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Lorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER

Kilby Historic Site has been funded for another year of operations.

Th e District of Kent received the heritage site management agreement, which in turn contracts the job out to the non-profi t Fraser Heritage Society. Th e contract includes management of Kilby historic site, the campground and RV park as well as picnic area and boat launch.

“I know the District of Kent is very invested in the Kilby site,” says Steve Th omson, minister of forests, lands and natural resource operations, who made the

announcement March 31. “I am confi dent that they will work to increase the opportunities for the site to become more fi nancially self-suffi cient.”

Mike Armstrong is the president of the Fraser Heritage Society. Armstrong says Kilby has been funded again as they are close to becoming self-suffi cient, a priority made clear from the government.

“Th e Kilby site doesn’t really take a lot of taxpayer money to operate,” says Armstrong. “We’re very close to becoming a break-even operation.”

He says while the entrance fees and restaurant contribute

to the overall revenue, it’s the campground they hope will help them achieve the goal of self-suffi ciency. With the campground sitting at the confl uence of the Fraser and Harrison rivers and access to a boat launch, it’s an ideal location for fi shing and camping.

“Many people have said we have the nicest campground in the west coast,” boasts Armstrong.

Th e Fraser Heritage Society is looking to expand the campground this year as they have “quite a bit of land” that isn’t being used right now.

Purchased by the Province in 1972 and 1973, Kilby

Historic site, named aft er the original general store owners, Th omas and Eliza Kilby, is the remainder of what was once the community of Harrison Mills. Th e site on scenic Harrison Bay includes a farm and a general store museum dating back to 1906. Th ere is also a heritage post offi ce and above the store, the Manchester House Hotel, both of which were a central gathering place in the community when Harrison Mills was at its busiest.

“We are thrilled to be able to continue with the operation of the Kilby Historic Site,” says District of Kent Deputy Mayor Darcy Striker.

Kilby Historic Site openedlast weekend for the seasonwith its annual Easter AtKilby event. Hundredsturned out Saturday andSunday to hunt for Eastereggs, admire the animals andtake in the atmosphere.

Th e next special event isMother's Day at Kilby May10 followed by the TeddyBear Picnic May 17. Kilby isopen Friday to Sunday, 11-4p.m. from now until May10 then Th ursday throughMonday until June 22. Fulloperating hours run throughthe summer. For full hourlistings, upcoming eventsand entrance prices, seewww.kilby.ca

Kilby contract renewed for another yearHistoric farm site will by managed by the Fraser Heritage Society

Lorene Keitch/ The ObserverVayda, 5, from Abbotsford merrily hunts for eggs during Kilby’s Easter event Saturday. For more photos from Kilby Farm, see page 8.

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Thousands turn out for tulipsLorene KeitchTHE OBSERVER

Th e Agassiz Tulip Festival is a victim of its own success. Th e overwhelming numbers caused gridlock on the highway, overcrowding at the parking lot and frustrated festival-goers.

Th e festival’s Facebook page was fi lled with posts reminding visitors to come outside of peak hours and letting people know when the parking lot was full. However, thousands still poured into Seabird

Island, overwhelming festival facilities and leaving some visitors dissatisfi ed.

Complaints included long waits for limited buses, the cost of parking plus the entrance fee, the lack of adequate port-a potties for the number of attendees and long lines on Highway 7 just to get to Seabird. Visitor Caro Alarie wrote, "We walked half an hour with two kids under 5 but couldn't make them walk back. Waited an hour and 10 minutes to get in the shuttle, how can that be?"

But for others, the time and money was well-spent. Facebook commenter Holly Stump wrote, “We loved it. Totally not a rip off . Worth every penny. Even with hundreds of people in front of us the wait for the shuttle was only about 20 minutes. Great service. And being able to buy tulips at the end was the icing on the day!”

Poster Kellee Roque said, "Great festival! We have a 3 year-old and we

had no problem waiting for the bus at peak time."

Many commenters posted pictures of smiling families surrounded by stunning tulips stretching into the horizon.

Festival co-ordinator Kate Onos-Gilbert says there were record numbers of visitors this weekend. Friday, April 3 was rainy but busy. Saturday, Onos-Gilbert estimates there were more than 3,000 visitors. But Sunday and Monday were the two biggest days with over 5,000 Sunday and close to the same Monday.

"We were anticipating maybe 3,000 a day for the maximum," says Onos-Gilbert. "Saturday was really hard for people because we could only get two buses," she explains, adding that people choosing to park on the highway did not help matters as that caused congestion.

But by Monday they were able to get fi ve buses running, making a signifi cant diff erence. Th is was the fi rst year

the tulip festival used a bus service for attendees. Seabird Island manages the parking lot and the bus costs are shared between Seabird Island and Onos Greenhouses Ltd, which grows tulips for the bulbs to use in the company's cut-fl ower operation.

"Hopefully for next year we'll be able to fi gure out parking and road control," says Onos-Gilbert.

Th e tulip festival started in 2006 with about 200 visitors. Since then, it's grown to between 20,000 and 30,000 attendees over the 12-day event.

Onos-Gilbert says having Easter fall on the same time as the tulip festival defi nitely increases the numbers, along with good weather. Word has spread through social media in Vancouver, bringing carloads out to the valley for the annual event.

