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Shelley faces legal challenge over role as fire fighter
Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Th e election may be over, but a legal issue over candidacy is still brewing in Harrison Hot Springs.
Newly-elected Councillor Richard Shelley is being challenged by failed council candidate Andrew Baziuk, for what he's calling a lack of disclosure regarding Shelley's position as a fi refi ghter with the Village's fi re department.
"I have nothing against him being a
fi refi ghter," Baziuk told Th e Observer this week. "But you can't be both (a fi refi ghter and a councilor)."
Baziuk has fi led papers with the Supreme Court, petitioning for Shelley to be disqualifi ed as a councillor. He delivered those papers to Shelley last week, and a court date to set a hearing date was scheduled for early this week.
Baziuk is also asking the court to name him as a councillor in Harrison Hot Springs. Of the nine candidates
running for Harrison's four council seats, Baziuk ranked fi ft h, earning 269 votes. Shelley earned 284 votes in the November 19 election.
Baziuk's petition to the court states that Shelley was required to request a leave of absence from the fi re department before seeking election. He fi led a Freedom of Information request with the Village upon learning that Shelley was a "paid on call" fi refi ghter. He was looking for proof that Shelley asked for a leave,
but according to a reply from the Village to the FOI, no papers could be found on record.
Baziuk says that a councillor holding a position as a fi refi ghter within the same Village is a confl ict of interest, because it's council that makes decisions on funding for its fi re department.
But Shelley told the Observer the need for weekday fi refi ghters in the Village is of greater importance, and
But fire hall desperately short on members, newly elected councillor says
The Agassiz Fire Department held their annual food drive last Thursday night, sending trucks and fire firefighters around the community to gather dona-tions. In total, 4,048 food items were collected, which were handed over Agassiz Harrison Community Services on Friday morning, along with $245 in cash. That is double the amount gathered last year in the same food drive.
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Money will directly benefit the students at Agassiz dairy program
UBC Centre gets huge boost from BMO
Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Students at the UBC Dairy Ed-ucation Centre got a major boost Wednesday morning, when a major fi nancial institution hand-ed over an early Christmas pres-ent.
BMO Financial Group handed over a cheque for $250,000, dur-ing the centre’s advisory commit-tee meeting in the main confer-ence room.
As a way of commemorating the donation — one of the larg-est ever seen at the centre — that conference room has been named aft er BMO, and a plaque that was unveiled will be hung in the main hallway outside the room.
Nelson Dinn, manager of the UBC Dairy Education Centre, said the donation was “huge and much appreciated.”
“It’s a quarter million dollars we didn’t have last week,” he said. “It’s substantial.”
Th e education centre is work-ing dairy farm that provides training and education for those interested in farming. But even more than that, the centre heads up research that seeks to improve the dairy industry.
And that’s one of the main rea-sons BMO said they made the donation.
Dave Dieleman, BMO’s Di-rector of agricultural markets in B.C., spoke to a crowd of about 50 people, including students,
farmers and industry leaders at the Wednesday meeting.
“We’ve maintained a long standing commitment to agricul-ture,” he said. “Agriculture is the backbone of the community.”
And dairy farmer plays a major role in the province’s economic health.
In B.C., the dairy industry represents 18.5 per cent of total farming cash receipts, with about 525 farms producing more than 660 million litres of milk each year. Last year, B.C.’s dairy farms
spent more than $400 million in their local economies, and BMO said that translates into a $2 bil-lion injection into the overall provincial economy.
“Since dairy farming is capital intensive, it is an important in-dustry in rural Canada, requir-ing products and services from a wide range of agri-businesses, professionals and retailers in neighbouring communities,” Dieleman said.
Th is is not the fi rst time BMO
has invested in UBC, and last year the fi nancial group contrib-uted $54.3 million across Canada and the United States.
“We recognize the role UBC plays in advancing the dairy in-dustry locally, nationally, andeven internationally,” he said.
Dr. Jim Th ompson met withBMO fi ve years ago to chat about the possibility of a donation. He expressed his thanks at Wednes-day’s meeting and explained thatwhile studies will oft en receivefunding from outside sources,the school itself does not.
Both Th ompson and Dinn saidthe donation will improve the overall excellence of the centre.
“Th e end benefi t is basically,the students win,” Dinn said. Th edonation could result in more students having access to the centre. And more students trans-lates into more research, which eventually would benefi t the en-tire agricultural industry.
Some of the topics being re-searched in Agassiz include cat-tle comfort and manure manage-ment.
Th e UBC Dairy Education andResearch Centre is the largest dairy cattle research facility inCanada, and one of the largest inthe world. Th eir state-of-the-art equipment is designed to contin-uously monitor and record ani-mal feeding animal feeding and other behaviours. [email protected]
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BMO’s Dave Dielemn (right) and UBC’s Jim Thompson unveil a plaque that will commemorate a $250,000donation made by the financial institution to the university’s Dairy Education and Research Centre.
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Employment program comes to MissionA co-operative in the Fraser
Valley has won a provincial contract to provide employment opportunities for Mission, Agassiz and Hope residents.
Th e Fraser Valley Employment and Support Services Co-operative will operate the program out of WorkBC Employment Services centres beginning in April.
Th e co-op is made up of Mission Community Skills Centre Society, Chilliwack’s Win Resources Inc., Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Society and Hope’s Free Rein Associates Training Ltd.
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Services and its partners will deliver the new employment program in Agassiz at their current location, which will become a WorkBC Employment Services Centre in April.
“We are very pleased that we have been chosen to provide employability services in these communities,” said co-op chairman Klaus Werner. “It has been a signifi cant undertaking with lots of support from our staff s and community partners.”
Werner said the new employment program will be a one-stop centre that will make
services easily accessible for both job seekers and employers in the region.
Heidi Trautmann, Executive Director of Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, said the new employment program will be a great addition to programming in the community.
"Th is is going to be an excellent service for our clients," she said. "It will also be of great benefi t to our local employers. We can't wait to get started."
Th e new employment program of British Columbia will offi cially launch in April 2012.
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he has no intention of leaving the fi rehall.
"I am one of only four fi remen who are out here during the week," Shelley said. While membership is at a high point for the hall, many of the fi refi ghters are away from the Village during the work week.
As it happens, Shelley said he has not yet been called out to a fi re since joining the department earlier this year. He said he has also asked to not be paid for any work with the department from
October 1 forward. "I perceive Mr. Baziuk to be a
very sore loser," Shelley said. Village CAO Ted Tisdale said
that if the court decides that Shelley should be disqualifi ed from council, it would also decide whether Baziuk would step in as councilor, or if a by-election would have to be held.
A by-election would cost the Village anywhere from $8,000 to $10,000, and would follow the same basic process as a general election. Th e Village has also been named in the petition. It
asks that the Village of Harrison Hot Springs pays special costs on the grounds that the Chief Election Offi cer breached duty to commence a challenge under section 75 of the Local Government Act.
Shelley said he understood that the UBCM recently made a resolution to allow volunteer fi refi ghters to also run for council, and presumably sit on council.
Th e Observer had not received confi rmation on that resolution by press time.
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Baziuk a 'sore loser': Shelley
Peter and Hilary Kennedy were one of about ten families who purchased their Christmas tree from Limbert Mountain Farms in Agassiz on Saturday. Fifty per cent of the proceeds from the tree sale went toward the Agassiz Fire Department for the one-day sale, said owner Trudie Bouchard.
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At first meeting with new council, Jackson named deputy mayor for all of 2012
Harrison councillors given committee rolesJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Harrison’s three new councillors got their feet wet at the fi rst regular council meeting Monday night at the Village offi ce.
