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Shopping trips to U.S. down sharply By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star

Justly Deserved Recognition of Exemplary Service for Aldergrove Seniors Jerry Gosling, vice president of the B.C. Old Age Pensioners Organization presented the 55 year certificate to the Aldergrove OAPO branch 71 on Monday, April 20. Hank Vankestern, president of the Aldergrove OAPO received the certificate on behalf of the membership. Gosling also presented life memberships to Aldergrove OAPO members Freida Reid (in photo above) and Ella Maudie MacPherson (inset photo at left). Story, page 3. HARRY HUNT PHOTOS

Fewer B.C. residents are driving into the U.S. now that the loonie no longer goes as far south of the border. New data for January, February and March from the Canada Border Services Agency shows there were nearly 14 per cent fewer trips by southbound Canadians at Lower Mainland land border crossings compared to the same months of 2014, and a nearly 20 per cent drop from 2013. The loss of appetite for cross-border shopping was most apparent at the Aldergrove crossing, where trips were down 32 per cent from a year ago, and at Abbotsford-Huntington, which was down 18 per cent, while the decline was about eight per cent at the Peace Arch and Point Roberts crossings. “This is tough sledding for the Whatcom County guys,” SFU marketing professor Lindsay Meredith said. “They’ll be suffering big time.” Retailers in northern Washington depend heavily on Lower Mainland shoppers, he said, and their local governments, in turn, need the resulting flow of sales taxes to maintain services. He noted the drop in southbound road trips closely mirrors the dive of the Canadian dollar. The loonie is currently worth just over 80 cents U.S. and has dipped to as low as 78 in recent weeks. That’s a 12 per cent drop from 91 cents U.S. a year ago. Last year was the first year since 2009 that the loonie spent much time below 90 cents and it was close to par for much of 2010 through 2013. Meredith said the shift is good news for Canadian businesses that now face less intense competition from U.S. retailers. It may also mean more tax revenue for the province and even TransLink through its gas tax if B.C. families shop closer to home. “Some of the tax dollars that used to go south and support their infrastructure will be staying here to support Canada,” Meredith said. He also predicts a good year for tourism operators in B.C. as more Americans head north to take advantage of their strong greenback. Tourism Vancouver has already recorded an 8.2 per cent increase in U.S. overnight visitors to Metro Vancouver in January. Retail Council of Canada spokesman Mark Startup said he’s less sure Americans will come north because of the dollar differential, noting they don’t follow currency changes as closely as Canadians. “It’s interesting that when the Americans have got massive spending power in relation to the Canadian dollar it seems to be less of an incentive for them,” he said. “Americans will come into our members’ stores and purchase goods and often don’t realize how much further their dollars go.” Startup said the decline in crossings isn’t surprising and added the drop in the dollar is clearly the main reason.

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Old Age Pensioners celebrate 55 years here By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

It was on May 6, 1960 that the Aldergrove Old Age Pensioners Organization branch #71 was founded in a building which used to house the Aldergrove Volunteer Fire Department. Over those years the OAP Hall, with its kitchen and wooden dance floor, has hosted a wide variety of events and activities. The hall serves as the base for OAPO activities such as luncheons and dances, crib and whist parties and carpet bowling, but also has hosted a plethora of community events such as rock and gem club shows, art

club meetings and shows, parties and weddings, and the like. On Monday, April 20, the vice president of the B.C. OAPO, Jerry Gosling, recognized the 55 year mark by presenting a certificate to the executive and members of the Aldergrove OAPO. Gosling, who is also president of the neighboring Matsqui OAPO #69, complimented the 110 members of the Aldergrove OAPO for keeping the organization alive and thriving here. Hank Vankestern, president of the Aldergrove OAPO, reported that a government grant of $25,000 enabled the group to pay for extensive renovations to the hall’s kitchen, washrooms

and plumbing, to bring the facility up to date. He said they hope to also have enough funding left over to do some minor renovations inside the hall, such as new drapes and a refinished floor. The building’s exterior is in good shape, including a new roof installed just five years ago. Gosling also presented two outstanding members of the Aldergrove OAPO with life memberships. Maudie MacPherson, 97, and Freida Reid, 96, were present and pleased with the honours. MacPherson, who joined the Aldergrove OAPO 33 years ago, was also the Aldergrove Star’s

seniors’ columnist for 22 years. Reid joined the Aldergrove OAPO about a year after MacPherson, and the two are good friends. The only sad note was the observance of Alice Fletcher’s passing on Sunday, April 19, in a Langley seniors’ care facility. “Alice was one of our best workers, she did everything and never complained,” said MacPherson. The Aldergrove OAPO members observed a minute of silence in memory of Fletcher at the meeting. A celebration of her life is planned for the Aldergrove Legion Hall on May 11.

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Jerry Gosling, vice president of the B.C. Old Age Pensioners Organization presented the 55 year certificate to the Aldergrove OAPO branch 71 president Hank Vankestern (at left).

Seniors’ Centre funding questioned by councillors By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

A proposal to help Township seniors use services in Langley City has run into some resistance, with some Township councillors objecting to funding activities in a different community. The Langley Senior Resources Society (LSRS) has asked the Township to fund a twice-a-week shuttle bus for seniors living in Walnut Grove, Fort Langley and

Aldergrove to make it easier for Township residents to visit the centre. It’s also asked for money to put part-time outreach staff in Walnut Grove, Fort Langley and Aldergrove, along with subsidies for low-income seniors. The total estimated cost is $38,975.50. The idea was presented last year, but it didn’t make the cut for consideration in the 2015 budget. Councillor Petrina Arnason

thought it was a good idea that should be revived, considering that an estimated 55 per cent of the people who use the seniors centre are Township residents. Arnason said the centre provides “a total social and participatory package” to seniors in the Township and City. But when Arnason tried to convince the rest of council to approve the funding, she ran into some resistance. Councillor Angie Quaale said

council needs a lot more information before it approves the proposal, especially how much money the City would be contributing. Quaale said City residents “avail themselves a lot more often” of Township services than Township residents do of the City. Councillor Charlie Fox suggested delaying the decision to sort out those details and Councillor Michelle Sparrow thought the seniors centre should send represen-

tatives to council to discuss the proposal. “I certainly have a lot of questions,” Sparrow said. Council voted unanimously to postpone a decision and get more information, including inviting representatives of the centre to come to council. “I think we need to have that discussion here,” Fox said, noting the proposal was more than a year old. “Their needs may have changed.”

