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Kodiaks Claw to Top of Division
Province okays transit tax referendum question By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star
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Aldergrove Kodiaks and North Vancouver Wolf Pack scramble for the puck in the first period, Dec. 13. The Kodiaks took a 4-1 win that night to take the top spot in their division. Story, page 9.
Farmers think migratory birds spreading avian influenza By TYLER OLSEN Aldergrove Star
While the source of the avian influenza virus that has infected several local farms still hasn’t been confirmed, local farmers believe wild birds are the most likely culprit, according to the president of the BC Chicken Growers’ Association (BCCGA). Last Monday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that an egg-laying operation in
Langley had become the 10th farm to be affected by the outbreak of the “highly pathogenic” H5N2 virus. A total of 233,800 birds have now either died from the outbreak, or been ordered euthanized. On Tuesday, officials in Washington State said avian influenza had been found in a pintail duck and a gyrfalcon in Whatcom county, which borders Canada. BCCGA president Ravi Bathe, who runs a 90,000-bird
broiler chicken operation in Abbotsford, said, “The farmers are doing everything they can and sometimes it’s out of their control,” he said. “This is coming through the migratory bird population, we think, and what are you going to do? ... we need ventilation, we need air to get in the barns.” In a report to the World Organization for Animal Health, the CFIA wrote: “the H5N2 virus detected in B.C. contains five of eight gene seg-
ments from highly pathogenic Eurasian H5N8 virus including the H5 gene and three of eight segments from typical North American viruses including the N2 gene (wild bird origin).” Earlier in the week, in an email to Black Press, the CFIA said that the specific strain currently affecting Abbotsford farms has not been detected in wild birds in Canada, although surveillance and testing continues.
The extra half of a per cent sales tax for transit expansion going to a regional referendum in the spring will be called a “Metro Vancouver Congestion Improvement Tax.” The province has released the question and approved the referendum, which will be officially called the Metro Vancouver Transportation and Transit Plebiscite. In a letter to the Metro mayors council, Transportation Minister Todd Stone said the new tax would apply to “the majority of goods and services that are subject to the PST and are sold or delivered within the region.” Metro mayors had proposed a 0.5 per cent increase to the PST, taking it up to 7.5 per cent in the region, to generate an extra $250 million to help fund $7.5 billion in upgrades over 10 years. Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore said making it a separate tax may still amount to the same thing for most residents, but he noted it does provide scope for the province to allow different exemptions, potentially for large purchases like cars. Last week, car dealers raised concern they may lose business to competitors in the Fraser Valley if vehicle buyers face an extra 0.5 per cent tax within Metro. “I think they’re still analyzing whether there are any
exemptions beyond the PST ones today and what those would be,” Moore said. He noted treating the tax as a separate line item will be easier for businesses. Minor refinements to the proposed ballot were done with input from Elections BC “to meet their ballot fairness requirements,” Stone’s letter said. One change moves the promise of annual audits and independent reporting on how the tax money is spent out of the question and into the preamble. The wording of the provincially approved ballot is also less specific about the promised projects. Where the mayors’ ballot pledged to build “light rail transit” from Surrey City Centre to Newton, Guildford and Langley, the province’s now states “rapid transit.” Likewise, the final ballot simply says “build rapid transit along Broadway in Vancouver” rather than the mayors’ version to “extend the Millennium Line tunneled along Broadway.” Those changes may raise questions as to whether the province might go against Surrey’s insistence on light rail rather than SkyTrain or Vancouver’s preference for a more costly tunneled line, rather than cut-and-cover construction on Broadway as with the Canada Line on Cambie Street.
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The staff and students of Aldergrove’s Betty Gilbert Middle school collected over 1,000 food and dry goods items which were delivered in Christmas hampers to 10 families here. The project was spearheaded by Mr. Kilvert’s grade 7 class, along with administration assistant Mrs. Armstrong.