Onos-Gilbert admits that organizing a festival is not her area of expertise. Th is is just a

side project of hers that has grown beyond its humble beginnings.

"I'm looking to have more community assistance," says Onos-Gilbert. "If people are willing to help me with the organization, help with the planning so we can make it a smoother event for everyone involved, that would be really helpful to me."

Onos-Gilbert warns that this weekend's attendance could vary greatly depending on the weather and encourages locals to come out today or tomorrow to beat the possible crowds and take advantage of the cheaper weekday parking and admission costs.

Th e tulip festival is open today, Th ursday, from 12-4 p.m., tomorrow from 12-6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9-6:30 p.m. Th e fi nal day of the festival is Sunday, April 12. For admission price and other details, visit www.tulipsofthevalley.com

Anne Russell PhotoEarly birds on Friday enjoyed the stunning sites of the Agassiz Tulip Festival on Seabird Island. But crowds Saturday through Monday surged into the fields, leaving some frustrated at bus line waits to get to the fields from the parking lots.

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Fraser Health has back-pedalled on a decision to remove the respite bed from Agassiz.

Th e health authority has agreed to convert a residential bed at Glenwood Care Centre back to a respite bed “in the very near future”, according to a letter from Fraser Health’s president and chief executive offi cer Michael Marchbank.

“Th is decision to convert the respite bed to a complex care bed was based on the historical underutilization of the respite bed located at Glenwood Care Centre,” wrote Marchbank. “However, I understand the importance of having a respite bed located as close as possible to the community it serves.”

Marchbank wrote that the bed was removed from Agassiz one year ago, on April 4, 2014 and placed at a “respite hotel” in Mission. Fraser Health did not provide Th e Observer

with any statistics on respite bed usage in Agassiz or use by local residents of the Mission facility.

Th e letter, dated March 2, was written in response to correspondence from District of Kent Mayor John Van Laerhoven. Th e mayor wrote a strongly-worded letter to Marchbank in February, making clear the District’s view that it was not acceptable to remove the local respite care and provide the nearest service in Mission, approximately 65 km away.

“Th is news is very disappointing, as residents needing respite from loved ones for the short term are faced with a transportation barrier,” he wrote. “Th is decision creates more barriers to those that need this service most.”

He expressed concern that the decision was not directly shared with the municipality and was not common

knowledge even among local health practitioners.

“Th is lack of consultation and transparency goes totally against the recent messaging from Fraser Health that they want to be more engaged with local governments to create healthy communities.”

According to Tasleem Juma, spokesperson for Fraser Health, respite beds were moved from individual communities across the Fraser Valley and centralized into regional clusters.

“Th e decision to consolidate respite care in geographical areas of our region was to ensure we were providing effi cient and standardized care to all our clients and their families,” says Juma.

But due to the local mayor’s concern, Fraser Health decided to move the bed back to Agassiz.

“Providing quality care for individuals and their families in their own communities is

very important to us,” says Juma.

In Marchbank’s letter, he forewarned that the move back to Agassiz may not be permanent.

“We will continue to monitor the utilization of this bed over the next year, and may need to re-evaluate the decision to retain the respite bed at a future time.”

Fraser Health’s home Health program off ers support to caregivers, to allow a much-needed break from the emotional and physical demands that go along with home care. According to Fraser Health’s website, respite help can include providing a service in the client’s home such as home support services, or admitting clients with complex care needs to a care facility or hospice residence on as short-term basis. For questions about home health, call the Home Health Service Line at 1-855-412-2121.

Return of the respite bedDecision by Fraser Health follows appeal by Kent mayor

Carol Aun / Black Presshe new suspension bridge at Cascade Falls Regional Park has been completed.

Th e new suspension bridge at Cascade Falls Regional Park is now ready for visitors.

A grand opening celebration to offi cially open the bridge will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. Guided tours, refreshments and activities will be available throughout the day.

Th e bridge, a joint project between the Fraser Valley Regional District and Innergex Renewable Energy, spans Cascade Creek and gives visitors a unique close up view of the dramatic 30-metre falls. Th e total value of the project, including trail

improvements and interpretive signage is $286,500.

“We have had a lot of interest in the bridge over the past few months,” said Ray Boucher, FVRD Electoral Area F director. “While I think it is always worth the drive to Electoral Area F, the improvements at Cascade Falls Regional Park make it even more spectacular.

Th e park was closed at the parking lot to visitors last year to begin construction of the project, which has been delayed due to weather challenges and material availability.

“We are extremely proud to see the bridge completed and are excited for visitors to experience the impressive falls and the natural environment in a new way,” said Matt Kennedy, vice president-environment, Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. operates nine run-of-river hydroelectric facilities in the FVRD near the northern ends of Harrison Lake and Stave Lake.

Th e Cascade Falls suspension bridge is only the third one of its kind in the Lower Mainland.

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Th e Family Parenting Place in Agassiz will be opening its doors on Saturday mornings for a free family drop-in program.

Th e United Way Fraser Valley has given a grant of $6,500 to Agassiz-Harrison Community Services for the new program. Laura Midan, executive director of Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, is pleased with Th e United Way's support.

"Th is program will allow Agassiz-Harrison Community Services to reach an audience of families not currently attending our regular Monday-Th ursday programming due to employment commitments," reports Midan. "Th e Saturday drop-in program will incorporate the principles of the Healthy Kids Initiative in addition to introducing client families to local sport and leisure activity."

