const. Dave Ross, 32, Const. Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, 45 and Const. Douglas James Larche, 40. Bourque has been charged with three counts of first-degree
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The Canada flag at the Agassiz RCMP office was flying at half-mast on Friday, and some have left flowers at the base of the flag pole. Three RCMP members were killed by a gunman in Moncton, NB this week. He was caught on Thursday night, after a massive manhunt.
murder and two counts of attempted murder. A memorial service was held in Moncton on Tuesday morning,
and people across the country wore red to honour the Mounties laid to rest. news@ahobserver.com
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Disturbing. Horrific. Sickening. Those are only a few of the adjectives that can describe images in a video that has sparked animal abuse investigations at a Chilliwack dairy farm. And the words weren’t coming only from animal rights advocates. They were shared by farmers, and dairy industry officials. Release of the video created an immediate storm. Social media sites lit up as the graphic material began to circulate. Among the first to react was the Kooyman family, owners of Chilliwack Cattle Sales – the largest dairy farm in Canada and the site of where the abuse is alleged to have taken place. “That’s not who we are. We are devastated and deeply saddened to think some of our animals might have been harmed in this way,” said Jeff Kooyman, one of the farm owners. But those early assurances got little sympathy. If eight employees are guilty of abuse, website commentators argued, the farm owners should be held accountable, and the entire dairy industry should be under review. Indeed, the farm has to take a close look at its command and control structure – something the owners have already agreed will take place. They’ve also said they plan to install cameras to monitor the barns. However, the simple fact is that the abuse seen in that video is not the norm. It can’t be. A dairy farmer’s livelihood depends on the welfare of his or her animals. If they are distressed, ill or injured they won’t produce the quality or quantity of milk necessary. Dairy farmers are also human. The vast majority have empathy for the animals in their care, and treat them with kindness and respect. Obviously, there are some in our world who don’t share that empathy. And that is perhaps the most shocking thing about this incident: That there are some among us who can inflict such pain with so little care. To them, we are right in expressing our collective horror for their actions, and demand they be held accountable for them. But we also must understand, dairy farmers share that horror.
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Will the BCTF and the BCPSEA resolve the current dispute before the end of the school year? Here’s how you responded:
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Gas: the other pipeline showdown B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher The prospect of piping diluted heavy oil across northern B.C. and loading it in tankers has generated significant genuine protests, as well as bursts of celebrity nonsense, rent-a-stunts and instant online petitions. Natural gas pipelines and export terminals, on the other hand, are generally accepted by the public. Premier Christy Clark staked her political future on developing liquefied natural gas exports, and pulled off an upset election win that not even Clark expected. Most of the heat she’s taken on that is focused on her extravagant predictions that LNG will pay off the debt and maybe even get rid of our sales tax.
But as I predicted 18 months ago, there’s a shift in the target of professional protesters to natural gas. A reminder of that awaited me on a morning walk to the B.C. legislature during the last week of the May session. At the front gate stood a young woman in a bikini top and shorts, her skin smeared with a dark material, presumably to simulate crude oil. She waved to passing traffic, stretching a banner promoting a website for the “Unist’ot’en camp.” Legislature security intervened to clear the entry walkway before I could ask the protester who was paying her. The fundraising website she was promoting hadn’t been updated since March, but this isn’t the first time this camp has been promoted here. Chevron’s Burnaby oil refinery was also targeted May 30 by protesters who locked themselves to a gate with bicycle locks
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“They can smear it with oil, but gas is the protest industry’s latest target.”
