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Youngsters and the young at heart cooled off in the dunk tank at last week’s Canada Day party. Aldergrove Legion hosted a free family-oriented Canada Day party that featured entertainment, sports day events such as sack races, a bouncy castle and a big free Canada Day cake. Legion volunteers also served up food from their grill and all were able to cool off in the dunk tank.
Fire department inundated with calls By MONIQUE TAMMMINGA Aldergrove Star
The Township fire department has been slammed with calls for service, with 722 calls coming in since June 1. “We’ve been extremely busy,” said Township assistant fire chief Pat Walker. Since June 1, firefighters have gone out to nine house fires and put out 93 bush and grass fires. A number of those fires were caused by discarded cigarettes.
When the smoke from B.C. forest fires was at its thickest, the fire hall phone lit up with calls, with many thinking Langley was on fire, he said. Firefighters have also been going out to many medical calls for people with breathing issues. Wildfires are burning throughout the province, but so far Langley firefighters haven’t been called to help, as they did during the 2003 Kelowna fires, said Walker.
Record high temperatures and extremely dry weather conditions mean Township of Langley residents, along with residents in other communities across the region, are being asked to conserve water. Stage 2 watering restrictions were enacted by the Greater Vancouver Water District on July 3, so that diminishing water supplies can be maintained for drinking and emergency use. The restrictions apply in all areas of the Township that use the municipal water system, whether that comes from Metro Vancouver water reservoirs, groundwater, or a mix. Private well owners are also encouraged to cut back on their water usage. “We had lower than normal amounts of snowfall and precipitation this fall and winter, meaning there was less water available in reserve, and summer arrived in full force early this year,” said Township environmental coordinator Meaghan Norton Daniel. “The high water demand that comes with extremely hot conditions means that Metro Vancouver’s reserves are being depleted much sooner, and at a faster rate than normal,” she said, noting that Langley Township’s water system is also being strained. The hope is that, by declaring Stage 2 restrictions and cutting back now, the water system will be better able to recover from peak demands, and the amount of water extracted from GVWD and Township groundwater supply sources will be reduced.
“It is hoped that by taking action and conserving now, we can avoid further restrictions,” Norton Daniel said. Under Stage 2 restrictions, lawn sprinkling will be allowed only one morning a week. For residences, that means even-numbered homes can water lawns on Mondays from 4 to 9 a.m., with odd-numbered addresses allowed to sprinkle on Thursdays, from 4 to 9 a.m. Businesses and other nonresidential uses with even addresses can water their lawns on Wednesdays from 1 to 6 a.m. only, and odd-numbered addresses can sprinkle Tuesdays from 1 to 6 a.m. Washing driveways and sidewalks and the use of pressure washers has been banned for aesthetic purposes; they can only be done for health and safety reasons. Fountains and water features are to be shut down and water play parks can only operate with child-activated buttons. The watering of school yards, sports fields, park lawns, cemeteries, boulevards, and golf course fairways are now cut to minimal levels to keep them in usable condition. In most cases, that is once a week. Under the current Stage 2 restrictions, flowers, veg-
etable gardens, and decorative planters, trees, and shrubs can still be watered. Pools, spas and ponds can be refilled, and cars and boats can be washed outside using a hose equipped with a spring-loaded shut off. Commercial car washes are still operating and new lawn permits are still being issued. The restrictions will remain in effect until September 30, and all areas of the Township will be subject to the next stages of restrictions if deemed necessary by Metro Vancouver or the Township’s General Manager of Engineering. “Your lawn only requires one hour or one inch of watering a week to stay healthy,” said Norton Daniel. “Alternatively, residents may choose to ‘go golden’ and let their lawn go dormant for the summer.” Water usage doubles during the warm season. In Aldergrove, Gloucester, and Salmon River Uplands, which currently rely solely on groundwater drawn from local aquifers, the Township is urging restraint, urging properties with private wells to observe the water restrictions. For more information, visit tol.ca/waterrestrictions.
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Province ‘must find transit funding’ By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
The provincial government must find another source of funding for transit improvements now that voters have rejected a proposed sales tax increase, Township mayor Jack Froese told council members during Monday night’s regular meeting. “I’m as committed as ever to being a partner in building new transit and securing service improvement across the region and in Langley, but we will need the B.C. government to start coming to the table with new funding sources to meet that need and prevent major service cuts,” Froese said during his regular mayor’s report. Afterwards, Froese told Black Press that improvements to transit must be made. “It’ll happen in time,” Froese predicted. “But it will cost us more.” Langley City mayor Ted Schaffer said he and Froese will be meeting Surrey mayor Linda
Hepner Wednesday to discuss their options “south of the Fraser.” “We have to go back and discuss [funding] with the province to see where they’re at,” Schaffer said. Schaffer told The Times it appears some federal funding might be available for transit. The Mayor’s Council on Regional Transportation has given the provincial government six months to find another source of funding and fix the way TransLink operates. If there is no progress “on TransLink accountability and [the] funding gap by the end of 2015, the Mayor’s Council will be forced to reconsider its role within the TransLink governance structure,” states the resolution passed by the council on July 2, the same day the results of the transit plebiscite on the proposed 0.5 per cent sales tax hike were disclosed. The resolution also warns a property tax increase is not an acceptable alternative. The proposed tax that would
have funded $7.5 billion in upgrades over 10 years was rejected by 61.7 per cent of all voters in the region. The margin against was higher in Langley Township where 74.49 per cent voted no, and in Langley City, where residents voted 72.29 per cent against. The mayors never wanted the referendum and repeatedly said something as crucial to the region as transit expansion should not go to a public vote. They had previously extracted a promise from former Premier Gordon Campbell to allow a new transit revenue source. But Premier Christy Clark reneged and promised in the 2013 provincial election any new tax source for TransLink would have to be approved by local voters. Left with only that path to new funding, mayors agreed last year to the plebiscite and chose a hike in the provincial sales tax from 7.0 to 7.5 per cent within Metro. – with files from Jeff Nagel
Langley killer looking for love By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
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Alisha Xue, 7, releases a Monarch butterfly at Krause Berry Farms in Langley on Saturday. More than 300 butterflies were released as part of a fundraiser for the Langley Lodge and Langley Hospice Society.