Th e meeting’s agenda in-cluded only a few items, and many of those weren’t dis-cussed as they were included
in the “consent agenda.” Each of the the councillors
and the mayor were given their portfolios and commit-tee positions at the meeting, which lasted less than 40 minutes.
Councilor Allan Jackson was named as deputy mayor for the entire year of 2012, even though it is general
practice to rotate each coun-cillor through that role at three month intervals.
When questioned by Councillor Sonja Reyerse about the change and “mov-ing away from the more democratic process,” CAO Ted Tisdale said that Jack-son had a better knowledge of council procedures and
a year would allow the new councilors a chance to learn more before taking on depu-ty mayor roles.
Mayor Leo Facio will be the director for the FVRD, with Jackson as an alternate.
Jackson will sit on the Fraser Valley Treaty Advi-sory Committee.
Councillor Zoltan Kiss was
named a director of the Fraser Valley Regional Library board, with Councilor Sonja Reyerse as an alternate.
Reyerse will also be the li-aison for the Village for the Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce. Reyerse is a long-time director for the Chamber, and co-owns a bed and breakfast in Harri-
son Hot Springs. Jackson will remain a part
of the award-winning Com-munities in Bloom team.Facio will be in charge of ayouth committee and a rec-reation committee.
Councillor Richard Shelleywill work with the HealthyCommunities committee,and Parks and Trails.
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B.C. pharmacists have been busy keeping the fl u at bay.
Between October and mid-No-vember, pharmacists throughout the province have beaten expectations by administering more than 83,000 publicly funded fl u vaccines, accord-ing to the B.C. Pharmacy Association (BCPhA).
Last year, community pharmacists administered more than 50,000 pub-licly funded fl u shots.
"Pharmacists have already given a signifi cantly higher number of fl u shots compared to last year," said BCPhA deputy CEO Parkash Rags-dale.
"We are hearing from our members that more people are choosing to get
their fl u shot from their pharmacistbecause it is such a quick and conve-nient option."
Pharmacists can provide free fl u shots to those patients who qualify. Patients who are not eligible also have the option of paying for a fl u shot.
"Flu season is not over yet and we are urging people to get their fl u shotif they haven't already done so," said Ragsdale.
More than 1,500 pharmacists inB.C. are trained and authorized to give fl u shots.
Patients can visit Immunize BC's Flu Clinic Locator to search for a fl u clinic by postal code, at http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/fl u/ or check eligibil-ity by visiting: http://immunizebc.ca/diseases-vaccinations/infl uenza.
One of Leo Facio's hopes, if elect-ed, was to return to two meetings a month for council, and a calendar refl ecting that change was adopted on Monday night.
Council will now meet twice a month, with a few exceptions. For the past calendar year, the Village held council meetings only once a month. Th at change was made by previous council and former Mayor
Ken Becotte, partly for the purpose of reducing the work load for staff preparing for meetings, and to al-low for meatier agendas.
Th e number of meetings held per month do not aff ect a councillor or mayor's pay, it was pointed out on Monday night. Th ey will be held the fi rst and third Mondays of the month, with the exception of Janu-ary, July, August and September.
Another change to council pro-cedures allowed new Councillor Sonja Reyerse to voice her fi rst opposition to a bylaw.
Public council meetings will now be open to any question from the public, regardless of whether an issue was on the agenda. Previously, question pe-riod was limited to items on the agenda.
Reyerse voiced her con-cerns over this, and suggested that meetings be adjourned before the
open public question period be-gan. Th en, a public meeting could
take place, she said. She made a motion to amend the bylaw.
However, Jackson wor-ried that "you would lose your authority to adjourn a meeting" aft er the ques-tioning started.
Th e motion was defeat-ed due to lack of a second vote.
Reyerse was the sole councilor to vote against the Coun-cil Procedural Bylaw, 997.
Stop the leaksTh e Village offi ce is in need of
roof repairs, and council approveda staff recommendation to goahead with an asphalt shingle re-placement.
Th e report stated that the newroof should cost about $15,000 andwould be the safest choice whenconsidering the risk of interface for-est fi res. Th e report cited the 2003Okanagan Mountain Park Wild-fi re, which caused the constructionindustry to pay closer attention tothe "interface" area between forestsand communities.
Village tweaks procedural bylawQuestion period now open for
any and all issues
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The District of Kent would like to thank BC Hydro and Trees Canada for the generous donation of 52 trees. These trees have been planted throughout the District providing beauti cation, environmental, and screening / shading bene ts.
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Gym plan moves ahead in council chambers
Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
A new gymnasium for the District of Kent got a little clos-er to reality at Monday’s coun-cil meeting.
A gym has been in the grand plans for future additions to the current Fitness/Activity Cen-tre, but now there is a chance for the District to obtain up to 80 per cent in provincial grant money for the project. Th at could equal a total of $960,000 in grant money toward the much-needed gym space.
Th at chance has spurred on discussions in council over the past two meetings, look-ing at what is currently off ered throughout the District, and what will be needed in the near and distant future.
Kerry Hilts, Director of Community Services, told council that a gym could help “address the gaps in the com-munity” for youth, particularly those ages fi ve to 15.
Th e application must be fi led by Christmas Eve to be con-sidered by the province, and a somewhat solid plan is an es-sential part of the application, Hilts explained.
He posed three options to the council: A Junior Gymna-
sium at a cost of $700,000; a Ju-nior Gymnasium Plus at a cost of $900,000 or an International Gymnasium (full sized) at a cost of $1,200,000.
Aft er much discussion, council voted all in favour of the third option.
If the grant for the full-sized facility is approved, and the full 80 per cent is awarded to the District, that would equal $960,000. Th at leaves $100,000 to come from internal funding and $140,000 in borrowing prin-ciple.
Th e annual principle pay-ment would be almost $26,000 with $3,000 in annual interest.
However, there is a chance the amount awarded is as low as 50 per cent.
If that were to happen, Hilts said, council and staff would be free to explore ways to cut back on the project.
CAO Wallace Mah encour-aged council and staff to “get creative” for fundraising ideas,
and creating a marketing plan. He also recommended the full-sized gym option, saying “go big or go home.”
Good timingBy chance, a delegation ad-
dressed council on Monday night, high-lighting the inadequacies of the current recreation op-tions in Agas-siz.
Mal and Lin-da Shephard hadn’t planned on timing their presentation to council on the same night that a preliminary decision would be made on a
new gymnasium. It’s just the way it worked out, they said.
“We’d been talking and talk-ing and talking about getting a group together to approach council about what was hap-pening to us at the gym,” Linda Shephard said.
When their group of friends, most of whom attend the Fit-
ness/Activity Centre’s current programs, realized that there was only one council meeting left in the calendar year, they decided that would be the one to attend.
“We said, ‘let’s do it,’” she said. “Th en they’ll have time to think about this over the Christmas season.”
Th ey told council how they’ve noticed the improved health of their friends who regularly go to the gym, despite reports of decreasing health across North America.
However, they also outlined the cramped space in the Fit-ness/Activity Centre, and the need for more room for ex-panded courses.
Th ey encouraged council to look at funding options as a way to invest in the future.
“I think they were very sup-portive of what we said,” Mal Shephard said.
Th e Shephards and several of their friends stayed in council to learn more about the gym-nasium possibility.
“One thing we didn’t say (to council) was the fact that the money they could get now (from the government) is the cheapest they’ll ever get it,” Mal said.
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“We’d been talking ... about getting a group together to approach council about what was
happening to us at the gym”
Linda Shephard
Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Th ree run-of-river hydroelectric proj-ects in the Harrison Lake area are mov-ing forward in planning, according to a recent press release by Cloudworks En-ergy.
Th e three projects are at Tretheway Creek, Shovel Creek and Big Silver Creek, and all are in the Harrison Lake area.
