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Man found dead in shared cellJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Police have been called in to investigate a death at Mountain Institution.

Jeremy Phillips, 33, was found "unresponsive" in his cell at 10:05 a.m. Monday morning. He was about halfway through a six-year, nine month sentence for aggravated

assault and conspiring to commit an indictable offence.

"We're not really aware of what happened," Brandon Banks, Mountain's assistant warden of management services, told The Observer on Tuesday. "The police are working through these questions.

"What I can con rm is we've had

an inmate death." However, Agassiz RCMP

Sgt. Mike McCarthy said they are convinced Phillips was murdered.

Phillips was in his cell with another prisoner through the night.

"They were bunk mates, two in a cell," McCarthy said.

He added Phillips died sometime

late Sunday night or on Monday morning.

However he died, Banks said "the loss of anyone's life is a tragedy, and the death of an inmate is taken very seriously. "

Corrections Service Canada will review the circumstances of the death now, and "there is substantial follow up" in all prison deaths.

Banks said that deaths in prison are not as common as some people may think.

"It's not the case (that this happens often)," he said.

Phillips began his sentence on October 18, 2006 and was set for release on July 13, 2013.

Next of kin has been noti ed. [email protected]

Alan Pryor received several gifts of appreciation for his 40 years of service with the Agassiz Fire Department, during the annual firefighters awards on Saturday night at the Friendship House. Several awards were given out that night. For full coverage, see inside.

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Hemlock proposes huge expansion Robert FreemanBLACK PRESS

A Langley-based developer wants to give a "fresh start" to the once-bankrupt Hemlock Valley Ski Resort by expanding it into a year-round recreation facility.

"What's unique about our project is we're trying to include Harrison Lake in our whole program," developer Ralph Berezan said Monday.

"That would be kind of neat, to go from water skiing in a wet suit to snow skiing on the mountain," he said.

The project masterplan envisions an all-season facility linking the mountain to expanded resort residential areas and to summer recreational activities on Harrison Lake.

A hotel named Chateau Hemlock, residential condos, restaurants, pubs, marina, retail shops and at least one nine-hole golf course are also envisioned in the masterplan.

But rst the project must obtain

necessary approvals from local, regional and provincial governments, and from the Chehalis First Nation.

After than comes the task of raising development costs, estimated at more than $514 million -and that's just for the rst phase of the ve-stage project. Total estimated development costs reach nearly $2.5 billion.

Berezan is undaunted."I think it would certainly keep the

tourist industry alive in that particular area, if we do get our approvals," he said.

"We're very fortunate to have two airports near our hill, and I think with the growth projected for the Fraser Valley, we're going to have access to a lot of people."

The masterplan notes the existing ski resort had "stalled and languished" due to circumstances that Berezan said included aging facilities and

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dif cult access."It needed some new chairlifts; it

needs some of these things we hope to do," he said.

The plan, if approvals are obtained, is to start with upgrading the existing ski resort to attract more skiers from the Greater Vancouver area with its 2.3 million population.

Progressively adding new features like more ski runs, residential

and retail developments - plus the lakeside development at Ten Mile Bay in cooperation with the Chehalis First Nation - the masterplan envisions Hemlock becoming a "world-class" destination resort.

A copy of the draft masterplan is available online at www.tca.gov.bc.ca/resort_plans/_list_of_plans.htm.

An open house will be held Dec. 1 starting at 10 a.m. at the Chehalis Band Hall.

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Plan will start with upgrades at resortCONTINUED – FROM FRONT

Deputy Chief Gerald Basten (right) laughs and Mayor Lorne Fisher listens, as Agassiz Fire Chief Wayne Dyer gives a speech during the 2010 Fire Department Awards on Saturday night at the Friendship House. He was awarded the Governor General of Canada Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal, in recognition of 20 years of loyal and exemplary service. Chief Dyer thanked the depart-ment for their commitment to the community, and his wife, for supporting him.

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Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (MNRO), Resort Development Branch, has received a Draft Master Plan for Expansion from Hemlock Resort, near Agassiz, BC. Public Open Houses Public Open Houses have been scheduled on the dates below, to review the expansion plans and ask questions about the proposal. Tuesday, November 30th, 2010: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, presentation

at 6:30pm - Mission Library, 33247 Second Avenue, Mission, B.C. Wednesday, December 1st, 2010: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm,

presentation at 11am - Sts’ailes (formerly Chehalis) Band Office, 4620 Salish Way, Agassiz, BC.

The Draft Master Plan for expansion is available for review online at http://www.tca.gov.bc.ca/resort_development/resort_plans/list_of_plans.htm. Hard copies of the Master Plan are available for viewing at the Mission Library, Sts’ailes Band Office, Hemlock Resort and Berezan Management Head Office, #210, 8399 – 200th Street, Langley, B.C. Public Comments MNRO is requesting comments from the public regarding the Draft Master Plan. Comments are required by January 14th, 2010 and should be directed to: Tori Meeks, Land Officer Ministry of Natural Resource Operations – Resort

Development Branch 510 – 175 2nd Ave., Kamloops B.C. V2C 5W1 Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer This regulatory advertisement is paid for by the proponent as part of the Master Plan Review process. It does not constitute approval of the development project by the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations. Please refer to file 0335300 in all correspondence.

Proposed Resort Development Expansion, Hemlock Valley, B.C.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs will hold a Public Hearing, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act of British Columbia, as noted above, on the following items. The purpose of the bylaw is increase the density from 10 units per acre to 14 units per acre for multi family housing within the Neighbourhood Planning Area 1. 1. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW AMENDMENT

BYLAW NO. 957, 2010 Location: Municipality of the Village of Harrison Hot

Springs Owner(s): Village of Harrison Hot Springs Purpose: The Bylaw proposes that Schedule “A” of “Village

of Harrison Hot Springs Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 864, 2007” be amended as follows:

That Schedule 1 – E, Neighbourhood Plan – Pine Avenue, of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Offi cial Community No.864, 2007 be amended by deleting Policy E 1(b) and replacing it with the following:

“Within the Neighbourhood Plan – Pine Avenue, a mix of single family and multi family forms of residential development may be accommodated based upon the following maximum density limits:

i) Small residential lot – 400 sq. m. (4306 sq. ft.)

ii) Conventional residential lot – 697 sq. m. (7500 sq. ft.)

iii) Medium density multi family residential – 35 units / ha (14 units / acre). ”

Persons who deem that their interest in property is affected by the proposed amendment bylaw will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing, or if you are unable to attend, you may send your written submission to the Village Offi ce, PO Box 160, Harrison Hot Springs, BC VOM 1KO no later than 4:00 p.m. December 6, 2010. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing. The proposed amendment bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from November 25, 2010 to December 6, 2010, both inclusive, in the Village Offi ce, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Village CAO 604-796-2171. Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Village of Harrison Hot SpringsNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Monday, December 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.Council Chambers

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Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

Two people have plead guilty to several charges relating to the death of Scott Daniel Lee.

Robert Hugo Grattan, 22, and Nicole Amanda Birch, 24, are currently on trial for Lee's murder, who was found dead in a Harrison Hot Springs home on November 23, 2007.

It was announced in New Westminster Supreme Court on Wednesday that a plea agreement had been made.

The pair plead guilty to manslaughter, aggravated assault and robbery.Both suspects are from the Surrey area.

The Crown is seeking a 10 to 12 year sentence for each of the accused, Grattan and Birch.

"The investigators on this homicide would like to extend a thank you to the witnesses that came

forward and stepped up to tell the truth and testify to the best of their ability” says Cpl. Dale Carr of the Integrated Homicide Investigative Team.

“These types of incidents are often difficult on the witnesses," he says. "Then we ask them recount every fine detail of a very dynamic incident from three years ago. That can be a very daunting task in and of itself.”

Lee was found murdered in a home in the 400 block of Echo Avenue, after police were called to the residence.

Another man was in the home, seriously injured.

Both Grattan and Birch were found shortly after the murder, walking along Macpherson Road in Harrison and wearing bullet proof vests.

Court is set to reconvene on November 24 to discuss sentencing.

Grattan, Birch plead guilty to 2007 murder in Harrison home

Pryor earns 40 year barJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER

There were several poignant moments during the Annual Agassiz Fire Department Awards on Saturday night.

Several re ghters thanked their girlfriends and wives for being so supportive of their dedication to the department, and to the community.

And so did Fire Chief Wayne Dyer, who said it was his wife who helped him decide to take the job as chief.

When he was tossing and turning about taking on that role, she knew exactly what to say: You can do it.