Drinking drivers caught in CounterAttack stops By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
Several motorists travelling in Langley will likely not enjoy their Christmas as much, after being caught for impaired driving over the weekend. After a series of CounterAttack checks, 13 were found to be impaired, with 10 of them receiving the maximum 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition. Langley RCMP were out doing CounterAttack on Friday and Saturday and handed out three three-day driving prohibitions, which means the people not only lose the use of their vehicle but also pay several hundred dollars in fines and reinstatement fees for their
driver’s license. Ten individuals received 90-day prohibitions. “Rather than spending their hard earned money on Christmas presents, they will be responsible for fines and fees to the tune of several thousand dollars,” said Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Marks. In addition, their vehicles have been impounded for 30 days. New drivers are reminded they can have no alcohol in their system when operating a motor vehicle. If these new drivers are found to have been drinking and driving, they are subject to an immediate prohibition and possibly a later prohibition by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles for violating the
conditions of their license. There are alternatives — arrange a designated driver, call a taxi, take transit or use Operation Red Nose. On average, 86 people die every year in crashes involving impaired driving. Police across the province will be looking for impaired drivers at CounterAttack roadchecks throughout December. Langley RCMP have more roadblocks planned. “I encourage everyone to watch out for their friends and family. Let’s make sure they aren’t making a very poor or potentially life altering decision,” said Langley RMCP Supt. Murray Power.
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“That’s obviously one of the first questions I had,” Mayors’ Council chair Richard Walton said, but added it may just reflect the province’s desire for simpler wording. “The minister indicated he wanted to use the more generic description of rapid transit. That was their edit.” Stone has previously said final decisions on the scope and design of the Surrey and Vancouver transit lines will depend on their business cases. Neither Stone nor his staff responded to requests to clarify the government’s intent. The mayors’ ballot also said it would “add more bus service to
crowded routes and add new routes in growing areas” and “add 11 new B-Line rapid bus routes, with fast and frequent service connecting town centres” while the final ballot eliminates the promotional language and simply states “add bus service and B-Line rapid bus routes.” A new Pattullo Bridge is also part of the package of promised improvements. The ballot also promises the tax will help maintain and upgrade major roads, extend cycling and existing pedestrian routes and increase service on SkyTrain, Canada Line, SeaBus and West Coast Express. Also eliminated from the pre-
amble is wording that “one million more people will live and work in Metro Vancouver by 2040” and added is a phrase stating the plan is “to reduce congestion on roads and bridges and to provide more transit to communities across the region.” The final mailed-out ballot will also provide a link to a website for more information. Ballots for the mail-in plebiscite would go out March 16 and the deadline for voting would be May 29. It will pass on a 50 per cent plus one majority counted across the region. The province will not fund groups on the Yes or No side of the referendum.
A new charge of jumping bail has been laid against one of two Canadians charged with trying to bring a methlab-in-a-box across the Aldergrove border crossing. The new charge was filed against Lola Crystal McKay, 24, on Dec. 12, a week after she failed to show up for a scheduled appearance before a Whatcom County Superior Court judge in Bellingham to set a date on Dec. 5. Court records show McKay didn’t actually post bail, but was allowed to go free on a promise to return. However, under Washington State, law, someone “who fails to appear or who fails to surrender for service of sentence as required is guilty
Cars lined up at Aldergrove-Lynden border crossing. of bail jumping” which is ing fumes from some a Class B Felony, which plastic wrapped storage can result in a prison term containers in the car, the of up to ten years, a fine of crossing was shut down in up to $20,000, or both. both directions for about McKay and Calum an hour while a haz-mat James Buchanan, 40, team removed the chemiboth from Chilliwack, cals. were arrested at the The officer, who was Aldergrove border cross- transported to hospital, ing on Sunday, Nov. 23 made a full recovery. after U.S. Customs and Buchanan is schedBorder Protection offi- uled to stand trial Jan. 26. cers discovered what they If convicted of possesdescribed as a portable sion of meth chemicals meth lab inside a 1994 with intent to manufacPontiac Grand Am. ture, the pair could face a After a U.S. customs prison sentence of up to officer became nauseated 10 years and a fine of up and vomited after breath- to $25,000 U.S.