Monarchs fly free for local causes By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
More than 300 Monarch butterflies fluttered into the air at Krause Berry Farms Saturday afternoon. It was a fundraiser for Langley Hospice and Langley Lodge. Participants paid $20 each for a butterfly, bred locally by Langley resident Kim Sutton. Sutton was worried the heat wave could hurt the butterflies, if they were left to wait in their small carrying cases while they were being held for simultaneous release.
“You think it’s perfect weather, but in some ways, it’s worrying when it’s too hot.” To ensure a safe release, people were allowed to set their butterflies free immediately upon receipt, sending the bright yellow wings free in a flower garden at the entrance to the farm. Sutton began breeding Monarch butterflies in her basement as a hobby eight years ago. It’s blossomed into a business that provides the pretty fliers to “weddings, funerals and everything in between” Sutton said.
Convicted murderer Davey Butorac is looking for love. The 36-year-old Aldergrove man, who was convicted in the murder of Langley City prostitute Sheryl Korrall, and is facing trials in the killings of two other women, has posted his profile on the dating website “Canadian Inmates Connect.” Butorac’s profile indicates that he has been convicted of second degree murder and that his expected release date is undetermined. It does not specify that he was convicted of killing a woman. Butorac is set to go to trial, charged with second degree murder in the deaths of Aldergrove mother, Margaret Redford, and Abbotsford prostitute, Gwendolyn Lawton. Butorac was originally found guilty of second-degree murder for killing Lawton, 46, and Korroll, 50, but appealed and won new trials for both. In April, he was found guilty again by a jury of his peers for killing Korroll. He will be sentenced in September.
He was scheduled to be back in The website has been criticized court in connection to the other as being offensive to victims of two women’s deaths, on July 2 to fix crime. a date for trial. Public Safety Minister Steven His dating profile reads that he Blaney has asked that Correctional likes music, drawing, talking on Service Canada ensure dangerous the phone and lifting and violent criminals weights. aren’t able to further He is looking for a exploit individuals. ‘special girl’ to share life There is at least one with. man on the site who is The Canadian a convicted rapist, but Inmates Connect site most are murderers. garnered attention Through the site, the last week when it was inmates can receive letdiscovered that Luka ters and pictures from Rocco Magnotta, who women and, if they made headlines worldwant, they can get marwide for the grisly killried in the jail. ing and dismemberment Most recently, conof a university student victed criminals, includDavey Butorac in Montreal in 2012, ing men convicted of had posted a profile. murder and assault in Langley, have The inmate dating website was started their own Facebook profiles started by a Canadian woman while in prison. in 2013. It isn’t affiliated with The inmates are able to interact Corrections Canada, however, the with friends through Facebook. federal agency doesn’t scrutinize Corrections said that federal the accuracy of the inmates’ profiles inmates do not have access to the or limit their ability to meet new Internet. women through the site. – files from Sheila Reynolds
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Arianne Qanbery Educating for Peacebuilding Scholarship Winner Arianne Qanbery from Aldergrove Secondary School is one of two winners of Community Justice Initiatives awards titled Educating for Peacebuilding Scholarships. In June 2015, Community Justice Initiatives announced the Educating for Peacebuilding scholarship recipients, Qanbery and Teddi Heard from Langley Fine Arts School. These two student mediators have been active members of their schools’ Restorative Action teams for the past three years. They have been able to implement the lessons they learned both in their school communities and in their personal lives. Their experiences have also helped to shape their plans for post-secondary education as both students plan on studying psychology at the University of the Fraser Valley this fall. “Most often, the mediations that I conducted with younger students
ended up with them telling me about family problems, personal problems or something they should worry about… When I left these mediations, I wondered why the student had these problems. With these questions spinning around my mind, I plan to take psychology in university to understand and hopefully help troubled kids in the future,” said Arianne Qanbery. Qanbery was presented with the award by Dave Gustafson, CJI executive director; Kari Poole, ACSS youth care worker; John Pusic, ACSS principal; and Kaylie Maughan, CJI school program coordinator. Community Justice Initiatives Association (CJI) is a communitybased non-profit society located in Langley, with more than 30 years of experience providing conflict resolution services in such settings as the criminal justice system, organizations, schools, businesses, and for private individuals.
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Several units of the Langley Township fire department responded to an early afternoon kitchen fire, Monday, in the 25900-block of 56 Avenue in Aldergrove. A woman was cooking when she was distracted by a phone call and the pot caught fire. There were no injuries and damage was relatively minor. Traffic on 56 Avenue was limited to one lane by police for about an hour.
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Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service crews were called out to Lefeuvre Road in West Abbotsford for a large bark mulch fire just after 2:20 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. “It started off as a loader tractor that caught fire in the middle of that bark mulch material,” he said. “The loader tractor caught on fire, which caught the bark mulch on fire, which caught the … structure on fire.” The bark mulch is used as a heat source for the greenhouse operation on the site, he said. Bird said there were about 70 firefighters at the scene, saying “we
called in about every resource that we possibly could.” He added that even in those situations there are still crews available to respond to issues in other areas of the city. Firefighters were at the scene until 4:30 a.m. on Friday. Heat is a big issue for firefighters, particularly in daylight hours. Bird explained that they rotate their firefighters through a rehab program with BC Ambulance Services. They work for 30 minutes and then they have to hydrate, eat, and have their vitals and body core temperature checked.
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There is no better way to enjoy the dog days of summer than to take your pet for a swim. Aldergrove animal trainer Bonnie Judd has opened her swimming pool for both pet owners and their dogs to share a refreshing swim together in these blazing hot days. “I have one of the few pools that allows people to swim with their dogs,” says Judd. “It can be stressful for them if their owners are not in the pool, and I’ll help teach them how to swim too.”