Cloudworks Energy is a B.C.-based renewable hydroelectric developer that is wholly owned by Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. A recent press release an-nounced that Cloudworks proposes to construct the three run-of-river hydro-
electric projects, which will produce 23, 13 and 36 MW respectively.
More information regarding the Proj-ects is available at www.tsbhydro.com.
Cloudworks is planning an open house in mid-January, but no date or location has been set.
An Application for an Environmental Assessment Certifi cate for each of the Projects was submitted to the BC Envi-ronmental Assessment Offi ce and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency on Nov. 14, 2011 and is currently under a 30-day review process. Cloud-works has decided that the Environmen-tal Assessment of the Statlu Creek Project
will not be submitted together with the Big Silver/Shovel and Tretheway Projects at this time.
Details of the proposed projects will be presented at the Open House and any questions or concerns from community members and interest groups will be ad-dressed.
For more information, visit the BCEAO website at www.eao.gov.bc.ca.
Cloudworks is the company that helped bring power to residents at Tipella Creek last year, as reported by this newspaper.
Cloudworks held a public information session regarding run-of-river projects this April in Harrison Memorial Hall.
Cloudworks gearing up for public info session
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Better to giveForgive us if the last few
editions of this newspaper have been a little heavy on news of charitable donations. But as they say, that's the kind of month it's been.
Food drives have done enormously well, even doubling last year's haul in some cases. Cash donations have been coming in from choir performances, tree sales and every other Christmas-themed event.
And there's more to come in the next few days, as Christmas Day looms closer. Today, the students at Kent elementary will walk their bags of donations to the food bank. Tomorrow, the CP Holiday Train will roll into town and present a cheque to Community Services.
This theme of giving just doesn't seem to stop, and that's something to be reported on. Not just because it's wonderful news, but because it's not always that way. This has been
an exceptional year, locally, and the difference is being noted by the Agassiz-Harrison Community Services. They told the newsroom that donations are indeed up 20 per cent this year, and the number is growing.
But there's a flip side to that good news, too. They remind us that the need for help is also on the rise, with the number of people accessing the local food bank growing continually.
Those are people you know, people you work with, maybe even people in your extended family. They are the working poor, the struggling families and the seniors eeking out their pension.
So here's something to remember as Santa's sleigh bells get a little closer. Tossing a can of beans into a donation box is about as simple as clearing out the back of your pantry. And it'll warm your heart knowing you've helped someone in need warm their belly.
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Attorney General Shirley Bond is coming off another busy week, announcing new sheriff and clerk training for B.C.’s constipated court system.
Th en Bond joined Premier Christy Clark to introduce B.C. to another kind of sheriff , the former Los Angeles district attorney best known for busting up one of the biggest nests of crooked cops in U.S. history. Richard Rosenthal went on to clean house as independent monitor of police forces in Portland and Denver, and now he takes on B.C.’s troubled police patchwork, which has been losing the public’s confi dence along with the courts.
Bond’s other ministry, Public Safety and Solicitor General,
announced its senior offi cials had selected the next commanding offi cer for the RCMP in B.C. It is unprecedented for a province to do that, but as B.C. gets ready to sign a new 20-year contract with the federal force, Bond and Clark are trying to demonstrate that they, not Ottawa, are now wearing the pants in this relationship. We’ll see.
As the police and court legs of B.C.’s justice system were being strengthened, Auditor General John Doyle released his latest report on the shaky third leg, corrections. In a masterpiece of understatement, Doyle’s offi ce headlined its news release “Opportunities for improvement in community corrections.”
You have likely heard about the overfl owing B.C. jail system, where even segregation inmates are now being doubled up, as the long wait continues for a new jail in the Okanagan.
But as Doyle’s report sets out,
nine out of 10 convicted adult off enders aren’t in custody. Th ey’re on house arrest or probation, many with court-ordered conditions to report their whereabouts, stay away from their victims, stay sober and complete
various rehabilitation programs. Many are violent. Th ere are currently 24,000 of them, an all-time high and an increase of 28 per cent in the past six years.
As with the jail population, a larger proportion have mental illness as well as addiction. And Doyle found that only about a
third of them actually complete the programs they are supposed to take to prevent re-off ending.
Corrections branch offi cials say their program for male spousal abusers has a success rate of up to 50 per cent. Th at’s a pretty good result for an awful crime, the second-largest category of off enders aft er impaired driving. But that success rate only applies to off enders who actually complete the program.
Doyle found several cases where convicted abusers breached their orders to stay away from a spouse, and were not returned to court. Th ere are undoubtedly more, but B.C.’s 450 probation offi cers can’t keep all the fi les up to date, much less punish every breach of conditions. Training hasn’t kept up either – fewer than half of current probation offi cers have completed the ministry’s anti-spousal abuse course.
Th e NDP deplores all of this and has decades of practice doing
so. Th e part about off enders not completing their rehabilitation reminded me of Dave Barrett in the late 1960s.
In his autobiography, Barrett tells how he got into politics because prisoners in B.C. jails weren’t able to complete vocational programs. Barrett was a social worker at the old Haney Correctional Institution.
By 1970 he was Opposition leader, demanding that the W.A.C. Bennett government shut down Haney, by then notorious for trades training that prisoners weren’t locked up long enough to fi nish. Each inmate was costing B.C. more than $4,000 a year, a huge sum wasted, Barrett thundered in the legislature.
Today, Doyle calculates B.C. jails cost $71,000 per inmate per year, or $194 a day. Community supervision spending works out to $7 a day.
B.C. justice system’s weak third leg
“Nine out of 10 convicted adult offenders aren’t in custody. They’re
on house arrest or probation.”
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Th e CP Holiday Train is getting very close to Agassiz today, with stops in Ashcroft , Lytton and North Bend.
It will arrive in Agassiz tomorrow, Saturday, December 17 at 2 p.m. and close out its three-week tour in Port Moody later that night.
At the outset of the cross-Canada tour, Th e Observer was in contact with Canadian folk musician Valdy, who is one of this year's performers. He wrote a quick email to our newsroom following that interview, and a number of photos.
We're sharing them here with you, along with the email, and hope everyone makes it out to see the train to see Valdy, Tracey Brown and of course, Santa Claus and cheer them on as they
collect for the food bank.
Dear Editor, I've arrived in Th under
Bay, way past your deadline, but the fi rst
stable connection I've been able to make.
We did six shows today, starting in Mobert, a native community that relies heavily on the food bank resources, at -18ºC, outside.
Th e kids were skidding around on the iced-over puddles. Th e teaching staff had the kids there, and the staff all had Santa ties on.
It was tie day, even in the band offi ce. Th at's done for CP, a respectful call.
Here's a picture of Lake Superior and the Holiday Train.
Love, Valdy
MailbagValdy sends message from CP Holiday Train
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Children clamour to sit on Santa’s knee
50 Years Ago, 1961• Santa set up headquarters
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sic played, adding to the happy atmosphere.
• In 1961 a thief was collect-ing trailer parts in this area. One wheel and a tire were taken at Harrison Mills, another at Harri-son Hot Springs and two at Green Point. On the Ruby Creek Road someone took a trailer with no wheels. It was suspected the thief was building a trailer.
• Chimney fi res were common in the 1960s. Wood stoves and fi replaces heated many homes and if the chimneys were not
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Brenda DiRezze leads the Harrison Hot Springs Multicultural Singers through a song during the Choir Festival at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall on Sunday night. The evening was a fundraiser for the local food bank, and raised about $2,000 through donations from attendees.
A night of song
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Volunteer’s quick action led to long-standing singing group
Impromptu songs with seniors saved the dayIt happened during
the year 2005, at the Logan Manor Seniors Residence Home in Agassiz. It was aft er-noon and the seniors were seated in the foyer, waiting for some
entertainers to arrive to give a piano con-cert. Th e concert never happened however, because the entertain-ers never came. Some-how they had forgotten about it.