woman who goes by the name Zoe Blunt. Blunt and other southern protesters documented their trip north to support the camp’s stated goal, to stop the Pacific Trails gas pipeline, planned to supply the Chevron-Apache liquefied natural gas terminal near Kitimat. The camp is on Crown land near Smithers. It was established at the end of a one-lane bridge by two
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Valedictorian’s speech: Agassiz a unique school Last Friday was the AESS graduation ceremony, featuring awards and speeches. The following is the Valedictorian’s speech, written and delivered to the grad class by Adrienne Ferguson. My name is Adrienne Ferguson. Most of you probably recognize me as the girl harassing your kids all year to volunteer. Obviously it worked, because we are all here today. I would like to thank our friends, family, and community members for being here tonight. I would also like to thank my classmates for giving me the honor to speak on behalf of them this evening. The hardest part of writing my speech was trying to put into words how it feels to finally be graduating. It’s bittersweet, surreal, and it seems like it has come way. Too. Fast. Whenever I tried asking my classmates how they felt about graduation they would say to me, “I don’t want to think about it!” It’s hard to think that the life we have been living for six years is finally over. I’ve known some of my classmates since pre-school, with Miss Marge and Miss Milly, and that’s a special connection a lot of kids aren’t able to make with each other. We’ve watched
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Adrienne Ferguson was this year’s AESS valedictorian, delivering a heartfelt message to her peers.
each other grow, make it through a lot of bad haircuts and questionable outfits. Myself included. I don’t want to get too melodramatic, it’s only high school. Regardless, it is a big change. 2014 has been a year of a lot of lasts. Last basketball game, last band concert, or maybe your last exam ever. While all these things sound surreal, 2014 is also going to be filled with many firsts. First year of university, first job, or even your
first load of laundry done all by yourself. All these milestones may seem small, but they are only the start of many to come. From the last minute essays, to the milk runs we didn’t really run, it has been a good year. We should always remember our classmates too, not just the big things. Bailie and Kaelin’s laughter greeted us every morning as they tried to make it through the announcements. The slamming of the
fooseball table as it was dominated by Desireah and Esa added to the chaos known as the commons room. I know that I will always remember a certain pair of brightly clad gentleman walking down the hall way on anti-bullying day, decked out in pink, including pink leggings. Ross… Jordan… There are some sour memories that might stick with us too, like the four accidents that have happened in the student parking lot. Or the hassle of our portfolios, constantly being asked by Mrs. Graham if we are done. Most of us weren’t. Thank you Mrs. Graham. The hot nights at the race track, and the wet Saturdays spent sorting bottles have paid off, because we have made
it on stage, and our bags are packed for river rafting. While it is important to reflect on our memories, it is also important to acknowledge those who have helped us get here. All of our accomplishments couldn’t have happened without those who have supported us. I would like to thank our family members who reminded us to do our homework, and woke us up every morning. I know that without my mom I would have missed a lot more school and I’m sure some of classmates owe the same debt to their mom or dad. I want to thank our friends that helped take our minds off the stress of school and helped make certain classes bearable. Lastly I would like to thank our
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teachers and support staff. Those of you who have put up with our shenanigans, our arguments and helped us become the young adults we are now. Agassiz is such a unique school because of the enormous amount of support the students here receive throughout our six years. We’ve all had Mrs. O’Brien ask us how our day is going, Mr. Watson or Mr. Penner remind us that we can always come in and get extra math help. Sure our school is small, but here you aren’t just a student number, you’re a student that that Agassiz cares about. Not many schools have teachers that know all your cousins, siblings, and may have taught your parents. Now I know my speech has been light-
hearted, but I do want to leave my classmates with a piece of advice as we make our way into the ‘adult’ world. Every now and again we’re reminded that we are the future, and the world rests in our hands. Now that is a big task to give some 17 and 18 year olds. In my opinion, it’s everyone’s job to create a better future. And I hope everyone is listening to me when I say, you don’t have to be a climate scientist or a CEO of a big company, you just have to be yourself. You just have to work a little bit everyday on being the best version of yourself. If you can be proud of the person you are, you can be proud of the world that you are helping to build. Thank you.
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The class of 2014 at AESS celebrated their graduation last Friday night in the school gym. The event included drumming by local First Nations, scholarship awards, speeches and diploma presentations.
