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Janzen family memorial on Friday By FRANK BUCHOLTZ Aldergrove Star
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Aldergrove youngsters are having a blast at the Spring Soccer series hosted by Aldergrove Youth Soccer Club, Aldergrove Elks Club and Aldergrove Chevron every Monday evening in Aldergrove. This Aldergrove Soccer initiative is a highly popular introduction to the sport which has been lauded by the provincial association. Spring Soccer continues until June 15.
A memorial service for the four members of the Janzen family killed in a tragic murdersuicide will take place this Friday afternoon. Randy Janzen killed his wife Laurel, daughter Emily and sister Shelly in early May, apparently distraught over Emily’s severe struggle with migraine headaches. He said in a Facebook post that he killed all three because he did not want his wife and sister to have to deal with his actions in killing Emily, 19. When police were called to the Aldergrove home of Shelly Janzen after being alerted on May 7 by friends who were concerned about her, it led them to the home of Randy Janzen and his family in the Rosedale area of Chilliwack. He barricaded himself in the house and eventually set it on fire, killing himself. The tragedy has been a deep shock for all who knew the Janzen family, who were longtime residents of Langley. Randy and Shelly’s parents were founding members of Bethel Mennonite Church on 56 Avenue, near 248 Street, and Shelly continued toy be an active member of the congregation. Shelly had taken care of her mother until her death last August. Randy and Shelly grew up in an idyllic rural area on 66 Avenue, just off 200 Street, in the 1960s and 1970s, before the area became home to big box stores and townhouses. Bethel pastor Phil Wheaton said the surviving Janzen family members have asked that the service for all four be held at Bethel, which can accommodate about 600 people. He expects that the church will be packed. The service takes place at Bethel Mennonite Church, 24687 56 Ave , starting at 1 p.m. Friday.
Voter turnout on transit referendum high here By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star
Elections BC has received and screened nearly 655,000 ballots in the Metro Vancouver transit referendum, as of Wednesday morning. That’s an average of 41.9 per cent of registered voters who have marked ballots so far.
There are just a few days left for residents to complete and send in their ballot packages by the deadline of 8 p.m. on Friday, May 29. Mailing them in by Canada Post is no longer recommended in case they don’t arrive in time. Last-minute voters can instead drop their ballot packages off at an
Elections BC plebiscite office. In the Langley area, there is an office at Willowbrook Shopping Centre. It is open during mall hours, but not on Sundays. Metro Vancouver residents are being asked to approve a 0.5 per cent increase in the provincial sales tax to
fund various transportation improvements, including new rapid transit and express bus lines. So far, 39 per cent of Langley City voters have returned their ballots, and 44.5 per cent of Langley Township residents have voted. The voter participation rate in the City is almost double the 20 per cent
participation in the municipal election that was held just last November. Turnout in Langley Township is among the highest in the region. Only New Westminster and the three small communities of Anmore, Belcarra and Lions Bay have had a higher percentage of voters return their ballots.
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Seniors’ City-toTownship bus to run twice a month By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
First West Credit Union’s Envision Financial and the Langley Senior Resource Society (LSRS) have partnered to offer a semi-monthly bus service from Langley City to various parts of the Township. Funding from Envision will allow the Langley Seniors Centre to offer a bus route two Wednesdays a month that provides pick-up and drop-off at key locations within Langley City. Earlier this month, Envision Financial closed its Langley City branch and consolidated its staff and services to its Willoughby branch on 64 Avenue. At the time, Envision promised that it was looking into solutions on how to serve their Langley City customers with mobility issues. The bus service is one way to help,
said Envision. The bus service supports members with mobility challenges, but ridership is not solely limited to Envision Financial members or to seniors. Envision will sponsor two routes per month for a three-month period from May 27 to Aug. 26. The pick-up spots are at the Seniors’ Centre, No Frills, Timms Community Centre and the St. Joseph’s Church parking lot. The bus will go to Walmart, Envision and the Langley Farmers Market. Following the first three months, First West Credit Union and LSRS will assess the effectiveness of the service to determine how best to continue with the program throughout the remainder of 2015. The routes and times will be posted at the seniors centre.
Grow-op up in smoke By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
A licensed marijuana grow op went up in smoke inside a rural home in south Langley on Saturday morning. Around 1 a.m., Township firefighters were called to the fire in the 21000 block of 216 Street. Heavy smoke was showing through the roof of the larger, older home.
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Three fire halls were brought in including water tankers because there are no hydrants in that area, said assistant fire chief Bruce Ferguson. Two people and their dog who are believed to be living in the home were not injured in the blaze. The fire doesn’t appear suspicious. The blaze was fairly easy to knock down, said Ferguson.
By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
One of Langley’s prolific offenders has been sentenced to 43 weeks in jail for break and enter and committing an indictable offence. Robin Hibbs was found guilty after a one-day trial in Surrey Provincial Court on Tuesday.
In addition to the sentence, Gibbs was given two years probation. The offence took place in Langley on Dec. 22, 2014. The 50-year-old has had many similar convictions over the past 20 years. In 2012, he spent eight months in jail for wire theft in Langley. He also robbed a Langley Ricky’s restaurant in 2013.
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Butorac’s court date set for Redford murder By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
Finally, the Redford family are getting closer to possible justice for their daughter and mother. Davey Butorac, 36, was charged with Margaret Redford’s murder in 2012, six years after the mother of one was killed in Aldergrove. But since then, many delays have taken place, including jury selection in 2013. Now three years after Butorac was first
charged, he is to make a court appearance on June 11 to fix a date for a trial. He is charged with second degree murder in connection with Redford’s death. It has been nine difficult years since Redford’s body was found in Aldergrove’s Bertrand Creek. Her daughter made a plea for her killer to come forward and do the right thing. But the case went cold for many long years. Then Butorac, an Aldergrove resident, was arrested and charged with murdering
two other women. Both those cases went forward as a result of DNA evidence. While he was being investigated, police found more DNA evidence linking Butorac to Redford’s murder. They charged him with second degree murder in 2012. In 2013, her father Ed said he just wanted to get it over with. In April, Butorac was found guilty of second degree murder for a second time by a jury, for killing Langley City sex
trade worker Sheryl Korroll in 2007. He will be sentenced for the crime in B.C. Supreme Court on Sept. 11. He won an appeal for a new trial after being convicted in a single trial for the murder of Korroll and Abbotsford sex trade worker Gwendolyn Lawton. B.C. Court of Appeal said the two trials should had been held separately. On June 11, he will also appear to fix a date for the second trial in the Lawton case.