Dyer was one of many re ghters to receive awards

at the ceremony, held at the Friendship House.

They were:Aaron Schlechter, most

volunteer hours (in 2009). Eric Morrow, most volunteer

hours (2010). John Pannekoek, James G.

Morrow award for rookie of the year.

Don Jorgensen, Carl Tyfting Memorial shield award for

remen of the year. Eric Morrow, 10 year long

service pin and bars. Chad Hedrick, Honorary

lifetime member award for 13 years service.

Simon Ozzard, 15 year long service pin and bars.

Fire investigator Ray Aitken, Honorary lifetime member award for 20 years service assisting the Agassiz Fire Department with re investigations.

Fire Chief Wayne Dyer, Governor General of Canada Fire Services Exemplary Service

Medal in recognition of 20 years of loyal and exemplary service to public security in Canada.

Finally, Alan Pryor was awarded the Governor General of Canada Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal for 40 years of loyal and exemplary service to public security in Canada.

To commemorate the event, Pryor was given a long service pin, a leather jacket, two Canucks tickets and a stay in a Vancouver hotel, plus a watch and pocket knife.


Above: The James G. Morrow memorial award, for Rookie of the Year, went to fire-fighter John Pannekoek, with Fire Chief Wayne Dyer and Mayor Lorne Fisher. Left: Alan Pryor is jokingly given a walker as a 40 year service award.


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Running a grow op in Agassiz just got a little more dicey.

Council recently updated their noxious offences bylaw, upping nes for those found

growing pot. When a grow

operation is located, the District i m p o s e s a charge for safety i n s p e c t i o n s . That charge is payable by the h o m e o w n e r , whether the home owner was complicit in the operation or not.

Up until now, that charge was $400, the same as Chilliwack. However, in light of the extensive costs involved with the safety inspections, staff proposed to raise that fee to $3,500.

That fee is in line with Langley and Abbotsford, who also charge $3,500 to the homeowner. Mission

charges $4,900, and Surrey charges $3,660.

Since November

2008, there have been 10 grow operations busted in the District of Kent, council was told. Each time, a number of staff have to go into the home as part of the inspection process.

"It does eat up a lot of time to get that home back to a livable habitat," CAO Wallace Mah said in the October 25 meeting. "We need to make these changes

to re ect the actual costs involved."

And it doesn't matter if it's a big scale operation, or just one or two plants for personal use, staff said in an October council meeting.

The District has to send in, at the very least, a bylaw of cer,

building of cial, re chief and electrical inspector.

They may also require additional re staff, re equipment, hazmat

staff, a health inspector and replacement of their own contaminated materials.

Staff also mentioned that the increased fee could also help cover the recent spike in policing costs.

But while they've signi cantly raised the fees, they've also doubled the period a homeowner has to remediate with the District.

They have changed the time frame from 30 days to 60 days, saying the previous one-month time frame was "too restrictive" for owners.

And it's often the renter, not the home owner, that is found to be growing marijuana, staff told council.

The fee is the same for all sizes of grow operations, they said. Someone growing even one or two plants would be dealing with the same fee as a large scale grow operation with hundreds, or even thousands, of plants. [email protected]

Grow op fines rise by $3,100 in Agassiz


Agassiz could be getting a new liquor store.

The owners of the old Kent Hotel got an initial green light this week to go ahead with plans to

renovate the old garage space at the Hwy. 9 and Hwy. 7 junction.

Kent Council seemed to have few concerns about plans to convert the unused space into a liquor store.

The owners, Sukhpal Dhaliwal and Haeng Nam Lee, still hold a liquor license, even though the Kent Hotel burned down. The license can be used for a liquor store, and the application includes no plans to build any sort of pub or other drinking establishment.

The plan calls for a 2,200 square foot liquor store, which has already received approval from the Liquor Control and Licensing branch, subject to approval of zoning amendments through the District.

A public hearing has been set for January 24, at 6 p.m. in council

chambers, to discuss the issues around the application.

There are a number of issues surrounding the decision, requiring amendments to both the zoning bylaw and the community plan bylaw.

The land that the liquor store would be built on is currently

in the agricultural land reserve. The site includes a gas station and the Horn of Plenty restaurant, as well.

Parking is ample, staff told council, and the site is already developed for business. Also, a liquor store is not a permitted use for the current zoning.

Any amendments made to the zoning bylaw or community plan would be site speci c, and not extend to other businesses, staff told council.

Council voted all in favour of moving the application process forward. [email protected]

Shop space eyed for new liquor store

‘It does eat up a lot of time to get that home back to a

livable habitat’

Wallace Mah, CAO District of Kent

Black Press staffWhile other Fraser Valley communities

are getting extra funding to shelter the homeless during extreme weather conditions, Chilliwack hasn’t yet seen the need, Ian Pratt, the Salvation Army’s community ministries director, said Monday.

“We don’t participate in the BC Cold Weather program,” he said. “We haven’t found the need yet.”

No one has been turned away from the Salvation Army’s shelter located behind the Care and Share Centre on Yale Road, he said.

“We always meet the demand,” he said.

The Salvation Army shelter open 24/7 has 11 permanent beds, and room for about 10 more on foam mats.

Pratt said if needed, more homeless people could also be sheltered at the Salvation Army’s other facilities in Chilliwack.

B.C. Housing Minister Rich Coleman announced Friday the government will provide $800,000 this year to fund the extreme weather spaces.

Hope will get funding for 20 additional shelter spaces and Mission will get funding for up to 15 more spaces when extreme weather alerts are issued. It’s up to communities to decide when an alert is

issued. Environment Canada is predicting

lows of -8 Tuesday and -7 Wednesday, with snow or rain returning mid-week as temperatures climb.

Meteorologist David Jones said the cold and wind caused by dense arctic air “slipping south” is not unusual, “but it is a bit early in the season.”

There were 98 homeless people counted in Chilliwack during a two-day survey in 2008.

Twenty were counted in Hope during the same survey, 12 in Agassiz, 100 in Mission and 235 in Abbotsford.

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Shelter funds not needed locally

Wilderness Committee award for PearsonThe Wilderness Committee has

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The award is given out annually by the Wilderness Committee to a grassroots environmentalist who has made an outstanding contribution towards

protecting the environment of B.C. This award has been presented for 16

years and is accompanied by a $1,000 prize.

The award was presented at the Wilderness Committee’s Annual General Meeting this past Saturday at the SFU Wosk Centre for Dialogue, in Vancouver.

Dr. Pearson has worked for many years with the federal government of Canada

to ensure that this endangered species recovers to a healthy population.

His stand on behalf of the nooksack dace has the potential to change the way that the federal government implements the Species at Risk Act (SARA).

Mike Pearson has done a lot of work in the District of Kent, working with local farmers, committees and the research station on many environmental issues. [email protected]


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He’s not the real Bill Bennett

The Memorial Hall in Harrison Hot Springs has been the venue for some very stirring performances, including one by Steve Dawson last November. The hall has been under renovations for a few months, but will be open in time for the Festival’s next show in January. Tomorrow night’s show, Winter Harp, is being held at the St. Alice. And sorry, no ticket information this time. It’s completely sold out.

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Not easy for successorDianne Watts is no political neophyte.Surrey’s extremely popular mayor had long

enjoyed civic success prior to being tapped by pundits as a frontrunner for leader of the BC Liberal party – a title that all but guarantees premiership.

However, had Watts chosen to run, she would have become embroiled in the very “cruel” world of provincial politics she says she loathes. Politician versus politician, camp versus camp, lobby group versus lobby group… and this is merely during any leadership bid, never mind when opposition parties fire their opening shots.

Campbell, himself, has done little to make things easy for his eventual successor. Since his resignation speech Nov. 3 – in which he neglected to mention he planned to remain at the helm for months – Campbell has not allowed his party to capitalize on his departure. Instead, a very public Campbell obviously wants the BC Liberals to stay the course he set for them.

Odds are, whoever wins the party leadership in a vote Feb. 26 will be seen by some as an interim leader, and could easily follow in the smaller footsteps of former premiers Rita Johnston, Dan Miller and Ujal Dosnjh.

Anyone with Watts’ political savvy know this.

It could be argued that Watts never had any intention of seeking a higher profile nod than the mayor’s job, but she’s long been wooing the big-city media, and the past weeks of speculation have, no doubt, not been unwelcome.

We suggest the smart money would be on Watts eying the premiership in, perhaps, the near future.

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VICTORIA – Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett became the political equivalent of a suicide bomber last week, detonating his career in a manner calculated to do maximum damage to the B.C. Liberal Party.