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Food waste, seen here in a Metro Vancouver “green can,” will not be allowed in regular garbage next year, as Metro Vancouver brings in new waste disposal rules. stickers, visit http://www.tol.ca/ Services-Contact/Garbage-andRecycling/Green-Can or http:// www.city.langley.bc.ca/index.php/ residents/garbage-and-recycling for more details). People who live in rural areas without curbside collection will have do their own sorting before they go to the Langley waste transfer station. Metro says residents of townhouses and apartment complexes should talk to their landlords, property managers, and waste haulers. Businesses are expected to do the same. Metro says commercial digesters, which allow businesses to dispose of organic food waste into the sewer system are “not currently prohibited” by Metro Vancouver’s sewer use regulations, but they do require a permit to operate legally. Metro Vancouver has been planning the ban on food waste since 2012.
The regional authority said it has consulted widely with grocery stores, restaurants and shopping mall food courts, and institutions such as school districts and health authorities. “We send far too much garbage to the landfill and food waste comprises about 40 per cent of residential garbage,” says Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Chair of Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Committee. Metro Vancouver says it has one of the highest recycling rates in North America at 60 per cent. The organics ban is expected to increase the rate to 70 per cent in 2015 and 80 per cent by 2020. More detailed information about the ban can be viewed at http://www.city.langley.bc.ca/ or at http://www.tol.ca/ServicesContact/Garbage-and-Recycling/ Garbage. Information is also available at the Recycling Council of BC hotline: 604-732-9253.
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VICTORIA – In case you missed the outcome of the latest United Nations climate change conference in Lima, Peru, it was another costly, embarrassing failure. This one is likely to be remembered mostly for a staggeringly stupid stunt by Greenpeace employees, who were threatened with prosecution for defacing the Nazca Lines, a world heritage site in the Peruvian desert. These vast 1,500-yearold petroglyphs, visible from space, are among the great mysteries of archaeology. “Time for a change!” blared huge yellow letters dragged across the sacred site by paid protesters trampling the delicate terrain. I’ll say it’s time for a change, starting with scratching Greenpeace off your Christmas card list. Earlier there was the spectacle of Canada’s national media, reflexively denouncing Ottawa’s supposed inaction on greenhouse gases after U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled a surprise climate agreement with China in advance of Peru. “Over to you, Mr. Prime Minister,” chirped CBC anchor Wendy Mesley, joining other TV networks in falsely portraying the U.S. deal as a breakthrough. This non-binding gesture soon produced many cartoons, one of which shows Obama stripped to his underwear in a poker game with Chinese President Xi Jinping,
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who is surrounded by a pile of chips and an American flag. The U.S.-China announcement served as a preview of Peru, where developing countries would again refuse any substantive restrictions on their fuel use. China graciously agreed to continue ramping up its world-leading greenhouse gas emissions until 2030, while lame-duck Obama pretended he could commit the U.S. to further reductions. Between them, the U.S. and China account for about half of global human-caused carbon emissions. Due mostly to the surge from China and India, Canada’s share has fallen from two per cent to 1.5, which should help put all those “tar sands” protests into perspective. Days later, Environment Canada released its latest national emission statistics, an event ignored by most media. “Between 2005 and 2012, total Canadian GHG emissions decreased by 5.1 per cent, while the economy grew by 10.6 per cent over the same period,” the report states. B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak joined the throngs who jetted to Lima. There she met officials from California and other U.S. states to re-announce their modest efforts to put a price on carbon emissions. TV anchors and other wide-eyed innocents might have been left with the mistaken impression that the huge U.S. petroleum industry is cutting back, when