Mercedes McBride Henrietta McInroy Sebastian Molina Coby Sayo Cody Sayo Emily White Grade 10 Cody Beauvais Taylor Lees Jacob Lucki Teagean McNeil Braydon Peters Euan Sayo Hayden Simon Sydney Vander Wyk Autumn White Ian Wilson Grade 11 Zachariah Callander Andrew Cercel Carl Graham Reese Jacobi Elisha Johnson-Jensen Eric Peterson Hunter Ramey Melissa Vermette Grade 12 Kaelin Duncan Desireah Eustache Maggie Eustache Adrienne Ferguson Kim Garcia Nicole Johnson-Jensen Shelby Kramer Bailie Lowe Colton Ozzard Emma Schram
The following is a list of students at AESS who achieved B Honours in their past term. Grade 7 Kayla Adrian Trevor Carscadden Connor Douglas Tori Downs Cole Faessler Anna Fehr Cassandra Howe Lucas Irwin Caleb Kafi Katrina Lawley Maggie McCurdy Nadia McNeil-Joseph Ivy McRae Hannah Penny Briann Peters Morgan Rumpeltes Samantha Seymour Justin Smith Kayla Stanway Sierra Visser Annalise Wilkinson Grade 8 Chelsey Baboth Kevin Graham Jessica Heffell Darrian Jenkins Kaitlin McGillivray Kaela Pope Drew Ramey Quentin Robertson Justine Stoeckly Nicole Striker
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n June 21, Canadians from all walks of life are invited to participate in the many National Aboriginal Day events that will be taking place from coast to coast to coast. This is a special day to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
There will be traditional performers from 11 a.m., with guest speakers at noon. Following that, there will be a lacrosse demonstration.
At Seabird Island, Aboriginal Day celebrations will be held on June 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will be events at the Mission Friendship Centre on June 14, and the Chawathil First Nation will hold a traditional pow wow at the Hope and District Rec Centre. And on June 21, the Trails Crossing Friendship Centre will host a festival in Memorial Park in Hope featuring traditional displays, dancing, carving and kids activities.
All events will take place in the Seabird gymnasium, including face painting, traditional foods display, First Nations Crafts (for attendees to make and take home), and a bannock station.
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The UFV Bhangra Club is part of the Straight from the Valley on the opening night of the Harrison Festival of the Arts, July 11. Submitted
In just one month, the beachfront will come to life once again, as the 36th annual Harrison Festival of the Arts gets underway. For 10 days and nights, the village will be filled with wondrous sights and beautiful sounds. With so much to see and do, we’ve combed through the offerings and will highlight our festival picks over the next five weeks. This week, The Observer spoke with Sandy Sekhon, president of the UFV Bhangra Club. The club is part of a collaborative opening night concert, Straight from the
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beef or chic Agassiz Legion. Famous 6oz h marinated Bot le. ilab ava s ger bur breast caramelized & ese and topped with real che onions. - Deroche, ACES Art & Garden Tour Saturday, on s Mill n riso Har & ck Lake Erro
10-4 followed by tea, treats, Farmers Harrison Hot Springs lot beside June 28 from ery reception at Woodside garden & gall Market - Fridays from 3-7 in the Hwy. Passports
Gallery 2226 Lougheed ssiz Produce & The Kilby Council available at Aga t weareaces.org or call s Art on rris Ha t Ken The FMI visi ng Anouk Farm Store. Artist in Residence - Featurie 1 - June 604-826-6803 Jun Jonker. Exhibition runs from
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• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here
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Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961 Frien dship House Nickel Bingo on - Meets every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm
at Mon. at 1 pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage Agassiz United Church. FMI call Linda 604at 1 pm, Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., 794-5554 Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs. Coffee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds Kidz @ the Cross - Harrison Elementary . 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Churc - Thurs. 6 - 7:30 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 h on Morrow Road. FMI call or text 604-997- Registration & team leader - Carol Cartm ell 4484 604-793-0171 or gospelbrass@shaw.ca Crafts • Games • Lesson Council of Senior
Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy Better Beginnin gs - Pre/post natal group devoted to impro
ving “The Quality education, nutrition & supp ort. Lunch is of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morro w @ 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313
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Harrison Community Social Club Drop-in every Thurs. at Harrison Hot Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place - Meet friends, old & new! Parents/ Springs Memorial Hall, 9:30 am:
cards, darts, games & coffee. Contact Jacquie 604- caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are 796-3105 or Suzanne 604-796-1269. Tabl welcome. Mon., Weds. & Thurs. 9:30 am 1 e Tennis at 12:30 pm call Lea 604-796-0558 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313
FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS
Harrison Hikers Group - Offers 4 levels of hikes every Wednesday (easy , light, moderate, strenuous) FMI call Ruth Altendorf 604-796-2084
• New Cabinetry and Cabinet Refacing • Counter Tops • All Custom Cabinets are made from solid wood (no particle board)
604-796-1196 | cell 604-857-3375
The Agassiz-Harrison Ladies Golf Club - Play at the Harrison Resort Course
Tuesdays at 4:50 pm and Thursdays at 9 am. All levels welcome. FMI call 604-796-3592.