He did plenty, with the help of an uncritical city media that fawned over him as they did earlier with Blair Lekstrom, the last rebel without a clue to become the ex-energy minister.

Lekstrom at least showed some respect for parliamentary tradition as he rode his Harley back to Dawson Creek this spring, unable to face the onset of the HST that he had helped vote into place only weeks before. When he could no longer support the government, he quietly left cabinet and caucus, saying nice things about good intentions.

Bennett gured he could stay in cabinet while forcing Premier Gordon Campbell out early. When that didn’t work, he lashed out with high drama and unsubstantiated claims.

His most speci c claim was that Campbell bullied three women into quitting politics: Carole Taylor, Olga Ilich and Christy Clark. Clark denied it. Neither Taylor nor Ilich digni ed Bennett’s rant with a response, but a couple of things are obvious. Campbell recruited both, despite their reluctance to leave successful business careers. Both were visibly appalled at what goes on in elections and the B.C. legislature, and stoically nished their terms before getting out.

Bennett predicted that “more and more” MLAs would come forward with tales of Campbell’s atrocities. The sound you are hearing is crickets. No one, past or present, has backed him up.

Bennett’s other mewlings are hardly worth mentioning. His bipartisan “outdoor caucus” idea was spurned by the NDP more

than by Campbell. Kootenay Bill now says he never wanted to go into politics. He

was happy shin’ and lawyerin’ in Cranbrook when he looked up and saw the socialist hordes gathered at the gates again.

Our seasoned bar ghter glanced around him, but no other warrior for free enterprise was stepping up. So, reluctantly, he did.

This, as Bennett would say, is bullshit. No current politician has so manifestly lusted after high of ce as he has. After replacing Lekstrom in the vital energy portfolio, Bennett described to me how he had always put it at the top of his wish list whenever Campbell asked him what cabinet role he would like. (Apparently Campbell didn’t always belittle and spit on him.)

It’s worth noting Bennett’s performance as an MLA and minister. He got re-elected by a thin margin last year with the help of a racially tinged advertisement targeting his aboriginal opponent’s tax status.

After being named to the energy job, he proclaimed himself a climate change “denier.” Then he waded into the Prosperity mine dispute, announcing to me that an unprecedented mine royalty sharing deal was in the works with a couple of other aboriginal groups, and a similar offer would be made publicly to the militant Tsilhqot’in National Government that claims the Prosperity site.

That offer never came, so swift and vehement was the reaction by the Tsilhqot’in. Gee, do you think private talks might have been a good idea rather than letting them learn of the offer from the <I>Williams Lake Tribune</I>?

Campbell intends to go out in the style of the real Bill Bennett. Kelowna Bill won three elections and remained premier until his successor was chosen at a convention in Whistler in 1986.

When that turned out be Bill Vander Zalm, Kelowna Bill hoisted his hand, thanked the party for its support, and served quietly as MLA for Okanagan South until his successor for that job was chosen.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com.

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Dear Editor,In the Nov. 18 Agassiz-Harrison

Observer there is an advertisement inviting the public to an open house on Hemlock Resort Proposed Resort Development Expansion, Hemlock Valley, B.C.

I gave the advertisement only a glance thinking Hemlock Ski Resort needs some sprucing up. Thank goodness my

friend pointed out that the expansion map indicates the development will extent to the edge of Harrison Lake and many kilometres up and down shores. When I looked at the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations site to review the draft Master Plan I was amazed to nd this proposal is for massive urbanization of the area. I believe some of the proposed development

would be visible from the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. I, for one, will be attending the December 1 Open House at the Sts’ailes (Formerly Chehalis) Band Of ce from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a presentation at 11 a.m. Hopefully many other residents of Harrison Hot Springs will be there.

Janne Perrin

Dear Editor,Once again, our

Remembrance Day Service was very well supported, with about 600 in attendance at AESS with several hundred others at the cenotaph where the two minute silence was observed concurrently with the service at the high school.

All who participated did a super job. We had buglers at both locations for the 11 a.m. observance.

There were also cadets

at three locations (also in Hope).

The two cadets who stood with ri es at the cenotaph for over an hour without moving a muscle deserve every possible accolade that we can bestow upon them. Next year this chore should be much shorter.

We had some timing issues that will be addressed next year. The Colour Party should arrive at 10:30 to signal the beginning of the Service. Also, we WILL

have a proper P.A. System to make ourselves heard at the cenotaph. Presenters will do so in a more ef cient manner, with two presenting at the same time. We must address this issue with more easy access to wreaths and paths of travel. THIS WILL BE DONE!

That portion of the program at AESS was ef ciently done this year. We even had the two minute silence at 11:00. The band from AESS was instrumental in this success,

as were all of the contributors to the program.

On behalf of all veterans, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

Yours in service,Jim Johnson, Pres. Br. 32,

Agassiz(Editor's note: a

commemorative First World War pin was found at the cenotaph by a helpful citizen who would like to see it returned to its owner. Please contact The Observer to claim it.)

Cadets deserve community’s accolades

A local cadet stands at the cenotaph during the Remembrance Day ceremonies this year.


All should attend Hemlock open house

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Dear Editor, In association

with Cinema Politica Fraser Valley, Area C Environmental Stewards are holding a Community Movie Night on Friday November 26th at Harrison Mills Community Hall (1995 School Road) at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30).

We will be screening Paul Manly's You, Me and the SPP: Trading Democracy for Corporate Rule. Please join us for this very important lm.

This must see, feature length, documentary e x p o s e s our governments attempt to push through the Security

Prosperity Partnership's (SPP) corporatist agenda undermining the democratic rights and authority of its citizens. The SPP and the Trade Investment Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA), two main processes highlighted in the lm, are rapidly eroding and eliminating

standards, civil liberties, regulatory systems and institutions put in place over generations through the democratic process. You, Me and the SPP gives a thorough introduction to these issues that will increasingly affect every Canadian.

According to Michael Byer, Canada Research

Chair, Global Politics and International Law at UBC, the ultimate goal of the Security Prosperity Partnership "is to create such tight integration between Canada, Mexico and the United States that effectively there will be only one North American political, security, military and

economic place...that there really are no differentials between this country and the country next door". In essence, the sovereignty of the three nations involved will be threatened to ease the way for corporate rule.

Paul Manly states: "The motivation for my life’s work has been to

create a better world for my children and future generations and I realized that the other work I was doing as a lmmaker and activist

on social justice and environmental issues was going to be overrun by the SPP. The SPP is an overarching agenda that encompasses so many issues I was working at on an individual basis. Now I had a huge target and a way to explain how all of these different issues we face as a society were connected. Knowledge is power, but it is also a responsibility, once I knew about the SPP I knew I had to do something about it."

Bring your friends, join your neighbours, and become informed about the "secret" agenda of your government. Perhaps then the bigger picture of the issues we've been dealing with (ie: APP; IPP) will begin to emerge.

Admission is pay what you can, and refreshments are by donation.

Area C Environmental Stewards (ACES)

Movie night highlights global security• OPINION

The Community Diabetes Day, held at the Kent Fitness Activity Centre, was a success with about 50 attendees even with the cold weather.

Diabetes awarenessThe B.C. Ambulance Service has some winter driving

advice. Winter weather can quickly change road conditions from good to bad and British Columbian’s need to be aware of winter driving hazards and how to prevent accidents.

The BC Ambulance Service travels over 20 million kilometres each year and knows the challenges of driving in snow, ice and freezing rain conditions.

The following safety tips are designed to help you stay safe on the roads this winter.

• IS YOUR JOURNEY ESSENTIAL? Don't take unnecessary chances. Check the weather

forecast and avoid driving in poor conditions. If you must travel, allow yourself extra time or wait until conditions improve.

• CHECK YOUR VEHICLE Before you leave, be sure you have suf cient windshield

washer uid. Poor visibility can lead to unnecessary accidents.

• FUEL UP Keep your gas tank suf ciently full. At least half of a

tank is recommended in case you run into lengthy delays;

the extra weight also assists with traction. • ARE YOU PREPARED?BCAS suggests that you have good winter tread tires and

carry an emergency driver’s kit including: chains or a gritty substance like cat litter to help with traction, a shovel, safety cones or re ectors, jumper cables, an ice scraper, a ashlight, matches and a candle, a blanket, non-perishable

food, and important emergency phone numbers. • DRIVE SAFELYDrivers should reduce their speed according to the

conditions. BCAS recommends a four second gap between you and the car in front of you during winter weather. This will help give you plenty of time to respond to hazards. Braking suddenly can cause you to skid. If you start to skid, take your foot off of the brake and put the car into neutral.