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George Miller Inducted to Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame A man with a passion for flying who has made a huge commitment to the aviation industry and the community has been named to Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame. The honour is being bestowed upon George Miller, a retired Royal Canadian Air Force Colonel, team leader of the Canadian Snowbirds Aerial Demonstration Team in the 1960s, and team leader of the Fraser Blues Formation Team, which is renowned for its numerous local Remembrance Day fly-pasts. Miller, former longtime manager of Langley Regional Airport, will be inducted into the Aviation Hall of Fame on June 4 at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto. George will then take his place beside great Canadian aviators, leaders, and innovators such George Frederick “Buss” Beurling, William Avery “Billy” Bishop, Wilfred Leigh Brintnell, Rosella Marie Bjornson, Clive John Boddoe, and many others. Miller, who joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1953 at age 18, became a top fighter pilot, serving from Germany to Egypt to the Arctic. He was base commander in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and worked in Brazil before becoming manager of Langley Regional Airport in 1990. Armed with a vision for what the facility could be, Miller transformed the struggling airport into a multi-
million dollar business that is renowned for its helicopter operations. In 2013, his son Guy followed in his dad’s footsteps to become airport manager, while George stayed on in a consulting capacity. Miller recently staged an air parade and festivities to celebrate the airport’s 75th anniversary and teamed up with the organizers of The Sky’s No Limit – Girls Fly Too! to present a hugely successful event designed to spark females’ interest in the aviation industry. The Fraser Blues have become a fixture in the community during special events like the Abbotsford Air Show, and their fly-pasts are especially poignant during Remembrance Day ceremonies over several local cenotaphs. “We are so proud to have someone like George in the Township of Langley,” Ward said. “He is one of those outstanding people who truly has a passion for what he does, and he makes the community a better place.” “On behalf of the Township of Langley, we want to congratulate George Miller for receiving this wellearned place in the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame,” Mayor Jack Froese said. “We are so grateful for all he has done and continues to do for the airport and for Langley Township. We are thrilled that his legacy will live on in this way.”
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Critics doubt value of real estate ‘speculation’ tax By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star
A speculation tax on homes bought and quickly flipped would do little if anything to restrain Metro Vancouver’s rising real estate prices, according to some observers. Tsur Somerville, director of UBC’s Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate, said he sees little sign of the kind of shortterm speculation that has sometimes been rampant in the region. He said most properties are being held for considerably longer than in 2006, when condo buyers lined up for hours to get presale assignments that might then change hands two or three times before the building was finished. A speculation tax was proposed last week by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and condo marketer Bob Rennie. “It’s a weapon aimed at a problem that doesn’t seem to be in evidence,” Somervillle said. He and others note a speculation tax on short-term flippers would do nothing to slow the buying of Vancouver-area homes by foreigners as a long-term safe haven investment. “A foreign investor isn’t necessarily a speculator,” Somerville said. “If that’s what we’re concerned about, this is not the tool to get at them.” He disputes that foreign cash is driving the market, apart from in select neighbourhoods. But real estate consultant and developer Michael Geller said he has “no doubt” foreign money is driving prices up, particularly that of detached houses. “Something definitely is not working at the moment,” Geller said. But he predicts a speculation tax would be ineffective and govern-
ments should instead start by cracking down on investors who dodge capital gains tax by falsely claiming an investment home is their primary residence. Geller said other tax options include reforming either the home owner grant to give resident owners a larger credit against property taxes, or adjusting the Property Transfer Tax to charge more when expensive homes change hands. “Maybe it should be a more finely tuned graduated scale there so if you’re buying a $5-million house it’s a larger percentage than if you’re buying an $800,000 house,” said Geller. Finance Minister Mike de Jong told reporters the province will consider various options to address home affordability, but stressed the government will proceed cautiously. He cautioned that a five per cent drop in Vancouver property values could mean a loss of equity for families of $60,000 to $80,000. “You’ve got to be careful about having the state intervene to regulate pricing or depress pricing,” de Jong said, adding a reduction “will have consequences for a lot of families.” Other countries’ use of taxes to try to restrain home prices have largely failed to do much other than generate more government revenue, he added. NDP housing critic David Eby called on the province to begin to measure foreign ownership of B.C. real estate, adding he believes it’s a major problem. “What we need is evidence about speculation, not speculation about speculation, which can quickly lead to prejudice,” Eby said. “My concern is absentee investors – short term or long term – who don’t contribute to the community and just drive up values for
their own profit. That is the core issue.” Eby said other mechanisms that could be considered include rebating a portion of property tax through a B.C. income tax credit, or imposing special taxes on owners of more than one property. Surrey Coun. Judy Villeneuve, who sits on Metro Vancouver’s housing committee, said fostering more rental housing should be the priority, adding the federal government could easily restore tax credits to foster purpose-built rental buildings. Geller noted condos have not actually risen very quickly in value in the Lower Mainland compared to the “astounding” rise of detached houses. According to real estate board statistics as of April, detached house benchmark prices are up 97 per cent in Greater Vancouver over the past 10 years, compared to a 55 per cent increase for condos over the same period. Real estate prices and affordability challenges ease considerably away from Vancouver, where reports predict a detached house will be increasingly out of reach for typical workers. “The only place in North America that has fewer people living in single family houses than we do is New York City,” Somerville said, predicting that trend won’t change. “Young families are going to be living in condos and townhouses unless they want to be living in Langley.” The cheapest market within Metro Vancouver is actually Maple Ridge. The typical detached house there sold for $488,000 in April – less than one fifth of the $2.5 million benchmark price on the west side of Vancouver.
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50-bed mental health facility in the works Seasonal Local Produce By ALEX BUTLER Aldergrove Star
A new 50-bed mental health facility for adults is under construction in Abbotsford and is expected to be finished in the summer of 2016. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday at the site at 33134 Marshall Road, near the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Mayor Henry Braun told those in attendance that the project is important to the community for many reasons. He said it will provide people with mental health challenges with support and care, and it “will be right in their own community,
where they will be surrounded by their friends and family.” The development is intended to replace 30 licensed mental health beds from an Abbotsford facility that closed down in 2012. It will also include an additional 20 assisted-living units. Licensed care beds are the highest level of care for mental health, which includes nursing support, medication, meals and more. The residents in the assisted living units have a more independent living situation, but are also provided with one meal a day. The site will be managed and operated by the MPA Society, which has been operating
mental health housing for 44 year and runs multiple facilities around the Lower Mainland. David MacIntyre, executive director of the society, said they are looking forward to providing mental health services in this area. “This project will provide meaningful and ongoing support for 50 people who are in recovery for mental illness.” The provincial government has arranged about $7.7 million in construction financing, while Fraser Health will provide $755,000 in equity and about $2.5 million annually in operating and support funding.