in fact it has grown enormously thanks to shale oil and gas production. And California continues to produce, by its own state government measure, the most carbon-intensive heavy crude in North America. Overshadowing all of this is the drop in the world price of oil, mainly the result of Saudi Arabia flooding the market in an effort to push competitors out of business. In the latest sign of the U.S. public’s lack of interest in reducing emissions, sales of larger vehicles immediately spiked up as gasoline prices fell. I’m still receiving criticism for a recent column in which I declared myself an “agnostic” on human-caused global warming. Agnostic means searcher, and my search has continued for real signs of climate change and its potential causes. Our glaciers are receding, no question, but the current trend started around the 1850s, when a sport utility vehicle had one horsepower in leather harness and B.C. was about to be declared a British colony. But amid the noise, there is serious evidence being put forward that our province is undergoing a climate shift with major consequences. And there are calls for action. I’ll discuss that next week. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Editor: It has come to my attention that the university which I attend is changing some policies. These policies, if implemented will damage my chances of becoming a lawyer, and others too will be affected. This policy, at Kwantlen Polytechnic University currently C20, changing to AC4, will change the minimum requirements to move forward with a class, using it as a pre-requisite, which is currently a C to a D. This means students who are basically failing, will be put into classes where others are achieving much higher grades, and in result, lowering the quality of the diploma or degree in which students are hoping to obtain. I would like to note, that entering third or fourth year classes with individuals who are scraping by, would not help the individuals who genuinely understand and do well with the materials. This will impact future students planning on going to KPU, since they might be hoping to become an RCMP member, or join other organizations, or start careers which require university level writing skills, and personally, I believe that achieving anything lower than a C should not be considered university level. It is important to recognize that these individuals who are doing poorly might not be prepared to enter university, if they continue to repeat classes or receive low grades. Perhaps the school board and the ministry of education should look at the curriculum and address this problem. It is crucial to understand that KPU now has great classroom sizes, fantastic professors, affordable tuition and great locations. Why is it changing a policy to diminish student’s chances in their careers when it already has such remarkable, unique qualities? I think it is essential to realize that some students really do work harder than others and those who do not wish to go to university that complain about doing poorly should really look at their attitudes and class attendance. School is not for everyone, however, by not working hard, and filling up these classes with those who do not care, it really is ruining the chances for those who truly do want to make a difference in this world. On a closing note, there are fantastic programs at KPU, such as the learning centre, peer-tutoring (and it’s free!), librarians, style guides, online resources, peer-reviewing online for papers that suggest edits, as well as other phenomenal departments which are there to help the students, for the students. There’s also the KSA, which is the Kwantlen Student Association that helps students. With all of these great qualities that KPU possesses, let’s not ruin them by implementing changes that will ruin our hard work. Sarah Emilie Braaten, Langley
TWU subject of discrimination Editor: Tolerance and equality are an important part of our Canadian culture, and that is a good thing. We need a society that allows us the freedom to speak, the freedom to associate together, and the freedom to live our lives based on our faith. However, these freedoms are being targeted right now, and by two groups that we would think would fight the hardest for them: The Law Society of B.C., and the provincial government. The advanced education minister, Amrik Virk, has now revoked his decision on allowing Trinity Western University to open up a law school. Why? Simply because of the pressure of the law society, who ironically, say it is about equality. My question is, equal for whom? Are they really saying that TWU cannot have a law school simply because the students who attend there voluntarily sign a community covenant? Don’t lawyers swear an oath themselves and agree to uphold the rights and freedoms of all people? It doesn’t work if they only pick the ones they agree with. If it’s only based on the content of that covenant, I ask this question: How can the law society say TWU is discriminating, when the society itself is doing exactly that? It seems to me the law society has forgotten what freedom of religion and freedom of association really means. Now Bank of Montreal and over 70 other large companies are jumping on board and declaring that they will not do business with any law firm that does not practice diversity. I wonder if they are diverse enough to hire a graduate from TWU? What about undergraduates from TWU who are now lawyers or doctors, or someone who graduated with a nursing or teaching degree? Do they also fall under this umbrella? Will these people refuse to be treated by a doctor or nurse who went to Trinity? Or maybe those companies will bar Christians from doing business with them at all. If we don’t wake up and realize that these lawyers are being discriminatory under the guise of “equality,” we could very well be headed towards a society where no one is really free. Ang de Boer, Aldergrove
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‘Thank you so much,’ Lafrenier says to community By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