It is also recommended that you look in the direction you want to go while steering out of a skid.

• IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If you need help, pull off of the road, be sure to keep your

hazard lights on, and if it is safe, place cones or re ectors in an angle behind your vehicle to assist with visibility.

Are you prepared for winter driving?

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Bring your dog inside.That’s the plea from BC SPCA

cruelty investigators after responding to dozens of calls across the province about dogs left outside in record-breaking frigid temperatures.

“It’s absolutely preposterous to leave a dog – particularly a short-haired breed like a pit bull – outside in this weather,” says Eileen Drever.

Drever says dogs who do not have adequate shelter can succumb to frostbite and hypothermia, and even die.

“For the love of your pet, don’t leave him outside in this weather,” Drever pleads.

Owners are required under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act to provide their pets with adequate food, water and shelter. Marcie Moriarty, the BC SPCA’s general manager of cruelty investigations, says the society has already seized dogs this week who were being kept outside without proper shelter.

“People tend to think that because a dog has fur, or is used to living

outside, he’ll be OK, but that’s a fatal assumption and it could cost your dog his life.”

One of the most tragic cases in recent memory involved a cruelty investigation in Prince George where three dogs were being kept outside in sub-zero temperatures, with one of the dogs already dead in his outdoor kennel. A second dog was found huddled in a barren dog house suffering from a bladder infection because she wouldn’t leave the dog house to urinate.

Bring your pets inside during cold snaps


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I am Chamber Director Len Davidiuk of Len Davidiuk Tax Services. We’ve been located in Agassiz since 1995 & off er year round tax services as well as payroll, HST, & other accounting services. As we get close to the end of 2010, I would like to bring to your attention some lesser known tax saving ideas that may benefi t you.

For Seniors:Beginning with the 2007 tax year, Canadian residents may split certain pension income with their resident spouse or common-law partner.

Up to 1/2 of eligible pension income may be allocated to the taxpayer’s spouse when the tax returns are fi led. In some cases this will result in a pension income tax credit for the transferee.

No funds are actually transferred using pension splitting — it is simply a method for reducing the taxable income of one spouse by allocating income, on the tax return, to the other spouse. Th e transfer must be agreed to by both spouses & the same percentage of withholding tax deducted, related to the pension income transferred, must also be transferred.

For Disabled Taxpayers:A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan that is intended to help parents & others save for the long-term fi nancial security of a person who is eligible

for the Disability Tax Credit (disability amount).

You will be able to designate an individual as benefi ciary if the individual:· is eligible for the disability amount;· has a valid social insurance number

(SIN);· is a resident in Canada at the time the plan

is entered into; and· is under the age of 60. Th is age limit is

not applicable when a benefi ciary’s RDSP is opened as a result of a transfer from the benefi ciary’s prior RDSP.

A benefi ciary can only have one RDSP at any given time, although this RDSP may have several plan holders throughout its existence & it can have more than one plan holder at any given time.

For Students:Not all fees can be claimed. To qualify, the fees you paid to attend a Canadian educational institution must be more than $100. For you to claim tuition fees paid to an educational institution in Canada, the institution has to give you an offi cial tax receipt or a completed Form T2202A,

Tuition, Education, & Textbook Amounts Certifi cate.You have to claim your tuition, education & textbook amounts fi rst on your own return, even if someone else paid your fees. However, you may be able to transfer part or all of these amounts to your spouse or common-law partner (who would claim it on line 326 of his or her Schedule 1) or to yours’ or your spouse or common-law partner’s parent or grandparent (who would claim it on line 324 of his or her Schedule 1).

For Everyone: If medical treatment is not available within 40 kms from your locality, you may be able to claim the cost of public transportation (e.g., taxi, bus, or train) to get the treatment somewhere else. However, if public transportation is not readily available, you can claim vehicle expenses to get medical treatment.If you have to travel more than 80 kms from your locality for medical treatment, in addition to travel costs, you may be able to claim the cost of your meals & accommodations.

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The school band entertained audiences at the fourth annual Dinner and Drive at Agassiz Christian School earlier this month.

The Agassiz Christian School held its fourth annual Dinner & Drive on Friday, November 5, 2010.

The hosting committee offered a dinner of pasta with a choice of sauce, chicken alfredo, meat or veggie, along with garlic toast & caesar salad or tossed salad. The audience enjoyed a motivational speech while having dessert.

The children entertained the audience with music from the Grade 5, 6 and 7 band, while the school choir sang.

The tables of six in the school gym were all full with about 180 people attending. That's an impressive show of community support, considering ACS has 69 children registered in Grades K-7 and 32 children in preschool.

The school's challenge was to

raise $40,000. They came close, raising $32,225.

Thank you to all who volunteered, supported & attended this successful evening. The funds will be going to xing up the parking lot, tuition

relief, a school in Zambia, Africa, computers & debt reduction. -Submitted by Christina Dieleman

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Justice League members with some of the food they recently col-lected through a food drive for Community Services.

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We Day leads to local food drive

A food drive held by nine members of the AESS Justice League netted 900 food items for the Agassiz-Harrison Community Services food bank.

The students canvassed homes and businesses in early November 8. Each of these students had attended the We Day Program in Vancouver on October 15, that brought together 18,000 students from around the province.

CONTINUED – ON PAGE 11


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HydroplaningHydroplaning occurs when water on the roadway accumulates in front of a vehicle’s tires faster than the weight of the vehicle can push it out of the way. The water pressure can push the vehicle up on a thin layer of water, essentially breaking the tires’ contact with the road. In a matter of seconds, a driver can lose control and end up swerving out of his or her lane.It is important to follow a few guidelines to prevent hydroplaning. First, keep tires well maintained. Worn-out tread can contribute to hydroplaning, as can inadequately infl ated tires. Certain tread patterns are more capable of diverting water away from the tires. Ask a professional about which tire tread to choose.Next, realize that the higher the speed, the higher the propensity to hydroplane. At lower speeds, it is generally rare to hydroplane, unless the water puddles driven through are exceptionally deep. Reduce speeds when it is raining.Also, lighter vehicles are more prone to hydroplaning. Again, if driving a compact or lightweight vehicle, slow down when water is on the road.Should hydroplaning occur, let off the gas and do not apply the brake or turn the wheels. Once the car slows down and retains traction once more, steer and brake accordingly.

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The goal of that day was to inspire youth to reach out and address issues of social justice in the immediate community and on the global stage.

Future activities involve a “Vow of Silence” when participants promise not to speak for 24 hours, highlighting issues of injustice in the world.

They will raise money for Haiti on the anniversary of the earthquake on January 12, 2011, focus on the inequities of Aboriginal education in remote First Nations communities and raise funds for the hungry of the world in an April activity.

The Justice League meets each Tuesday at lunch to plan activities.

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Students looking for Justice CONTINUED – FROM PAGE 10

Sonsie the Eagle perches on a stump at the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival on Saturday, while a visitor takes his picture, at Tapadera Estates on Chehalis Road. Thousands of eagles are in the area this time of year, feeding on salmon that spawn in the Fraser River.

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There's a new way to shop in Agassiz — at least for one day.

Kent elementary is planning a Christmas

shopping fair, to be held in the school on December 4.

They've invited a long list of local home-based businesses, many of them selling well-

known products such as Avon, Epicure, Watkins and Scentsy.

And they're inviting the rest of the community, too. Like all schools, Kent

elementary relies heavily on fundraising opportunities. The parent's advisory council leads the charge on most of those efforts, and they're behind the

new shopping fair. If it's successful,

they say they'll hold it annually.

Money raised will back into the PAC funds to help pay for items and programs in the school.

The shopping fair runs from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Kent elementary at 7285 McCullough Road. A concession will be on site.

Christmas fair at Kent

Fashion at AESS tonight

The AESS grad class is holding a fashion show tonight in the school gymnasium.

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Pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter, the District of Kent intends to lease the property at 1989 Green Road.1) The legal description of the property is: PID: 003-418-308 Legal Description: Lot 45 District Lot 19 Group 1 New Westminster District

Plan 63921 As shown as hatched area below.

The District of Kent intends to lease the property as a protective services residence to encourage members to reside in the community. If the District cannot secure an applicable protective services tenant, the option to lease would be extended to the general public.