Seniors’ advocate calls for housing reforms By TOM FLETCHER Aldergrove Star
Too many seniors are going into residential care when they could still be accommodated in assisted living, due to rules that are “outdated and too restrictive,” B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie says in a new report. The report found a 10-per-cent vacancy rate for assisted living facilities, meaning space is usually available, at least in urban areas. It calls for a “fundamental redesign” of regulations for registered assisted living, to change spousal eligibility and reduce the number of higher functioning seniors moving to residential care. More than 90 per cent of B.C. seniors live independently and 80
per cent are homeowners, who should be able to apply for a provincial loan against equity to pay for repairs, the new report recommends. “A new roof or the need to fix a dilapidated deck may be a cost that forces a senior out of a house they have loved for decades,” Mackenzie said. “Living in a house that is worth $500,000 or even a million dollars does not mean much if you’re living alone on $24,000 or less, which is the median income of seniors in B.C., and you can’t find the cash to pay the bills.” Health Minister Terry Lake said he supports the direction of Mackenzie’s 18 recommendations, and the ministry is working on
assisted living changes. Some recommendations, such as providing private rooms with ensuite bath for residential care beds, have “wide-reaching implications for health authorities” and require more study, Lake said. Subsidized assisted living is based on 70 per cent of the resident’s net income, with a minimum of $325 left to the resident. Mackenzie recommends that minimum should increase to $500 to allow more low-income seniors to use assisted living rather than going directly to residential care, where more costs are covered by the province. A survey of B.C. seniors finds 20 per cent are renters, with one in five of those receiving a rental subsidy.
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Five-year-old Adam pushed his way into a lineup of kids. Rebuked by a nearby mother for his intrusion, he stuck out his tongue and ran off. The irked woman spat a remark at Adam’s mom, Amanda. “Your son is a monster.” Just another painful moment in a lifetime of struggle for a parent of a young child with a mental disorder. One more sharp reminder for Amanda that the monster is not her son; it is the depth of mental health issues among B.C.’s children and youth, and the lack of help. Adam is among an estimated 80,000 kids in this province who experience some sort of mental disorder. Of those, more than 50,000 do not get specialized assistance. Many don’t even get a diagnosis. If those statistics seem staggering, so is the government response to the issue. In the past seven years, Children and Youth Mental Health spending rose by a paltry $4 million. Of the total provincial budget, CYMH comprises 0.2 per cent. In that period, the number of front-line CYMH psychologists dropped from 37 to 33. Front-line nurses went from 59 to 42, although the number of supervising nurses crept from seven to 10. What has ballooned in the past seven years, though, is the legion of children needing specialized diagnosis and treatment. Perhaps it’s a greater
In classrooms, special awareness on the part of parents that some child behav- needs kids divert teachers’ iours are indicators some- time and attention from other students. That can thing is seriously amiss. Likely, it’s also identi- affect the quality of educafication by teachers better tion for the entire class. Intervention and treatequipped to recognize mental disorders, and who make ment for any human ailment referrals or requests for spe- is virtually always easier and cial needs assistance in the less expensive earlier rather than later. Certainly that classroom. Whatever the factors, must be so for mental health. As the teen years progthere can be no doubt that government services fall ress, so does the potential for mental disorders appallingly short of to become exacerdealing with chilbated by peer presdren’s mental health sures, exposure to issues. drugs and alcohol, There’s no shortand frustration with age of professional social identity and reports and expert acceptance, to name voices that support just a few of the that statement – increasingly comamong them B.C.’s plex factors. Representative Andy Holota Young adults for Children and is editor of the are less inclined to Youth, Mary Ellen Abbotsford News maintain consistent Tu r p e l - L a f o n d , who has repeatedly identified counselling sessions. When mental health the CYMH system as failing. For much of society, it all problems begin to manifest falls into the category of too in a larger context, the potential for severe situations also bad, but it’s “their problem.” Yet, like so many of social increases. Homelessness would be ills, it is really everyone’s one. Many of the people livproblem. ing on the street and under Why? Children with mental dis- bridges in this city suffer orders who go undiagnosed from mental illness. Likely and untreated don’t get better they did as children as well. Criminal activity would on their own. Mental health issues rarely go away with be another. Homelessness is mundane compared to age. In fact, they usually wors- the cost of crime in terms of enforcement, justice and en. And that makes govern- incarceration. And then there’s the ment inaction and anemic funding response a financial potential of violence, which can carry a price beyond fallacy and a social crime. Providing specialized ser- value. It brings new meaning to vices to mentally ill children is expensive, yes. The cost of the expression, “Pity the chilfailing to treat is far greater. dren.”
LETTERS Police officer’s conversations have impact on a young man Editor: The following correspondence was received by Langley RCMP Youth-at-Risk officer, Const. Janet Northrup earlier this month. Langley RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Holly Largy has passed it on to The Star, stating “Occasionally, we are fortunate enough to hear about the difference we made in someone’s life. “This is one of those times….” Hello Const. Northrup, I wanted to share a conversation that took place the other night at our Town Hall meeting in Aldergrove on May 6. A young man came by and spoke to Cpl. Savinkoff and myself. He came into the gym to ask about the Town Hall meeting and said he would be back later that evening to attend. I asked him if he was a student and he said he had already graduated from high school. I asked if he was interested in the RCMP and he said, “Yes, I am on my way to Depot on Monday.” I told him he looked too young for Depot and he said he was 19 years old. I told him he must have done very well in his interviews to be accepted to go to Depot being that he was so young. He said he owes an RCMP officer a lot for changing his life around. When he was starting out as a teenager, he was hanging out with the wrong crowd. He said he met a Langley police officer by the name of Janet Northrup who turned his life around. She had spoken to him several times about making the right choices in life and said that there are always consequences for your actions. He said she changed his life around and he started making better choices and stopped hanging out with the bad kids in school. He turned his life around and decided he wanted to become an RCMP officer himself, and give back to others like she had done for him. I told the young man that I worked with Const. Northrup and I would let her know she made a difference in his life. He asked that we say hello to her and please let her know he was heading off to Depot. Janet, sometimes we never know if we have helped someone along the way or made a difference in someone’s life. I wanted you to know that you made a huge difference in this young man’s life and he is now going on to pursue a career in the RCMP because you took the time to assist him when he could have easily made the choice to go the wrong way in life. Thank you for making a difference in this young man’s life. I know he will be forever grateful to you. From a Langley RCMP Community Policing Services Employee
Litter disappoints Editor: We have recently moved to south Langley and frequent Aldergrove often. On Sunday, May 17 we decided to walk the streets to see what is available. I was horrified at the litter on the sidewalks. What a shame, as Aldergrove is a neat town. Leone Diesel, Campbell Valley