Chris Lafrenier is still overwhelmed by the caring and generosity of strangers who came rushing to help after hearing he had been beaten badly while trying to get home from work. “I’m just so grateful for the community. Thank you so much. I don’t even know what to say,” said Lafrenier, 39, from his home in south Langley. Lafrenier said he is feeling “better” and glad to not have ‘raccoon’ eyes anymore. “My friends were calling me Rocky,” he said. He has a long way to go though. He walks with a limp now and finds he gets exhausted walking just a few blocks. He has brain damage and is finding he is forgetting things all the time. Lafrenier said the night he was beaten, Friday, Nov. 28, he had missed the last bus out of the Langley City bus loop and was thinking about calling a cab. “I have used that bus loop a lot and I’ve
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Chris Lafrenier is recovering from the beating he was given by two teens after he got off a bus at the Langley City bus loop on Nov. 28. Generous members of the community have donated more than $12,000, as well as given many other gifts to him and his family. seen a lot too. It can be a scary spot but I didn’t expect to get jumped,” said Lafrenier. He said he doesn’t know exactly where he was when he was jumped, and doesn’t remember much from that evening. Police found him in the 5500 block of 203 Street. He remembers a woman saying ‘stop, stop, I’m going to call 911,’ and
to her he is so grateful. She has never come forward to him. “But the rest of that night, I just don’t remember,” he said. “And even now, I keep forgetting everything.” He was beaten and robbed by two Langley teens, ages 15 and 19. Witnesses told police he was kicked in the head repeatedly by the boys
who also kicked him in the kidneys even after he had fallen to the ground. Police reports say they found him in a pool of his own blood. He was bleeding from his ears, his tooth was chipped, his face swollen and unrecognizable. The teens took his expensive rebar work equipment and the couple hundred in cash he had in his wal-
let. But Langley RCMP were quick to react and found the culprits nearby. Both were held in custody but 19-year-old Matthew Samms was released on $1,000 bail and appears again Jan. 6, 2015. The 15-year-old has been held in custody and was expected to enter a guilty plea in Surrey Provincial Court when he appeared again on Wednesday. Lafrenier did get his equipment back, not his money, but as the sole breadwinner in the family, the couple had no way to pay rent, feed their two dogs and cat or themselves. That’s when his mother-in-law Lynn Blair put up a gofundme.com account and within two days, nearly $10,000 was raised. Now the fund is at more than $12,000. The original goal was to raise $5,000. Food by the shopping cart-full has been delivered to them, both for them and the animals. Cash donations and restaurant gift cards have been dropped off at The
TWU sues law society over law school By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
The Law Society of British Columbia violated the rights of Trinity Western University students when it withdrew approval for a controversial law school at the Langley campus. The claim is contained in a statement announcing TWU will sue the Law Society over its Oct. 31 decision to withdraw recognition of the planned law school at the private Christian university. The society regulates the more than 11,000 practising lawyers in the province. “We have no choice but to
proceed legally,” said TWU president Bob Kuhn. “By prejudging our future law graduates not on their qualifications but the Community Covenant they agree to abide by while students at TWU, the Law Society has infringed on the human rights of TWU and its students.” The law society reversed its decision following a provincewide vote of lawyers in the province, most of whom object to the covenant that makes students and staff promise they won’t get involved in any relationship other than a married, heterosex-
ual one. Critics say the covenant is anti-gay and conflicts with a lawyer’s duty to represent anyone regardless of their beliefs. The TWU statement announcing the intention to sue said the Law Society’s decision to rescind its prior approval was “not grounded on the quality of the TWU academic program, but rather was based on TWU’s religious view of marriage.” Kuhn noted the university won a similar court fight in 2001 over its teacher training program when the Supreme Court of Canada ruled “there is no
evidence whatsoever to suggest that the religious views of TWU graduates lessen their competence to practice their profession in Canada’s pluralistic society.” Kuhn added the covenant also says that “all students and faculty are to love and respect other people, regardless of their background or personal characteristics. TWU is a community of diversity and acceptance. This campus is a Christian home for four thousand students with an array of opinions and beliefs.” The provincial advanced education minister has also rescinded approval of the TWU school.
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on a half-day start, doing light duty in the coming week but isn’t sure how he will do. But for now, his family are grateful to enjoy this Christmas together.