Small turnout for electoral riding hearing in Abbotsford Aldergrove Star

The potential for Abbotsford to have five MLAs in the next provincial election – and other impacts from proposed changes to local electoral boundaries – were discussed at a sparsely attended public hearing on Wednesday morning at the Sandman Hotel. Four residents spoke to the electoral boundaries commissioners, who last month released their preliminary report outlining proposed updates to provincial boundaries. That report suggests combining some regions of Abbotsford with neighbouring municipalities –

increasing the number of MLAs in Abbotsford to five from the current three. The three existing ridings in Abbotsford are Abbotsford West, Abbotsford South and AbbotsfordMission. In the proposal, sections of neighbouring communities would be combined, creating the electoral districts of Aldergrove-Abbotsford, Fort Langley-Abbotsford, Abbotsford Centre, Chilliwack-Sumas, along with changes to the existing Abbotsford-Mission riding. Ron Gladiuk shared his concerns about the proposed changes, which

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west side of Abbotsford instead of the east-west split caused by the boundary at Highway 1. He said Aldergrove could be added to Abbotsford quite easily, but connecting the west side of the city as far as the Surrey border is a concern. It would also create issues for MLAs who represent communities both in the Fraser Valley Regional District and the Metro Vancouver jurisdiction, as those organizations deal with different issues, said Gladiuk. Mike Welte also expressed his concerns about MLAs representing multiple communities, saying if they

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Bhatti wins ‘Courage to Come Back’ award By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

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A full-blown heroin addict by the age of 14, Bhatti was self medicating his pain after being sexually abused by his Big Brother, starting at the age of nine until 13. His abuser, who volunteered as a Big Brother through Langley Big Brothers and Sisters at the time, was later convicted of sexually abusing two boys in Kamloops. It was only after that police officer came to him asking if he had been abused by that same man that he broke his silence. Bhatti has created his own registered charity for victims of childhood sexual abuse called Survivors Supporting Survivors. “Our goal is to carry the message to any survivor that there is hope and we can recover from any form of abuse, addiction or sexual abuse.” Now working as an interventionist, learn more about his work at canaminterventions.com Bhatti’s not-for-profit Survivors Supporting Survivors organization: go to www.supportingsurvivors.ca

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Fill-in for horse track wins approval second time out By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

A scaled-down version of a rejected proposal to fill in a former horse track on a Langley farm was endorsed by Township council on Monday, April 13. All Seasons Mushrooms farm owner Frank Moscone reduced the amount of fill he intends to use to reclaim a horse oval on his property at 3468 224 Street for agriculture. It was originally going to be 54,900 cubic metres, or around 8,000 truck loads, an amount considered disruptive by some neighbours. By adjusting the design and mixing in some of the mushroom manure generated on-site, the revised All Season proposal would use 47,400 cubic metres or around 7,000 truck loads, a 14 per cent reduction. Moscone originally said he might use the reclaimed land to grow hay, but told Monday’s meeting it could also be for blueberry growing. “All I want to do is make that land acceptable for farming,” Moscone told council. As it is, the unused 10-acre oval has “very poor soil” and is “basically a dead resource” Moscone said. While critics and some on council still had doubts about the amount of material and concerns about the impact of the truck traffic, Councillor Michelle Sparrow spoke for the majority when she said the plan will reclaim agricultural land for agricultural purposes and that was a good thing.

Frank Moscone attended Langley Township council Monday for the vote. “I think that’s what we should be encouraging in this community,” Sparrow said. Mayor Jack Froese agreed, calling Moscone “a good farmer.” The new plan was approved by a six-to-three vote of council, with Councillors Petrina Arnason, Charlie Fox and David Davis opposed. With the Township endorsement, the proposal now goes to the Agricultural Land Commission, the provincial regulatory agency in charge of protected farmland within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The horse training track is part of a former equestrian facility that closed down before All Seasons purchased the property. The company website describes All Seasons as one of the most prominent “certified organic” mushroom production and marketing companies on the West Coast. The Langley-based company operates multiple production and distribution operations in B.C. and Alberta.

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Aldergrove’s Shortreed Elementary school “Eco Tigers” environmental club visited the Nicomekl Enhancement Society’s facilities on Wednesday, April 15. The students learned about the fish hatchery work here in Langley and also released some fish into the Nicomekl River. The Nicomekl Enhancement Society is also hosting a public open house and fish release on Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 5263 - 232 Street in Langley.

Female suspects wanted in ID-theft crimes Aldergrove Star

Abbotsford Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two women who are suspects in two recent identity-theft crimes. Police have released security video images with hopes of identifying the women. The first incident took place Monday, March 2 at 3 p.m. at the TD Canada Trust bank in the 32000 block of South Fraser Way.

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weighed in, arguing that the budget would have balanced without the property sale, and that some sales closed too late to help the election-year budget. Finance Minister Mike de Jong stressed that all these asset sales were detailed in three successive budgets. They downplayed the notion of land sales being rushed. Then the NDP produced a string of emails sent between senior officials responsible for selling two big properties across the street from the legislature. “To be part of the sale and development of over eight acres of Victoria’s beautiful inner harbour area is a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity. An opportunity that normally would warrant years of planning and preparation,” wrote one citizens’ services bureaucrat. “Unfortunately we don’t have unlimited time – our goal is to have For Sale signs up by Oct. 31 with sales proceeds in the bank by March 31, 2013.” Then came a disclosure about a property in Surrey that had been bought as a potential hospital site. Once the existing hospital was expanded, that property was declared surplus. Indeed, de Jong featured this property to promote the government’s plan to stimulate local economies with private sector investment on unused land. The Surrey deal closed for

$20.5 million on March 21, 2014, just days before the end of the fiscal year. NDP leader John Horgan pointed to an outside appraisal of $23.5 million, and an assessment for tax purposes of $27.2 million. The appraiser also recommended that the “highest and best use” for the Surrey land was to hold it until had been rezoned for commercial, retail or office development. De Jong cited another big health property in Vancouver that sold for more than its appraised and assessed value. It’s only the actual market that determines worth, he insisted. But it’s now clear that these and perhaps other sales were done with arbitrary deadlines that had everything to do with the B.C. Liberals’ need to balance the books. When elections are a battle of sound bites, perception matters more than reality. It’s also worth recalling that the budget deficits prior to the 2013 election were largely a result of the B.C. government’s costly undoing of the harmonized sales tax, rather than the harsh forces of international finance. Surplus asset sales have a long tradition in B.C., where the government owns more than 90 per cent of all land. But after this round, full disclosure will be demanded. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Urgent action is needed to stop the decline of wild bees, and B.C. cities and their residents could pitch in by protecting and planting more bee-friendly flowers. That’s one of the recommendations of SFU biologists Elizabeth Elle and Julie Wray in a report to Metro Vancouver that outlines the threats to bees. “The main reason that wild pollinators are declining is loss of habitat,” Elle said in a recent presentation to Metro directors. “They’re losing their food and they’re losing their nests.” Bees need nectar-producing flowers and while commercial blueberry fields are one source, it’s a monoculture crop that blooms for only a few weeks, leaving vast areas devoid of food the rest of the time. Wild bees aren’t transported from field to field in boxes like imported pollinator honeybees and they require flowers that bloom at various times all year long. More of that kind of habitat could be created by cities in parks and even by households and businesses in yards and other urban areas, Elle said. She noted Metro Vancouver has already been planting diverse wildflowers and other native plants that bloom throughout the year in some regional parks. Researchers have measured a 25 per cent increase in both the abundance and diversity of pollinators at those sites, she said. Wild species nest in the ground, in trees or other areas and that habitat is also being lost to urban development or other ecosystem disruption. Elle noted invasive species are a particular problem. The Himalayan blackberry, she noted, can cover large areas where other flowers are effectively forced out and no nectar is available for most of the year. Solitary bees only survive four to six weeks, so that species won’t survive in an area if food isn’t available when they come out. Much public attention has focused on the threat to bees from farm pesticides, including neonicotinoids – there have been repeated calls to ban the neuro-toxic insecticides that have been found to kill beneficial insects. Elle said the chemicals are linked to colony decline and even when they don’t kill bees outright they can hurt their ability to survive and thrive. “Just smelling a fungicide reduces the ability of a bumble bee to find food and to collect it quickly and bring it back home,” she said. “What this means is they’re not provisioning a colony very quickly and the colony is not growing – just by smelling agrochemicals.” Some municipalities still allow cosmetic pesticide use, she noted, but said most exposure comes from farms. Exposure to one pesticide can worsen the effects of another one on bees, she added, while imported European honeybees used to pollinate crops can be a source of diseases that spread to wild species and the managed bees also crowd out wild species. She pointed to climate change as another source of trouble. In high alpine areas, she said, wild flowers like the glacier lily are flowering earlier than they used to because the snowpack melts faster. “Their main pollinator is a type of bumble bee that just isn’t active yet when the plants are blooming,” she said, adding that has limited the reproduction of the lillies, which no longer grow to the same extent. The bottom line, Elle said, is bees are under pressure on multiple fronts. “People want to know ‘What’s the one thing we can do?’ But it’s not a simple problem. It’s not just one thing that we can fix.” However, Elle said even reducing one threat is likely to help bees and slow the declines. More than 100 of the 450 bee species identified in B.C. live in the Lower Mainland but Elle believes many of them could go extinct and some may already be gone. The local poster child for bee decline is the Western bumble bee. They used to be commonly seen on blueberry farms in the 1980s but became very scarce about 10 years ago, Elle said. They haven’t been spotted on a farm in four years. Metro Vancouver is expected to update its Ecological Health Action Plan this year with additional recommendations on conserving pollinators.