Healthy Kids Initiative is a set of principles authored by local healthcare practitioners outlining healthy lifestyle choices including active play and nutritious food.

Th e Saturday morning program will include games and sports that encourage active play between parents and children as well as a healthy breakfast for client families. Special guests

will promote diff erent sports and activities and a once a month fi eld trip to centres of interest, such as the library or a farm, to help build a sense of community.

"Th e program will reduce social isolation for young families as they build connections with other families and experience activities within the community," says Midan. "Families will be more aware and benefi t from increased knowledge about the community-based services, organizations and activities available."

Wayne Green, executive director of United Way Fraser Valley, says it was of immediate interest when Midan's proposal came into his offi ce.

"Th ey're thinking out of the box," says Green. "Th eir program was addressing something we really look at in early childhood development: hard-to-reach parents."

He explains that quite oft en, projects will address families who face barriers such as transportation or fi nance. But this program will address another hard-to-reach group in working parents.

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Green says this is the fi st timeanyone in the Fraser Valley hasrequested funding for a projectrunning on the weekend.

Th is year's United Way FraserValley's funding was signifi cantlymore than past year, jumpingfrom $90,000 to $217,844. Th eFraser Valley projects addresspoverty, homelessness andmaking sure young childrenare ready for school. WhileAgassiz-Harrison CommunityServices received the onlytargeted local grant, there wereseveral regional projects thatreceived funding including BigBrothers and Big Sisters of theFraser Valley, a Fraser ValleyRent Assistance Project and aHome-To Stay outreach worker.Funding is shared equitablyaround the Fraser Valley basedon population, explains Green.

Agassiz' Family Parenting PlaceSaturday program will run from9-12 p.m. Saturday mornings atthe Family Parenting Place (7272Morrow Road) for families withchildren aged 0-6 years. WatchTh e Observer for details on whenthe program will start.

Sisters Victora, 3, and Rebecca, 5, help Darlene Langan plant some flowers at Family Parenting Place last Thursday, April 2.

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Th e District of Kent Parks and Recreation committee has now been assembled.

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Limiting plastic a good startIt’s time to do away with plastic microbeads in our cosmetics, cleansers

and toothpastes.Th ere is good reason to believe these plastic microbeads are already

clogging up the bodies of miniscule marine life aft er being swept down the drains and excreted through ocean outfalls. Even in areas with sewage treatment, the tiny fl akes of plastic are still fi nding their way into the Great Lakes and other bodies of water in disturbing concentrations.

Europeans are ahead of North America in the fi ght against microplastics in everyday products. As an example, two Dutch-based advocacy groups launched an app in 2012 that identifi es which products contain plastic microbeads (see BeatTh eMicrobead.org).

But the momentum is shift ing in North America. New Jersey recently banned the manufacture and sale of plastic microbeads in cosmetic product, and a ban already exists in Illinois; several other states are considering similar measures. Consumers are also getting more conscientious about plastic waste, and should be applauded for avoiding products that contain plastic beads.

But why do manufacturers continue to use plastic microbeads in their products? Exfoliation and esthetics are the advertised reasons, but it really comes down to cost-savings, which hardly justifi es their continued use. It turns out natural exfoliants like rice, apricot seeds, nut shells and even bamboo work even better than microbeads for exfoliation because they have rough edges.

Companies like Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Th e Body Shop, L’Oreal, Colgate-Palmolive and others are sensing the shift in direction and have already started phasing out microbeads in an eff ort to eliminate their use by 2015. Environment Canada is now studying the potential toxicity of microplastics, but government does has a way of dredging through any new regulatory measures.

In the meantime, avoid purchasing any products with polyethylene or polypropylene in the ingredients list. Aquatic life will thank you for it.

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Victoria – VICTORIA – Th e labour situation in B.C. is showing increased signs of strain, even before a long-promised boom in heavy construction gets set to ramp up this summer.

Jobs Minister Shirley Bond announced last week that B.C. is suspending its “provincial nomination” program for 90 days. Th is program allows the province to recommend people for federal immigration, based on skills in demand in B.C.

Th e B.C. provincial nomination program saw its number of applications triple to 1,200 for the month of December, as the federal government cracked down on the temporary foreign worker program. Th ousands of temporary foreign workers who have hit the four-year deadline are being sent

home, with many of them turning to the provincial nomination track.

Bond has been pleading with Ottawa to raise B.C.’s annual provincial nomination quota from 5,000 to 7,000 or more. Th e three-month pause is so her ministry can add staff and speed up processing time. Backlogged applicants will still be considered, and exemptions for health care workers and a northeast pilot program are being maintained.

Even with the current slump in energy prices and before anticipated pipeline and liquefi ed natural gas projects start, the labour shortage in the northeast is near crisis.

Th e last time I was in Dawson Creek, radio ads were off ering signing bonuses for qualifi ed truck drivers. In Fort St. John, grocery and hardware retailers have come to depend on foreign workers to keep going.

While supposedly educated young people work part-time and refuse to leave the comforts of

southern city life, this is the reality up north, and it’s only going to get worse.

Th is summer, work is scheduled to start on the Site C dam on

the Peace River, the most costly construction project in B.C. history. And a union vs. non-union battle reminiscent of the old Expo 86 labour wars is underway.