Call (604) 795-0214 24 Hour Service
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Strr w wberry Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am Kids’ Ministry Meeting at the Ag Hall 6800 Pioneer Ave. www.central365.org
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Easy access from Hwy 1 or 7 We have storage for:
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PUBLIC NOTICE 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
Pursuant to the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notification that Council will consider the 2013 Annual Report at the Regular Council Meeting on June 23, 2014, commencing at 7:00pm in the Centennial Centre at the Municipal Hall at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. The 2013 Annual Report is available for public inspection at the Reception Desk, Municipal Hall at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC during regular business hours.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Inkman Ivan Michael
Jan 13, 1937 - June 1, 2014 Ivan passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Chilliwack General Hospital, age 77. Ivan was born in Chilliwack and spent the majority of his life in Harrison Hot Springs. He worked for Riv-Tow and for many years managing the family store E.H. Inkman & Sons Ltd., in Harrison. He is survived by his son, Sean and daughter Doris; brother Gary(Pat) and sisterin-law, Joan. He was predeceased by his other brother, Paul. Ivan enjoyed fishing and the outdoors and was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of life was held Tues., June 10, 2014 at Valley View Cemetery, Agassiz.
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-at-home career today!
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators 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. 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 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.
Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1508, 2014 What: Public hearing to consider public input regarding the District of Kent Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1508, 2014. When: Please join us at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2014. You can speak in person at the hearing or by providing a written submission to the Director of Development Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 or dkohuch@district.kent. bc.ca before 12:00 p.m., June 24, 2014. Where: The public hearing is to be held at the Friendship House, 7272 Morrow Road, Agassiz, BC. What is it? An Official Community Plan sets out how a community intends to develop and grow over time. It serves as a critical planning tool to help make decisions on aspects like where we locate housing, what our transportation priorities are, which lands we protect from development, and what lands we allocate for future growth of business and housing to ensure community needs are met and sustained. It is the foundation for policies, regulations, and decisions affecting land use and development. The OCP reflects the ideas, feedback, and passion of the people who live, work and play in the District of Kent. It is developed through community participation, input and a vision to have a healthy and balanced community. In 2012, the District of Kent initiated a review and update of its 2001 Official Community Plan. This Bylaw, District of Kent Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1508, 2014, is the result of that planning process. What changes? The OCP bylaw includes revisions and updates to all sections of the plan which includes: • vision and guiding principles • population, demographics and growth • land use designations • commercial land use • industrial land use • environment & sustainability • transportation network • servicing • health and social well-being • development permit areas Need more info? The Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1508, 2014, and other relevant background material is available for review by the public online at the District of Kent’s website, or at the reception desk in the District’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). You may also contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at 604-796-2235 for more information.
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HELP WANTED
FLAG PERSONS & LANE TECH PERSONNEL Summer Students Welcome Split shifts & P/T weekend shifts. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
WE WILL TRAIN! COMPETITIVE RATES Must Have Valid TCP Certificate, Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!
Please E-mail Resume: grasdald@telus.net PORT HARDY-Available immediately on North Vancouver Island working Body shop Manager. Also need Painter and Bodyman, one with management experience. Assets include computer literacy, ICBC estimating certification, customer service skills. Send resumes and coverletter to: cory@klassengm.com P/T Waitress needed, Cook & Dish Washer. Apply with resume to Horn of Plenty Cafe - 2406 Hot Springs Road Ask for Charlton
Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416
WAREHOUSE PERSON M.A. Stewart & Sons Ltd., An International valve and fitting company headquartered in Surrey, B.C., has an immediate opening for Warehouse Person to our growing team full-time.