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History has been made on stage at Christian Life Assembly. For the first time in Langley Has Talent’s five seasons, a rock band took the top spot at the final competition on Saturday night. Her Brothers won over the capacity crowd at CLA — along with the trio of judges — with their high-energy performance of Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars and Pharrell Williams’ Happy, to claim first place and the grand prize of $2,500 cash. The Aldergrove band is made up of a trio of brothers — Gabe Penner (guitar, vocals), Josh Penner (bass) and Levi Penner (drums). Their dad, Jonathan, sat in on keyboards during the competition, while mom, Teresa, offered support from the audience, jumping out of her seat, to dance along during the band’s performance. But the inspiration for the group’s name came from another family member — their 12-yearold sister, Tiana. For Gabe, 23, Josh, 21, and Levi, 15, being older brothers comes with the responsibility of ensuring they send their little sister the right message. “As her brothers, we create her social norms,” said Gabe. How Tiana allows herself to be regarded by men throughout her life will be determined, in large part, by how the men around her now behave, her brothers agree. “Women have been standing up for years for their own rights, when men stand up for that equality, something unique happens,” said Gabe. “I think it transcends equality,” said Jonathan. “It’s about uplifting and actually celebrating women.” Her Brothers’ debut album, She, released last January, carries

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‘Her Brothers’ are Gabe, Josh and Levi Penner of Aldergrove. that message through, with song titles like Beautiful, Love Over Hate and Family Tree. But it was another Bruno Mars hit, Locked Out of Heaven, performed at the March 28 semifinals, that punched Her Brothers’ ticket to the final competition. The Hawaiian singer is not a huge influence on the band, but his music is upbeat and fun. All three songs the band performed during the contest allowed them to engage and celebrate with the audience — something the brothers knew would be crucial to the winning act’s success. “We knew from previous shows that audience interaction was (key),” said Levi. “We are deeply grateful to the people who put on (Langley Has Talent),” said Teresa Penner. The family also thanked the Rotary clubs of Langley, CLA, ACI Alternative Cartage (who provided this year’s $5,000 in prize money) and especially Peter Luongo for organizing the

competition. Second place and the accompanying $1,500 prize, went to singer Stephanie Amadasun for her lively song and dance performance of Stevie Wonder’s I Wish. Silk aerialist Amanda Wormald took third place and $1,000, for her acrobatic performance, which had jaws dropping as she descended from the rafters, supported by nothing more than a pair of long flowing red drapes. In addition to the top three acts, a number of other performers also received prizes. Once again this year, Kwantlen Polytechnic University awarded two scholarships, valued at $1,500 each. Singer Ioannis Tsigonias and spoken word artist Rachel Sault were the recipients. Judge Ellie King, who stepped in at the 11th hour for an ailing Leah Emmott, also provided a pair of gifts. She awarded lyrical dancer Alaina Orr two hours’ worth of private acting

lessons, while the Horvats — a band comprised of a father and his son and daughter — received a season’s pass for King’s Royal Canadian Theatre Company’s upcoming productions. In addition to King, this year’s judging panel was made up of talent agent Jolienne Moore and TV and film actor Mike Roberds. Surrey-Fleetwood MLA Peter Fassbender returned to emcee the event one final time. The event also featured guest performances by last year’s winners A Guy and a Girl, dancer Paige McLachlan who took second place in the 2014 competition, the Langley Ukulele Ensemble and an aerial exhibit from the Circus Lab. The annual talent competition, which wrapped up this year after five seasons, was presented in co-operation by Langley’s four Rotary Clubs. For founder Luongo, it did all that. And more. “I was absolutely delighted,” said Luongo. “I could not have been happier with the team of Rotarians who provided support and encouragement the whole way. It shows what a credit Rotary is to this community.” Luongo was thrilled, as well, by the level of enthusiasm shown by audiences who attended both the semis and finals of this year’s contest, noting that the main floor auditorium was filled to capacity on the last night. To Luongo, that demonstrates that the annual event has achieved its goals of showcasing local talent and helping to make the community aware of the need for a dedicated performing arts centre in the Langleys. “We truly showed on Saturday night that Langley deserves a theatre,” said Luongo. “Several of us will continue to be involved behind the scenes, to see if we can’t build on the momentum that’s been established.”

Travis Sharman: Go with the fro, bro! By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

Aldergrove Secondary school student Travis Sharman is going to have his afro hair style cut for a charity, Wigs for Kids BC (W4K BC), which helps kids living with cancer live better lives. A proudly volunteer-run organization, W4K BC provides funding to cover the cost of custom-made human-hair wigs for children and teens at BC Children’s Hospital who have suffered hair loss due to cancer

treatment or serious illnesses. Donations to W4K BC also help families pay for medications and feeding supplies that are essential for treatment but not covered by their medical plan. When a child has a serious illness it takes an enormous toll on the entire family–both emotionally and financially. The assistance W4K BC provides makes the family’s burden a little lighter so they can focus more of their time and energy on caring for their sick child.