SkyTrain now or later Editor: Daryl Dela Cruz is a voice crying in the wilderness “prepare ye the way for SkyTrain.” He is the only one, along with his supporters, who makes any sense. King George SkyTrain station is already sitting on the Fraser Highway, and it is only a matter of extending it along the Fraser Highway all the way to Langley, Aldergrove, Abbotsford and terminating in Chilliwack. Buses or LRT could still be used to go north or south from SkyTrain stations, such as south on King George to White Rock, as well as north from Fleetwood to Guildford. Cloverdale could be connected with SkyTrain at ground level by bus, or LRT from the intersection of Fraser Highway and Highway 15. This would shorten the commute trip for everyone. The cost of SkyTrain from King George station to Langley, is about equal to the cost of LRT from King George to Newton and from Surrey Centre SkyTrain to Guilford. This SkyTrain extension will eventually get built anyway in the future. Why not do it now? Fred Perry, Surrey
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B.C. goes long with LNG bid VICTORIA – Opposition politicians were outraged over the B.C. government’s latest effort to secure its first major liquefied natural gas deal, announced last week. Premier Christy Clark, Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman and Finance Minister Mike de Jong signed agreements with Pacific Northwest LNG for a long-term gas royalty structure that could run for 30 years. The government says the deal guarantees minimum royalty revenue for the province, while the investors increase their revenue if the spread between gas prices in North America and Asia increases during the term. Pacific Northwest is a partnership of some of the biggest investors and gas customers: Malaysian state giant Petronas, its Canadian subsidiary Progress Energy, Chinese state firm Sinopec, Indian Oil Corp. and Japan Petroleum. These corporate giants will review a project development agreement, and if they approve, Clark will convene the legislature to approve changes that would compensate them if the new LNG income tax increases. Environmental changes such as a “discriminatory” carbon tax increase or greenhouse gas regulations on LNG would also trigger compensation. Future changes to general carbon tax or corporate income tax rates would not. NDP leader John Horgan warned that “too much lolly” is being offered, with no word of job guarantees for B.C. or a deal with
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First Nations at the proposed site near Prince Rupert. “My biggest concern is that we’re tying the hands of future governments because a desperate government made commitments that they over-promised on and now they want to get a deal at any cost,” Horgan said. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver called it “shocking and irresponsible,” repeating his prediction that the global market is swimming in gas and will never support huge green-field projects across B.C. For the investors, it’s like a mortgage. There are “subjects” to be removed before the deal closes, and this is a proposed $36 billion mortgage for pipelines, LNG processing and shipping facilities. This isn’t just a political dispute. For example, Progress has drilled about 500 gas wells in northeastern B.C., and Petronas took it over with this development in mind. Without exports, B.C.’s whole gas industry is looking at a bleak future of low prices and demand. Petronas delayed its investment decision to this year and cited exactly these concerns, certainty on taxation and royalties beyond the election cycle. With that in hand, their obstacles remain federal envi-
ronmental approval and a revenue sharing deal with a First Nation to host a terminal. Pacific Northwest CEO Michael Culbert notes that answers to questions posed by the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation were submitted to federal regulators only days before they started voting on a $1 billion share of LNG proceeds over 40 years. The vote was a resounding no, despite a redesign that put pipelines on a suspension bridge over the most sensitive salmon habitat. Culbert suggests that given some time to examine environmental mitigation work, that answer may change. Does aboriginal title offer a veto over projects like this? According to the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision on the Tsilhqot’in case, the short answer is no. Objections could be overridden if governments determine a project is in the interest of the greater public. Talks have taken place with 19 First Nations affected by pipelines and facilities, and 14 have agreed. While they continue with Lax Kw’alaams and other Tsimshian Nations on the coast, it’s worth recalling that others are not so reluctant. The Nisga’a Nation has identified four sites as suitable for LNG terminals with a shorter pipeline route to the coast than Prince Rupert. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca
City paid down $8.5M in debt in ’14 Aldergrove Star
The debt on Plan A projects (Abbotsford Centre, The Reach gallery and improvements to Abbotsford Recreation Centre) accounts for $68 million of this, which cannot be paid out early as the city would be financially penalized according to the loan agreement.
Abbotsford is paying down its debt and saw a surplus last year, according to the 2014 annual report. The city repaid $8.5 million in 2014, with long-term debt at the end of the year at $69.8 million – down from $78.3 million in 2013.
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The Fraser Valley Symphony presents its final concert of the season, titled “La Danse,” featuring cello soloist Roland Gjernes on Sunday, June 7. Gjernes began studying the cello at the age of six. From 2004 to 2011 he served at principal cellist for the Semiahmoo Strings. In addition to winning several scholarships, he earned a gold medal for 10 consecutive years from the South Fraser Registered Music Teachers’ Festival in B.C. He spent the summer of 2011 performing and touring with the National Youth Orchestra of Canada as principal cellist and section member.
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Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick says reforesting farmland in B.C.’s Interior is contrary to the intent of B.C.’s agricultural land reserve, and he’s looking for a way to put a stop to it. British health and household products manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser Inc. has bought up more than 8,000 hectares of farmland from Prince George south to Quesnel, planting the land with trees and vowing to keep the forest on the land for 100 years or more. Local governments are concerned that longtime farming and ranching land is being lost, and farming communities will be weakened as a result. Letnick said previously that a 2011 requirement for the Agricultural Land Commission to approve covenants for long-term reforestation of farmland would be required before such lands could be used as carbon offsets for the European carbon market. But a Reckitt Benckiser spokesperson confirmed the company isn’t attempting to claim or trade carbon offsets, so it won’t be seeking a covenant from the ALC. That leaves Letnick looking for another way to stop the loss of farmland. “What I’ve been advised is that while they’re not claiming for offsets, they’re using it in their publicity to show that they are doing some-
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Peewees win pair By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
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Aldergrove’s Logan Knight at bat against Kelowna at Aldergrove Athletic Park on Friday, May 22.
Aldergrove Minor Baseball’s peewee boys had a great weekend of ball with a pair of wins and one loss. It wasn’t enough to put Aldergrove into the semi-finals but it was a solid team effort. Aldergrove hosted the 16-team 13U Peewee AA John Main Tournament, May 21-24, at Aldergrove Athletic Park. Aldergrove lost their opening game, 9-11, against Kelowna on Friday night but went on to defeat Burnaby 10-5 and Newton 16-5 the next day. Burnaby also won two besides the loss to Aldergrove but their points were higher so they on to their semi-final win 4-1 over Coquitlam-Moody. The Vancouver team won all three games and their semi-final win over North Delta, 10-2, made the final game a battle between Burnaby and Vancouver. Abbotsford also fared well with a pair of wins over Duncan and Tsawwassen
and a tie with Coquitlam-Moody. Aldergrove’s team roster is Wes Winning, Cooper Crompton, Jaden Lamothe, Jacob Sedun, Caleb Kaufmann, Tyson Ardell, Alex Lanigan, Logan Knight, Aaron Esau, Elias Baker, Caden Welch and Kaden Zischka. This BC Baseball heritage tournament is limited to one team plus pickups from each association entered in four pools, and so this tournament featured the top 13U Peewee talent in the province on four fields over four days. With four 13U Peewee fields available at Aldergrove Athletic Park, this is only the second time in the tournament’s history that one association has been able to host all of the games. The four pools included teams from Kelowna, North Delta, Duncan, Burnaby, Vancouver Minor, Chilliwack, Coquitlam-Moody, Aldergrove, Ladner, KURT LANGMANN PHOTO Cloverdale, Abbotsford, Newton, Aldergrove’s Tyson Ardell tags out a Kelowna Richmond, Nanaimo, Tsawwassen and player on first base at Aldergrove Athletic Park at Kamloops. the 13U Peewee AA John Main Tournament.