Th e B.C. and Yukon Building Trades (BCYT) are demanding a project agreement that requires all workers on Site C to be paid their rates, and are warning of chaos on the huge project if they don’t get their way.

BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald told me that’s not all they want. Th ey are also seeking quotas for members of their unions on a project that will be a small city of 1,700 people at peak construction.

BCYT executive director Tom Sigurdson says that while all sides acknowledge the need for foreign workers for Site C, he wants to control that too, working with their affi liated unions in the United States.

Th ere will be non-union construction fi rms, some of them owned by aboriginal communities in the north. Th ere will be contractors affi liated with the Christian Labour Association of Canada. Th e BCYT hopes to set wages and conditions for them all,

and infl uence Ottawa’s temporary foreign worker program to boot.

McDonald and Premier Christy Clark have politely told them to pound sand. Th eir formula would add millions in costs to the project, driving up BC Hydro rates even more than they are already rising. BC Hydro has already done dam upgrade projects using a “managed open site” model and it’s not inclined to return to the era of W.A.C. Bennett as Sigurdson demands.

Sigurdson makes a valid point that when two concrete masons compare paycheques on the Site C project and one sees he’s making $5 an hour less, he won’t be happy. He will want the higher rate, and the BCYT is taking BC Hydro to court to ensure they can recruit new members on the site.

It looks like a hot summer ahead.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfl etcherbc Email: tfl [email protected]

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It bemuses me how the Harper Government uses the politics of fear as an election strategy in regards to the ongoing war on terrorism in the Middle East. Th e overblown tactics of Bill C-51 are nothing less than fear mongering the general population, into submitting to a propaganda war, and placing Canada’s most dedicated military personal into unjustifi ed harms way.

Obviously, the Conservatives haven’t learned anything from our unsuccessful campaigns in Libya, and throughout the Middle East, where every encounter we’ve engaged in, has only worsened the situation.

No matter where North Americans have gone, Iran, Iraq,

Libya, and Afghanistan, there never seems to be an end game, or exit strategy. We always end up arming new brands of insurgents, and making matters worse.

Our latest declaration against ISIL, will again, only increase the threat and worsen the situation. To announce that we are going to commence air strikes against a sovereign nation, without its permission, will only, even if we’re successful, prop up a despot dictator, Assad of Syria.

Th ough this obviously failed policy, is the pretext needed by the Harper Government, to diminish the rights and freedoms of Canadians, and cause a sense of fear and insecurity.

Obviously, created to debunk

any alternate foreign policy remedy, proposed by the opposition, with the strategy of returning him to power with a majority government, in the upcoming Federal election.

It started out as a non-combat mission, then a limited combat mission, now we are going to bomb Syria, a despot nation. God help any of our pilots if they’re captured, by any side in this confl ict.

Th is new mission will not strengthen global peace or security, to the contrary it will divide us, not only globally, but as a nation as well.

What we, the Green Party of Canada believes, and being advocated by our Party Leader,

Elizabeth May, is to sign the UN Arms Trade Treaty, crack down on the fl ow of arms into the region, follow the money trail, and remove their sources of revenue, and ultimately, their armaments.

Also, to collaborate with our allies, and assist in the relief of suff ering of countless refugees, and to aid in the security and humanitarian aid in bordering countries. Th is will ultimately isolate ISIS, and then we can create and end game strategy.

As stated by UN Secretary, Ban Ki-Moon, the threat to terrorists is not missiles, it’s inclusion politics.

Art Green, CandidateGreen Party of CanadaMission/Matsqui/Fraser Canyon

It was an under-researched idealistic concept of the NDP party in 1973. Never, since recorded history, has it been possible to give a group of people total power (with no accountability to the people) without the group eventually becoming corrupt. Times and policies may change, but human nature does not.

Th e Land Commission (LC) worked well for about the fi rst 20 years or so, and then went off track. Th ey have been appearing to cater to the affl uent (according to David Suzuki’s report 2006 and others) and have permitted much of our best No. 1, 2, & 3

agricultural land near the cities to be taken out (the reason given is to reduce sprawl for economical reasons). Th ey were originally mandated to save agriculture land and stop another Richmond from happening, not to take over the economy of the province. Us “common people” know, BC was built by farmers, so all cities, including Richmond, are situated on the choicest farmland. If the Land Commission’s policy is to prevent city sprawl, pray tell us how they can be doing a good job of saving our farmland when the best farmland surrounds the cities? Is this a lack of common sense?

Th ey then save non-farmland and add forestry land to the Agriculture Land Reserve (to keep their inventory looking good). According to the Honorable Bill Bennett, there is 140,000H of land in the Kootenays alone, that is Class 5, 6 and 7, none of which the Federal Government considers to be farmland. Th ey are saving non-farmland for our grandchildren to farm? Is this dishonesty or insanity?

Why not do as our Regional District & Gov’t Resource Agrologist logically suggested, and designate non-farmland for residential and save farmland for farming, then gradually direct cities

to non-farmland? Th e services may be less economical but if the people want more space, have they forgotten this land belongs to the people, and that the people will be paying the bill, not the government? Th e LC has done more harm to our northern food-land here in the north than they have ever done good!

Our grandchildren will

need to eat.We are paying for a

Land Commission that obviously has not worked for 20 years and it never will until it is made to be accountable. Is it believable that with the power given the LC, they cannot save a mere 4.69% of BC’s land if they were truly trying?