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During the past several months, Johan Guenther received plenty of compliments on his hair — mostly they came from women, who envied his soft silver curls, the Aldergrove man admitted with a laugh. Despite all the positive feedback, Guenther, 51, remained a bit selfconscious about the long, curly locks which framed his face and grazed his shoulders — a far cry from the tidy, shortcropped style he’s used to sporting. “I find myself explaining to people that it’s not normally like this,” he said last week, before a scheduled rendezvous with a pair of scissors. Guenther began growing his hair almost a year and a half ago, after a conversation with a friend in the wig business who told him how difficult it is to get donations of grey hair to make wigs for cancer patients. But long before that, the fuel tanker truck driver had been thinking about possible ways to help in the fight against cancer. Over the past several years, a number of people in Guenther’s circle have died from some form of the disease — all of them in his general age bracket. “One of my best friends died at 51,” he said. “It’s become very

personal to me,” he said. “This is a devastating epidemic.” At noon last Sunday, Guenther sat down in Murrayville stylist JoyMarie Jalbert’s chair. The stylist sectioned off his head, pulling the long hair into a number of small ponytails. From there, friends were invited to grab one and chop. Pulled straight, Guenther’s hair measured 10 inches in length. Wigmakers require eight inches to be able to work with the hair, he explained. He had originally planned to have it cut off in March, as soon as it was long enough to be useful. But a representative from the Canadian Cancer Society asked him to wait until April, to coincide with cancer awareness month. Guenther is happy to know that any wigs made with his hair will go to patients in the area. In addition to donating his hair, Guenther has started a fundraising page, with a goal of raising $5,000. Guenther’s fundraising page will be active until the end of April. If he meets his $5,000 goal, he has promised to have his head shaved. “I’ve never done a fundraiser of any kind at all,” Guenther said. “My goal is just to make a difference.”

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Katja Wagner competed in the stakes race in the first games day of Langley Riders’ season, Saturday, April 18.

On Friday, April 17, the D.W. Poppy Secondary school junior girls soccer team won Gold in the Kwantlen Park Secondary Junior Girls Soccer tournament. The team played five games that day. The first game was a tie, 2-2, against Maple Ridge. Second was a win, 3-1 against Fraser Heights. Third was a win, 3-2 against Arch Bishop Carney. Fourth was a semi-finals a win, 2-1 against D.W. Poppy Senior team. Fifth was final for gold a win, 1-0 against Maple Ridge again. Their coach is Geoff Labine. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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It was a silver lining for four local ringette players over spring break last month in Calgary, as the quartet helped Team BC come second at the 2015 Western Canadian ringette championships. The squad lost 6-3 in the U14 AA division gold-medal game to Manitoba. The Langley players on the squad were Isabella Sestito (defence), Amanda Yee (centre), Fiona Briner (centre) and Clare Fricke (goalie).

The team was made up of players from all over the Lower Mainland Ringette Association. And during the ringette season, the quarter played up an age group with their Lower Mainland squad against U16 teams to better test themselves, both in league play and tournament play. The team placed second at the Calgary Gold Ring tournament in January and sixth at the Edmonton Wood Tournament in November.

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Fresh air, fitness, and a day full of family fun will be provided for free when a healthy tradition takes to the streets of Walnut Grove. The 53rd annual Langley Walk will be held on Sunday, May 3, and people of all ages are invited to lace up their shoes and take part in an event that has been part of the community for more than half a century. Each year, the walk is held in a different community of the Township of Langley or in the City of Langley, and the public is encouraged to walk, run, or bike a five or ten kilometre route. This yearâ€™s event starts and finishes at Walnut Grove Community Park, 8999 Walnut Grove Drive, in the south parking lot by Walnut Grove Secondary School. Entertainment and registration starts at noon and the walk itself gets underway at 1:30 p.m. â€œThis is a great way to get together with family, friends, or co-workers, get some exercise, and see the neighbourhoods that make up our community,â€? said Township of Langley community recreation programmer Barbara Andersen. â€œThe walk is not a competition but a chance to encourage everyone to lead an active, healthy lifestyle.â€? The Langley Walk was started in 1963 by Pete Swensson, Langleyâ€™s recreation director, who was passionate about getting people involved in fitness. The first Walk drew about 500 people who walked a 22-mile course that stretched

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Maps of the 2015 Langley Walk in Walnut Grove, outlining the five (at left) and ten (at right) kilometre routes. from Aldergrove Park to River can enjoy more activities, childrenâ€™s Road, from Fort Langley to City games, entertainment, and a free Park. The walk hit its peak in the snack provided by Buy-Low Foods 1970s, attracting more than 5,000 in Walnut Grove. people. â€œThis really is a great, free As part of that tradition, a com- event for families and we hope memorative crest is offered to par- people stay and enjoy the afterticipants. Trophies are awarded to noon,â€? Andersen said. â€œThis year the elementary school, second- we will feature a sports skills area ary/middle school, organization, which will include pick-up hockey and family with the most walkers, games, a soccer shooting wall, and as well as to the oldest walker. All a blow-up hockey shoot and win walkers are eligible to win draw game, all provided by local comprizes. munity groups and businesses. Also A new addition this year will see included are face painting, visits Township of Langley Mayor Jack with local team mascots, and much Froese lead interested participants more.â€? on a â€œJaneâ€™s Walkâ€?-style tour of For more information call 604Walnut Grove. Janeâ€™s Walk events 533-6086 or 604-514-2940, or visit encourage citizens to walk and talk tol.ca/events or city.langley.bc.ca in their neighbourhoods, and those Anyone interested in volunteerwho would like to join the mayor ing to help with registration and on the five km route can register on route marshalling is asked to conthe day of the event. tact Andersen at bandersen@tol.ca. Participants are encouraged to Lunch will be provided and event bring their own refillable water bot- organizers can provide volunteer tles, and following the walk, guests hours for high school students.

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public programs and events TELEVISED

langley events centre Coming Events Vancouver Stealth NLL Lacrosse Sat May 2 7:00pm vs. Calgary Roughnecks Final regular season game. Fan appreciation night. Pre-game party at 5:30pm

Langley Junior Thunder BCJALL Lacrosse Thu May 7 8:00pm vs. Port Coquitlam Saints Regular season home opener. Langley Rivermen 2015-16 Season Ticket offer: Only $99! The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com

public notice Water Main Flushing As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains within the dates shown below. Water main flushing is weather dependent and we are unable to provide a specific date for when it will occur in your area. As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water. This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry. You may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking.

Community Arbour Day

Temporary Full Road Closure: 66A Avenue at Willowbrook Connector

Join the 13th annual celebration that highlights the importance of trees and the urban forest. An annual Langley Township tradition, Community Arbour Day is held each year at a different location to celebrate Earth Day and showcase the many ways trees contribute to the environment and the wellbeing of the community.

Water works construction means that a temporary, full road closure is scheduled to take place along 66A Avenue at the Willowbrook Connector from Wednesday, April 22 to Friday, April 24, from 7am to 4:30pm each day.