The lease shall commence in January 2011. The property would be leased at a minimum of $30,600 over a THREE (3) year period, plus utilities.Wallace MahChief Administrative Offi cer

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December 1 is World AIDS Day, an international day established by a loose organization of United Nations agencies, governments, and other organizations to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS around the world. Latest estimates indicate that over 33 million people worldwide are living with HIV, the Human Immunode ciency Virus which attacks the human body’s immune system.

This virus causes illnesses that remain one of the leading causes of death globally and is projected to continue as a signi cant cause of premature death in the coming decades.

The theme of this year’s World’s AIDS Day is Universal Access and Human Rights. Less than half the people living

with HIV around the world have access to antiretroviral therapy and adequate health care services.

Included in these numbers are marginalized people such as injecting drug users whose violation of basic human rights actually promotes the spread of HIV infection.

According to data released by UNAIDS and WHO (World Health Organization), important progress has been made in preventing new HIV infections and in lowering the annual number of AIDS-related deaths, but, some countries are showing signs that HIV incidence is again on the rise.

Here in British Columbia, an estimated 13,000 people have been infected with HIV and more than 3,200 cases of AIDS

have been reported. Despite advances in HIV treatment, notably, award-winning work by Dr. Julio Montaner, director of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS in Vancouver, people are still dying from the disease and much work still needs to be done.

As a response to that need, Fraser Health, partnering with The Fraser Valley Regional Library and Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, is hosting a World AIDS Day event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1 at the Agassiz Library.

There will be information about HIV/AIDS, free HIV testing with instant con dential results, information about community programs and giveways.

HIV patients lacking access to proper care

Ruth AltendorfFOR THE OBSERVER

Who has not heard about our Harrison Hot Springs Multicultural Choir? Well, there are many new residents in both our communities and, I think, the time has come to re-introduce ourselves, especially in the light of upcoming events.

On December 9, we will participate in the Agassiz Annual Caroling Fest, the Christmas time choral highlight in our communities.

We will also sing with the Kent elementary school choir during their school concert on December 15. This year, both these concerts are being put together and directed by Brenda Di Rezze. So, here is a brief recapitulation of the Multiultural Choir’s history.

Though the HHS Recreation Commission had hosted guest choirs for a number of years, it was not until November, 1997 that we started our own singing group. Under the direction of Corine de Groot we met every other week for sing-alongs and soon we were known as the Harrison Multicultural Singers.

Four years later, however, most of us wanted to get together every week and learn more. Luckily, we found a director and a pianist who both believed that we had the potential and dedication needed to go further. And so, under the direction of Brenda Di Rezze and accompanied by Beccie Bokenfohr, we have become the HHS Multicultural Choir. We have given spring and Christmas concerts at

the HHS Memorial Hall, participated in the Agassiz Carol Fests and took part in some of the annual Christmas Bene t Concerts hosted by the Vancouver Concordia Choir. We sang with the Kent elementary school choir and one of the choir members has started a special group, known as Renate and Friends, who sing twice per month with the seniors at Logan Manor. And, of course, we have been a “must have” for Harrison Hot Springs Canada Day Celebrations.

Here we are now, fourteen years later! Over time, some members had to leave due to medical conditions, age or other reasons.

Surprisingly, however, most of the original members are still with us, with new

members lling the ranks. Recently, when songs we had found dif cult to learn in the past came back with surprising ease, we realized how much we have learned due to the patience and teaching skills of Brenda Di Rezze and Beccie Bokenfohr.

In April, 2011 our choir will host the Seniors’ Chor Fest 2011 for the British Columbia Choral Federation - BCCF for short. It will involve two days of seminars with a resulting Mass Choir Concert under the direction of well-known Choir Director Bruce Pullan. It will be a milestone in the history of our choir and we are looking forward to meet, sing and celebrate with members from other senior choirs of British Columbia.

Besides our dynamic duo Brenda and Beccie, a few other elected members make our choir tick.

Henry Fabritz holds the position of president, Carol Hepnar is the secretary and Jean Lechleiter the treasurer. Dody Tighe just recently took on the role of choir librarian when Hermann Stolting, who held the position for seven years, retired.

I, myself, am the liaison between the choir and the Parks and Recreation Commission, under whose umbrella we operate. Due to current renovations done to the HHS Memorial Hall, we will not be able to present our traditional Christmas Concert to you.

But, we will make up for it in the spring!

The Harrison Hot Springs Multicultural Choir has been singing together for the past 14 years, and are looking forward to a Christmas season full of performances. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Economic woes and shrinking availability of grants have forced the temporary closure of a national historic site in Mission.

Xa:ytem Interpretive Centre closed Nov. 4 and the gates will remain locked until operations have been restructured. The site has been struggling nancially and a number of factors have contributed to the closure, a decision the Sto:lo board of directors had to make, according to Sto:lo president Joe Hall.

"Sto:lo is one of the primary

providers of funding and times are tough now," said Hall. Other factors contributing to the red ink are school district cuts, resulting in fewer eld trips to the site, and the failing health of Linnea Battel who managed the site and wrote grant proposals to keep the doors open.

Xa:ytem has been struggling since responsibility for the Lougheed Highway facility switched from Heritage BC to Sto:lo Heritage Trust in 2004, said Leq'a:mel First Nation Chief Alice Thompson.

But it has been the last two scal periods, said Thompson — who

sits on the heritage trust board — where problems became most evident, especially when requests came from the site management to use line of credit to cover payroll.

Being managed by the trust made it dif cult for Xa:ytem to access a wider variety of grants that would help the bottom line, Thompson opined, adding Sto:lo has contributed approximately $300,000 towards the site's operational budget since 2004.

A team was sent out to analyze the situation before the site was temporarily closed.

We need to take care of some

creditors and not get ourselves so far down the hole that we can't get out, noted Hall. He says the team will conduct a review and look for improvements.

"The break is allowing us to do this in a calmer environment."

The goal is to open as soon as possible, but Hall couldn't state a timeline.

"It's a heritage site with tremendous value and it needs to be protected," he said.

"It's a cultural site to Sto:lo and we will make sure it's not down too long ... this is not a permanent situation."

Xa:ytem has relied on grants and developed on the efforts of people like Battel and volunteers who have fundraised, said Mission Mayor James Atebe, who has been aware of Xa:ytem's nancial struggles for the past few months.

"Nobody has come up with a sustainable nancial plan for the site to operate with."

Atebe believes the historic site is only closed temporarily and noted it would be a huge loss to the community if it didn't reopen.

"It's too much of an asset for culture and tourism and the First Nations," Atebe added.

National historic site temporarily closedThe Xa:ytem Interpretive Centre in Mission was closed on November 4, due to economic owes and shrinking availability of grant money. It’s an historic site, operated by the Sto:lo Heritage Trust.

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AESS Grad Fashion Show! Thursday, November 25th. Doors open at 6 pm; Showtime is 7 pm. Loonie concession • Silent Auction • Tickets are $5 (children 5 & under are free) AESS School Gym, Cheam Ave., Agassiz

Preschool Storytime @ Agassiz Library. Every Friday, 10:15 am Fun, stories, a little noise, a snack & coffee break too. Free program, drop-in, all welcome.

Breakfast with Santa presented by Harrison Hot Springs Preschool & After School Care & The Village of Harrison Hot Springs Saturday December 4 at HHS Elementary School Gym 9am and 10:30am seatings. Tickets $5. Includes pancake breakfast made fresh by Oa-sis Bistro, craft table, colouring contest, story time with librarian Terrell, music, and a raffl e that includes a chance to win a Nintendo DSI XL! For tickets call 604-796-8738 [email protected]

PS98(Psalm Ninety-Eight) Music Min-istry’s Grace & Gratitude Concert at the Agassiz Christian School 7 pm on Saturday, November 27th.Sponsored by St. Anthony’s Pastoral Council & hosted by our Youth Group. Tickets $12 each. FMI call Emee 604-796-3116

Blue Christmas - A time to refl ect on the pain & sorrow of life in a season of joy. December 16th at 7:30 pm at Agas-siz

Agassiz Monday Painters est. 1961. Meet every Monday from 11am-3pm at Agassiz United Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-5554

Better Beginnings: Pre/post natal edu-cation, nutrition and support. Lunch & childcare provided. Tues. 10:30am to 12:30pm. 7272 Morrow Road. FMI call Louisa at 604-796-0313

Bigfoot Toastmasters Club meets at 7pm every Monday evening at the Chris-tian Reformed Church hall, 7452 Morrow

Rd. Visitors always welcome. Hope Con-tact: Sabine Keil 604-869-5328. Agassiz contact: Shirlie Caruk 604-796-0677