Jo MiddletonFort St. John, BC

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Marg Doman never expected to be a painter. It snuck up on her in her retirement years and grabbed hold. Now, Doman is an avid painter and wouldn’t have it any other way.

She’s a self-taught artist and fi nds great help from the weekly critique session that takes place during Monday Painters.

“It takes a village to raise a painter,” she says with a smile.

When she and her husband Ted moved from Abbotsford to Harrison Hot Springs in 2001, Doman wanted to connect with locals. She continued commuting to work for the fi rst year aft er the move but aft er that, she found herself in the “real world” without local connections.

She saw an ad in the paper for a class by local artist Joey Ellis on how to paint watercolour. She enjoyed the class and, at the invite of a club member, tried out Monday Painters in 2003 and has stayed ever since.

“It was the best decision I ever made,” Doman remarks. “Over the years, it’s always been an awesome group.”

She has formed great friendships through the Monday Painters and enjoys the camaraderie found amongst local artists.

“I love to do the painting but the biggest reward is the friendship,” shares Doman.

Doman paints watercolour and takes her inspiration from nature and her family. Oft en, she enjoys painting the unusual found in life, such as a park bench surrounded by water or a bear ambling through her Harrison backyard. When she thinks about her favourite paintings, the ones with memories attached to them, with a story behind the brush, come to her mind. One

is of Doman’s eldest son and grandson fi shing, another is of her other son’s two dogs.

Doman is this year’s Featured Artist at the Monday Painter’s Art Show.

“I feel very privileged to be this year’s featured painter,” she shares.

It’s the 54th anniversary for the club this year, and 48 years running for the annual show. Doman says the show is always a great

community event and gives artists a chance to showcase their work for the public.

“Th e main purpose is for the self-satisfaction for the artists, to be able to display their achievements,” she says.

Th e show takes place Saturday, April 18 from 10-4 p.m. at the Agassiz United Church. Entrance and refreshments are by donation. Th ere will be a free draw, a chance to visit with the artists and the opportunity to buy original paintings.

Monday Painters always has a core group that comes every week, and a steady fl ow of others coming and going through the years. Members come from the local communities as well as further afi eld in Chilliwack and Hope.

Doman urges anyone interested to come and visit and see what Monday Painters is all about before committing to the $20 annual membership. Monday Painters meets from 11-3 p.m. at the Agassiz United Church, 6860 Lougheed Hwy.

Marg Doman inspects one of her submissions for this year’s Monday Painters art show, happening Saturday, April 18 from 10-4 p.m. Doman is this year’s Featured Artist.

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Work is progressing on-schedule at the run-of-the river project 46 kilometres north of Harrison Hot Springs off the Harrison East forest service road.

Th e Big Silver Creek hydro project, expected to generate energy to power approximately 20,000 homes, is one year into construction and everything is going as planned, according to Innergex public aff airs advisor Amrit Dhatt.

“It’s coming along nicely. We’ve been really happy with the progress,” says Dhatt.

Innergex started working on the initial stages of construction in April, 2014. Th ey anticipate the project to be up and running by the end of 2016.

Innergex Renewable Energy is an independent power producer that builds, owns and operates run-of-the river facilities

in B.C. and elsewhere. Th e company is also building a run-of-the-river hydroelectric project at Tretheway Creek and Shovel Creek, both near Harrison Lake.

Ru n - o f - t h e - r i v e r projects are designed to use natural elevation to send water through a screen and down a 'penstock', essentially

long, large pipes, buried underground or above ground depending on topography. Th e penstock carries the water to a powerhouse, where it fl ows through turbines, which capture energy. Th e energy is sent to a switchyard and the water fl ows into the tailrace – a new waterway that reconnects the diverted

water to the natural course of the river.

“Once the water goes through the powerhouse, it goes back into the creek clean and unchanged,” says Dhatt. She says r u n - o f - t h e - r i v e r projects have a “very low environmental footprint,” and a “minimal impact” on fi sh.

As far as recreational users of the creek, Dhatt says the company's environmental team has not heard of any issues with kayakers and none have been seen at the site or in Big Silver Creek since construction started.

"We have experience building positive and co-operative relationships with recreational users at our other project sites so we would be glad to hear from recreational users in the community who might have concerns."

She says that, generally speaking, Innergex tries to not build projects in areas "heavily used" by recreational groups such as kayakers.

Dhatt says the large pipes residents noticed passing through town were were the penstock pieces. At 3.6 metres diameter and up to 18 metres long, they were quite the site trucking through town on roughly 80 delivery dates. Th ose pipes are now on-site at Big Silver Creek.

According to an Innergex investor presentation in October, 2014, the estimated construction cost for Big Silver Creek is $216 million.

A new suspension bridge opening up in Cascade Falls Regional Park received funding from Innergex. Th ey contributed $225,000 towards the bridge, which is scheduled for a grand opening April 18. (See story, page 3.)

According to the FVRD website, Innergex was one of three partners, including the FVRD which contributed $57,500 to reconstruct stairs and bridges that lead to the bridge and BC Hydro, which contributed $5,000 to be used for education purposes related to the use of hydro power. Innergex’s funding includes the cost of educational signage on how falling water generates electricity.