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The central Fraser Valley experienced a minor earthquake after midnight Sunday morning (Sunday). The U.S. Geological Survey confirms a 3.3-magnitude tremor occurred about seven kilometres east-southeast of Abbotsford at 12:45 a.m., at a depth of about 10 kilometres. Abbotsford is situated near a shallow fault line that runs east of Bellingham north across the border, making minor quakes quite common, with the potential of a major shaker in the range of 6 or 7-magnitude always looming. A quake of that size can cause considerable damage. Local residents are reporting on social media that they felt a loud bang, vibration and rumbling in this morning’s incident. Emergency services are not reporting any damage in the community.
The pool temperature is about 80 degrees — “I haven’t needed to use the solar blanket in this weather” — and the water is filtered and treated, and staff sweep out loose dog hairs with a skimmer. It is located on Judd’s rural property in south Aldergrove and bookings can be made on-line by going to www.k9funpool.com and linking to their calendar. Payments can be made with Paypal or on arrival at the facility. Judd also has a Facebook page at k9 Fun Pool Club. The pool operates from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day.
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The pool, which is four and a half feet deep, has a ramp leading into the pool from the 40 foot long deck to make it easier for dogs to get in and out of the pool. “They can run and play on the deck and there is a picnic area for everyone to relax in too,” says Judd. “It’s refreshing and cool for dogs — and owners — it gives them a good experience and helps develop a better relationship. Like taking a child to the ballet, it builds a bond.” A private hour in the pool costs $100, however, Judd says a group of four dogs and their owners can share the pool for $25 each.
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From powerhouse to home By MARK RUSHTON
By about 1925, Sumas Lake had been drained following construction of the Vedder In an age when steam ruled the rails, B.C. Canal, and the lands of Sumas Prairie became innovators took electricity to power transit yet another source of commodity for the systems, thanks primarily to the B.C. Electric BCER’s success. Company’s 1903 development of the Buntzen However, the development of modern power generation facility on Indian Arm. roadways, trucks and cars spelled an end to the The original decommissioned power sta- electric rail line. Its service still exists as Surrey tion on the arm is still there, and can be Rail Link reduced to freight only, pulled by explored by boaters, as I have done years ago. diesels. While entrepreneurs began using electricThe powerhouse substations were stripped ity for urban transit start-ups in Vancouver and of their internal components, and either sold New Westminster, most of the ventures were a off or left as derelict. I remember the one on quick trip to bankruptcy. Clayburn Road, which stood until the late Finally, B.C. Electric took up the 1970s or early ’80s when it was challenge, creating the B.C. Electric demolished, replaced by a modRailway Company, and by 1906 it ern home. recognized the agricultural potential Another apparently exists, in of Chilliwack, which at the time was a more decrepit state (Editor’s serviced mainly by riverboat. note: in the north Coghlan area of Thus, the BCER began construcAldergrove). tion of an electrified rail line in that However, likely the first (or year, building powerhouse substalast) substation constructed in tions along the way, to create the 1906 remains, nestled against Mark Rushton Interurban that linked all the little Vedder Mountain at the very eastcommunities from Chilliwack through to New ern end of Vye Road on Sumas Prairie. Westminster and Vancouver. Its location is on the aptly named From its eastern terminus the route ran Powerhouse Road, though that is actually a over mainly flat farmlands until it crossed the vestige of the original and much older Old Vedder River near what is now Yarrow, when Yale (wagon) Road. the railbed was raised much of the way to be Today, the 1906 powerhouse is anything above the vast shallow lake that is now Sumas but ancient, other than its main structure. Prairie. What stands there today, thanks to someHowever, along part of the right-of-way on one who has turned history into a private the shoulder of Vedder Mountain, the BCER home, is a veritable mansion, its preserved built its first substation, with another located exterior painted in subtle shades of grey and on Clayburn Road just west of what is now beige, the original lettering – British Columbia the Mission Highway. Though time and space Electric Railway Company – highlighted does not permit more detail, these very large across the upper balustrade. concrete substations were constructed at variPhotos of the transformation (interior and ous intervals along the line. exterior) from a formerly humming and long The Interurban was opened in 1910 and since abandoned power centre is truly remarkserved the Fraser Valley’s rapidly growing able, and can be viewed online at http://www. agricultural industry for more than 40 years, lilypad.ca/abbotsford/39623-old-yale-road providing rapid access to growing markets for And it can be yours for pocket change shy produce, milk and all other related products, of $5 million. along with passenger service to “the city.” markrushton@abbynews.com Aldergrove Star
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Memorial hospital ‘honours’ our past
Editor: Honouring the Past, Investing in the Future was the motto of this committee when we set out last year to celebrate Langley Memorial Hospital’s South Tower 50th anniversary. After months of planning and two special events – a tea for present and former staff, and a barbecue on the hospital grounds for staff and the public – we feel we have accomplished our goal. Judging from the decibel level at both events, it can be assumed that they were a resounding success. The excitement of people who had not seen each other for years, but still had so many memories to share, was intoxicating. And it was gratifying to feel the energy and interest of the present staff as they welcomed Langley citizens to view memorabilia, and tell stories of their association with LMH, particularly the South Tower that has become the cornerstone of the present facility. However, neither the tea in February nor the recent barbecue could have happened without the help and support of countless individuals: Langley Township Firefighters; the hospital department managers and staff; volunteers and LMH Auxiliary members and Sodexo staff went above and beyond in ‘assembling and disassembling’ for both events, and we sincerely thank you. Our thanks also to Mount Lehman Credit Union, J.D. Farms, Aldergrove Credit Union and Fort Langley BIA for the loan of tents for the barbecue; to Five Star Catering and Milsean Caterers for the good food, and to the Inglewood Band for the entertainment at the barbecue. Our special thanks to the two people who guided our committee – Graham Hiscocks of the LMH Foundation and Craig Goulet from Fraser Health Authority; and to Dr. Elaine Mah whose generous monetary contribution towards the celebrations made it all possible. Our committee has fulfilled its role to honour the past; now we leave it to the LMH staff and future generations of Langley citizens to continue to invest in the future. Dorothy Reidwig, on behalf of the LMH South Tower 50th Anniversary Committee