Please visit our website www.mastewart.com & click careers or fax/email your resume 604-594-9271 careers@mastewart.com
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HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS REQUIRED NOW PAY $12 PER HOUR Apply Weekdays Between 9AM to 2PM at: 118-713 Columbia St
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
WORK WANTED
Work Wanted - on Dairy Farm Approx. 16 years experience call Jerry 604 795 0118
Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)
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If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055
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ELECTRICAL
Chihuahua (F), 3 years old, $400; tiny micro-mini tea cup chihuahua (F), $900, delivery. 604-794-7347
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com
PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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1755 - #9 Hwy. Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$579/m. Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650
and 2 bdrm...$850/m Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to downtown. Available May 1. Call 604-703-3405
HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Avail now. Call 604-8196422
TRANSPORTATION 809
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com. autocredit
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
TRUCK CANOPY FOR RANGER or similar. Black no side windows. Good shape - $300: (604)854-4792 or 604-820-8266
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AUTO FINANCING
Investment Opportunity!
2 Purebred blue females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails / dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $750. 604-308-5665 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
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MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
APARTMENT/CONDO
AGASSIZ
FARM EQUIPMENT
REAL ESTATE PAVING/SEAL COATING
ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304
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AGASSIZ. 2 BDRM, 2 balcony, n/s, n/p, laundry and free parking, July 1. $700/m. Call 604-799-3898
FARM & Ranch Paige Wire Fencing, 48” Tall, Lowest Prices in BC. All City Auctions 604-514-0194
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
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
FAST AND Reliable Plumbing Repairs, 24/7. Call Parker Dean for your next plumbing job. Present this ad and get $50 off. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928
PETS
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
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
UNDER $200
KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052
RENTALS
For Sale - Lumber, plywood, power poles, doors, windows, awnings, cedar siding, fence panels, etc Call:604 703 3875
LEGAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
PERSONAL SERVICES
Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800351-1783
We Service all Makes •
PETS CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change! 604-792-8055 / 854-8055
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Queen size Futon bed/sofa excellent condition $125 obo 604-796-0307
Running this ad for 10yrs
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC to work in private shop on farm. We have several semi trucks hauling farm products as well as farm tractors. Job would include maintenance on all equipment, as well as repairs as necessary, clutch, wheel seals, some welding, etc. This is a full time year round position. 250 8386630. leolorie@uniserve.com.
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www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
TRADES, TECHNICAL
PCL ENERGY - Now Hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.
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MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
New West 604.522.4900
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Agassiz-2 bedroom apartment. Become a landlord and collect the rent. Or move in and enjoy all Agassiz has to offer; nearby parks, schools, senior’s hall & shopping. Newer appliances. Recently redecorated. Only $67,900 Phone 604-796-2351
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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
PRESA CANARIO P/B pups UKC, brindle $600 ea. 2 mo old. Both parents approx 150 lbs. 604-302-2357
Pure bread CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. Home raised.604-807-5204,604-854-1978
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000
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MOVING & STORAGE
Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607
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HOPE, 2 bdrm mobile home, 14’ x 72’, propane heat, lot rental $309, will consider vehicle or motorhome as downpayment . Call (604)8695502 Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022
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For Sale 2 boxes of Lps $200 2 Gold Pocket Watches obo 604-796-0867 call after 4pm
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Notice to Creditors and Others
Abbotsford
Notice is hereby given that creditors and others, having claims against the estate of Peter Bernardus Harmsen, aka Ben Harmsen, aka P.B.Harmsen, formerly of 7435 Morrow Rd, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A2., Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the executors, Marian Gouwenberg and William Martin, at 67320 Othello rd, Hope, BC, V0X 1L1, on, or before July 30, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.
30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666
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GARAGE SALES
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GARAGE SALES
Agassiz
Cypress Park Neighborhood Sale
7354 Morrow Rd. Saturday, June 14 9am - 2pm Tools, mirrors, compressor, light fixtures and more! Agassiz
Harrison Hot Springs
Garage Sale
Down Sizing! 230 Miami River Dr. 9am to 5pm
Highway 7 & Davis Lane road Saturday June 14 & Sunday June 15
Friday, June 13, Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15
9am - 3 pm
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TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
RECREATIONAL/SALE
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The Scrapper
2003 ADVENTURE CAMPER, 8’ 10”, fits long or short box, stove, oven, fridge, micro, LCD TV, DVD player, cable hook up, ladder, entry handle, new A/C & new rear awning. Like new, no leaks, Must see camper. $12,800 no taxes. Call (604)860-4335 Hope BC.