This year the event will be held: Date: Time: Place: Location:

Sunday, April 26 1 - 3pm Routley Park/Community Garden 19833 - 70 Avenue

Community Arbour Day will feature the official opening of Routley Park and Community Garden, interactive displays and activities, face painting, bucket rides, and live entertainment. Composters will be available for sale and guests can take home a seedling and a bag of compost. Visitors can make a positive contribution to our environment by planting shrubs and plants at this new park site. Trees will also be planted by Township of Langley Council to commemorate past members of the community. Registration is not required and the event is free. For more information, email prinfo@tol.ca. Parks Design and Development 604.532.7350

Community Hall Societies Gathering and Book Launch In May 2014, the Township of Langley Heritage Advisory Committee hosted a Hall Societies Workshop for societies operating community halls in the Township. Those who attended discussed their concerns and shared information that would assist with the preparation of a source book to guide future hall volunteers. A desire was expressed by those in attendance to come together again to discuss topics of common interest. The Community Halls Sourcebook is now complete. Its launch is being combined with a talk on insurance from Andrew Janzen, who will provide participants with an overview of things to know and respond to any questions. Those who are members of societies operating community halls in the Township are invited to attend this evening of information sharing, refreshments, and networking, and bring their fellow volunteers. Complimentary copies of the Community Halls Sourcebook will be available to those who attend the event. Date: Tuesday, May 5 Time: 7pm - 8:45pm (doors open at 6:45pm) Place: Willoughby Community Hall Location: 20809 - 83 Avenue Please RSVP by April 27 to: Anita Lacki 604.533.6154 alacki@tol.ca

public notice

Murrayville: until Friday, May 1 Northwest Langley: until Friday, May 1

Mosquito Season: Reducing Risks

Willoughby: until Friday, May 22 Willowbrook: Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 29 Fort Langley, Forest Knolls and Milner: Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 29 Tall Timbers and Acadia: Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 29 Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

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Monday, April 27 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting and Public Hearing Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

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206 ST

dates to note

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Enjoy a safe spring and summer … and remember to practice the 4-Ds to reduce mosquito risks: 1. DRAIN your property of unwanted standing water 2. DUSK/DAWN take extra care at these times 3. DRESS appropriately: wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing with long sleeves 4. DEFEND against mosquito bites by using mosquito repellents wisely Township Mosquito Nuisance Control Programs 604.872.1912 tol.ca/mosquitoes

66A AVE Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra time to reach their destination. The work is weather dependent and the construction schedule is subject to change. Visit tol.ca/roads for the latest traffic information. To receive email notifications on upcoming road closures, sign up for eAlerts by visiting tol.ca/ealert. We appreciate your patience. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca

public notices Nominate An Environmental Hero Do you know someone who makes a difference to our community and the world around us? If so, please nominate them for a Langley Environmental Hero Award! The Township of Langley is teaming up with Langley MP Mark Warawa, the Township’s Langley Environmental Partners Society, the Fort Langley National Historic Site, and the Langley Times to present the 2015 Awards. The Langley Environmental Hero Awards recognize grassroots efforts, both big and small, to protect the environment. This year’s Awards will be presented to a youth, adult individual, and a business on June 6, and TD Bank will present $500 to the winner of each category. Nomination forms are available online starting Friday, March 20 at tol.ca, markwarawa.com, leps.bc.ca, and langleytimes.com. Completed forms may be submitted electronically to langleyenvironmentalhero@gmail.com. They can also be submitted: • by fax to 604.534.5970 • in person at any of the partner locations • by mail to #104 4769 - 222 Street, Langley, BC, V2Z 3C1 Deadline for submissions is Friday, May 8 at 4pm. Sarah Atherton Interim Executive Director, LEPS 604.532.3511 exec_director@leps.bc.ca

Interested in volunteering for the Township? Visit tol.ca/volunteer for information. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086

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notice of public hearings Proposed Community Plan Amendments

• parks and amenities

NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Public Hearing.

• heritage

196 ST

• servicing

82 AVE

• implementation The plan also provides population and dwelling projections, a land use designation map, and development permit provisions AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Township of Langley Bylaw Nos. 5100 and 5101 and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from April 16 to 27, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue or may be viewed on the Township’s website at tol.ca/hearing.

WILLOUGHBY COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 1998 NO. 3800 AMENDMENT

Date:

Monday, April 27

Time:

7pm

(LATIMER NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN) BYLAW 2015 NO. 5101

Place:

Township of Langley Civic Facility

Bylaw No. 5101 provides a new Latimer Neighbourhood Plan that includes objectives and policies related to:

Address:

20338 - 65 Avenue

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76 AVE

73A AVE

Community Development Division 604.533.6034

• land use

204 ST

Bylaw No. 5100 amends the Official Community Plan by designating lands west of 198A Street and east of Latimer Creek between 80 and 82 Avenues from “Designated Urban Growth” to “Designated Industrial Growth” and land at the northwest corner of 200 Street and 80 Avenue from “Designated Industrial Growth” to “Designated Urban Growth”.

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(LATIMER OFFICE PARK) BYLAW 2015 NO. 5100

• transportation

200 ST

LANGLEY OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 1979 NO. 1842 AMENDMENT

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• environment

City of Surrey

AT THE PUBLIC HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.

BYLAW NOS. 5100 & 5101

• schools

72 AVE

notice of hearing in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on Form 1 PURPOSE:

NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Liquor Endorsement Hearing. AT THE HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed application shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the application that is the subject of the hearing.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Township of Langley Application No. 000024 and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from April 16 to 27, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue or may be viewed on the Township’s website at tol.ca/hearing.

OWNERS:

Homestar Holdings Ltd. Cambridge Business Centres Inc. 282783 BC Ltd. 100, 20120 - 64 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 1M8

APPLICANT:

Trading Post Brewing Corporation 9475 Waska Street Langley, BC V1M 4G5

Date:

Monday, April 27

Time:

7pm

Place:

Township of Langley Civic Facility

LOCATION:

Unit 107, 20120 - 64 Avenue (see Map 1)

Address:

20338 - 65 Avenue

LEGAL:

Strata Lot 1 District Lot 311 Group 2 New Westminster District Strata Plan NW3314 together with an interest

public open house Traffic Calming Open House: 44 Avenue Fronting Alice Brown Elementary School The public is invited to attend an open house, hosted by the Township of Langley and City of Langley, which will discuss various trafficcalming measures for 44 Avenue fronting Alice Brown Elementary School. Property owners and residents are encouraged to attend and provide input on three traffic-calming options. Attendees will be asked to fill out a questionnaire that will assist the Township of Langley and City of Langley in developing a preferred design option for this location. Please join us: Date: Time: Place: Location:

Wednesday, May 6 5 - 8pm Alice Brown Elementary School Gymnasium 20011 - 44 Avenue Engineering Division 604.533.6006 alicebrown@tol.ca

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202 ST

PROJECT NO. 08-11-0085 BREWERY LOUNGE ENDORSEMENT APPLICATION NO. 000024

Council to consider the Trading Post Brewing Corporation’s request for endorsement to the Provincial Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for a new brewery lounge. The proposed brewery lounge would allow the licensed brewery to sell and serve the craft beer produced on the premises within the designated lounge area. The applicant has requested a person capacity of 50 persons (30 persons on the ground floor and 20 persons on the mezzanine). The requested hours of operation are 10:00am to 1:00am, seven days a week.