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Dementia demands that family structures change, and there is no manual to tell Aldergrove families how to negotiate those changes – especially when it comes to living arrangements. “Families caring for a person with a form of dementia may be able to provide care at home, or they may have to consider residential care,” says Jude Weir, the Support & Education Coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. for Aldergrove and Chilliwack/ Hope. Already an estimated one in 11 Canadians over 65 has Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and a 50 per cent jump
in those numbers is forecast over the next five years. This means many Aldergrove families already face the challenges of dementia and many more will soon, without a manual. Weir helps many local families, leading free workshops that help them gain an understanding of the challenges ahead and about the types of help available. Family members often want to provide care in the home, but given the demands the illness places on caregivers, they may also have to consider residential care for the person with dementia. “Residential care can be an effective option,” she says, as long as families deal with the
challenges of transition for both themselves and the person with dementia. “It’s a process of adjustment.” Caregivers can see their role change during the transition, and will need to learn to work effectively with a care team. To help local families with these issues, the Society is offering a free workshop on January 15 in Aldergrove. Transition to Residential Care, running from 2 to 4 p.m., covers some important considerations when a family is moving a family member to a residential care facility. General information will be provided on how to access residential care in the community,
and how to deal with the challenges families face when making those decisions. The workshop takes place at Kinsmen Community Centre, 26770 - 29th Avenue. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, contact Jude Weir at 604859-3889 or jweir@alzheimerbc. org. Admission to the workshop is free thanks to funding by the Province of BC, numerous organizations, and through the generous contributions of individual donors. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, visit www.alzheimerbc.org.
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Kodiaks down Wolf Pack, Knights for top spot By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
A big 4-1 home win over one of the top teams in the Tom Shaw division is “a huge psychological boost for the Kodiaks,” according to Kodiaks GM Rick Harkins. The Dec. 17 win over the North Vancouver Wolf Pack also pushed the Kodiaks into the top spot in their Harold Brittain division. The Kodiaks followed that big win the next night with a 7-4 victory over the Langley Knights on Dec. 18 at George Preston Arena. The Kodiaks now sit firmly in first place at 34 points after 29 games (14-92-4). The Knights and Abbotsford Pilots are tied at 32 points apiece, but having a game in hand puts Abbotsford ahead of Langley. The Kodiaks hustled all three periods on Dec. 17 at Aldergrove Arena and it paid off handsomely. The Kodiaks were up 2-0 at the start of the second period, with a power play goal by Jordan Funk, assisted by Brandon Dolby and Quinncy
Leroux at 16 minutes, followed by an unassisted goal by Leroux just before the Buzzer rang. Kodiaks Cameron Davitt scored early in the third, assisted by Wyatt Versluis, but the 3-0 lead was short-lived as Wolf Pack’s Daniel Delbianco scored their only goal at the eight minute mark. It was end-to-end action throughout the third period but only Kodiaks’ Elvis Jansons, assisted by Eric Callegari, was able to score for the 4-1 outcome. The Wolf Pack outshot the Kodiaks 45-36, but were unable to score on their two power plays. The Kodiaks scored on one of eight power plays. First star of the night was Kodiaks keeper Ben Giesbrecht, for turning aside all but one of the 45 shots on his net. Second and third stars went to Leroux and Funk, respectively. The Kodiaks face the Delta Ice Hawks on Dec. 23 at Ladner Leisure Centre. The Kodiaks’ final home game of this calendar year will be on a Monday night, Dec. 29, 7:15 p.m. against Ridge Meadows Flames.
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Aldergrove Kodiaks’ Cameron Davitt (#12) scored on the visiting North Vancouver Wolf Pack in the second period, Dec. 17.
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If you are organized, a good communicator, and feel qualified to take on the responsibilities of general manager of an exciting football team located in Chilliwack, they need to hear from you. The Board of Directors of the Valley Huskers Football Club is searching for a qualified, self-motivated individual to fill
In photo at top, U5/U6 Aldergrove soccer players enjoying a friendly scrimmage Saturday afternoon. In photo at left, U9 girls’ action saw Aldergrove versus Langley United on Saturday morning. Scores aren’t kept at this age.