Renate Schwanke, sitting in the audience, realized that somebody had to do something to save the situation. Why, she thought, don’t we try to sing together? It might not be perfect, but it could be fun!
And this is how the fi rst sing-along group was started at Logan Manor. Th e residents called them Renate and Friends because from then on Renate not only came herself to sing with them, she also brought along friends, including some musi-cians.
Logan Manor was setting up tables and pro-vided coff ee and cookies. In addi-tion, Renate oft en brought along her fruit fl ans as a spe-cial treat. Some se-niors who live close by started to drop-in and join in the fun. It was a win-win situation: Renate and her friends
like to come and sing, and the residents and guests like to join.
Songs bring back memories and singing itself is good for your health.
Th e big surprise how-ever is that six years later Renate’s sing-alongs are still popu-lar. Not only this, a few
times per year, Renate and Friends are putting together special events for the residents, such as the ever-popular Oktoberfest or other celebrations.
This year, Dec. 13, was such a day. Under the direction of Margo Galea, a group of sing-ers were entertaining, accompanied by Kar-rie Mathew on piano, and Gisela Montague with the flute. And of course, there were special treats because after all, it is Christ-mastime.
Th en on Dec. 27, Renate’s son will be visiting and will play the trumpet. And Leo Van Tol will be there with his accordion. It will be a very special sing-along for
sure. Who would have
thought all of this in 2005?
Volunteering to sing
and entertain at senior residences has become quite popular since then, and a number of other groups have sprung up all over the place. Th is is a good thing, because also since then, many more senior residences have opened and provide ready-made audiences.
If one starts volun-teering however, one thing leads to another, and so it happened that Renate also started to organize bi-monthly Brunch get-togethers for the Harrison Hikers
and Singers. Some of the hikers
belong to the new gen-eration, some are old timers — one lady is 94 years of age — which ishard to believe, but all are happy to see eachother.
On Dec. 4 we met atMinter Gardens Tril-lium Restaurant for a Nutcracker Brunch.Santa was there as welland a good time washad by all.
Th ank you very much, Renate, andMerry Christmas toyou all and the friends.
Community
Renate Schwanke has been singing for, and with, seniors for several years.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
RUTH ALTENDORF
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“Songs bring back memories and singing itself is good for your
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Country singer helps with fundraiser at Agassiz Chiropractic Two truckloads for food bank
Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Th e community was treated to an acoustic performance by Abbotsford-based country singer Stacey McKitrick last Friday aft ernoon, as part of a fundraiser for Agassiz Harri-son Community Services.
And in return, the commu-nity helped stock the shelves for the food bank, which is run through AHCS.
“Th ey gathered a truck-load of donations,” McKitrick said.
“I was completely shocked. It was unbelievable, for being in a small setting, in a small community.”
Th e performance and fundraiser was held at the Agassiz Chiropractic Centre, in the District of Kent’s Fit-ness/Activity Centre.
“It was just me and my gui-tar player, and we went out and performed two half-hour acoustic sets,” she said, mix-ing up Christmas standards with music off her self-titled, debut album.
Th e fundraiser was orga-nized by Agassiz Chiroprac-tic, who promised to match the donations brought in.
And that truckload? It was actually two truckloads by the end of the day, which translated into a cheque for $775.
Being able to perform at a fundraiser isn’t just a joy for McKitrick, it’s how she got her start in the music busi-ness.
At the age of nine, she was combing the newspapers and calling the city (Abbotsford) to see what fundraisers were going on each weekend. And then, she’d off ered to sing.
“It was something I really loved to do,” she said. “I love the spotlight from a young age, and my parents always told me if you want to make something happen you can make it happen. But you have to put in the hard work and be determined.”
Her next fundraiser is a Cans for Kids event at Sev-en Oaks Shopping Centre, Th ursday, Dec. 22 at 4 p.m. She’ll be singing, and helping collect money and non-per-ishable food for the Abbots-ford Food Bank. Th e sales of her CDs at the event will also go toward the fundraiser.
Community
Zajac Ranch for Children, in Stave Lake, recently announced the launch of its Campfi re Cam-paign. Th e campaign is aimed at raising money and awareness of the continued need to provide summer camp experiences for children with medical needs.
Zajac Ranch for Children is har-nessing the power of social media and this year donors will be able set up their own online Campfi re and invite others to donate via Facebook, Twitter and email. Do-nors can also make a secure online donation at www.zajacranch.com.
“In 2011, thanks to the generous support of donors, Zajac Ranch for Children provided summer camp experiences for almost 500 camp-ers from across BC and Canada,” said Carmen Zajac, President of Zajac Ranch for Children. “Dona-tions to the Campfi re Campaign will go toward creating memories
and giving children with medical needs the opportunity to do what all kids deserve and that is to just be kids and have fun.”
Th e 2011 Campfi re Campaign helps Zajac Ranch for Children provide summer camp and fam-ily camp experiences to more than 500 children each year, raising spirits of children and their fami-lies.
Key Facts• Almost 500 children and
young adults attended summer camp in 2011 from across B.C. and Canada
• Th e cost of camp is $1,500 but Zajac Ranch for Children fund-raises year-round to subsidize the cost of the camp experience mak-ing it aff ordable for families
• Summer 2012 marks the ninth year of Zajac Ranch for Children providing summer camp experi-ences to children with serious and
chronic illnesses and disabilities, who might not otherwise have a chance to enjoy a summer camp experience.
• Camps cater to children and youth with a variety of needs in-cluding: Autism Spectrum Disor-der; Turner syndrome; Down syn-drome; complex blood disorders; craniofacial diff erences; epilepsy and other seizure disorders; gas-tro-intestinal conditions; kidney disorders; multiple organ trans-plants; muscular dystrophy; spina bifi da and visual impairments.
Since 2004, Zajac Ranch for Children has provided life-chang-ing experiences for thousands of children with a wide variety of serious illnesses and medical conditions, as well as hosted an additional 11,000 underprivileged youth at camps during the rest of the year. For more information visit www.zajacranch.com.
Zajac Ranch for Children ignites its Campfire Campaign
Santa visited Agassiz Chiropractic Centre last Friday as part of a fundraiser for the local food bank.
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Front End Gas Attendant
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130 HELP WANTED
Front End Gas Attendant Required
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General Greenhouse Cut fl ower Work
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MANUFACTURING & WAREHOUSING
$17.00/hr to work in Langley lubricants plant doing mfg., ware-house work & shipping/receiving. Must be capable of physical labour, computer usage, & be meticulous & reliable. Experience in manufacturing and warehous-ing preferred. A minimum of 5 years work experience with references req’d. We offer a long-term career with a fi nancially successful co. + benefi ts + RRSP plan. Send resume to:
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134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES
SASQUATCH INN IS LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED & BARTEND-ER/ SERVERS (Server experience an asset but will train). Competitive wages, excellent benefi ts include dental & extended health. P/T & F/T must be able to work evenings and weekends. Drop off resume to: The Sasquatch Inn, 46001 Lougheed Hwy, Harrison Mills, BC, or [email protected]
139 MEDICAL/DENTAL
Employment Opportunities
Cheam Village, a complex care facility located in Agassiz, just 15 mins. east of Chilliwack has the following positions available:
Recreation Therapist:
As the Recreation Therapist you will be responsible for planning,implementing, monitoring and assisting recreation therapy ser-vice to our residents.The successful candidate will have a formal qualifi cation in Recreation Therapy and meet the requirements for member-ship in the BC Therapeutic Rec-reation Association.