SUBJECT PROPERTY

201 ST

Proposed Brewery Lounge Endorsement

MAP 1

Community Development Division 604.533.6034

public programs and events

53rd Annual Langley Walk

Fourth Annual Clean Up Langley Day

The tradition continues as the public is invited to walk, run, bike, or push a stroller in a five or 10 kilometre route. The Langley Walk is presented each year by the Township of Langley and the City of Langley, and this year the free, family event will be held: Date: Sunday, May 3 Time: 12:00pm - Registration and entertainment begins 1:30pm – Walk begins Place: Walnut Grove Community Centre Address: 8889 Walnut Grove Drive Walkers can enjoy activities and entertainment and will receive a free snack after the walk. Everyone who finishes will receive a commemorative crest. Awards will be presented to the oldest walker and the elementary school, secondary school, organization, and family with the most walkers. As well, all participants are eligible to win draw prizes. Walkers are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles. Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division 604.533.6068 tol.ca/events

Help make Langley sparkle and shine! In celebration of Earth Day, the Township of Langley will be hosting its fourth annual Clean Up Langley Day. Businesses, community groups, families, and individuals are encouraged to take part in this community-wide cleanup, rain or shine. Join an existing neighbourhood cleanup or organize one of your own. Everyone who takes part will be provided with supplies. Date: Saturday, April 25 Time: 9am – 2pm Place: Various locations throughout the Township Register at tol.ca/adopt. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 adopt@tol.ca

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CALENDAR Seniors’ Old Time Dances - every second Saturday, 1-4 p.m. at Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 St. Only $6 per person, includes refreshments. Upcoming dates are April 25, May 9 and 23, June 6 and 20. Summer break July and August, dances resume in September. Info: Gladys Andreas 604-576-7970. Singalong Songfests - join in or listen while the A-Tones celebrate “the old tunes” with singalong songfests in Abbotsford on Mondays, 1-3 p.m. All ages, genders and ethnicities are welcome. Song lyrics are provided. Pop songs from the past, gospel, folk music, blues, country, standards, old-timers and requests. Seasonal and holiday songs as the dates dictate. Instruments are invited (piano and organ available) at the ASA Drop-in Centre, on Cyril St. (between Essendene and George Ferguson Way), Abbotsford. Info: Ed 604-853-8624 or e-mail songbag@bigstring.com Dean Brody and Paul Brandt Road Trip - with guest Lindi Ortega, Friday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Reserved seating, all ages tickets (incl. GST) $39.50, $49.50, $79.50 (Plus FMF and service charges) available at ticketmaster.ca, Prospera Box Office at Abbotsford Centre, all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone 1-855-985-5000. www.livenation.com Langley Garden Club 34th Annual Spring Show and Sale Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the historic five corners in Murrayville and the Sharon United Church at 216 St and 48th Ave. The parking lot at the corner will feature many gardening vendors including Buds N Petals, Art’s Nursery, Erikson’s Daylily

Gardens, Gloucester Green Nursery, Kramers Kreations and more, offering products and gardening advice. Across the street, the garden club will have a large tent containing its annual plant sale and this year will also feature a book sale. Continue inside to the lower level of the church and be amazed at all the beautiful floral arrangements and displays as this is a juried show and shows the best blooms of the season. Another highlight inside the building will be the delicious bake sale and a refreshment area where you can have coffee, tea, and goodies. Also enter the fun raffle to win one of many prizes available. Petunia & the Vipers - Vancouver-based band returning to Harrison with their swingin country blues rockabilly tunes Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. in Harrison Memorial Hall. Tickets are $22 and can be purchased online at www. harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-796-3664. Thank You For The Music - Langley Community Chorus spring 2015 concerts May 9 and 24. Wonderful songs performed in the native languages of Russia, Spain, Zulu South Africa, Nigeria and Zambia. There will also be several well known popular songs from Canada and the United States. The 80 voice chorus will be joined by Langley composer and professional marimba, Celtic fiddle and percussion musician Bruce Henczel. They will sing some of his unique original compositions. Saturday, May 9, 3 p.m. at Langley Mennonite Fellowship, 20997 40 Ave., Langley; and Sunday, May 24, 3 p.m. at United Churches of Langley (Sharon United), 21562 Old Yale Rd Langley. Tickets at the door 30

minutes prior to concert. Adults $15, students $10, under 12 free. Visit website for further info: www.langleychorus.org Bill Henderson - of Chilliwack, performing Wednesday, May 6 at Blue Frog Studios in White Rock. Tickets $45 (plus facility fee and service charges), available from Blue Frog Studios. Charge online at www.bluefrogstudios.ca/ newshows Canada Day Kickoff Concert - Country 107.1 presents Emerson Drive with special guests Aaron Pritchett, King & Cash and Beamer Wigley, Tuesday, June 30, 6 p.m. at Abbotsford Centre. Tickets (incl. GST) $15, 25, 35 and $49 (plus FMF and service charges) at: ticketmaster.ca, Prospera Box Office at Abbotsford Centre, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone 1-855-985-5000. Mother’s Day at the Museum - Langley Centennial Museum hosts Plant a Posy at 9135 King St., Ft. Langley, on Saturday, May 9, with a morning session from 10 to 11 a.m. and an afternoon session from noon to 1 p.m. The cost is $15.75 per child, plus mom. Kids and moms will enjoy spending time together while creating a beautiful flower pot and then taking it home to watch it blossom. To register visit RecExpress.ca, drop in to any Township community recreation facility, or call the Langley Centennial Museum at 604-532-3536. Jesse Cook - One World Tour, Saturday, Sept. 26 at Clarke Theatre, Mission. Also Monday, Sept. 28 at the Hub International Theatre, Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets $42.50 (plus facility fee & service charges) at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-885-985-5000 or online at

www.ticketmaster.ca Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available Friday, April 24 at fundraiser, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 - 108 Ave., Surrey. Eat-in, take away, or ready for your freezer. Info: 604531-1923 or 604-581-0313. Woman2Warrior 2015 - Sunday, May 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Swangard Stadium, Burnaby Central Park, 3883 Imperial St., Burnaby. Vancouver’s only women’s charity obstacle adventure race, raising funds to send over 800 kids and young adults with disabilities to one of three accessible Easter Seals camps in B.C. $35 registration fee. To register, visit www. woman2warrior.ca Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society - annual T21 Awareness Walk at Bear Creek Park, in Surrey, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All walk details can be found on website at www. lmdss.com (non-profit organization that helps to support B.C. families and individuals with Down Syndrome). Patient Rights – Come to this informative program presented by Dying with Dignity Canada. You will learn all about your rights and how you can start making crucial decisions about your future medical care. This program takes place at the following libraries: Brookswood Library, Thursday, April 23, 3-4:30 p.m.; Walnut Grove Library, Friday, April 24, 3-4:30 p.m.; Murrayville Library, Saturday, April 25, 3-4:30 p.m.; City of Langley Library, Wednesday, April 29, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Fort Langley Library, Thursday, April 30, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration appreciated.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 136A JANITORIAL SERVICES

CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

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

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LOST - GOLD HOOP EARRING in Aldergrove - possibly in Aldergrove Lake Park. Owner can identify hczr@telus.net 604-309-2215

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CASH IN NOW. Breathalyzers now available in vending. Locations available! Immediate cash flow, secured investment, $7,995. Call for information and sample. 1-844-2448363; info@selfbreathalyzer.ca HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. All on Location In Your Area. Selling Due to Illness. Call 1-866-6686629 For Details.

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/our-programs/scholarship. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today. 1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com.

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

PAPER DELIVERY Pay your bills or even your car payment!