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Editor: It’s a sad day when one can log into social media and see that individuals fear more for the life of wild animals than they do for their children, and their providers. In other words, in the past couple of days there has been a confirmed kill by a cougar locally. Now this isn’t to say that there haven’t been others, but this one in particular hits close to home. I would like it to be known that crop protection and livestock protection is a legal and regulated process, and if there is wildlife threatening these things, then we should be grateful that we live in a society that has the resources to protect our providers. Packaged meats and dairy products, as well as fruits and veggies come from local farmers, so why not support them in protecting their livelihood that helps feed our families and make it a possibility to have diverse meals on the daily. Additionally, for those who believe that these farmers have encroached on the wildlife’s land, fine, but those townhouses and urban areas do so as well, and they are not providing sustenance for the community. I think there is an important lesson to be learned from this; perhaps we should realize that we too are animals, and we protect our own, just as the wildlife does — if we want to eat and feed our animals, then we might want to rethink our views on trapping or destroying large animals that pose a threat not only to livestock, but children and pets too. Sarah Emilie Braaten, Langley
Apply rules fairly to all Editor: Re: Decibels limits may be added to Abbotsford noise bylaw How thoughtful of council to consider establishing maximum decibel levels for city residents. Now that there’s a noise bylaw for the use of propane cannons in blueberry fields wouldn’t it be nice if council would plead for the provincial government to allow decibel restrictions on those 140 decibel monsters. Do we deserve lesser consideration because we live on farms? I think a lawyer would have a field day with that one. Sounds like blatant discrimination to me. Cherry Groves, Bradner
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Critter Care opens doors for public visits July 12-13 By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
From a baby porcupine to marmots and mink, this year’s open houses at Critter Care wildlife rehabilitation centre is going to be wild and woolly. “This has been an absolutely crazy year, very busy with so many animals,� said Critter Care founder Gail Martin. “This heat has been hard on all the animals and the volunteers and staff, too.� Critter Care released nine bears back to the wild on June 24. They still have six in their care, including the two cubs that arrived small and emaciated last May. Critter Care specialize in the treatment, care and release of sick, injured and orphaned B.C. mammals, including skunks, raccoons, coyote, deer, otters, bobcats, lynx, bears, opossums and squirrels. Once a year, they open the facility to the public to let them see how it all works and for people to have the chance to meet some of the babies and see all their antics. This year, the two-day open house takes place on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Along with plenty of entertainment, food and tours to see the animals, animal rescuer Norm Snihur
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Erikson’s Daylily Garden will be celebrating their 25th anniversary at their annual Open House event on July 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As in the past, this will be an admission-by-donation event, with monies collected for the BC Childrens Hospital and other local charities. The Aldergrove Daylily Society will be on hand with their fun raffle, with donated gifts by local merchants such as Chaberton Estate Winery, Krause Berry Farms, JD Turkey Farms, Otter Co-op, Big Bear Tools, VanDusen Botanical Garden Association, Well Seasoned Gourmet and others. Selected other exhibitors will also be on site, as well as the VanDusen Master Gardeners and light harp music provided by Judy Henry. For full information, visit the website at www. eriksonsdaylilygardens. com, visit their Facebook page or call 604-856-5758. The gardens are located at 24642 - 51 Ave., Langley.
A deer fawn was recently taken in at Critter Care’s sanctuary. will be there along with his two- fire truck and firefighters from Hall seater helicopter. 5, a stilt walker, face painting, dunk “Norm picks up wildlife for us tank, bouncy castle, animal masall over the province and brings cots and the West Coast Thunder them to us,� said Martin. “He horse drill team will wow the brought us a couple fawns from crowds. Food is offered all day. Gibsons last week. He does it for all Admission is $2 per adult, kids the animal rescue centres and has are free. for years. Critter Care is in great need of “He is one of the many amazing toilet paper, tissues, garbage bags, volunteers we are lucky to have.� cleaning products, towels, receivSnihur has flown as far as ing blankets and even kiddy pools Kamloops and as close as Victoria to cool the animals. There is plenty to safely transport injured or of parking. Tours should be booked orphaned wildlife. upon entry. Highlights of this year’s open Critter Care is at 481 216 St. in house will again include RCMP, a Campbell Valley Park.
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Blood donor clinic: firefighters’ friendly competition saves lives Township of Langley firefighters normally save lives by putting out blazes, tending to people with medical emergencies, and helping with car crashes. Later this month, they will save lives a little differently – by encouraging the public to give blood. On Sunday, July 19, a blood donor clinic will be held at the Murrayville Fire Hall, 22170 – 50 Avenue, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to give, as their donations will help
Canadian Blood Services save the lives of people who need heart surgery, have been hurt in car crashes, or are facing cancer treatment or leukemia. Their donations will also fuel the fire of professional rivalry. “We have agreed to a friendly competition between the Township of Langley Fire Department and the Abbotsford Fire and Police Departments to see who can collect the most donations,” said Township Lieutenant Brent Charters. The drive has received a lot of
support from other Township of Langley employees, and Charters said Team Township is determined to win for the good cause. Abbotsford will hold its blood clinic later in the month. “Don’t get me wrong, the emergency responders from Abbotsford are great people, but we really want to blow them out of the water on this,” Charters said. To book an appointment to give blood at the Murrayville Fire Hall, visit Canadian Blood Services at blood.ca or call SUBMITTED PHOTO 1-888-2-DONATE. Give the gift of life by donating at the Murrayville Fire Hall on Sunday, July 19.
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Nighttime road paving work is scheduled to take place on 200 Street between 86 Avenue and 84 Avenue and at the intersection of 200 Street and 80 Avenue starting from Sunday, July 12 until Sunday, July 26. The work will occur from 7pm to 5am. Traffic will be limited to single-lane, alternating flow.