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Brianne Ross (at left) of the Aldergrove Highlighters stops a Red Devils attacker in the Knights Soccer League co-ed division play at Aldergrove Athletic Park on Sunday, May 24. Aldergrove is leading the ten-team league with five wins in as many games and 15 points. Aldergrove also boasts one of the league’s top scorers, Bruce Wypp, with six goals in five games. Aldergrove plays away in Burnaby this Sunday against the Westcoast Diabloes and hosts All Heart No Skill next Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m.
‘Cycling4Diversity’ makes 50 stops at schools Aldergrove Star
Two Langley elementary schools learned all about cultural diversity and the importance of eliminating racism on Friday morning. The program, which began in 2011 and was created by Mission’s
Ken Herar, aims to inform people about embracing cultural diversity through understanding, mutual respect and inclusion. The C4D Foundation offers opportunities for learning and discussions on the benefits of cultural
diversity and the importance of eliminating racism. The Cycling4Diversity Week in B.C. began May 17 and wrapped up on May 23. The group of riders was scheduled to visit between 50 and 60 schools in 11 cities.
From June 2 to 5, law enforcement runners will take to the streets with a message of respect and inclusion as they lace up in communities around the Lower Mainland for the 2015 BC Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics BC. The LETR is an inspiring global movement that raises vital funds and awareness for Special Olympics. Since 1990, the BC LETR has been a dedicated supporter of SOBC with LETR members around the province leading a variety of fundraising events throughout the year, raising more than $3 million to date. The Torch Run is the highlight of the calendar, and June 2015 is Torch Run Month in B.C., with runs taking place all over the province. Approximately 300 runners from a range of agencies and approximately 100 Special Olympics athletes are expected to join in the runs in their communities, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics and championing respect and inclusion. “Special Olympics athletes deserve to be recognized and celebrated as the inspiring and valued community members that they are. It is great to see all of the Lower Mainland RCMP detachments coming together with such enthusiasm to support Special Olympics athletes. We look forward to the run and hope to see many members of the community come out to cheer us on,” says
Assistant Commissioner Dan Malo of the Lower Mainland RCMP and a BC LETR Executive Council member. Participating agencies include the Abbotsford, Delta, New Westminster, Port Moody, Vancouver, and West Vancouver police departments, RCMP detachments throughout the Lower Mainland, B.C. Sheriff Services, Canada Border Services Agency, Correctional Service of Canada, the Justice Institute of British Columbia, and Metro Vancouver Transit Police. LETR calendar: Day 1, June 2: Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley, Surrey Day 2, June 3: Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver Day 3, June 4: Burnaby, Port Moody/Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows/ Ridge Meadows, Mission Day 4, June 5: New Westminster, Richmond, Delta/Ladner LETR Torch Run in Langley starts at 12:45 a.m. at the Langley RCMP Detachment and winds up at 1:30 p.m. at Douglas Park Community School. They will run from the Detachment along 48 Ave. to 216 St. (Five Corners) along Old Yale Rd. to the pedestrian bridge to Fraser Hwy., Fraser Hwy. to 206 St., then south on 206 to Douglas Park Community School. From 1:45 to 2:45 there will be a LETR softball or soccer game with students of Douglas Elementary and SOBC athletes. See: www.specialolympics.bc.ca/letr
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With just under a week to go until Local Ride Racing’s, Race The Ridge, registration is strong. For the first time in its 13-year history, Race The Ridge will be hosting the BC Time Trial, Criterium and Road Race championships. With the championship races on board, race organizer Barry Lyster brought on a new road and time trial course for the event. “Being host to the BC Championships encouraged me to secure some new courses for this year’s event. I partnered with the Phoenix Velo Cycling Club who will be the host club for the time trial in Abbotsford, while I resurrected the Hatzic Valley
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road course, an amazing 18 km loop in the East Fraser Valley, which has been used in the past for BC Cup and BC Championship races. Our Maple Ridge Town Core Criterium has been a rider favourite, and we will be using this course for the BC Criterium Championships,” said Lyster. This year’s road and criterium races are also part of the Cycling BC Premier Road series, which tracks points from some of BC’s top bike races. The series is open to a wide range of categories including youth, masters, elite and novices. Registration closed May 27. For more information go to www.localride.ca/.
A team of 21 local swimmers combined to capture four gold, 12 silver and 15 bronze for the Langley Olympians at the Hyack Festival Youth Cup over the weekend in New Westminster. Hugh McNeill led the charge with two gold medals (400 free, 200 back), three silvers (200
free, 100 back, 400IM) and a bronze (200IM). Also winning their races were Renae Ledoux (200 breast) and Justin Schramm (200 fly). Ledoux also win a silver (400IM) and bronze (200 IM) while Schramm took second (1500 free) and third (400 free) to also finish with three medals.
Other medal winners were: Danielle de la Gorgendiere silver (800 free) and bronze (200 back); Bailey Herbert won two silver (100 200 breast) and bronze (400IM); Joshua Kim won three silver (50 free, 100 free,400IM) and three bronze 100 breast, 200
free,200IM); Sevi Parr won silver(200 free) and bronze (50 free); Mia Goretic won three bronze medals (100 free, 200 back,200IM); Ryan Hunter (100 free), Brayden Kells (200 breast) and Gabriella Szalkai (400IM) all won bronze medals.
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Join the ninth annual Peoples Drug Mart Walk for ALS on Saturday, June 13 in Abbotsford’s Mill Lake Park. This fun filled community event will be kicking off at 10 a.m., with the 5km walk starting at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome and invited to this family friendly event.
Proceeds from the Peoples Drug Mart Walk for ALS go to the ALS Society of BC to fund research and to provide support for those living with ALS. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neuromuscular disease that affects the person’s motor neurons which carry messages to the muscles. When these muscles fail to receive messages,
they lose strength, atrophy and die, leaving the person immobilized. Throughout the event you will be able to enjoy a host of wonderful activities, with a local flare, organized by an amazing team of local volunteers. You will also be joining together with other families, volunteers, sponsors and teams to make a
significant impact on the lives of many local families struggling daily with ALS. Thanks to your support and to the extensive network of committed ALS volunteers working in communities across B.C. and the Yukon, we are making unprecedented inroads. Walk with us to stop ALS in its tracks. Register today at: www.walkforals.ca/.