Bingo – TUESDAYS Hosted by Agassiz Agricultural & Horticultural Assocation, Doors open at 5pm. Agricultural Pavilion. Agassiz. 604-796-9075

Bingo – THURSDAYS Hosted by Agas-siz/Harrison Lions Club. Doors open at 5pm. Agricultural Pavilion, Agassiz. 604-796-9075

Coffee Break/Story Hour - a weekly Bible Study for ladies and children 0-5. Weds 9:30a.m. Agassiz Christian Re-formed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call 604-796-9474

Council of Se-nior Citizens O r g a n i z a -tions (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all se-niors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email [email protected]

Divorce Care Program pre-sented by Mounta-inview Community Church. FMI call Guy at 796-0244 or email [email protected]

Green Legacy Society, con-cerned about the environment? New members wel-come. FMI call Alice 604-796-9044

Harrison Community Social Club Drop-in every Thurs at Harrison Hot Springs Gospel Chapel, 10 am: cards, darts, games & coffee; 2:30 pm line dancing. Contact Jacquie 604-796-3105 or Suzanne 604-796-1269

Harrison Hikers Group offers 4 levels of hikes every Wed(easy, light, moder-ate, strenuous) FMI call Ruth Altendorf 604-796-2084

Jam Sessions – Saturdays at the Friend-ship House, Morrow Road, from 7pm to 10pm. Donations at the door

Saturday, December 4th

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Ralph Smith lets Bella fly into the wild, during the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival. Bella, about three years old, will join thousands of other eagles converging along the Fraser River to enjoy the abundance of salmon spawning.

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Releases always emotional eventsJessica PetersBLACK PRESS

It's a wetter than usual November day, with unrelenting rain. But more than 100 people are gathered at Kilby Beach, near Agassiz.

A large crate is lugged down to the sand, gingerly carried by two volunteers.

Children from Deroche elementary school run and play in the muck, ignoring the ceremonial First Nations welcoming. But when the crate is ready to be opened, they quiet down, and wait.

Slowly, carefully, a large mottled eagle is eased out of the crate. Volunteer Ralph Smith is dwarfed by the massive bird, named Bella. He cradles her in his arms and shows the crowd.

And then, on the count of three, he turns toward the Harrison River, and lets her go.

Bella pushes off, takes the air, and makes it to a low-lying tree on the other shore. The three-year-old eagle is free.It's a moving event for those involved, including O.W.L. Society volunteer Karen Wheatley.

"You hope for the best," she says, walking back to her car after the release. "Some of the ones that come

to us don't make it."This release was organized by

O.W.L., and coincided with the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival, which took place this weekend throughout the area last weekend.

Wheatley has been on several releases in the eight months she's been volunteering with O.W.L.

"They always bring a tear to my eye," she says. This isn't Bella's rst time with O.W.L. She's been found in trouble before, rehabilitated in the Delta sanctuary, with the help of volunteers like Wheatley, Smith and Bev Day, who was also at the release.

Bella is now free to y with the some 2,500 eagles who make their way to the Fraser Valley this time of year. It's the largest convergence of predatory birds anywhere in the world, and they come to feed on the salmon spawning in the rivers.

While the weekend festival drew in crowds and included speakers and activities at several sites, eagle watching will be at a premium through the month of December, peaking around Christmas.

To learn more about eagles and other predatory birds, visit www.fraservalleybaldeaglefestival.ca.

Boaters were warned of dangerous weather

50 Years Ago, 1960• Another boat capsized on Harrison

Lake, claiming yet another victim. Two Vancouver hunters on their way to Long Island on a windy Friday evening passed Howard Whelpton in a Raake Marine water taxi. They were planning to pick up two deer they had killed the day before. Howard told them they were crazy to set out in that bad weather, but they ignored his advice. The boat eventually swamped and ipped over. John Taylor, 48, managed to climb on top of the boat but was later swept off and drowned. Reinhold Neff, the younger of the two and a strong swimmer, managed to push the boat close to shore and survived.

• A party of bow and arrow hunters

set out to Long Island to hunt. They returned safely.

• The can-can girls who performed at the Harrison Klondike Days were invited to dance at Mission. Dancers included Christine Broughall, Lois Moore, Clarice McRae, Bonnie Green, Gayle McInroy, and Pat and Bev Keegan.

• Council doubted that the Agassiz Rosedale Bridge would grow. They felt that taking good farm land for the four lane highway right-of-way was hardly justi ed when the bridge was only two lanes. Reeve Jim Fraser observed that the extra land was “a good place to grow thistles.”

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BCDailyBCDailyTAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs will hold a Public Hearing, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act of British Columbia, as noted above, on the following items.

The purpose of these bylaws is to accommodate the development of a single family dwelling on each of the two properties.

1. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 955, 2010

Location: 622 Hot Springs Road, legally described as: Parcel A, Plan RP11753, except Plan RP12824 of Lots 15 & 16, Plan 5519 (PID

011-150-882); and

626 Hot Springs Road, legally described as: Parcel B, Plan EP 15935 of Lot 15, Plan 5519 (PID 004-828-925)

Owner(s): Adam Jastrzebski

Purpose: The Bylaw proposes that Schedule “A” of “Village of Harrison Hot Springs Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 864, 2007” be amended as follows:

That Schedule 1B, the Future Land Use Designation Map of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Offi cial Community No.864, be amended by redesignating the lands as outlined in heavy black outline and cross-hatched on Schedule 1 of this Bylaw from the Tourist Commercial to Low Density Residential.

That the map appended hereto designated as Schedule 1 showing such amendment is an integral part of this Bylaw.

2. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 956, 2010

Location: 622 Hot Springs Road, legally described as: Parcel A, Plan RP11753, except Plan RP12824 of Lots 15 & 16, Plan 5519 (PID

011-150-882); and

626 Hot Springs Road, legally described as: Parcel B, Plan EP 15935 of Lot 15, Plan 5519 (PID 004-828-925)

Owner(s): Adam Jastrzebski

Purpose: That Schedule A, the Zoning Map of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Bylaw No.672, be amended by rezoning the lands as outlined in heavy black outline and cross-hatched on Schedule 1 of this Bylaw from the Tourist Commercial (C-5) zone to the Residential 1 (R-1) zone.

That the map appended hereto designated as Schedule 1 showing such amendment is an integral part of this Bylaw.

Persons who deem that their interest in property is affected by the proposed amendment bylaws will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing, or if you are unable to attend, you may send your written submission to the Village Offi ce, PO Box 160, Harrison Hot Springs, BC VOM 1KO no later than 4:00 p.m. December 6, 2010. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing.

The proposed amendment bylaws may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from November 25, 2010 to December 6, 2010, both inclusive, in the Village Offi ce, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Village CAO 604-796-2171.

Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Debra Key Corporate Offi cer

Subject Properties:622 & 626 Hot Springs Road

Village of Harrison Hot SpringsNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Monday, December 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.Council Chambers

495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C.

SubjectProperties:

622 & 626 Hot Springs Road

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Critically-acclaimed tenor Ken Lavigne will bring his vocal talents to two Fraser Valley churches this year.

A Classic Christmas with Ken Lavigne will feature a variety of stirring traditional Christmas melodies and seasonal favourites from a repertoire that ranges from Bing Crosby to Andrea Bocelli.

A born storyteller, Lavigne weaves stories and anecdotes rich with humour and humanity into each performance.

Lavigne began his professional career after studying music at the University of Victoria. Over the years he established his credibility as a classical singer with symphonies and opera companies across North America, from prize-winning performances in Ireland to the special honour of performing for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Jubilee.

Last year, Lavigne captured the collective imagination of Canadians and Americans when he rented Carnegie Hall to perform with the renowned New York Pops Orchestra. The concert was a critical success and brought Lavigne into the circle of North America’s elite performers.

A Classic Christmas with Ken Lavigne is at Chilliwack United Church on Sunday, December 5 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $23 at the door or $20 in advance at the church of ce. For more info, call 604-792-4634.

Ken Lavigne is also at the Christ Church Anglican Church (681 Fraser St. in Hope) on Saturday December 4, at 2 p.m and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, available at Free Rein Associates, Pages Bookstore and Hope Pharmasave. For more information call 604-869-2279 or visit www.kenlavigne.com.

Ken Lavigne will sing Christmas melodies and seasonal favourites at Chilliwack United Church and Christ Church Anglican Church in December.