Casual Recreation Assistant:
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Registered Nurse:
Full-time positions working in the Convalescent Care Pro-gram. The RN provides leader-ship to the healthcare team where the focus is on the func-tional improvement of the older adult.
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151 PROFESSIONALS/MANAGEMENT
WELCOME to Geotech Drilling Ser-vices Ltd. We’re a team focused on continually implementing the most technologically advanced drilling techniques to increase the effi cien-cy and the accuracy of fi eld data collection. We employ professional, energetic, solution minded individu-als that endeavour to consistently exceed our clients’ expectations. We also feature state of the art equipment to facilitate exemplary quality control. Geotech is seeking an hourly Professional Driver with a fl exible schedule (i.e., Available on short notice and 24 hrs. / 7 days per week), self–organized, and pos-sesses physical/ mechanical abilities to safely operate a com-mercial vehicle throughout western and northern Canada, and periodi-cally to the US. Responsibilities: - a Class 1 licence. - 3 - 5 years of on/off highway, low-bed, and all-weather experience. - a clean driv-ing abstract. - Mechanical abilities. - Passport and eligible to travel to the US. Deadline for consideration is January 6, 2012. Qualifi ed candi-dates are encouraged to forward their resume and current driver’s abstract to Geotech Drilling’s [email protected] For more information on our rapidly growing organization, please visit www.geotechdrilling.com. No phone calls please. We thank all that ap-ply; however, only short-listed can-didates will be contacted.
156 SALES
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156 SALES
SALES PROFESSIONAL - Courte-nay, BC Torry and Sons Plumbing & Heating is seeking a full time Sales Professional with 3-5 years of experience with proven success in direct sales. The ideal candidate would have Residential HVAC and Plumbing experience. Respon-sibilities include building customer relationships, meeting sales targets, educating customers, builders and contractors, and preparing pricing and proposals. For a complete job description and contact info, check out our website at www.torryand-sons.com.
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
BUSY, well equipped, positive Canadian Tire Service Centre in beautiful Fernie BC is hiring licensed Red Seal AUTOMO-TIVE SERVICE TECHNI-CIANS. We offer competitive wages and benefi ts. Contact Jason Hayes @[email protected] or 250-423-4222.CARPENTERS/HELPERS NEED-ED with experience and solid work ethics for fast paced work environ-ment. Call 604-220-2239 or email resume to [email protected]
INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC & Con-trols Ltd. Hiring immediately - West-ern Canada locations: Electrical/In-s t r u m e n t a t i o n ; Journeyman/Apprentices. Oilfi eld/Industrial experience an as-set. Standard safety tickets re-quired. Email resume:
[email protected] Job#CAJIJE003.
Machinist Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey.The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience using manual machines. Experience as-sembling bearings and doing drive alignments will be an asset.
To apply submit resume by Email to [email protected] or fax
to 604-513-9905
SHORT order / line cook looking for full time year round employment in the Agassiz Harrison Chilliwack area. I have 3 years experience working for Jacks Restaurant here in Agassiz...unfortunately I get laid off this time every year for lack of work and don’t want to sit on EI till spring. Call any time and ask for James 604-796-0538 or 604-378-8242
PERSONAL SERVICES
171 ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
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172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS
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182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
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If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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188 LEGAL SERVICES
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
239 COMPUTER SERVICES
RICK’S Computer Services. Gener-al Repairs & Data Recovery Trojans . Viruses . and Spyware removed. Same day service on all drop offs. We are now offering in home les-sons and private tutoring. Drop by 6438 Lougheed Hwy in Agassiz Now accepting Visa . Mastercard & Interac. 604-796-0538.
257 DRYWALL
DRYWALL services and painting. Framing, boarding, taping, insula-tion and patches.Call 778-552-0270 or 604-807-3076
260 ELECTRICAL
J.H. ELECTRIC. Licence #7474. New installations, repairs, service. No job too small. Jim 604-798-5742
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
300 LANDSCAPINGknoke trucking
320 MOVING & STORAGE
#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
A-TECH Services 604-996-8128Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $269,
2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls
Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is
completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service!
www.paintspecial.com
MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
338 PLUMBING
GREAT RATES! Local lic’d plumber Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call 604-853-4119
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
RAINFOREST ROOFING LTD 20 years in service - A+ BBB - Call for 10% OFF 604-582-0409
374 TREE SERVICES
Tree removal done RIGHT!• Tree & Stump Removal
• Certifi ed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck
• Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging
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PETS
477 PETS
Blood Hound pups, CKC Reg health ✔, 1st vac., micro chipped, 1 male, 6 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go 604-574-5788
BLUE NOSE BULLIES. Pit bulls. Blacks/blues. Shots, Vet ✓. Ready to go. UKC reg. $600 obo. Call 778-237-2824
BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. Males $400, fem. $450. Vet chk, 1st shots Call 604-250-4360
BOUVIER DES FLANDERS PUP-PIES,5 MALES, CAN VIEW PAR-ENTS, $260. 604 942 1916
Cane Corso Mastiff, 1 female, 3.5mo, vet checked, dewormed, docked, $600 obo. (604)845-2395
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are
Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 6 month old pup (1 male), looking for a loving home. Vet checked: eyes, ears & heart Regis-tered CKC & micro chipped Par-ents, champion CKC registered. Socialized with children and other animals Call : 604 - 460 - 8086
CHINESE SHARPEI PUPSMINI’S/TOYS-MALES -$1200.00
www.wrinklesrus.com604-315-8774
CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. Vet checked. 1st shots. Parents both registered. $550. 604-309-2390.
COCKER SPANIEL / CAVALIER X, adorable males born Oct 6, vet chk, 1st shots, $599, 604-532-6380
ENGLISH BULLDOG, CKC reg. 6 wks old, shots, microchip, vet ✔Healthy, happy, gorgeous. Health gurant’d. $2800. Call 778-895-8453
German Sheperd 21/2 yr old f, good temp., exc. family watch dog $500, 4 yr old f. beagle, exc. family pet $100 no Sunday calls 604-796-3026
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES -$550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861
GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.
JACK RUSSELL pups 3 Female 1 male. Short legs, smooth coat. Dew claws done. $500. 778-883-6049
MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups/adults. Non-shedding. Choco-late, white & beige. 604-820-9469
MINI AUSSIE SHEPHERD PUPS 2 males, 1 blue merle & 1 tri. Vet checked, tails docked 1st shots. Great with kids, Parents on site. Ready now. Call 604-302-4729
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
NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Registered, micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready now. 604-823-2259 [email protected]
RED NOSE PIT BULL - 9 months old. $1000: (Best offer) 604-534-1094, 729-3990
PETS
477 PETS
SHIHTZU- Bichon Puppies, vetchkd, dewormed, 1st shots. ready to go. $500 ea. 2 F (604)581-8354
SHIHTZU X LASO APSO pups, 3M, mostly white, view parents, non-shed, $400/ea. (604)701-9006
TOY FOX TERRIER PUPPIESAvail. Dec.12/11. Aver. adult 5-10lbs. Happy. lively, inquisitive, friend-ly, attach to family, easily trained,litter box train. Enjoy agility, Exc.for children 5+ yrs.,elderly & apt.Family raised w/children. CKC reg.,vet ✓, 1st shots, dewormed, tattoo,6 wks health ins. & puppy kit. IN-QUIRE KAREN: 250-656-9696. [email protected]
WANTED, a caring older couple to adopt an affectionate Golden Retriever, 4 year old spayed F. Loves to go for daily walks, adorescar rides, obedient, very protective. Call 604-541-0344
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
506 APPLIANCES
GE Profi le stainless steel gas stove& refrigerator, 1 year old. Movingwill sacrifi ce for $700 /pair obo. Old-er fridge & propane stove, great forcabin, open to offers. Kenmore washer & dryer, works good, $50/pair. Large older deep freeze.FREE. Call (604)703-3934
518 BUILDING SUPPLIES
STEEL BUILDINGS END OF SEA-SON DEALS! Overstock must go -make an offer! FREE DELIVERY tomost areas. CALL TO CHECK IN-VENTORY and FREE BROCHURE- 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170
STEEL BUILDINGS END OF SEA-SON DEALS! Overstock must go -make an offer! FREE DELIVERY tomost areas. CALL TO CHECK IN-VENTORY and FREE BROCHURE- 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170
Steel Buildings. Reduced FactoryInventory. 30x36 – Reg $15,850Now $12,600; 36x58 – Reg $21,900 Now $18,800; 48x96 – Reg $48,700 Now $41,900; 81x130 – Reg $121,500, Now $103,900Source# 1N4 800-964-8335
524 UNDER $200
SWISS-MADE Mens Wrist Watches.