Non-Residential Morning sprinkling only: 1:00 - 6:00am Even addresses: Tuesday only Odd addresses: Wednesday only Power washing and surface washing for aesthetic purposes is prohibited. 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. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 tol.ca/waterrestrictions
Be Wildlife Aware on the Road The Township of Langley is home to a diversity of wildlife habitat. Our residents share the area with many types of animals – large and small. Preservation of wildlife habitat is considered in planning all of Langley’s communities – let’s keep them safe!
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Summer Maintenance of Rural Boulevards and Ditches The Township of Langley currently uses four full-time roadside grass mowers for ditch mowing. This equipment has predetermined routes, or an assigned area to follow. Pulling equipment away for a specific request lengthens the time it takes to fully complete all the rural boulevards and ditches. If you have a request for mowing or brush whacking, we ask for your patience as we try to fit the work schedule in as efficiently as possible. We thank you for your understanding as we operate under these requirements. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
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public notice Keep Your Drinking Water Safe Keep your drinking water safe by preventing backflow when using outdoor water sources. Backflow is a plumbing term for unwanted water flow in the reverse direction. Safeguard your water supply by following these steps: 1. Never submerge a free running hose in a sink, bucket, pool or puddle. 2. Install an inexpensive hose bib vacuum breaker on your hose bib. These can be purchased at your local hardware store. Safe drinking water affects everyone. Let’s do our part to ensure we safeguard this important resource. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 backflow@tol.ca
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Healthy McBeth readies for GranFondo By GARY AHUJA Aldergrove Star
While cycling 160 kilometres in less than five hours is an above-average time, Roy McBeth has his mind set on bettering his 2014 mark. Competing in the Prospera Valley GranFondo for the first time in 2014, McBeth finished the grueling ride in 4:53:38, which was good for 43rd in the men’s 35 to 44-year-old age group. It was also 43 minutes better than the average time (5:36.58) of all 502 participants for that distance. “I was not feeling very good, but I had made it,” McBeth said. “I don’t think I was slow by any means, but I would like to improve on that.” What makes his 2014 time even more impressive was the fact McBeth did so with a kidney functioning in the 15 to 17 per cent range, by his estimation. McBeth, who is now 45, has cycled for the past 20 or so years, competing in mountain biking, road racing, cyclocross, triathlons and Xterra, which is off-road triathlon events. But he always did so while struggling with a hereditary genetic condition called polycystic kidney disease (KPD). It is a disorder that causes multiple cysts to form in the kidneys. McBeth’s grandmother died of the condition in her late 30s while his dad passed away in 2010 at the age of 63. McBeth was diagnosed as a teenager. “There is not a lot you can do for the disease,” he explained. “The best options are to live a healthy lifestyle, watch your diet and don’t drink excess alcohol, that sort
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Roy McBeth (above, right) was the recipient of a new kidney from his boss, Kevin Wright (left). McBeth won the Prospera Valley GranFondo Fortius Changing Gears contest and has spent the past few months preparing for the 160-km GranFondo ride. The fourth annual ride begins and ends in Fort Langley on July 19. of stuff. blood pressure, fatigue and lethargy. “I knew it was coming. It was Cysts also began to grow on his kidmore trying to get out in front of neys, becoming so enlarged that it what the end game was from what I became harder to exercise because had seen from other family members the cysts would push on his diaand knew that I didn’t want to go that phragm, making it harder to take route with the years of dialysis, kind deep breaths. He also suffered nauof wasting away in that manner.” sea, headaches and just generally not “I didn’t start to notice any decline feeling well. in my health and my physical perfor“Things sort of snowballed and mance and competing until my mid once things go bad, they pick up and 30s; that’s when the kidney decline get bad quite fast.” really started to accelerate (and) by He was facing either dialysis — the time I was in my 40s, things were a process that removes waste and really started to become problemat- excess water from the blood and must ic,” he added. be performed four or five hours every Things really began to go downhill second day — or a transplant. about two years ago. None of his family members McBeth began to suffer high could donate a kidney due to their
history of PKD and neither his wife Anne nor her family members were suitable matches. McBeth, a detective with the Abbotsford Police Department’s domestic crimes unit, was encouraged by one of his sergeants to draft a letter and forward it throughout the department. A number of people were tested to see if they were a match, and one, Insp. Kevin Wright — McBeth’s boss — was found to be a suitable donor. This was last November and on Jan. 14, the pair went in for surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital. McBeth woke up the next morning feeling better already. “You could see it in his face right after the surgery,” Wright said. “I could tell he looked healthier.” Within five days, McBeth was home and within a couple of weeks, he was able to walk a few kilometres. Within six weeks, he was back on his bike riding. His recovery time was helped by the fact McBeth had a healthy lifestyle, was younger and the fact his donor was alive and also healthy. McBeth also entered the Fortius Changing Gears contest. The contest asked for submissions from cyclists who were training for the 2015 Prospera Valley GranFondo with the winner receiving a Fortius Sport and Health Cycling Training Experience, valued at $3,500. The winner would meet an exercise physiologist who would design an individualized training program to help the rider achieve their goals. McBeth has been working with Fortius since early March. The 2015 Prospera Valley GranFondo is set for July 19, and once again will begin and end at the Fort Langley Historic Site and
take riders through the scenic Fraser Valley. McBeth did a 50-km mountain bike ride in May and last month did a triathlon. Another thing McBeth is doing is trying to spread awareness about organ transplants and donations. “It has been such a remarkable journey for me and you really see the impact it has on people and their lives,” he explained. You meet all these people who have gone through similar circumstances and what their journey has been. And because things have gone so well for me, I really hope to spread the word about organ donation and show people what is possible.” McBeth has designed a kit which features the Donate Life and B.C. Transplant logos. It also features the date of his transplant on one sleeve while the other has a donor ribbon with Wright’s initials. He doesn’t typically bring up his story unless someone asks him after seeing his kit. “When I am out riding with people and we are doing 100 km training rides, I don’t bring it up until someone will ask me what the kit is about,” he said. “It is a real conversation starter.” “Once people ask I am more than happy to let people know.” McBeth wants to be a role model/ ambassador for living donor organ transplants. As part of his plan to spread awareness, McBeth, his wife, Wright and Wright’s wife plan on competing as a relay team at the Penticton Challenge in late August. They will set up a tent and banners and try to registere more people for organ donation. — with files from Vikki Hopes
Young track star Champoux was ‘born to run’ By GARY AHUJA Aldergrove Star
Hurdling comes naturally for Megan Champoux. Growing up, riding horses has been a daily habit for the Langley teenager. She has been riding since she was three or four years old, but her mom Sarah wanted her daughter — then nine years old — to give another sport a try, to go alongside her equestrian passion. And while Champoux was a bit hesitant to try track and field, the sport came naturally. “When I was little, I used to go outside and I used to jump and pretend I was a horse,” Champoux explained. “But then the hurdles just came naturally; I had been jumping my whole life. It just stuck.” And now, the 15-year-old is representing Canada at the world youth track and field championships in Cali, Colombia. Champoux is one of two Langley teenagers to make the squad, alongside Dean Ellenwood.