ADVERTISE YOUR
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2009 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED V6, 3.5L, 4/dr, 4WD, 5spd, 83K. Pyrite colour, leather int, satellite radio, Bluetooth, a/c, pwr sunroof, heated front seats, rear fold-down seat, push button/smart key. One owner, non-smoker. LOADED! Exc Cond! $20,500. 604-542-5923 or 604-729-8107
Looking for staff? Job searching?
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2001 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, loaded. ST#534 $2,900. 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#573 $2,900. 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546, $3,900. 2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K ST#493 $3,995 2002 HONDA CIVIC Fully loaded, Aircared, auto, ST#547 $4,900. 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA. 4 dr sedan, auto, a/c, ST#594. $4,900. 2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. $5,500. 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 passenger, auto, loaded STK#554. $5,900. 2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, ST#470 $6,900. 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. $8,900 2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. ST#532. $8,900. 2012 MAZDA 3, 4 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded, ST#570 $12,900. 2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded. ST#492. $16,900.
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NoƟce of IntenƟon to Apply for a DisposiƟon of Crown Land and AllocaƟon of Water: Development Plan Detailed Technical Review You are invited to a public informaƟon meeƟng at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 regarding the applicaƟon of Zella Holdings Ltd. (Zella) for a 3 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project. The meeƟng will take place in the Conference Centre at the Hope & District RecreaƟonal Centre 1005 6th Ave. Hope, BC V0X 1L4. Zella has conducted studies and analyses in the Project area and has submiƩed the Project Development Plan (DP) to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource OperaƟons (MFLNRO). Comments regarding the LorenzeƩa Creek DP will be considered at this Ɵme. A copy of the DP and supporƟng appendices are available for review at the Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. Hope, BC V0X 1L4. Take noƟce that Zella of Abbotsford, BC has applied to the Provincial Government for a hydroelectric power project. The Crown land tenure covers: That part of Legal Subdivision 1, SecƟon 29, Township 4, Range 27, West of the Sixth Meridian, New Westminster District and that parcel or tract of land in the vicinity of LorenzeƩa Creek, together with unsurveyed foreshore or land covered by water being part of the bed of the LorenzeƩa Creek, Yale Division of Yale District, containing 144.12 hectares, more or less. This area is situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Laidlaw BC, and along LorenzeƩa Creek. The proposal includes the diversion of 0.6 m^3/s of water from LorenzeƩa Creek, which will be returned to the creek at approx. 45 m elevaƟon. The water works included in the proposal are an intake weir, headpond, penstock, powerhouse, tailrace, and powerline. The powerhouse, tailrace, powerline, and a porƟon of the penstock will be located on Zella’s private property at 58751 McKay Rd., Laidlaw BC. The proposed point of diversion for the Project is located at approx. 700 m elevaƟon along LorenzeƩa Creek, approx. 5.2 km upstream from the mouth of the creek. The File Numbers that have been established for these applicaƟons are Land File 2410746 and Water File 2003546. WriƩen comments regarding the DP review should be directed to Ryan Mowat, Project Manager (#3-30528 Great Northern Ave., Abbotsford BC, V2T 6H4; rmowat@zellacorp. com; 604-897-4101), with a copy of all correspondence provided to the Project Lead, Veronica Villar-Singh of Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource OperaƟons (200-10428 153 St., Surrey BC, V3R 1E1; Veronica.VillarSingh@gov.bc.ca). Comments will be received unƟl July 23rd, 2014. Please quote the above Įle numbers when commenƟng. If you are a water license holder, you must idenƟfy your water license number in your response. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received aŌer this date. Please visit the ApplicaƟons and Reasons for Decision Database website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicaƟonPosƟng/index.jsp for more informaƟon. Be advised that any response to this adverƟsement will be considered part of the public record. For more informaƟon, contact the Freedom of InformaƟon Advisor at the MFLNRO OperaƟons regional oĸce.
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