the key position of General Manager. This is a paid, part time, 12 month position with the organization. The successful applicant must be able to commit to the 2015 football season, be a good communicator and be capable of working as a team player to achieve a common goal. Direct resumes and questions to: elliottjohncovey@hotmail.com
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group, evening group meets Monday night in Aldergrove. Tuesday morning chapter meets at the Clubhouse, 27435 - 29A Street, Aldergrove, at 10 a.m. Info: Susan at 604-856-1138 or Lynda at 604-856-8014. Heritage Holiday at the Fort Dec. 20 to Jan. 4 (Closed Dec. 25, 26 and Jan 1). Get away from the holiday bustle and make memories with your family and friends at the fort! Enjoy a traditional holiday atmosphere, crafts, and children’s activities. At 2 p.m., join a costumed interpreter for chestnut roasting and stories around the cosy fireplace in the Cooperage. Daily, join a guided intro tour at 11 a.m., watch blacksmithing at 12:30 p.m., barrel-making at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and the flag lowering song at 4:30 p.m. Regular admission fees apply - $7.80/adult or $19.60/family. Pick up a family annual pass on sale for $39.20 for your family or as a great holiday gift idea. Info: http:// www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/ bc/langley/activ/activ2014. aspx#heritageholiday Glen Valley Watershed Society – Is the future of our local streams health important to you? Join a group of interesting, passionate people that are looking for others with the same interests in NE Langley/NW Abbotsford - to protect our waterways to ensure a healthy environment for all animals. Info: Lisa at stewardship@ leps.bc.ca Partners Bridge - every Friday except second Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 St.Newcomers welcome. Cost $2. Info: 604607-0504. Aldergrove Toastmasters meets every Monday, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove Community Secondary School in room 125. Boost your self confidence; become a better speaker and have fun. Info: Vicki Austad, 604-856-5970. Volunteer Drivers Needed - to help seniors. No special insurance needed. Kilometres reimbursed. Call Janice at 604-5303020 Ext 302.
Offices at the Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed from December 25 to January 4 for the holiday season. Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca
langley events centre Coming Events TWU Spartans University Sports Women’s Basketball (exhibition) Tue Dec 30 6:00pm vs. Thompson Rivers Univ.
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Vancouver Stealth NLL Lacrosse Sat Jan 10* 7:00pm vs. Toronto Rock * Home opener Pre-game party every game at 5:30pm Season tickets, multi-game packs, and family holiday packs are on sale now. Call 604.882.8800 or visit StealthLax.com The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com
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public notices Christmas Tree Chipping Events Give a gift to the environment this season! After the holidays, recycle your Christmas tree at one of the following events. Chipping is done by donation and trees must be bare, with no decorations or tinsel on them!
1st Walnut Grove Scouts Dates: Saturday, January 3 and 10 Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm Location: Walnut Grove Secondary School 8919 Walnut Grove Drive, front (east) parking lot Pickup service is available in Walnut Grove for a $10 minimum donation and in Fort Langley and Willoughby for a $15 minimum donation. Areas that are further away can be negotiated. For pickup, contact Tony Yip at 778.858.5331 or treepickup@1stwalnutgrovescouts.ca.
road closure Temporary Full Road Closure: 52 Avenue between 236 Street and 237 Street A temporary, full road closure will take place from Monday, December 8 until Sunday, January 4 on 52 Avenue between 236 Street and 237 Street to complete water valve chamber construction for the East Langley Water Supply project. Signed detour routes will be in effect. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and to plan extra time to reach their destination safely. Work schedule may be adjusted and some work is weather dependent. 52 Avenue closed from 236 Street to 237 Street
1st Willoughby Scouts Dates: Saturday, January 3 and 10 Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Location: Willoughby Elementary School – 20766 - 80 Avenue Pickup service is available for a $10 per tree donation in Willoughby and $20 per tree donation for areas further away. For pickup, contact Kathy at 604.329.7052. Event includes a bottle drive.
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1st & 2nd Brookswood Scouts Dates: Saturday and Sunday, January 3, 4, 10, 11 Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Location: Brookswood Secondary School – 20902 - 37A Avenue
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2nd Aldergrove Scouts Dates: Saturday, January 3 Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm Location: Aldergrove Legion parking lot – 26607 Fraser Hwy
10th Langley Scouts Dates: Saturday and Sunday, January 3, 4, 10, 11 Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm Location: Fraser Crossing Safeway – 20871 Fraser Highway Pickup service is available in the Langley area for a $25 donation. For pickup, contact 604.607.1492 or grecamen@telus.net.