The pair are both members of the Langley Mustangs Track and Field Club. “Megan is one of the most dedicated athletes and has a real passion for competition,” said Jarid Vaughn, her coach with the Mustangs. He said that she rarely has to be told something twice and has a fantastic work ethic and is not surprised “It is really indescribable,” she said. “I am so proud I get to compete for Canada; it is all really, really excited and I am looking forward to it. “I am just thrilled that I get to go.” To qualify to represent Canada at the world meet, an athlete had to better a specific time or distance in their chosen event, as well as be ranked first or second in that event by a certain date. And Champoux — who is ranked second in the country for her event — set her time at the B.C. high school track and field championships back on June 6 at McLeod Athletic Park. She crossed the finish line in first place with a time of 1:00.56, a full second better than her previous
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Megan Champoux is running in the 400m hurdles for Canada at the world youth Games in Cali, Colombia. best at that distance. With time still remaining for another athlete to knock Champoux from one of the two positions, it made for a tense couple of weeks until Athletics Canada released the final roster on June 22. “I was beyond excited when I
found out I got to go,” she said. “It hasn’t really sunk in yet (that I am going), but I am sure it will once I get there. “I am going to be super nervous but I am just hoping I can run a better time.” The athletes are scheduled to
leave for Colombia on July 9 with the competition running from July 15 to 19. Champoux is one of the younger competitors at the meet as she does not turn 16 until later this year and her goal is to qualify for the world junior (U19) championships next summer in Russia. Beyond that, the home-schooled student who is entering Grade 11, wants to work towards earning a scholarship to compete in track and field for her post-secondary education. “I’m looking forward to her accelerating even more as her career progresses,” Vaughn said. A former NCAA sprinter himself, Vaughn said Champoux’s times — despite just finishing her Grade 10 year — are already good enough to earn an NCAA scholarship. She is also an accomplished equestrian athlete, riding up to five horses a day. Champoux is hoping to compete at the Grand Prix level and is currently showing in the 1.25m and junior hunter divisions.
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Couple renews wedding vows 50 years later By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
Lorna and Lloyd Delves renewed their wedding vows in the company of the same pastor and wedding guests that attended the original ceremony 50 years ago. The Aldergrove couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 19 and two days later renewed their vows at the Aldergrove Baptist Church. Pastor Gordon Forbes repeated the ceremony he performed 50 years earlier at the Richmond Baptist Church, in the company of the original wedding party: Fran Hill, Eunice Robinson, Ruth Holmes, Laverne Delves, Ryan
Thomas and Don Parrott. Lloyd’s father Charlie, now 98, was also present and Lorna’s brother Gerry walked her down the aisle. Grandson Keegan, 13, was an honor guard wearing his sea cadet uniform, and grandson Tavis played his guitar in accompaniment to pianist Trudy Goulet-Jones. A luncheon and fellowship followed the service in the church hall. Lloyd and Lorna now reside in Pioneer Park in south Aldergrove, where Lloyd is enjoying his retirement years SUBMITTED PHOTOS after many years service with the Langley Township fire Pastor Gordon Forbes renewed the vows for Lloyd and Lorna Delves in the company of the original wedding party, (from left) Fran Hill, Eunice Robinson, Ruth Holmes, Laverne Delves, Ryan Thomas and Don Parrott. department. BEST BUY – Correction Notice
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Gardens, Downes Rd, Abbotsford. Cost $15. Featuring music by Brennan Sinclair, and Dave Klassen, inspirational chaplain to the Vancouver Canucks and the BC Lions, as our speaker. Reservations: Pat at 604-856-7513 or Jane at 604-864-0332 or email dfolson@shaw.ca 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. Muriel Arnason Library, Fridays, July 3-July 24, 9:30-10 a.m. Registration required: 604-532-3590. Blues Brothers Too - Thursday, July 30 at the Cascades Casino Summit Theatre in Langley. Tickets $34.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone at 604-530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.ca Mission Folk Music Festival 28th annual world music event at Fraser River Heritage Park, July 24-26. Tickets available by phone at 1-866-943-8849. Harrison Festival of the Arts July 11 to 19 in beautiful Harri-
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How to Train Your Dragon - free movie presented by Aldergrove Business Association on Saturday, July 25 at Aldergrove Athletic Park (on 29 Ave. at 267B St., next to Betty Gilbert Elementary school). Bring your picnic basket, blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a free movie under the stars with your family, friends and neighbours. Concession also open. Creed Bratton - evening of music and comedy with the star of The Office, voice of The Grass Roots, Monday, Sept. 28 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $34.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone at 604-530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.ca Norden the Magician - awardwinning magic show at libraries for Summer Reading Club. His magic show will feature some amazing tricks that you can “build� yourself and enjoy performing all year long. Please pre-register. At Aldergrove Library, Thurs., July 9, 11-11:45 a.m. Shane Koyczan - “Silence Is A Song I Know All The Words To� Tour, Sunday, Oct. 18 at Clarke Theatre, Mission. Tickets $25 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Butterfly Tea Party - Sat., July 11, 1-4 p.m. at Campbell Valley Regional Park, Celebrate butterfly season in the wildlife garden with tea, stories, crafts, and butterfly enthusiasts. Park at the Campbell Valley Nature House, 20285 - 8 Ave., Langley, South Valley park entrance. All ages. Free, drop in. Info: www.metrovancouver.org The Lonely: A Tribute To Roy Orbison - with Mike Demers, Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $34.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at Casino Guest Services (604-530-2211) and www.ticketweb.ca Brett Kissel - in concert with Jordan Mcintosh, Sun., Nov. 15 at Clarke Theatre, Mission. Tickets $37.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Abbotsford After 5 - invites ladies of all ages and their guests to our annual barbecue entitled “An Evening in the Garden with Dave Klassen� on Tuesday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Tanglebank
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Owner must sell due to health issues. $79,000. Will Train. or email: len@mokahouse.com GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229; www.dollarstores.com. HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.