“By providing educational signage, Innergex also hopes to educate and inspire young minds to think about the role renewable energy can play in their future,” according to the FVRD website.

Work keeps flowing on Big SilverProject is expected to generate energy to power approximately 20,000 homes

The Big Silver Creek hydro project is one year into construction.


BC Provincial Park users should be aware that construction of the Interior to Lower Mainland (ILM) Transmission Line continues. On-site activities include helicopter work and the use of implosives.

The project passes through or near the following parks:

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• Davis Lake Provincial Park

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To ensure the safety of the travelling public, as well as the workers, the road will need to be closed until the tower legs are fully erected. Traffic control measures will be in place for the duration of the work.

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Community EventsAgassiz Monday Painters 54th Annual Art Show - Saturday, April 18 from 10am-4pm at the Agassiz United Church Hall, 6860 Lougheed Hwy. All invited to come enjoy the talents of the 25 participating artists who work in a variety of media. Admission free with refreshments available by donation. FMI call Lynda at 604-794-5554.

Diversity, Workshop on Anti-Racism - Saturday, April 11 from 9am-4pm at All Saints Anglican, 6904 Lougheed Hwy. Workshop is free with morning snack & light lunch provided for $10. To register call 604-796-3553 and leave your name & number or email [email protected] Closing date for registration is April 5.

Falls Prevention Clinic - Monday, April 13 from

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Earth Day Plant-In - Saturday, April 25 from 11am

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Seniors Friendship House Drop-In - Mon. Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit at 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422.Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email [email protected]

Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling - Agassiz and Harrison seniors are encouraged to come out and join 5 pin bowling every second and last Tuesday of each month starting at 3:15pm at Chillibowl Lanes, Chilliwack. Car pool available. Call Kay FMI at 604-316-3318

Groups & Activities For Kids Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161.Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:15. It’s Crackle, Ms Terrill and all your little friends together as we listen to stories and have all kinds of fun. Free, drop in, all welcome.Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place - Meet friends, old & new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds. & Thurs. 9:30 am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313

Co� ee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call or text 604-997-44841789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI contact Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at [email protected] or call 604-799-8897

Lego Club - Thursdays from 3-5pm. Every Thursday afterschool we will clear the � oor in the back room of the library, get out the boxes of Lego and let you build Lego to your hearts content. There will be themes and activities suggested, or kids can just build and visit. We add an afterschool snack and a safe place to be, for children that can be on their own only please. Drop in.

For Seniors

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6800 Pioneer Ave.

Agassiz CampusSunday, 10:30 am

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APRIL2015

Community Community Community Corner


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Two local organizations are receiving funding from the province’s civil forfeiture program.

Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Society will receive $19,956 in funding under the Community and Youth Crime Prevention category, and the Sts’ailes Community School is receiving $4,350 thanks to the Violence Free B.C. initiative.

Agassiz-Harrison Community Services is a non-profi t, multi-service agency that provides over 20 diff erent programs and services to residents living in the District of Kent and Harrison Hot Springs.

“Th is project provides opportunities for at risk youth to experience nature through weekend camping trips to parks within our region,” said executive director Laura Mida. “Th rough these camping trips, youth will be involved in recreational activities, make positive social connections with other youth, experience an increase in self-esteem and be less likely to be involved in crime

due to positive social activities.”Chilliwack-Hope MLA

Laurie Th roness made the announcement about the funding.

“Youth will identify with experiences that are relevant to everyday life,” said Th roness. “Th ese programs will create a sense of belonging to the community and give them life-long memories that will change their perspective while growing-up.”

Th is year, the priority focus for civil forfeiture grants is on

initiatives that address violence against women, and support the Violence Free BC strategy. Other areas where funding was made available included serving victims through restorative justice, community and youth crime prevention, and police education, training and specialized crime prevention equipment.

Since the civil forfeiture program became active, it has returned more than $16 million from successful forfeiture actions to crime prevention grants and victim compensation payments in B.C.

Violence Free BC is the provincial government’s long-term strategy and commitment to end violence against women. Acting as a roadmap, Violence Free BC combines immediate actions with a long-term vision to end the violence, and to support women whose lives and well-being have been impacted by violence. In future years, a portion of civil forfeiture funds will be dedicated to support the Violence Free BC strategy.

Community Services and Sts’ailes receive provincial funding

Laura Mida


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Hemlock Ski Team wins 2 bronze at BC Alpine Okanagan Zone FinalsDespite having their home ski hill

closed all season and spending every weekend looking for snow to train on, the Hemlock Ski Team continues to demonstrate that they can compete! On the weekend of March 28, the Hemlock Ski Team won two bronze medals and two 4th place ribbons over two days of slalom races at Big White ski resort for the BC Alpine Okanagan Zone Finals. Congratulations to Katrina Voss of Port Moody who won the overall bronze medal in both slalom races, Chase Burns of Abbotsford who placed 4th in the fi rst slalom race and Elliott Rebele of Mission who placed 4th in the second slalom race!

Th e complete results for the Hemlock Ski Team are as follows:

March 28:U12 ladies: Emi Bryan of Mission

placed 21st and Sydney Kardoes of Abbotsford placed 23rd

U14 ladies: Ava Bowes of Abbotsford placed 16th

U14/U16/U18 Ladies Overall: Katrina Voss of Port Moody placed 3rd, Megan Kardoes of Abbotsford

placed 19th and Lena Liljedahl of Port Moody placed 20th.