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We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this new infrastructure is installed in our community. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 enginfo@tol.ca
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Date: Saturday, January 3 Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm Location: Langley Meadows Elementary – 2244 Willoughby Way
Fields Tree Service Date: Saturday and Sunday, January 3 and 4 Time: 9am to 3pm Location: Derek Doubleday Arboretum, enter off the north side of Fraser Highway, east of 208 Street Proceeds will go to the BC Cancer Foundation. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
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Holiday Greetings from Township of Langley Council!
During the holidays, our Township facilities will be operating under non-standard hours. The Operations Centre and departments within the Civic Facility will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 at 4:30pm to Sunday, January 4 inclusive and will reopen with regular hours on Monday, January 5. For detailed holiday hours for all Township facilities, including recreation and community centres, please visit tol.ca. The Customer Service desk at the Civic Facility will be open to answer questions, address general concerns, and accept deliveries on Monday, December 29; Tuesday, December 30; Wednesday, December 31; and Friday, January 2, from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
As residents celebrate this festive time of year with family and friends, Township of Langley Council would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday season and all the best for 2015. Sincerely, Mayor Jack Froese Councillor Petrina Arnason Councillor David Davis Councillor Charlie Fox Councillor Bob Long Councillor Angie Quaale Councillor Kim Richter Councillor Michelle Sparrow Councillor Blair Whitmarsh
All the best for a happy holiday season, and we look forward to serving you in the New Year. Customer Service 604.534.3211
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26620-32 AVENUE
$389,900
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ALDERGFROVE WITH LANE ACCESS!
Fully suited with lane access and a small workshop already in place right beside the Legion in Aldergrove. 9751 sq ft yard almost an quarter acre lot. Take a look at this one if you need room floor is 1160 sq ft with a full bsmt. Starter or investment this is worth a look.
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$615,000
3391-273B STREET
$559,900
34620-FARMER ROAD
AFFORDABLE!
STONEBRIDGE ESTATES One of Stonebridge Estates finest homes is now for sale and it could be yours! This is a very well appointed home from the open kitchen with island and eating bar, sit down eating area, family room concept with room for the large screen TV. This is set up for living comfortably – that’s for sure. Enjoy the crown molding and high ceilings, great colour scheme throughout and 2 offices for the work at home family. All the features that you are looking for are here and neat as a pin. Don’t pass this home up, oh yeah, you got to see the back yard here – cozy and private with a n/gas BBQ hookup already in place. All this on warm floors with the crawl space below, custom matched garden shed/workshop as well.
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27598-48th AVENUE
$250,000
2 bedroom rancher on a double lot already subdivided with lane way access and workshop /suite in back in Huntington Village. 1056 sq ft and neat and clean on a concrete foundation with a crawl space all appliances included and upgraded windows and newer roof. This home is nice and warm have a look if you are looking for affordable.
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27022-35 AVENUE
THIS IS A SWEET DEAL
OFFICE/RETAIL AND RESIDENTIAL
All in one location and below replacement cost seller wants sold today so here is your opportunity. 2000 sq on the main floor 2 bedroom suite upstairs and secure paved parking in the rear of building. You’ve driven past it now it’s time to own it. Right across the road from Aldergrove Credit Union. Quick possession possible need an investment or????
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UNIT 314 27358 32ND AVENUE WILLOWCREEK
$ 189,900
Nice clean unit, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 south facing decks, full amenities, insuite storage. Quick possession possible.
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$319,900
.4 acre lot with freeway exposure septic approved and drilled well Is in. Looking to advertise a business or park your truck, check this out!
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LISTINGS WANTED
Fully finished up and down and mint inside with nothing to do but move in. Great neighborhood in a great location with 9’ ceilings with crown moldings on the main floor and an insulated floor to a fully finished bsmt with its own access and extra parking out front. Very nice open plan here with family room and kitchen and eating area all open with the gas fireplace this is a must see and yes you can be in before Christmas if you hurry.
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1.24 ACRE LOT
ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION
Townhomes and ranchers wanted to sell. Market is now moving... Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
$550,000
$ 639,900
Check out this rancher on this fenced and cross fenced 1.24 acre lot with shop and horse barn bonus 2 septic systems for the second dwelling( fully serviced mobile pad already in) Good value here make an appointment to see it today. new heat pump in the home, new perimeter drains, newer roof motivated sellers have a look today.
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