Deliver the Vancouver Sun in Aldergrove & Langley Must have reliable car. For more info Contact Dennis at:

Ph: 604-690-4091 or doorstep@shaw.ca

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

SALES AND LOGISTICS COORDINATOR Permanent, full-time required for Triple Eight Transport in Abbotsford, BC. Must have a thorough knowledge of the North American over the road trucking market, Advanced negotiation skills, Knowledge of sales techniques including but not limited to, sales cycles, prospecting, soft closing & relationship management, Computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel) & exp. with dispatch management programs. The ideal candidate should have 2+years of experience in the 3rd Party Logistics industry or 2 + years experience as a dispatcher for an over the road trucking company. Compensation will be based on experience.

For full description visit: www.LocalWorkBC.ca Email Resume to: triple8jobs@gmail.com

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Two open heart surgeries. One big need. Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital. Please Give. 1.888.663.3033 beasuperhero.ca

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Available in the Abbotsford and Chilliwack area, evenings at a commercial facility. Must have security clearance, reliable transportation and have good command of the English language. This is a part-time position, 4 hours per night.

Serious inquiries only. Please apply with resume Email: viti@shaw.ca 604-793-5121

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Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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Marine Engineering Officers required for various civilian positions with the Department of National Defence in Victoria and Nanoose Bay, BC. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND14J-008698-000051, Selection Process# 14-DND-EAESQ-386803, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application. ***http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/indexeng.htm Le ministère de la Défense nationale recherche des agents de la mécanique navale pour combler divers postes civils à Victoria et Nanoose Bay en Colombie-Britannique. Nous acceptons uniquement les candidatures posées en ligne au site Internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, numéro de référence DND14J008698-000051, numéro du processus de sélection 14-DND-EAESQ-386803, Flotte auxiliaire des forces armées canadiennes. Les postulants doivent remplir le formulaire de demande et posséder toutes les qualifications essentielles énumérées. ***http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/indexfra.htm

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ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

Landclearing, drainage, sand / gravel trucking, riding rings, ponds. demo’s. Call Fred 604-856-7006, 604-220-5622 K-Mac Excavating

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We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey, and we are growing. The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and the benefits are excellent. Top notch warehouse worker / driver with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to do heavy lifting is required for immediate start. Mon. - Fri. If you are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume: Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

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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

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard. Mushroom manure $10/yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. 604-768-7571, 604-856-4255.

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS VECTOR RENO’S

Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

TOTAL RENOVATIONS Repair, Replace, Remodel...

SPECIALIZING IN • Basement Suites • Kitchens • Baths • Remodels • Additions • Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Much More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. European trained. Specializing in Reno’s. Local refs. Reasonable Rates. Call 604-532-1710

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064 Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

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MOVING & STORAGE

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Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

www.paintspecial.com

YARD CARE / JUNK REMOVAL

Running this ad for 10yrs

Odd Jobs. Remove almost anything / any size from your house, yard, farm or business. Appliances, electronics, furniture, scrap metal, yard waste etc On Time ~ Lowest Rates Dave 604-825-0066

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.

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560 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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PETS

3 YEAR OLD Dobi/Rotti male, FREE to good home. Moving. Prefer adult only home. Would make exc. guard dog. 778-856-1115 Abby CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood ﬂoors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

3-LINE EXAMPLE

Size not exactly as shown

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 524

UNDER $200

Power Pack LQFOXGHV $OGHUJURYH 6WDU PRINT AD: Includes photo and 3-lines for one week. %&&ODVVLÀ HG FRP ONLINE AD: BC-wide reach! For one week! USEDFraserValley.com ONLINE AD: Local reach — until you cancel it!

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MISC. FOR SALE

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. STEEL BUILDINGS...”SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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GARAGE SALES

SUITES, UPPER

TRANSPORTATION

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE HOME for sale with free pad rent in Mission. Privacy with a view. $35,000. (604)820-8218

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CARS - DOMESTIC

2010 CADILLAC DTS 4 door, leather, fully loaded, excellent condition 29,800 km. $26,600 obo. Call 604531-8675

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

MISC. WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $99,988. *New SRI 14’ wide $74,900. Repossessed mobile homes from $1900. www.glenbrookhomes.net

MANUFACTURED HOMES. MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES. NEW & USED Call Chuck at 604-830-1960 ~ your local SRI dealer ~

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED FOR YOU

HILLTOP LIVING IN MURRAYVILLE T JUS

PROM DRESS Strapless, worn once. Beautiful intricate beading. Soft yellow colour. Fits a size 2 or 4. Paid over $600. Sell for $100. Can email pics.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

LANGLEY, E. Fraser Hwy. Upper flr of house ON 1/2 ACRE. 2 bdrm, 2 baths, W/D in sep. lndry rm, sm office, lrg sitting rm, 3rd bdrm or? 2 balconies, 4 appls, carport, NS/NP. $1300. May 1st. 604-534-2046

ALDERGROVE 5487sf lot, 3215- 266 A St. Bright sunny 3 Bdrm bsmt entry home. $399,000 778-878-1586

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

MULTI FAMILY BLOCK YARD SALE

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TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

Abbotsford Exhibition Park

Phone 604-859-7540

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RENTALS

ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. 604-317-1926 or 604-856-4307 Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.

APRIL 25th, 9am-2pm. Music gear, rc cars, vacuums, books, toys, mags. 15061 34th Ave. S. Surrey

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

625

Call Ian 604-724-6373

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

GARAGE SALES

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

Effectively reach B.C. businesses! www.bcclassiﬁed.com

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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REAL ESTATE

FLEA MARKET

PRESSURE WASHING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ABBOTSFORD

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. Best Value In Town, Book Now For Super Savings. 778.245.9069

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

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This 55+ complex has all you’re looking for. This unit has been beautifully redone from paint, to counter tops, to cabinets and flooring it is sure to impress. Plus you will be blown away by the view of Mount Baker and the surrounding mountains from this top floor unit that includes vaulted ceilings. Truly a must see. Call Verne Today for your showing.

Come check out this 2-storey with a basement with tons of room and open for your ideas. This beautiful home includes newer hardwood floors 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroooms, a huge rec room and media room or “man cave” In sought after Murrayville. Near shopping, schools, parks and golf. Call Verne today for your viewing.

INVESTORS TAKE NOTE... MORE UNITS MAY BE AVAILABLE

ALDERGROVE... YOUR HOME AWAITS

#309-5375 205 Street, Langley • $219,000

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 9AM-3PM. 272 A Street & 28th Ave

5128 223A Ave, Langley

JUST LISTED 26956 28 Ave., Aldergrove,

Infant, toddler clothes & toys, piano, household items & much much more

JUST SOLD Just as the title says, this Langley townhome is ideally located in the heart of the city near shopping and transit, and lots of walking trails in a self-managed complex with NO Strata fees. All kinds of upgrades including, windows, roof, hot-water tank, furnace, and flooring. Plus a private south facing back yard with bonus workshop and parking for two. Great Value here just waiting for your offer. Call Verne today for your viewing.

5394 208 Street, Langley • $259,750

Opportunity knocks!! Come and open the door to your new family home. This beautifully redone split entry home has lots of upgrades from a newer roof, high efficiency furnace, low-e windows, newer driverway…and the list goes on. Close to schools and shopping. Call for you showing today.