Have yourself a Classic Christmas

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AGASSIZ-HARRISON OBSERVER - Thursday, November 25, 2010 17

Victor Jay KelleyAugust 7, 1927 – November 16, 2010

Victor Jay Kelley, formerly of Agassiz, Mica Creek, Revelstoke, Lillooet, Sorrento and Salmon Arm, BC passed away on November 16, 2010 at 83 years of age.

Left to mourn his passing are his loving family: Don-na (Roy), Barbara (Len), Tom (Joan) and Mike as well as their mother Alice Kelley; daughter Sharon (Dave), 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

At the time of his death, Vic was greatly involved with his life-long hobby of playing music and sing-ing.

Services for Vic were held on Friday, November 19, 2010 at the Salmon Arm Seniors’ Centre.

Arrangements entrusted to Fisher’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250)833-1129.

Email condolences and share memories to:www.fischersfuneralservices.com

ley, formerly of Agassiz, Mll t S t d S l

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118 EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES/RESUMES

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221 CARPENTRY

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236 CLEANING SERVICES

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332 PAVING/SEAL COATINGALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. (604)618-2304 820-2187.

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTSGL ROOFING & Repairs. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB Ins. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hr. emergency serv. 7days/wk. 1-877-257-5362

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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456 FEED & HAYALL TYPES of hay for sale! all in medium squares (3x4x8). For all your Dairy, Horse, Feeder Hay needs, visit www.hubkahay.com or call Cale @ 403-635-0104. Delivery available and Min order is a truck-load.

477 PETSACCIDENTAL LITTER, mother very gentle, adorable. 1st shots, de-wormed 8 wks, $100. 604-768-7394AKITA SHEPHERD X PUPS born Oct. 17, family raised, vet chkd 1st shots $300/ea. 604-856-0469

560 MISC. FOR SALE

PETS

477 PETSAUSTRALIAN BLUE HEELERS, Christmas puppies ready to go. 1st shots, dewormed, 604-572-7249.BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. M $350; F $400, Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360, 604-856-7975CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866

DOGO ARGENTINO MASTIFFS PB, Rare Breed. 4 mos. old.1

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ENGLISH BULLDOG, CKC reg. 12 wks old, shots, microchip, vet ✔ Healthy, happy, gorgeous. Health gurant’d. $2200. Call 778-895-8453ENGLISH MASTIFF pups, M/F, p/b, papers, microchipped, dewormed, 1st shots. $1900. (604)316-7615GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $750. (604)796-3026. No sun callsGERMAN SHEPHERD Reg’d pups, quality German & Czech bloodlines. Guaranteed. Call 604-856-8161.Golden Retrievers, 8 wks, vet check view parents, born oct 2. Ready to go. $600 (604)796-2886/793-3992Golden Retrievers pups, male & fe-males. ready nov 24, dewormed. $600 (604)792-9850. No Sun callsKitten/tabby (blk/brown/grey stripes) 4-6 mo. looking for loving home. To apprvd home only. 778-887-5001 aft 3pm.Maltese/Shihtzu, 5 yrs, female, needs home with lots of attention. $150. (604)792-1990/792-0494MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups & adults. Ador. choc. & col-ours. Non-shedding. 604-820-9469MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915.NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604-856-3647.Persian kittens reg. Snow Whites Blue/Crms. 1st Shots. Ready to go. Health guar. $600: 604-538-1446.PITT BULL PUPPIES, 6 weeks old, gray/blue, white & fawn. 2M, 2 F. $300. Call: (604)504-0738.PRESA CANARIO P/B. All black. Ready to go. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. $600 obo. 778-552-1525PUGS, fawn, 3 female, ready for X Mas. vet check, dwrmed, 1st shots, family raised, $600. 604-796-2727Wolf X Shepherd pups, $450. 8 wks blk w/markings, dewormed, view par-ents. [email protected] (604)869-2772 Laidlaw, Hope

YORKIE BICHON PUPPIESVet checked, dewormed, shots,

non-shedding. $500. 604-466-2833.Yorkshire Terrier pups, CKC reg’d, 1st shots. vet ✓ $1100-$1300. Male Stud for sale 604-793-2063

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

545 FUELBEST FIREWOOD

32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder

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548 FURNITURESofa Italia 604.580.2525

SOFA & LOVESEAT, New, Wrappd in plstic, Leather, Bucket Seats, Indvid. Reclining, Brwn, retail $3299, Will sell, $2499. 316-4590

560 MISC. FOR SALE#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the fi rst 20 callers! 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 5 7 - 2 2 0 6 . www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

736 HOMES FOR RENT

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560 MISC. FOR SALE

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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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REAL ESTATE

603 ACREAGE

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627 HOMES WANTED

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630 LOTS

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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD 2 bed/ 2 bath con-do for rent. Close to University. 5 appliances, 2 free parking stalls incl. N/S, N/P. $900/month Call 604-308-7724

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDOAGASSIZ, 1BDRM APT, Woodside Terrace, f/s, laund in bldg, sm pet ok, DD, ref req. $525/m + util. 604-796-9168 or 604-702-8132AGASSIZ $575.00 One bedroom, elevator, new laundry facilities, storage locker, parking & walking to downtown amenities. One month free & discount to seniors 65+. Pet friendly. 778-918-9062.BEACHFRONT 1-bdrm condo w/ Murphy bed. Huge patio w/beautiful view of Harrison Lake $850/mo + util, w/d n/s n/p, avail immed. Call 778-294-1772.HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovat-ed,$550/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132

736 HOMES FOR RENTAgassiz, 4 bdrm house, downtown. 1.5 baths, new appliances, $1200, reno’d & ready Jan. 1/11. refs req’d. 604-796-0209 leave message. HARRISON HOT Springs. 4 bdrm. 4 baths, 1+bdrm suite lower w/sep entrance. 7 appl, lge fenced yard, pets ok. $1400/mo or rent2own Tony/Sutton 778-552-0982.

746 ROOMS FOR RENTAGASSIZ, LRG ROOM, private bathroom, seperate entrance, DD Req, $500/m. (604)796-9755.

747A SEASONAL ACCOMMODATIONESCAPE TO THE MOUNTAIN! Sun Peaks condo available for rent. Two bedroom, two bathroom ski in ski out. Special rates available for Agassiz/Harrison residents only. $200 per night (minimum 3 nights) over Christmas/New Year holidays. $150 per night (with 5th night free) during rest of ski season. Sorry, no smoking, no pets. For more infor-mation please call 604-796-2248.

751 SUITES, UPPERAGASSIZ, NICE 2 BDRM SUITE, Quiet location, Dec 1, $750/m + d.d. Harry 796-2025 / 316-1668

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818 CARS - DOMESTIC1983 BUICK Lesabre

Excellent condition In & Out $1900. Beautiful ride (778)668-4617

1994 CAMARO, red, 5 spd, loaded, 180K’s. A/C’d to April 2011. Runs very well $4900. 604-462-93061995 BUICK Roadmaster 93,000 org. kms. garage kept. Pwr. every-thing, lether. $2800. 604-793-5734.1996 CHEVY CORSICA, 4 cyl, 4 dr, auto, runs & looks great, AirCared, a/c, $1600. (604)889-05931996 DODGE NEON 4/dr, auto, AirCared, $750. 604-855-9587.1997 BUICK PARK AVE. Ultra, every optiun, s/roof, H.U.D., Immac cond, 117K. $6500. 778-565-1097

TRANSPORTATION

818 CARS - DOMESTIC1997 GRAND AM 4 dr auto, loaded, 157K’s. A/C’d to Oct. 2012. Runs very well $2500. Ph: 604-462-93062003 FORD FOCUS sdn 109K, 5 spd, new battery & clutch, power doors /locks, cd, a/c excell cond., Aircared till March 2012, full set of winter tires on steel rims included $4850 obo (604)855-78412004 DODGE SX.2, 4 door, blue, 1 owner - lady driven, all weather tires (great in snow), 89,000 km, well maintained. Great 2nd or stu-dent car. $7,500/obo. 604-853-39532008 Dodge Caliber SXT, auto, load-ed, htch bk, 49,900 km, red, ex cond $10,900. (604)793-5520 DL5961

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS1984 Volkswagon Jetta Diesel. 5 spd. Aircared, lots o new parts, runs good. 50 mpg. $900 obo (604)792-4442

1988 300E Mercedes Benz, black, leather, auto., $2500 obo. (604)858-09461995 HONDA ACCORD EX 5/spd very clean, sedan, 222K. Extras incl alarm & 2 sets of summer & winter tires/rims. $4700. 604-858-4107.2000 NISSAN MAXIMA SE 210K no acc’d, Exc cond Receipts Leath-er Sunroof $5700. 604-855-09632001 SUBARU LEGACY, 4 cyl, au-to., AWD, white, $5000. Call (604)819-72722003 VW GOLF 2L. Loaded only 15.700 Kms. $11,000. 604-852-5719 or 604-308-2963.2006 JETTA 59,000 kms Factory Warranty good til Aug 2011. Stan-dard, 2.5 Model with sunroof, heat-ed seats, etc Garage Kept Email: [email protected] or call 604-308-2628 Abbotsford2007 HONDA Civic, pewter/grey, 2 door, standard, excellent condition, low mileage: 47,800 kms. $13,800 Call 604-853-39532010 HONDA ACCORD, 4 dr, auto, 11 km, fac. warr, no accid, 1 owner, $23,500 obo. Call 604-308-9624.2010 TOYOTA COROLLA LE, 13 km, auto, no accid, fac. warr, $17,300 obo. Call 604-836-5931.2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No acc. $24,500. Call 604-836-5931.