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conclusion of the day’s events. Boys and girls interested in learning more about policing are invited to sign up. Over the three days, the Cadets will learn about Air One, Forensic Identification, Police Dog Services, the Fire Department, Emergency Health Services, First Aid and many other exciting topics — maybe even a surprise or two. Participants must pre-regis-
ter and be accepted to attend. Applications are now available at the Langley Main Detachment in Murrayville and at all five Community Police Offices in Langley. Applications must be received on or before June 7. For more information, or to pick up an application form, contact Aldergrove Community Police Office, 26970 Fraser Highway.
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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 June 6 and 20. Summer break July and August, dances resume in September. Info: Gladys Andreas 604-576-7970. Aldergrove Lions Club Community Open House - Wed., June 3, 7 p.m. at Lions Grove Estates Recreation Hall, 2888 - 273 St. Refreshments and socialization; find out what Lions do in our community. Purina Walk for Guide Dogs - Sunday, May 31, starts with a “dog’s breakfast” of pancakes, sausages, ham and juice for only $3 at 8:45 a.m., served at Lions Grove Estates Recreation Hall, 2888- - 273 St., Aldergrove. Dogs most welcome. Community walk in support of Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides begins at 10 a.m., everyone and their dogs are invited to participate. Abbotsford Women’s Connection - hosts Victorian Tea Breakfast, Wed., June 10, 9:30 a.m. at Azalea Room, Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd. Cost $11. Featuring Karla Turner of Karla’s Specialteas. Speaker Cathy Mogus shares “Failure to Freedom”. Reservations: Joyce 604-7445159 or Rose 604-852-8240 or abbyconnectreservations@gmail. com Seniors Week Strawberry Tea Wed., June 3, 2-4 p.m. at Langley Seniors Centre, 20605-51B Ave. Free to seniors. Info: 604-5303020, website: www.lsrs.ca International Trails Day - at Campbell Valley Regional Park, June 6, 1-4 p.m. With family and
friends, enjoy a cycle or walk on the newly expanded Campbell Valley Regional Park Perimeter Trail. You will travel over part of the National Hiking Trail while enjoying the beautiful country setting. Enjoy interpretative stations along the way. Start at the Nature House, 20285 - 8 Ave. Free event. Drop in. Nature House open. No age limit. To find out about other Metro Vancouver programs, visit the event calendar at www.metrovancouver.org 2nd Annual Regional Parks Photo Contest - Metro Vancouver invites amateur and professional photographers alike to share their best photos showing why they love Regional Parks. Entrants are welcome to submit up to three photos for a chance to win great prizes including a limited edition Robert Bateman print (Catching the Light – Barn Owl). Open to ages 13 and up. Entry deadline Aug. 31. People’s Choice Award: vote for your favourite photo Sept. 1-15. Full contest details, entry and voting visit: metrovancouver.org/parksphotocontest Butterfly Release - Saturday, July 4, 1-3 p.m. at Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery, 6179 - 248 St., Langley. Charitable all-ages event for Langley Lodge and Langley Hospice Society. At 1:30 p.m. more than 300 Monarch butterflies will be released to take flight for the first time. Individuals can release their own butterfly, through a $20 pre-order, via the Langley Lodge, Langley Hospice Society, or onsite at Krause Farms. Website: http:// langleyhospice.com/events/butterflies/ Caring Hearts Gala - Saturday,
Oct. 17, 6 p.m. to 12 midnight at Cascade Casino Resort, 20393 Fraser Hwy., Langley. Charitable all-ages event for Langley Care Foundation and the Langley Hospice Society. Live and silent auction, 3-course dinner, entertainment, dancing and much more. Individuals may purchase their tickets at caringheartsgala. wordpress.com/#GALA The Longest Loss: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia - annual Living With Grief program will be presented at two locations, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., May 30 at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 3025 – 264 St., Aldergrove, and June 10 at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Langley. This program will identify how medical and social service professionals can best help patients, families and themselves cope with loss and grief associated with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia. To attend contact St. Andrew’s Anglican Church at 604-534-6514 or e-mail torevp@shaw.ca. Preregistration is required for food, and a donation of $20 will be collected at the site. Pajama Storytime - Tuck into a story! Children and their caregivers are invited to an evening program of stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas and can bring a soft toy. Registration required. Muriel Arnason Library, Wednesday, June 3, 7-7:30 p.m. Babytime - Make language fun! Babies and their caregivers will join in bounces, songs, rhymes, and simple stories that encourage the development of speech and language skills. Registration required. Fort Langley Library, Fridays, June 5, 19, 26, 9:30-10
a.m. Seniors Appreciation Day - Celebrate Seniors’ Week with the library, enjoy refreshments, browse some of the newest large print titles, and enter a book draw. Muriel Arnason Library, Tuesday, June 2, 1-3 p.m. Questions About eBooks? Need help with eBooks or other digital content? Book an appointment with our Digital Services Specialist. Bring your portable device. Registration required. Muriel Arnason Library, Wednesday, June 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ABRA CADABRA - Tribute to the Music and Magic of ABBA, Friday, June 26 at Arts Centre & Theatre in Maple Ridge. Tickets $34.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at the Arts Centre & Theatre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-4762787 or online at www.theactmapleridge.org. Aldergrove Veterans & Seniors Drop In Centre - join us at the Aldergrove Veterans & Seniors drop in centre 27247 Fraser Hwy. We serve lunch at noon followed by games or stop in for a coffee. This is a great place to meet your neighbours. Hope to see you there. Open 10 a.m., Tuesday Friday. Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available on Friday, May 29 at fundraiser from 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: 604-531-1923 or 604581-0313. ‘Nearly Neil’ concert - Neil Diamond tribute with Bobby Bruce on Saturday, June 6 at St. Dunstan’s church sanctuary, Alder-
grove. Dinner and show option for $30 (commencing at 6:30 p.m.) or a show only option for $20 (at 8 p.m.). Wine and beer by donation, plus silent auction. Advance tickets available by phone or in person at the church office, call 604-856-5393, Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Fraser Valley Watermedia Society Exhibit - May 19-29 at Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, during regular library hours. Free admission. Show opening May 19, 5 p.m. and artists’ reception May 21, 7-8 p.m. Free Guitar Classes - for children and youth ages 7 to 18. Group class for beginners at 5 p.m. and for more advanced at 6 p.m. every Thursday, May 21 to July 2, at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 St., Aldergrove. Some loaner guitars available. First come first serve, limited seats, please email for availability: info@musicaccesssociety.com. Music Access Society: building community, filling lives and hearts with song! Info: website: www.musicaccesssociety. com or ph. 604-259-8452. 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. Instruments are invited (piano and organ available) at the ASA Dropin Centre, on Cyril St. (between Essendene and George Ferguson Way), Abbotsford. Info: Ed 604853-8624 or e-mail songbag@ bigstring.com
Her Brothers - Aldergrove family rock band and winners of 2015 Langley Has Talent contest perform all-ages concert on Friday, June 12, 7 p.m. at Chief Sepass Theatre, 9096 Trattle St., Ft. Langley. Tickets $10 advance at www.ticketfly.com or $13 at the door. 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). Port Kells Art Club - Classes every Monday 10:00 – 1:00 with general meetings third Monday of each month. New members welcome. Annual membership $25. Club exhibits 3-4 times per year in community. Located in Langley on Fraser Hwy. Contact Rita Evans at 604-853-4006. Ham Radio Luncheon - open to any amateur radio operator, third Monday of every month; 11:15 a.m. at Andreas Restaurant, 202 St. and 56 Ave. Pay your own bill, talk as long as you like. Info: 604-514-3851. The Tenors - Under One Sky Tour, Friday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. at Ab-
botsford Centre. Charge by phone 1-855-985-5000, also available at: ticketmaster.ca, Prospera Box Office at Abbotsford Centre, all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets (incl. GST) $39.50, $69.50, $99.50 (plus FMF and service charges) reserved seating, all ages. Info: www.livenation.com TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – a non profit weight loss support group meets Monday night and Tuesday morning in Aldergrove. For more information phone Susan at 604-856-1138 or Lynda at 604-856-8014. 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.