Brand new, loads of features. Water resistant to 300m.
Retails for $400 will sell for $105. Perfect Christmas present!
(604)613-3727
533 FERTILIZERS
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877
545 FUEL
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv.
Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder604-582-7095
CORD OF DRY FIREWOOD, mov-ing out of town, will sell for $70 obo(604)703-3934
548 FURNITURE
MATTRESSES staring at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings
100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
551 GARAGE SALES
HOPESaturday & SundayDec. 17 & 18
450 Thacker Ave.Mtn View Estates
9 am - 4 pmLots of Christmas stuff, dolls,
household items, toys, rug cleaner, clothes & lots more!
560 MISC. FOR SALE
35X8 INSULATED HIGHWAY trail-er/storage container. Side door & rear door, lighting, work bench, no wheels. $500. Call 604-793-3750
Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? AcornStairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991
CAN’T GET UP your stairs? AcornStairlifts can help! No obligationconsultation. Comprehensive war-ranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.
Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? AcornStairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991
CAN’T GET UP your stairs? AcornStairlifts can help! No obligationconsultation. Comprehensive war-ranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.
Soaker tub, leaving the province must sell. $100 OBO
(604)703-3934
Friday, December 16, 2011 Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer 15y g
Near new 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom 1600 sq ft. townhome in Agassiz. Includes 5 appliances & weekly garbage pickup, water, sewer & all yard maintenance.
(Hydro & gas not included). Non-smoking unit, references please. Available Dec 15/2011. $1125.00 per
month plus 1/2 month damage deposit. Call Shelley at 604-796-3452 or 604-819-2294.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
560 MISC. FOR SALE
MOVING MUST SELL!!!!!!!Construction Materials; Bricks, siding, trusses, planks and staging. No reasonable offer
will be turned down. Call 604-703-3934
PANASONIC KX-T7433C DIGITAL PHONE SYSTEM; Complete with 19 handsets. Excellent Condition, perfect for start-up offi ce. Will ac-cept best offer. Phone 604 363-1397.
REAL ESTATE
609 APARTMENT/CONDOS
Cheaper Than Rent! FOR SALE
2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment for sale in Northgate Manor in
Agassiz, BC. Includes large storage room and on site laundry. Recent building
upgrades include new roof & paint. $92,000.
1 (604)796-2351
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
BIG BUILDING SALE... “CLEAR-ANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
BIG BUILDING SALE... “CLEAR-ANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20X26 $4995. 25X34 $6460. 30X44 $9640. 40X70 $17,945. 47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
621 DUPLEX/4-PLEX
OLIVER. Beautiful furnished 2 bdrm condo, only $116/mo strata fee, will take trade, aircraft, or late model car, or small excavator. Only $205,000. Contact (604)869-1111
625 FOR SALE BY OWNER
PRISTINE, 3 bdrm. 2 bath, totally reno in/out. 1.5 acres with year around creek. All services. Burns Lake, B.C. Private. $150,000 obo. (250)692-3738
627 HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House!
Diffi culty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now?
NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH!Call us First! 604.657.9422
WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House!
Diffi culty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now?
NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH!Call us First! 604.657.9422
636 MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refi nances, im-mediate debt consolidation, foreclo-sure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations.
Call 1-888-685-6181www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
736 HOMES FOR RENT
REAL ESTATE
636 MORTGAGES
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
Agassiz- 1 BDRM APT. Avail. now. Clean safe building. Balcony w/view of Mt. Cheam. Close to amenities. Laundry in building. N/S, N/P. $600/mo. Call 604-860-3700
AGASSIZ
T. Marlowe ManorSpacious 1 bdrm
available now. Ask about our seniors discount.
Pets upon prior approval.
604-796-8760
HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 1 Bdrm condo with 5 appls, 2 prkg. NS/NP. $700. Avl now. (604)826-2006
HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovat-ed,$575/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132
736 HOMES FOR RENT
Agassiz- 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2300 sq. ft. house. Living & family rooms,
large balcony, close to amenities. N/s, n/p. DD & ref req’d, $1400/mo
Call (604)819-9128
Agassiz- Avail. Dec.15 - 4bdrm 2ba home in town centre. Recently reno’d, new laminate fl oors. Hydro & gas incl’d. DD & ref req’d. $950/mo. Call 604-491-3600
Agassiz- Avail. Dec.15 - 4bdrm 2ba home in town centre. Recently reno’d, new laminate fl oors. Hydro & gas incl’d. DD & ref req’d. $950/mo. Call 604-491-3600
HARRISON. Clean 3 bdrm. Lge garage. $1300/mo. Immed. Quiet area, near school. Ns/np. Lge fcd yard. 604-852-1655; 604-853-4941.
Harrison Hot Springs, 421 Miami River Dr. & 318 Chestnut Ave 3bdrm, 2 bath, gas f/p, 2 car gar-age, 5 appl., fenced yard, no pets, exc. cond. avail. now. $1200/m, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077
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TRANSPORTATION
810 AUTO FINANCING
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -
Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402www.PreApproval.cc
FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.
FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.
WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Treat yourself this Christmas to $500 cash back. We fund your fu-ture not your past. All credit situa-tions accepted. www.creditdriv-ers.ca 1-888-593-6095.
WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Treat yourself this Christmas to $500 cash back. We fund your fu-ture not your past. All credit situa-tions accepted. www.creditdriv-ers.ca 1-888-593-6095.
818 CARS - DOMESTIC
1987 CHEVROLET Celebrity Clean, 166,00 kms, $1000. obo
Call 604-619-8596
1990 PONTIAC 6000, Air Cared, loaded, new winter tires, white, 4 dr., $995 obo (604)826-0519
1993 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see!
$10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235
1993 Chrysler Dynasty LE - exc. shape in & out. 6 cyl auto, loaded. AirCared. $1350. 778-893-4866.
1995 Dodge - 4 dr, 5 spd, air-cared. 150K. Asking $750: (604)504-0932
1997 Olds V6, 240km, 4dr, white, 2yr air care, very good cond. needs rear brakes $1500 fi rm. 392-3950
2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $1995 obo (604)826-0519
TRANSPORTATION
818 CARS - DOMESTIC
2001 Dodge Chrysler 4 dr, fully loaded. aircared. $1300: (604)832-8944
2003 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see!
$10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235
2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING con-vertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519
2006 BUICK ALLURE CX. 94,000 kms. No accd’s. Local. Exc. cond. $10,900. Abbotsford 604-855-1335
2006 FORD FUSION, 4 dr, 39,000 kms, V6, all options, $7,950 obo. Phone 604-780-8404
2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, 47K. Must sell! $25,000 obo. Call 604-805-4545.