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE1993 GOLDEN FALCON 5th wheel, 25.5’, complete w/slide, exc. cond., winter pkg. Call (604)863-0008

2007 ADVENTURER 90RDS

Front bath, dinette slideout, heated / enclosed tanks.

Reduced to $17,995 (stk.25921A)www.fraserwayrv.com

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2007 PROWLER 270FQS

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2010 Laredo 265RL

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845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALAAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK 4x4 4drauto, all power options, Aircared tillOct. 2011, mechanic owned, 186K runs great $3950 obo (604)820-5584 or 604-826-9319

1997 CHEVY BLAZER 4X4, sun-roof, Air Cared, new rad & transmis-sion. $2900 obo. 604-826-9279

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1991 TOYOTA pickup, 3.3L, 5sp, canopy, box liner, hitch, 4 wintertires, well maint, aircared, $2600obo. (604)796-0765

1995 FORD AEROSTAR XLT,Great condition. auto, AirCared.$1500. 604-889-0593

1997 DODGE CARAVAN - 7 pas-senger, great condition $1800 obo. 604-349-4477

1997 FORD WINDSTAR, good run-ning cond. brand new tires, $12001-604-869-3038 or 1-604-860-3004

1998 GMC CLUB CAB 4.3 Vortec,5spd trans, air, alarm syst, CD, under 300K, needs some TLC,good daily runner. 604-794-5815.

2000 DODGE GR. CARAVAN, V6,auto, ps/pb, cruise, A/C. Ex. cond. AirCared. $2950. 604-854-6673

2002 Chev 2500 HD, Silverado, gdcond., green ext/tan int, 225k, alum rack/rails, reg. maint $11,000 obo.Must sell! (604)794-5832

2002 FORD F150 XLT 4X2 s/c. One owner, extra clean, white. 4.6efi , 4 spd. auto O/D, 4 dr. w/fl airsidebed, f.g. bed cover. XLT special ap-pearance pkg, cast alum. wheels. $8000. Daytime/Evening 604-746-7472.

2005 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6, 7passenger, pristine cond, low km’s,$7900 obo. private (778)565-1097

2006 GMC SIERRA 1500 4.3L6/cyl, longbox, canopy, roof rack,107K, clean, god cond, well maint. Must sell! $9900/obo.604-850-7522

2008 FORD RANGER Supercab5 spd, jump seats, 85K, A/C, CD,well maint, exc cond! Must sell.$11,500/obo. Call 604-850-7522.

2008 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4, super-cab, 4.0L engine, auto, cruise, red metallic paint, a/c, trler tow pckg,9500km, $18,500. (604)795-3483

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2007 FORD F350 quad cab XLT auto 4x4 diesel St#16 $18,9002006 FORD F350 quad cab XLT auto 4X4 diesel St#25 $15,9002004 GMC 2500 SLE auto 4X4 Duramax diesel St#36 $11,9002007 FORD F150 SCrew XLT 4X4 auto 4X4 gas St#32 $14,9002005 GMC QUADCAB 4X4 auto, long box, loaded St#26 $13,9002006 FORD F350 crew cab XLT,auto,4X4,dsl, St#40 $17,9002006 CHEV 2500 crew cab auto short box St#34 $10,9002004 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat auto 4X4 diesel ST#43 $15,900

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stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

Home Staging

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tile • slate • crown moulding doors • lighting • sinks

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Our gift to you . . . we pay the HST!ON BOOKINGS BEFORE JANUARY 1


Dive In MovieFriday, December 17

6pm-8pm$3.25

Fraser Valley Regional District Hope and District Recreation and Cultural Services Dan Sharrers Aquatic Centre / Gym / Cardio Room - effective December 20, 2010 - January 2, 2011

Monday December 20 & 27

Tuesday December 21 & 28

Wednesday December 22 & 29

Thursday December 23 & 30

Friday December 24 & 31

Saturday December 25 &

January 1 Sunday

December 26

Open Gym 8:00am - 8:30pm 8:00am - 8:30pm 8:00am - 8:30pm 8:00am - 8:30pm 8:00am - 4:00pm

Youth Gym (13-15 years) 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm

Public Swim 8:00am - 8:00pm 8:00am - 8:00pm 8:00am - 8:00pm 8:00am - 8:00pm 8:00am - 4:00pm

Special Events Winter Day Camp 8:30am - 5:00pm

Winter Day Camp 8:30am - 5:00pm



Arena - effective December 20, 2010 - January 2, 2011

Monday December 20 & 27

Tuesday December 21 & 28

Wednesday December 22 & 29

Thursday December 23 & 30

Friday December 24 & 31

Saturday December 25 &

January 1 Sunday

December 26

Figure Skaters Only 9:00am - 10:15am 9:00am - 10:15am 9:00am - 10:15am 9:00am - 10:15am Public Skate ‘Skate with Santa!’

Sunday, December 19, 2010 4:00pm-5:30pm

Youth Casual Hockey (Full gear required) 10:30am - 11:45am 10:30am - 11:45am 10:30am - 11:45am 10:30am - 11:45am 9:00am-10:15am

Public Skate 12:00pm - 3:00pm 12:00pm - 3:00pm 12:00pm - 3:00pm 6:30pm - 8:00pm 12:00pm - 3:00pm 1:30pm-3:30pm

Student Casual Hockey (Full gear Required) 3:30pm - 4:45pm 3:30pm - 4:45pm 3:30pm - 4:45pm 3:30pm - 4:45pm 12:00pm-1:15pm

Adult Casual Hockey (Full gear required) 5:00pm-6:15pm 7:15pm-8:30pm 5:00pm-6:15pm 5:00pm-6:15pm

Please call for available ice rental dates & times ALL Fitness and Aqua Fit Classes will end Friday, December 17, 2010 and resume Monday, January 3, 2011

Pool, Gym and Arena will be closed on December 25 & 26

and January 1

SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 WE’RE OPEN!

Gym 10:00am-5:30pm Pool 12:00pm-5:00pm

Public Skate 4:00pm-5:30pm

Canned Good Swim & Skate - Wed. December 8Free admission with donation of canned good item for Holly Days community fundraiser

Swim 6:30am-8:00pm Skate 4:30pm-5:45pm

H20 BlastFriday, December 3

6pm-8pm $3.25

Happy Holiday Pool PartySaturday, December 18

6pm-8pm$3.25

604-869-2304 1005-6th Ave, Hope, BC website: www.fvrd.bc.ca • email: [email protected]

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Yoga for a Peaceful HolidayDate: Saturday, December 4Time: 10:30am-11:30amAge: 16 years and upCost: Drop in/All inclusive pass

Make your own Christmas CenterpieceDate: Sunday, December 5Time: 1:00pm-3:00pmAge: 7 years+Cost: $15/person

Charlie Brown’s Christmas Drawing ClassDate: Tuesday, December 7 & 14 Time: 4:00pm-5:00pmAge: 6-12 yearsCost: $5/child

Little Angels Dance WorkshopDate: Saturday, December 11Time: 10:30am-12:30pmAge: 3-6 yearsCost: $10/child

Rockin’ Around the Christmas TreeDate: Saturday, December 11Time: 1:00pm-3:00pmAge: 7-10 yearsCost: $10/child

Origami Christmas Tree DecorationsDate: Sunday, December 12Time: 1:00pm-3:00pmAge: 7 years+Cost: $5/person

Winter Festival Day Camps 2010 (6-12years)Swimming, skating, special crafts and games.Date: December 20, 21, 22 & 23

December 27, 28, 29 & 30Time: 8:30am-5:00pmCost: $32/day or $77/week

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