PEACE AND QUIET ON 45 ACRES

FAMILY HOME WITH SPACE FOR YOUR RV T JUS

Looking for a farm in the Otter area of Langley? Call today. I have a great one available a 45 acre former dairy farm with 2 great homes, barns and lots of other outbuildings. Need a place for a winery or room for a new home site. Includes 2 road frontages. This is the ideal location. Call Verne Stel today at 604-857-1100

1939 256 Street, Langley

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Nothing but pride of ownership shows here. This is the first time offered for sale for this beauty. Lot of space for your whole family plus room for your rv and other toys. This home has been beautifully cared for and updated….needs nothing. Almost 2800sq ft with gleaming hardwood floors, beautiful kitchen and updated ensuite all for you to enjoy. Call Verne for your showing today.

“Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call me today.”

Verne Stel

604-857-1100 vernestel.remax.ca

REMAX ALDERCENTER REALTY 26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE

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If you get this paper - I sell in your neighborhood! Get 30 years experience in your local area working for you today!

danflokstra.com 34620 FARMER ROAD

$299,900

AFFORDABLE!

2 bedroom rancher on a double lot 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. Have a look if you are looking for affordable.

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 26620-32 AVENUE

$379,900

27598-48th AVENUE

$250,000

ALDERGROVE 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.

.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!

CALL DAN TODAY! 604-857-1100

6111 LECLAIR ROAD $ 1,200,000 5 ACRES IN BRADNER

This custom built home is loaded with custom features that need to be polished this place has all the features in place to make it an Estate like it once was. Just under 4000 sq ft of custom construction with nice horse barn/shop all on a private 5 acre lot in popular Bradner area this is not a drive by and when you see it you will know. Book your appointment today and bring your tool box and make $$$.

Nice clean unit, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 south facing decks, full amenities, insuite storage. Quick possession possible.

8631-260TH STREET $ 595,000 5 ACRE GLEN VALLEY

Bring your ideas and take a look here if you are looking for some agricultural enterprises. Partially cleared and on a quiet no thru road with a shop and driveway already in waiting for your ideas. Currently a cabin on the property so if you are looking for a weekend retreat this is worth a look or…

$ 829,900

5.11 ACRES

Walk to the co-op from this property flat and all usable with a great 2100 sq ft older bsmt home on the property, lots of parking and two road frontages. Take a look and compare if you are looking for a great location for you home based business this is it

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 UNIT 117 27158 32ND AVE $159,900 WILLOWCREEK

LISTINGS WANTED

2 bedroom 2 bathroom 2 patio unit on the main floor in building # 2 with southern exposure in this quiet and private location of the building. Large bedrooms and gas fireplace open plan and you must see it. Great value for a main floor unit.

wanted to sell. Market is now moving...

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 UNIT 314 27358 32ND AVE $189,900 WILLOWCREEK

3545-248 STREET

1200 LEFEUVRE ROAD

$650,000

5.6 acres bare land for sale. Bring your agri ideas and start something new this spring.

ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 26878-32 AVENUE

$232,500

3 storey end unit townhome. Check out this remodeled townhome with a unique oak kitchen and fully developed deck with hot tub and storage. This home has updated windows and appliances, extensive use of pot lights and new bathrooms …you get the idea.. .

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

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WHEN YOU CAN LEASE A

2014 F-150 SUPERCREW 4X4 ECOBOOST 3.5L V6, ELECTRONIC 6 SPEED AUTO, XLT CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS, SELECT SHIFT TRANSMISSION, KEYLESS ENTRY

44,622 $ 12,623 - $1,000

MSRP MSA DISCOUNT COSTCO REBATE

SALE PRICE

0 $ 219

30,999

DOWN

BI-WEEKLY #15811

2015 F-150 SUPERCREW 4X4 5.0L V8 FFV ENGINE, TRAILER TOW PACKAGE, REAR VIEW CAMERA, XTR PACKAGE.

45,875 - $5,876 - $1,000

MSRP MSA DISCOUNT

2015 F-150 AWARDED

COSTCO REBATE

CANADIAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR

SALE PRICE

PLUS GET

0% 1.99% LEASE

38,999

FINANCING #36122

604.856-9000 msaford.com DL #31215

V Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at MSA Ford Sales. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Limit one (1) incentive redemption per Eligible Model sale. Offers are not rain checkable. All prices plus taxes and fees. See dealer for complete details for all advertised offers. All offers good on in-stock MSA Ford Sales vehicles only. All offers subject to prior sale. All available Ford incentives, Ford Loyalty/Conquest, Finance cash, Non finance cash, and rebates/rates have been used in advertised prices. Financing/Leasing on approved consumer or business credit. VVehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment or may not be exactly as shown. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Our advertised prices include Freight, and P.D.I., add dealer documentation and registration fees of $420, and applicable taxes and fees, then drive away. F-150 Lease offer Total Paid $12,576 including taxes and fees. Purchase option at lease end is $24,812. Upfront costs and down payment(s) are plus taxes and fees. LAPR is .0%. Mileage limit is 40,000kms total, or 20,000 per year. See dealer for service/maintenance contract details. First payment plus taxes and PPSA fees due at lease inception. MSA Finance Cash is an optional incentive for customers who purchase a qualifying vehicle and finance it through the dealer’s partner finance institution. Purchasing Customers must credit qualify (OAC) to qualify for MSA Finance Cash. $1,000 Costco offer available to Costco members in good standing as of February 28 2015. Costco offer is only available on select vehicles, see dealer for details. Up front finance fees may apply were applicable. Offers expire April 25, 2015 @ 6pm.

M U R R AY G M A B B O T S F O R D

CADILLAC 2015 ATS DEMO

Dare Greatly!

2015 Escalade ~ 3 in stock now!

Power sunroof, Cue. F0082

Only $209 BIWEEKLY

2015 SPRING SPECIALS

GET THE LAST 2014s TODAY ONLY 2 LEFT! 2014 SONIC RS

E0344

Lane departure warning, rear camera, Bluetooth, forward collision warning.

MSRP $28,675

22,979

2014 IMPALA

2015 EQUINOX LS F0370

Cloth interior, Satellite radio, tire pressure monitoring, Bluetooth.

MSRP $28255

E0251

Navigation, 6 spd auto, Premium audio/wheels.

MSRP $40695

Includes: ✓ Standard power folding third row seating ✓ First and second row heated seats ✓ Cooled front seats ✓ 16 Speaker Bose surround sound ✓ Standard navigation ✓ Cadillac cue ✓ Heads up display ✓ LED lighting ✓ Invisible rear wiper And more... at the dealership now!

35,999

F0275

2015 SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE F0315

Metal-look dash & door trim, power group, Satellite radio.

Cloth interior, W/T, 2WD, rear defogger.

MSRP $30,195

CASH PRICE

22,875

2015 TERRAIN SLE-1 NEW PRICE

24,575

MSRP $33090

27,500

2015 MALIBU F0348

Bluetooth, heated mirrors, cloth interior, power windows.

MSRP $26790

LEASE $190 BIWEEKLY

19,999

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1-888-220-1853

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All prices do not include taxes, license or admin fee of $499. ATS MSRP $43430 Silverado F0315 MSRP $33090 0%/36 months, 20000km residual $13236.00 All prices include customer loyalty discounts. Sale prices end April 30, 2015.

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