2010 CHEVY IMPALA, 4 dr Sedan, 62,000 K, exc. cond., $12,800.
Call 604-309-4001.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
1993 TOYOTA Corolla Sedan 4 dr, brown, 5spd, 1 owner, well maint, gd cond, $1200. (604)819-2789
2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stack-er $3295 obo. (604)826-0519
2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, load-ed 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $6000 fi rm. Phone 604-538-9257.
2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, load-ed 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $5700 fi rm. Phone 604-538-9257.
828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
2001 Ford Diesel Ambulance. Ap-prox. 270km. 10K worth of med. supplies incl’d. Earn up to 1000 per day. Leaving Province, will sacrifi ce for $23,999, no reasonable offer will be refused! 1-604-703-3934 OBO
2011 5th Wheel 32’ Gooseneck Cargo Trailer, triple axle, 4000lb ramp, electric brakes, roof vents, 36” side door, like new, $12,500. Call 604-560-4037
838 RECREATIONAL/SALE
2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, slide-out beautiful cond. $16,500 obo. Call 604-287-1127
2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 5th wheel, 180K, full load $16,000 obo. 604-812-1278
2011 ADVENTURER 980RDS
Elec. happi-jac, ext. speakers, thermopane windows, awning,
microwave. $24,483 (Stk.31050)www.fraserwayrv.com
1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
2011 EVER-LITE 31RKS
Dual pane windows, A/C, slide out bike rack, elec. rear stab
jacks, and MORE!$37,483 (Stk.29577)
www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
TRANSPORTATION
838 RECREATIONAL/SALE
2011 HEMISPHERE F28RGSS
DSI water heater, exterior shower, water fi lter sys.,
create-a-breeze fan, rear kitchen.$24,483 (Stk.30964)
www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
2011 SALEM FG T21RD
Microwave, awning, pass through storage, u-shaped dinette, ext.
speakers, DSI water heater. $15,483 (Stk.30525)
www.fraserwayrv.com1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
FORD, 4 X 4 XLT LARIAT truck & Okanagan camper, very good cond., $3,500. Call (604)820-8218.
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H
Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H
Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
SCRAP BATTERIES WANT-ED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673The Scrapper
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
117,000 KMS, 1994 Jeep Cherokee 4x4, mint, 4 door, 5 speed stan-dard, a/c, $2500. 778-893-4866
1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4795 obo 604-826-0519
2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4, auto, all options, dark green, 125 km, $9,300 fi rm. 604-538-4883.
851 TRUCKS & VANS
1990 AXXESS Nissan Mini Van, 5spd, dual doors, AirCared. $1000. Call 778-997-4519 Abby
1991 FORD F150, XLT Lariat 4x4, V8 auto, reg cab, 8’ box w/liner & canopy, new brakes, Aircared, more210K. $2700/obo (604)820-8218
1993 F150 heavy 1/2, 4x4, auto, good cond. $1750 red/white 819-4857
1993 S15 extra cab 4x4, auto, blue, air, canopy, good cond., $1999. Call (604)819-4857
1998 FORD WINDSTAR. 221,000 kms. Runs good. Very clean. Grey. $1650. 604-832-9816.
1998 FORD WINDSTAR van, 7 passenger, fully loaded, 6 cyl, Air-cared, 175,000 kms. No accidents. $2,300. 778-240-4574
1998 FORD WINDSTAR van, 7 passenger, fully loaded, 6 cyl, Air-cared, 205,000 kms. No accidents. $1,800. 778-240-4574
2000 FORD WINSTAR S.E.L Limit-ed edition, loaded, Aircared to Mar 2013 $2200 obo (604)302-0985
2002 Honda Odyssey EXL, leather int., new tires, new timing belt, 161,000k. $6900. 604-309-4001.
2003 DODGE CARAVAN. 5 door, 7 passenger. Aircared, new tires, runs great. Very clean in & out. 175,000 kms. $3750. 604-852-6516
2003 LANDROVER V6 silver 140,000k loaded 4/whl dr $6,450 obo. 604-857-9037, 778-552-6300
TRANSPORTATION
851 TRUCKS & VANS
2004 GRAND CARAVAN, 36,000 KMS, v6, loaded, seats 7, $7950 obo. 604-780-8404
2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, On-star, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $6000. 604-812-1278
2009 DODGE 150 HEMI PICK UP with canopy, rhino lined, loaded, 8000 original km’s, show room con-dition. 28,000 OBO. (604)613-3727
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SEL, full stow-go, 43 Km, silver/blk int, mint, $15,000. (604)218-1658.
F350, 1996 dually, diesel, fully load-ed, exc. cond. 273,000km, $8750, Alex 604-796-2316
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES
CARS & VANS:1996 DODGE NEON 4dr sedan auto ST#136 $14951997 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto ST#142 $19002000 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT 7 pass auto Aircare ST#153 $19901999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 7 pass auto ST#139 $19902002 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4dr auto loaded st#155$19902001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr 5 spd ST#95 $24951995 ACURA LEGEND 4dr auto, leather ST#161 $31992002 DODGE CARAVAN 7 pass, auto ST#160 $34952002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $34952000 CHRYSLER NEON 4dr sedan auto ST#147 $34951997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $39952007 TOYOTA CAMRY auto fully loaded BC car ST#120$14,900
TRUCKS THIS WEEK:
2005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125$8,9002005 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#134$10,9002009 CHEV 3500 CREW CAB Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#123 $12,9002001 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 ST#46 $12,9002007 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#128$14,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW cab Lariat 4X4 auto long box diesel ST#118 $15,9002008 GMC 2500 HD quad cab SLE 4x4 auto fully load-ed ST#145 $16,9002007 GMC 2500 CREW cab, Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#61 $16,900
33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038
604-855-0666www.keytrackautosales.com
TRANSPORTATION
851 TRUCKS & VANS
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES
CARS & VANS:2002 BUICK GRANDVIEW 7 pass, auto, full load ST#99$5,9002005 CHEV MALIBU 4dr SDN auto, full load ST#07$5,9002005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sdn full load ST#03 $5,9002000 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT 7 pass auto Aircare ST#153 $19901999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 7 pass auto ST#139 $19902002 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4dr auto loaded st#155$19902001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr 5 spd ST#95 $19952002 DODGE CARAVAN 7 pass, auto ST#160 $34952002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $34952000 CHRYSLER NEON 4dr sedan auto ST#147 $34951997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $39952007 TOYOTA CAMRY auto fully loaded BC car ST#120$14,900
TRUCKS THIS WEEK:
2005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125$8,9002005 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#134$10,9002007 CHEV 3500 CREW CAB Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#123 $12,9002001 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 ST#46 $12,9002007 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#128$14,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW cab Lariat 4X4 auto long box diesel ST#118 $15,9002008 GMC 2500 HD quad cab SLE 4x4 auto fully load-ed ST#145 $16,9002007 GMC 2500 CREW cab, Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#61 $16,9001991 TOYOTA P/U REG CAB auto runs good Aircare ST#154 $1990
33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038
604-855-0666www.keytrackautosales.com
MARINE
912 BOATS
ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’,12’ or 14’, with or without motor ortrailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720
Notice to Creditorsand Others
Clive Sidney Mellor, deceased
Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of the late CLIVE SIDNEY MELLOR, formerly of 5474 McCallum Road, PO Box 437, Agassiz, British Colum-bia, V0M 1A0, are hereby re-quired to send full particulars of such claims to the under-signed Executor, c/o Rose Shawlee, Lawyer, 9259 Main Street, PO Box 390, Chilli-wack, BC V2P 6K2, before December 31, 2011 after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which they then have notice.
MD Private Trust CompanyExecutor
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RECREATION RECREATION AT A GLANCEAT A GLANCE
There’s something for everyone!