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The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of highway of a 0.161 hectare of unimproved road allowance situated between Church and Queen Streets at approximately the 9000 block in Fort Langley. The lands will then be offered for sale on the open market. The road being closed is shown outlined on the plan. Comments will be received by the Township Clerk prior to 12pm on June 8, 2015. Written comments should be directed to: Deputy Township Clerk 20338 – 65 Avenue Langley BC V2Y 3J1 Fax 604.533.6054 Copies of the Bylaw may be inspected at the Township Hall. Contact Scott Thompson for information regarding the process by which the land may be acquired.
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Thu Jun 4 8:00pm vs. Delta Islanders Sun Jun 7 5:00pm vs. Nanaimo Timbermen 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 Tree Trunk Injections: Aphids and Leaf Skeletonizer Township of Langley Recreation, Culture, and Parks staff will be undertaking tree trunk injections into specific Township street trees this May and June to manage aphid and leaf skeletonizer pest populations. Tree trunk injections are scheduled starting the week of May 25 through to the end of June in select sites in Murrayville, Aldergrove, Walnut Grove, and Brookswood. For information on specific locations and dates call: Urban Forestry Department 604.533.6090, ext 2550
Langley Demonstration Garden Summer Programs The Langley Demonstration Garden has a busy summer planned! An educational facility operated by the Langley Environmental Partners Society in partnership with the Township of Langley, the Demonstration Garden is located in the Derek Doubleday Arboretum in the 21200 block of Fraser Highway. It is open year-round to demonstrate sustainable gardening techniques and staffed weekdays from May to August. This summer, a number of fun and informative events, activities, and programs will be held and the public is encouraged to take part.
Intro to Hot Water Bath Canning – Thursday, June 11, 6 - 7:30pm: Participants will learn how easy and inexpensive it is to safely preserve fruits and vegetables at home. Please RSVP by June 5.
All-Season Vegetable Gardening – Saturday, June 13, 1 - 2:30pm: On the west coast you can harvest fresh vegetables from your garden 365 days a year. Learn the tricks of planning a winter vegetable garden, which vegetables are most successful at it, and receive mouth-watering recipes. Please RSVP by June 5.
Broken Beauties – Saturday, June 20, 10 - 12pm: Learn an easy method to upcycle broken pottery and tiles into a garden stepping stone that you can take home. Use supplied materials or bring your own broken dishes, shells, stones, beads, jewelry, or other trinkets. Ages 12+. Please RSVP by June 12.
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The Township of Langley’s Water Shortage Response Bylaw has four stages of watering restrictions: • Stage 1 automatically implemented every year • Stages 2 and 3 used in times of extended drought or when facing a water supply issue • Stage 4 reserved for emergency situations All areas of the Township are subject to the next stages of restrictions if deemed necessary by Metro Vancouver or the General Manager of Engineering. Visit tol.ca/waterrestrictions. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 enginfo@tol.ca
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No fireworks at Langley’s Canada Day event By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
There will be no fireworks at a scaled-down Canada Day celebration in Langley this July 1. It will be a daytime-only event, without a midway or a major marketplace. The changes have been made because the Township has taken over the 2015 Canada Day celebrations from the Langley International Festival Society, which took over the duties of the Langley Canada Day Celebrations Society last year. The society tried to combine the Canada Day and International Festival events, but that proved to be a struggle, with lower-than-expected turnout and higher-than-expected expenses. In mid-February, the International Festival Society sent a letter to the Township that said the society wanted to give up responsibility for Canada Day and concentrate on the multicultural festival. Festival spokesperson Shar Dubas told Black Press her organization was in the red after Canada Day, but has since managed to get out of debt. The International Festival will be held on Aug. 22 and 23 at Willoughby Park. The Township announced it has teamed up with the Langley Events Centre and country music radio station JR-FM to hold a lower-key Canada Day
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There will be a scaled-down version of Canada Day in Langley on July 1 — but it will not include fireworks, and there won’t be a midway either. event at Willoughby Community Park. The plan is to keep the
Township share of the cost to $10,000, the amount of the grant it gave event organizers in the
past. A Township press release says the free, day-time event will feature live entertainment, country music, activities in the park, and JR-FM’s Great Big JRBQ. Proceeds from the barbecue will benefit the Basics for Babies program, which helps Food Banks BC support young families by providing donations of food, formula, and diapers. The day will also include oldfashioned children’s games and visitors are encouraged to enjoy Willoughby Community Park’s playground, spray park, and sand volleyball courts. “This event will give people in the community a chance to bring a blanket or lawn chair down to the park, enjoy some great entertainment and good food, unwind and have fun,” Township manager of recreation services James Marvel said. “It will be like a country picnic where families and neighbours can get together to socialize, play in the park, listen to music, and celebrate our country in a relaxed atmosphere.” The Township Canada Day celebrations at Willoughby park will complement events being held in Fort Langley on July 1 at the Langley Centennial Museum, the BC Farm Museum, and the Fort Langley National Historic Site, and in Aldergrove at the Royal Canadian Legion grounds.