Van-Kam Freightways Ltd has envisioned and strived for transportation excellence since 1947. Our successful and long standing relationship with our customers and our status as a major transporter enables us to continue expansion and to provide an infrastructure that ensures a punctual and dependable service capability. This position will be focused on container drayage and off-dock container services: Building our port business both for inbound and outbound overseas clients as well as our domestic clients for this service. Our diverse network within Western Canada allows the successful individual many pools to draw from to be able to successfully present our “Value Proposition”. This individual will project a confident and professional image for Van-Kam. Applicants should have previous sales experience which demonstrates an ability to ‘grow the business’ and to seek creative solutions to transportation issues. The successful individual will develop and implement new business strategies that capture revenue, aiding in the growth and profitability of the drayage market. We are seeking an individual with knowledge and experience in the transportation industry, in particular, the overseas container business these individuals will be given preference. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and have above average organizational, customer service and negotiation skills. In addition, you will have an excellent command of the English language (oral and written), be a self-disciplined team player, the ability to travel within the region, be goal oriented and have at least intermediate excel skills. Please submit your application package to:
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New West 604.522.4900 HOUSE PARENTS for Children’s Residence. Looking to contract a couple to support children in a livein home setting. Go to www.inclusionpr.ca - careers for more information or 604.485.6411.
SunSelect Produce Limited Partnership operation is looking for steady, hardworking, energetic individuals that are able to do plant care, harvesting, sorting grading & packaging and general cleanup and workday preparations. The positions advertised are full time permanent positions for all seasons. Job Location: 349 - 264th St Aldergrove BC V4W 2K1 Wage $10.49/hr plus AD&D benefits. Positions available immediately. English language not required. To apply submit resume: sunselectproducejobs @gmail.com or by fax to 604-607-7656
LABOURER Person needed for scraping and oiling pre fab concrete forms. Some heavy lifting required. Apply in person to: COAST FORM RENTALS from 7:30am - 4:30pm. Mon - Fri 2030 Paramount Crescent, Abbotsford. (604)504-0774
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Marketing Consultant The Mission Record, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, has an opening for a Marketing Consultant. This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in one of the Fraser Valley’s growing markets. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The Record combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff. Please send your application in confidence to: Andrew Franklin Publisher 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: publisher@missioncityrecord.com Closing Date: Friday, July 17, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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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
LOCAL, reputable, craft manufacturing company looking for reliable, motivated pieceworkers. Training provided at no cost to you. We are VERY busy! Unlimited earning potential. Please leave your name and number ONLY at 604-826-4651 or at our email; craftmanufacturing@gmail.com. We respond to ALL calls and messages in the order they are received.
Senior Payroll Administrator Black Press is home to some of the oldest, most trusted community newspapers in North America. Market by market these are the leading newspapers in their communities with history dating back to the 1800s. As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in BC, Alberta, Yukon and four US states. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will provide support for processing the Canadian payroll for 1700 employees accurately, on-time and in compliance with legislation, company policies and 10 different collective agreements. You will be required to assist in the interpretation and application of company policies and collective agreements with respect to compensation, benefits, vacation and other leaves. You will possess strong communication skills and are able to support our payroll administrators and department managers. You have a sound knowledge of payroll costing and liability reconciliations. You have the ability to identify and implement process improvements, and help advance the department. You are experienced in extracting and reporting information with advanced Excel skills. You are an analytical problem solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail. You have your PCP certification and several years’ experience with large payrolls. This is a new full-time, permanent position located in our Fraser Valley office and has opportunity for career advancement. If you want to be part of a great company, with terrific benefits and a commitment to staff excellence, please send your resume to: Black Press Group Ltd. Attention: Robert Gale 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 or e-mail: robgale@blackpress.ca Competition closes: July 10, 2015 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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SMALL Manufacturing Co. looking for local part time help. Could work into full time with benefits. Please apply at Valley Brush . #28-26157 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2W8.604-856-7424. No exp. necessary but must be hard working.
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GPRC, Fairview Campus requires a Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor to commence August 15, 2015. Caterpillar experience will be an asset. Visit our website at: https://www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.
SALMON ARM area logging company looking for hydraulic loader op and buckerman. Must have exp. to apply. Competitive wage & benefits. westwaylogging@shaw.ca
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING Accountable Roofing - Re-Roof Specialists. Cedar Conversion, Asphalt, Torch-on (604)760-7937
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F/T, permanent required for the 264 & 56 Ave area of Aldergrove, BC, V4W 1E7. Required: experience providing support to elderly individuals with health issues, including dementia. Minimum 1 yr of post secondary education and fluent in English. Duties: Meal planning and prep, medication supervision, support, hygiene practices, escort to appointments, grocery shopping & laundry. “Optional accommodation is available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment.” Wage: $17/hr, 40hrs per week. Please apply with resume and references to: manjbrar@me.com
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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!