U12 men’s: Chase Burns of Abbotsford placed 4th and Nate Rohwer of Delta placed 22nd

March 29:U12 ladies: Sydney Kardoes of

Abbotsford placed 11th and Emi Bryan of Mission placed 23rd

U14 ladies: Ava Bowes of Abbotsford placed 13th

U14/U16/U18 Ladies Overall: Katrina Voss of Port Moody placed 3rd, Lena Liljedahl of Port Moody placed 17th and Megan Kardoes of Abbotsford placed 18th.

U10 men’s: Elliott Rebele placed 4th

U12 men’s: Chase Burns of Abbotsford placed 19th, Aiden Rebele of Mission placed 26th and Nate Rohwer of Delta placed 27th

Th e Hemlock Ski Club provides ski racing opportunities for kids from 4 and up. For more information about the Hemlock Ski Club and its ski racing program, please visit the ski club website at www.hemlockskiclub.com.

Chase Burns placed 4th in the first slalom race of the BC Alpine Okanagan Zone Finals at Big White March 28.

Mason Atkins, an inmate at Kent Institution, was found in need of medical attention on Wednesday, April 1.

Staff members immediately began performing CPR and emergency services were called. Th e off ender was taken to the Chilliwack Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9:13 p.m

No charges are pending as Atkins died from natural causes, according to Sheila Collett, assistant warden management services at Kent Institution.

At the time of his death Mr. Atkins, 66 years old, had been serving an indeterminate sentence for fi rst degree murder, robbery, perjury and attempt an indictable

off ence since February 24, 1984.

Th e inmate’s next of kin have been notifi ed of his death.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the police and the coroner have been notifi ed, and the Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances of the incident.

Death of an inmate at Kent Institution

18 Agassiz Harrison Observer, Thursday, April 9, 2015

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

Gibbard Louise Angele Nee BourelJune 21, 1938 - April 5, 2015

Born at Haywood corner near Strikers Corner in Agassiz, BC. She spent the fi rst 70 years of her life in Agassiz, the last 7 years in Vernon, BC. She married Albert Gibbard on Feb 4 1955. Survived by her Sisters Adele(Jack) - Agassiz & Alice -Vernon, and Children, Bev(Phil) Edmonton, Rick - Agassiz, Janice(Harold) Vernon, Terry Agassiz. Seven Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren. Pre-deceased by infant son, Rus-sell in 1965 and husband Albert in 2001 and brother Dean in 2002. In 2008 she rekindled her romance with Eric Birnie in Ver-non BC. In lieu of fl owers, Dona-tions may be made to the Cana-dian Cancer Society. Memorial Service to be Held on Saturday April 11, 2015 at 1 pm at the Friendship Center on Morrow Rd. Agassiz.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

Annual General Meeting

Date: Tuesday April 21,2015Time: 2 PM

Location: Community Recreation & Cultural Centre, 6660 Pioneer Ave. (note location change for this year)

Phone: 604-796-3545 in regards to questions.

33 INFORMATIONCANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 orwww.canadabenefi t.ca/free-assessment

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42 LOST AND FOUNDFound: Children’s prescription glasses at Schepp Park, near Arbutus street, Agassiz. call: 604-796-1171

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

104 ADULT CARE

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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115 EDUCATION

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


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130 HELP WANTEDMECHANIC WANTED

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134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

Busy Harrison cafe is now ac-cepting applications for a break-fast cook. Wage depends on ex-perience. Submit resume in PDF format to: [email protected]

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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260 ELECTRICAL

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, the Fraser Valley Regional District will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to

Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1309, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1309]Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1310, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1310]Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1311, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1311]Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1312, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1312]Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1313, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1313]Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1314, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1314]Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1315, 2015 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw [1315]

The Public Hearing will be conducted on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the FVRD Office, 4th Floor Boardroom, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C.

The purpose of Bylaws 1309 to 1315 is to clarify the minimum parcel size requirements for parcels that are serviced by both an approved community water system and an approved community sanitary sewer system in Electoral Areas A, B, C (portion), D, E and H when new subdivisions are proposed.

The public hearing on Bylaws 1309 to 1315 is to be held by a delegate of the FVRD Board. Copies of the Board resolution making the delegation and copies of Bylaws 1309 to 1315 are available for public inspection until April 23, 2015 at the Fraser Valley Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) . For further information, please contact the Planning Department at 604-702-5000, toll free 1-800-528-0061, or by email at [email protected].

Information is available online at: http://www.fvrd.bc.ca/InsidetheFVRD/DevelopmentApprovals/Pages/Bylaws-1309-1315,-2015.aspx

At this public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws which are the subject of the hearing.

Written submission may also be submitted to Fraser Valley Regional District in advance of the hearing but must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. April 23, 2015. Written submissions will be entered into the public hearing record.

An informal public information meeting to be facilitated by FVRD staff regarding the Bylaws will be held at 7:00 pm immediately preceding the Public Hearing.

Dated this 2nd day of April, 2015 Paul Gipps, Chief Administrative Officer

Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Harrison Water Sports Inc from Harrison Hot Springs, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Surrey for a Commercial Inflatable Water Park situated on Provincial Crown land located at Harrison Lake.