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the Canadian band has scored numerous hits such as “I Should Be Sleeping,” “Fall Into Me,” “Last One Standing”, “Moments” and their latest, chart-topping hit, “Who We Are.” Emerson Drive has racked up countless award nominations in both the U.S. country market at the ACM’s and CMA’s, as well as in Canada where they have picked up multiple trophies for Group or Duo of the Year from the CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association). It was their 2007 hit, “Moments,” that pushed Emerson Drive over the top in country music. The powerful song validated the talent and passion of the band’s drive to succeed in the business they know and love. Acclaimed for bringing “rock energy” to “country audiences”,
Aaron Pritchett continues to hold the title of one of the most sought after artists in the business. His passion and intensity for his art overflows on stage and spills into his unwavering dedication to his fans. Growing up in small-town Northern BC, Aaron drew his earliest musical influences from 80’s Rock, leaving no doubt that his rock roots have had a major influence on his sound with hits such as the classic’s “Big Wheel”, “Hold My Beer” and “Let’s Get Rowdy” to his latest “Boat on the Water”, “Hold You Like My Whiskey” and “Wake You With A Kiss”. Following on the heels of a cross Canada tour, 2015 will see the release of a much anticipated greatest hit album. Opening the show will be
one of Canada’s hottest new male country duos, King & Cash, composed of Dan Arnold and Pritchett’s son, Jordan. The younger Pritchett is no stranger to success having experienced six years of international fame in the pop rock band – Faber Drive. Inspired at a young age by the singing and guitar playing of Keith Urban, 12-year old Beamer Wigley will also perform an acoustic set featuring original songs as well as covers of songs by the artists he looks up to. In addition to the evening’s lineup, the Abbotsford News will run a four week talent contest to crown the next Abbotsford Idol at Finnegan’s Pub & Grill, starting on June 2. At stake is the opening spot in the concert lineup among other prizes.
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Seniors play a vital role in our community and a special event where they can socialize, learn, and enjoy good food and friends is being held in their honour during Seniors Week. The Township of Langley is hosting its third annual Seniors’ Picnic & Health Fair on Friday, June 5 at the McLeod Athletic Park Lacrosse Box, located on 57A Avenue between 213A Street and 216 Street. The event runs from 11 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m., rain or shine, and the cost is $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. During the Seniors’ Picnic & Health Fair, participants can enjoy a light lunch, gather information from local organizations that specialize in seniors, and meet other members of the community. “Donations from businesses in our community will really add to this event,” said Sarah Morris, Township of Langley commu-
nity recreation programmer. “Thanks to many organizations, we have a number of free giveaways that will be available for our participants.” During the Health Fair, guests will have the opportunity to visit information booths where they can ask questions and learn about the many services available in the community. Organizations taking part in this year’s event represent a diverse range of services for seniors, from safety to healthy living. The
picnic will also include a number of guest speakers. “We are fortunate to have so many great vendors coming to our event,” added Tina Papatolis, Township of Langley community recreation programmer. For more information or to register, visit RecExpress.ca online, or call the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre at 604-856-2899, or contact Tina Papatolis, Community Recreation Programmer at tpapatolis@tol.ca.
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Emerson Drive kicks off Canada Day festivities Canadian country music stars, Emerson Drive, will launch the Fraser Valley’s Canada Day festivities early this year as they headline the Canada Day Kickoff Concert at the Abbotsford Centre on Tuesday, June 30, at 6 p.m. Joining Emerson Drive will be local country stars Aaron Pritchett, King & Cash, Beamer Wigley, as well as the winner of this year’s Abbotsford Idol Contest, presented by the Abbotsford News. For well over a decade, Emerson Drive has been a staple in the country music community, known for being a band to crank out the hits, deliver electrifying stage shows and wow audiences all across North America. During their evolving career,
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$22,616
Cash Price .... $25,055
TRUCK SPECIALS: CHEVY / GMC UPGRADE PROGRAM LAST WEEKEND TO GET THESE PRICES! SALE ENDS JUNE 2ND!
2015 SILVERADO DOUBLE CAB 2014 SONIC RS
F0315
2WD
F0340
MSRP $33,490
Lane departure warning, rear camera, Bluetooth, forward collision warning. E0344
22,679
$
F0257
MSRP $48,355
LEASE $
189
25,490
604.857.5200
4X4
MSRP $40,380
CASH PRICE $
MSRP $28,675
2015 SILVERADO CREW CAB
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CASH PRICE $
251
$
37,775
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All prices do not include inc taxes, license or admin fee of $499. F0340 lease 0%/36 month, 20000km, $19574.40 residual. F0257 0%/36 months, 20000km, $21759.75 residual. Offer ends June2, 2015.
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2,500
$
±
WHEN YOU GET UP TO AN ADDITIONAL
WHEN YOU RECYCLE YOUR ELIGIBLE ELIGIIBLE 2008 OR OLDER VEHICLE (SUPER DUTY AMOUNT SHOWN. $2,000 ON F-150. $1,000 ON MUSTANG AND ESCAPE. FOCUS NOT ELIGIBLE)
750 BONUS
$
2015 Fiesta Hatchback S
1.6L, SYNC, ANTI THEFT, AIR, ADVANCE TRAC, KEYLESS ENTRY, TVC. #FEF56641
16,664 –$310 $ – 2,500 $
SALE PRICE MSA DISCOUNT FORD FINANCE CASH
0 DOWN / 72 MONTHS / INCLUDES TAXES!
$
109
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PLUS GET 0% FINANCING!
0
%
MAY 26TH - JUNE 1ST
SALES EV
TOWARDS MOST NEW 2015 2015 FORD VEHICLES
AND AN ND YO YOU U STILL STIL ST ILL L GET GET
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
TOWARDS THE PURCHASE FINA ANC NC CE FINANCE OF MOST NEW 2015 201 2 MODELS
APR
PURCHASE* OR LEASE**
FINANCING FOR UP TO 72 MONTHS TOWARDS MOST NEW 2015 MODELS
(ESCAPE & F-150 AMOUN AMOUNT T SH SHOWN)
2015 F-150 Crew Cab XLT
3.5L TIVCT V-6, 6 SPEED AUTO, POWER GROUP, SYNC, KEYLESS ENTRY, ANTI-THEFT, AIR. #F1F27324 SALE PRICE MSA DISCOUNT RECYCLE YOUR RIDE FORD FINANCE CASH
40,399 –$7,797 –$2,000 –$750
$
PLUS GET 1.99% FINANCE OR 0% LEASE OR
OUR LOWEST PAYMENT WITH 0 DOWN / INCLUDES TAXES!
$
213
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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. Some or all offers may not be combinable. See one of our sales consultants for details. Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment or may not be exactly as shown. Dealer may sell or lease for less. 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. Some incentives may not be eligible for all offers and vehicles. Our advertised prices include Freight, and P.D.I., Add dealer documentation and registration fees of $420, and applicable taxes and fees. Finance payments are calculated at 6.24% over 96 months, on approved credit. Low APR Financing not compatible with Ford non-stackable cash or MSA Finance cash. Purchasing Customers must credit qualify (OAC) to qualify for MSA Finance Cash or Ford Credit Cash. Up front finance fees may apply were applicable. All offers expire June 1st 2015 at 7:00 pm (PST).
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