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$479,900
RANCHER WITH A SHOP!
SOLD
1500 sq ft 3 bedroom rancher with a fantastic open plan and large family room that opens up to a fully developed backyard with a gazebo and shop and extensive landscaping on a quarter acre lot. Shop is a drive through for backyard access. Have a look here and you will not be disappointed.
20763-68TH AVE
$ 1,350,000
PRIVACY WITH POTENTIAL
#348-27358-32 AVE
CALL DAN TODAY! 604-857-1100 $149,900
3545-248 STREET
5.11 ACRES
CONDO LIFESTYLE?
1 acre centrally located in the heart of Willoughby, you will appreciate the fantastic 2 storey home with manicured yard and huge upside potential for rezoning down the road, in the meantime live in a great location in a great home, this one is to be put on the must see list. Bonus a huge 28 X 40 shop for your toys or business to run from.
Looking for affordability then here it is. This in one of the nicest 1 bedroom units around today with very open plan and the morning sun in your unit, and shade late in the day. Very clean and private deck too, located in building # 4 of Willowcreek development. Looking for a nice place to call your own and have your own space then this is it.
$ 829,900
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
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$750,000
27598-48th AVENUE
OTTER PRIVACY
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Nice clean unit, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 south facing decks, full amenities, insuite storage. Quick possession possible.
LISTINGS WANTED ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION
Check out this 5 bedroom bsmt home with a circular driveway on this very pretty and private .75 acre lot in North Otter. This home has an updated kitchen great room concept on the main floor with 2 bathrooms and a rustic bsmt for the outdoorsman in your family with room to park the boat an quads here. This is not a drive by, backs onto an apple orchard it is rare that one like this comes around out in the country and close to everything hurry hurry.
UNIT 314 27358 32ND AVE $189,900 WILLOWCREEK
$250,000
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…
.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!
wanted to sell. Market is now moving...
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26987-28TH AVE $389,900 ! GRANDMA’S HOME! REDUCED
If you had a grandma this would be her place neat as a pin and manicure to perfection this is a 1680 sq ft 2 bedroom main floor and 1 downstairs home in a great neighborhood on a large 8885 sq ft lot . Lots of parking and room to park things, this is worth a look for sure call to view..
26878-32 AVENUE
$229,000
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.. .
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YOUR CURRENT VEHICLE IS WORTH MORE MONEY MONEY!! !! Did you know the lower Canadian dollar has increased the value of your vehicle.
CARS
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2013 DART SXT
6.2L 426HP V8, 6 speed manual trans, 20” polished alloys, leather. P7831B
2006 CIVIC EX
2010 GRAND CARAVAN SE
UNDER $13,000
$14,500
Power sunroof, heated mirrors, 5 spd manual, power windows, power locks. P7795B
TRUCKS
$7,700
$31,900
Stow ‘N Go, cloth interior, 6 passenger, satellite radio, Bluetooth. F0452A
$11,800
2008 F-150 XL SUPERCREW
2012 RUBICON
4WD with canopy, power group, trailer hitch, low kms F0080A
WARN winch, oversize tires, HD axle, Nav, manual, leather, Bluetooth. P7806B
$18,900
2015 SORENTO LX AWD Power group, keyless entry, Bluetooth, steering wheel audio controls. PK036A
$26,900
2014 VERANO CX
Factory warranty, cloth interior, alloy wheels, A/C, power group, Onstar. P7808A
$16,900
2010 MALIBU HYBRID
Bluetooth, keyless entry, climate control, satellite radio, power group. P7838A
$11,900
2008 RAV4 SPORT
$34,900
2011 SANTA FE GLS
Trailer hitch, heated seats, alloys, 4WD, keyless entry, Bluetooth. F0336A
$7,900
2012 SIERRA 1500
2015 YUKON SLE AWD
$27,900
Ecotec3 5.3L, leather, heated seats, rear vision camera, 3rd row folding seats. P7802A
$44,900
t o h t e fa m e m o lc il
$15,900
2005 ACURA TSX
Leather, heated seats, climate control, power sunroof, A/C, heated mirrors. FK226A
$10,900
2011 XD
Auto, CD player, power group, keyless entry, cruise control. P7842B
$17,900
2008 HHR LT2 Chrome package, keyless entry, A/C, Bluetooth, CD player power windows. EK328A
$7,900
2013 SILVERADO 3500 LT 2012 SILVERADO 1500 LS 6.6L Turbo Diesel, 4WD, locking rear diff, exhaust brake, trailer hitch. F0320A
canopy, split bench seat, 4X4, trailer brake, Bluetooth, bed liner. F0319A
2014 ACADIA SLE-2
2011 FORESTER 2.5X
$49,200
8 passenger, rear vision camera, Bluetooth, Aluminum wheels, power sunroof. P7809A
$29,900
$26,900
AWD, power sunroof, heated seats, A/C, satellite radio, Bluetooth. P7848A
$21,250
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2008 CALIBER
Power sunroof, keyless entry, heated leather seats, A/C, folding rear seat. FK268A
2008 RAV4
$15,900
Cloth, keyless entry, A/C, Bluetooth, power windows, XM radio. P7825A
$13,500
HD trailering, Bluetooth, power windows, keyless entry, locking rear diff. P7817A
Alloy wheels, 4WD, power sunroof, A/C, keyless entry, power group. P7741B
2014 CRUZE 1LT
2012 SENTRA 2.0 SR
Keyless entry, power windows, automatic, cloth interior, alloy wheels. P7818A
4WD, power group, alloy wheels, power sunroof, rain guard. P7741B
$15,900
$14,500
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2010 CAMARO 2SS
Navigation, Bluetooth, Turbo, power sunroof, rear camera, keyless entry. F0082P
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