The Lands File Number for this application is #2411527. Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways:1. Online via the Applications and

Reason for Decision Database website at: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp

2. By mail to the Senior Land Officer at 200-10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1. Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests, Land and Nature Resource Operations until May 10th, 2015. Comments received after this date may not be considered.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact Information Access Operations at the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services in Victoria at :www.gov.bc.ca/citz/iao/.

Proposed Land

6895603

On June 9, 2011, at the intersection

of Robson Street and Thurlow

Street, Vancouver, B.C., Peace

Officer(s) of the Vancouver Police

Department seized, at the time

indicated, the subject property,

described as: $ 4,220 AUD, 4,000

EUR, $1,032 USD, $150 CHF and $30

NZD, all on or about 16:56 Hours.

The subject property was seized

because there was evidence that

the subject property had been

obtained by the commission of an

offence (or offences) under section

354(1) (Possession of property

obtained by crime) of the Criminal

Code of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the

subject property, CFO file Number:

2015-2552, is subject to forfeiture

under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will

be forfeited to the Government for

disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute

is filed with the Director within the

time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by

a person who claims to have an

interest in all or part of the subject

property. The notice of dispute

must be filed within 60 days of the

date upon which this notice is first

published.

You may obtain the form of a notice

of dispute, which must meet the

requirements of Section 14.07

of the CFA, from the Director’s

website, www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/

civilforfeiture. The notice must be in

writing, signed in the presence of a

lawyer or notary public, and mailed

to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box

9234 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria B.C.

V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

VECTOR RENO’S Specializing in all interior & exterior

home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

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

300 LANDSCAPING

knoke trucking

320 MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299

2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.

NORTHSTARS PAINTINGwww.northstars-painting.com

Master Painters at Students Rates.We will BEAT any Qualifi ed Quotes.

778.344.1069

338 PLUMBINGBRO MARV PLUMBING

Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

PETS

477 PETSCATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at: fraservalleyhumanesociety.com

or call 1 (604)820-2977

COCKAPOO-POO PUPPIESVet checked. Non-shedding. $600.

604-381-4809 or 604-785-4809

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

PITTBULL pups, born Feb 24th. Blue/blue brindle. Gotti/razors edge.

$850-$1250. 604-765-0453

SIBERIAN HUSKY, male, needs a good home. Fenced yard a must. Ph: (604)866-2934 (Langley)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

523 UNDER $100

4 piece coffee table set - $4019” TV - $ 25,Beige headboard & Dresser - $75 Call: 604 796 0718

525 UNDER $300

Leather Chesterfi eld & loveseat $300,8 pc dinning rm set wi 3 leafs $2505 pc bdrm set wi queen bed $250call: 604-796-0718

551 GARAGE SALES

Harrison Hotsprings

Garage Sale

815 Myng CrescentSat, Apr. 11, 9am - 3pm

Sun, Apr. 12, 12pm -3pmNew Handmade articles reduced for sale & misc household articles.

560 MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS... “SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

563 MISC. WANTED

POSTAGE STAMPS WANTED - TOP $$ PAID Private Collector will buy for CASH [email protected] or 604-506-1372.

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

• All Conditions •www.webuyhomesbc.com

604-657-9422

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Agassiz - 1 bdrm apt. for rent Woodside Terrace 1735 - #9 hwy. Ground level. Newly renovated, well mng’d blding. $600/mth call: 604-703-3335 or 604-796-0442

Agassiz - 2 bdrm apt. for rent. views of Mt. Cheam. near post offi ce and stores. clean building. laundry & off street parking onsite.call: 604-491-6380 or 778-834-1951

AGASSIZ 2 bdrm gr fl r corner unit in Woodside Terrace, clean, quiet, well mngd bldg. Refs. Avail. now. $750 + utils & D.D. (604)588-6665

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz(Under new Management)

Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m.

Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650

and 2 bdrm...$799/m

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all

conveniences. Available now.Call 604-703-3405

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Call 604-819-6422

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADSWanted: Class C Mobile home 20ft to 28ft. Call Dennis 604-796-2809

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

pick a part

The Scrapper

TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALESAbbotsford

30255 Cedar LaneDL# 31038 604-855-0666

1998 HONDA CIVIC 2 dr, auto Aircared. STK#652. $2,495.2002 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900.2004 MAZDA 3, 4 dr, auto, p/l, runs good STK#673. $4,900.2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#648 $4,900.2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900.2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, au-to, full load. STK#672. This week only! $6,900.2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900.2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900.2008 HONDA CIVIC, 2 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded. STK#642. $9,900.2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900.2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good. STK# 624. $10,900.2009 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 dr, sedan fully loaded, auto, STK#669. $11,900.2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr STK#428. $13,900. 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4 dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, sun-roof. STK#641. $14,900.2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser WayDL# 40083 778-908-5888

1998 ACCURA 1.6 EL. 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#651 $2,900.2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, au-to, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900.2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530 $3,900.2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900.2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900.2007 FORD Fusion 4 dr auto, loaded A/cared ST#321 $6,9002007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $9,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#17. $12,900.2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

Financing Availablewww.keytrackautosales.ca

WAREHOUSE LIENIn the matter of the

Warehouse Lien Act:Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Nicole Clarke of the last known address of: PO Box 296, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A1; for unpaid rents totaling $291.25 If this amount is not paid on or before April,16 2015, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.


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