Fitness/Activity Centre Holiday HoursDecember 24 .................................. CLOSEDDecember 25 .................................. CLOSEDDecember 26 .................. 8:00 am – 1:00 pmDecember 27 – 30 ............ REGULAR HOURSDecember 31 ................. 7:00 am – 5:00 pmJanuary 1 ....................................... CLOSEDJanuary 2 ....................... 6:15 am – 9:00 pm
Registration for the Winter Session on NOW:We are accepting registrations for ALL Winter programming at the Fitness / Activity Centre. There is a variety of programming opportunities to choose from for the New Year. Surprise someone on your list with a new and interesting program registration, it makes a great stocking stuffer!
Variety Play Variety Play is a recreation based preschool program which will encourage your child to make new friends, learn about our community, sing songs, be creative doing craft projects, celebrate the seasons and much more! The sessions run in the mornings 2 hours per day 2 days per week for Tiny Tots age 2 ½ - 3 ½ years and Tots age 3 ½ to 5 years. Post Dated Cheques accepted. For more information call 604-796-8891 or visit us online at www.district.kent.bc.ca
COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING DECEMBER 2011
Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 • Tel 604.796.2235 • www.district.kent.bc.ca
DISTRICT OF KENT WATER AND SEWER RATES
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2012 there will be a modest rate increase of 3.00% on all District of Kent residential and commercial water and sewer rates to keep up with infl ationary costs for processing water and liquid waste. For those property owners on the utility pre-payment plan your monthly payments will be adjusted effective January 2012.For a complete list of all sewer and water rates please refer to District of Kent Bylaw No’s 1451.02 and 1452.03.For any questions please contact the District of Kent at 604-796-2235. The Municipal offi ce will be closed on December 26, 2011 and reopening on January 3, 2012.
Merry Christmas from Mayor John Van Laerhoven
Well, it is hard to believe that it is already time to say Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. I say this on behalf of all your District employees who take pride in helping to make this a wonderful place it is. What a great year we have had here in Kent. This past year has been a year of many accomplishments, highlighted by:
• Our Chief Administrative Offi cer, Wallace Mah beingrecognized for Leadership excellence by the Local Government Management Association a province-wide award.
• The Finance Department being awarded a CanadianAward for Financial Reporting for the 3rd consecutive year.
• The Engineering Department successfully cleaned 14km of ditches; completed paving for Aberdeen Village and Harrison Highlands, repaired the Cuthbert Bridge and implemented the agriculture plastics partnership pilot program.
• The Corporate Services Department successfullyimplemented an automated vote counting machine that streamlined the election process. Co-ordinated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with neighbouring First Nations Communities on cooperation and understanding.
• The Community Services Department being awarded5-blooms from British Columbia Communities in Bloom. Successfully hosted 2500 Girl Guides and chaperons during the Spirit of Adventure Rendezvous event this past summer. Completed the new and improved Mountain View Trail system and planted 52 trees around the District.
• The Development Services Department had a busyyear processing building and development applications, such as the Rimex expansion and Corrections Facility.
• The Agassiz Fire Department has been recognizedby the Canadian Fallen Firefi ghters Foundation for providing a brass hose coupling to be used as part of the Canadian Firefi ghters Memorial.
• The District received over $750,000 in grant fundingfrom various sources that went towards making the District a better place to live.
• I’d also like to celebrate the addition of a secondcommunity Doctor at the Agassiz Health Centre, the second anniversary of the Agassiz Farm Fresh Market, and the 10th Anniversary of both the Library and the Fitness / Activity Centre.
As 2011 comes to a close, I’d like to make special mention of all our community heroes and volunteers who commit themselves all year round to make a positive difference in our community. I’d also like to make special mention of Lorne Fisher and Ken Schwaerzle for serving the community with dedication and passion.The festive season is a time for caring for each other and reaching out to help others. Personally, I would like to thank District Council and Staff for their support, assistance, dedication and trust. I speak for all of us in saying, we look forward to serving our community in 2012.The lead up to Christmas is an exciting and busy time of year, and as we all prepare for the celebrations, I encourage you all to look after one and other and take special care on the roads. Let’s remember there are many who are not as fortunate as ourselves, so let’s be generous in our giving.Wishing all of you and yours on the District of Kent a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Fitness ScheduleBeginning January 3 2012
Subject to Change
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
6:15 am - 7:15 amBoot Camp
Nancy
6:15 am - 7:15 amBoot Camp
Nancy
7:30 am - 8:45 amHeart Health
Marie
7:20 am - 8:30 amStep ‘n Strength
Wilma
7:30 am - 8:45 amHeart Health
Marie
7:20 am - 8:30 amStep ‘n Strength
Wilma
7:30 am - 8:45 amHeart Health
Marie
8:30 am - 9:30 amCircuit Nancy
8:00 am - 9:00 amPower Walking
Marie(Agricultural Hall)
8:30 am - 9:30 amCircuit Nancy
8:00 am - 9:00 amPower Walking
Marie(Agricultural Hall)
8:50 am - 9:50 amKeep Fit
Marie
9:15 am - 10:15 am NO SWEAT!
Marie
8:50 am - 9:50 amKeep Fit
Marie
9:15 am - 10:15 am NO SWEAT!
Marie
8:50 am - 9:50 amKeep Fit
Marie
9:55 am - 10:55 amKeep Fit
Marie
10:30 am - 11:30 amGetting Fit
Marie
10:30 am - 11:30 amGetting Fit
Marie
11:00 am - 12:00 pm*Gentle Yoga
Alice
11:00 am - 12:00 pm*Gentle Yoga
Alice
12:05 pm - 12:50 pm*Zumba®
Marie
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmSlow Motion
Leonne
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmSlow Motion
Leonne
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm‘Back’ to Fitness
Blazenka
5:30 pm - 6:30 pmLatin Dance Cardio
Raquel
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm‘Back’ to Fitness
Blazenka
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm*YogaMike
7:00 pm - 8:00 pmStretchercize
Leonne
6:45 pm - 7:45 pmBallsercize!
Leonne
6:50 pm - 7:50 pm*ZUMBA®
Ronelle
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm*Belly Dancing
Leonne
7:50 pm - 8:55 pm*Active Yoga
Mike
Class held in the Weight Room (non participants for Circuit Class have
access to cardio equipment only)
Pre - registered program
*Access with Fitness Pass or $8 Drop in Fee
Class Start Dates
Jan 3 Bootcamp Jan 4 ‘Back’ to Fitness Jan 9 Stretchercize
Getting Fit Circuit Jan 10 Step ‘n Strength
NO SWEAT! Gentle Yoga Ballsercize!
Latin Dance Cardio Keep Fit Jan 11 Zumba® (night class)
Power Walking Jan 5 Belly Dancing Jan 12 Yoga
Slow Motion Jan 6 Zumba® (noon class) Active Yoga
Fitness Classes are included with a 3, 6 or 12 month pass or can be access with tickets or by paying a regular drop in fee unless otherwise posted.
604-796-8891
Municipal Hall Holiday Offi ce Closure 2011 - 2012
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:SEWER/WATER CALLS: .................604-796-9145PUBLIC WORKS CALLS: .................604-796-9005
CLOSED:MONDAY .................................... DECEMBER 26TUESDAY ..................................... DECEMBER 27WEDNESDAY ............................... DECEMBER 28THURSDAY ................................... DECEMBER 29FRIDAY ........................................ DECEMBER 30MONDAY .............................. JANUARY 2, 2012
OPEN: ...................TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 2012
WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!
PROPERTY TAXES/UTILITIES PAYMENTS
Payment for 2011 Property Taxes and Utilities MUST be received no later than Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Any unpaid balances will be transferred to arrears taxes and subject to daily interest.
** A general reminder to our customers: please let us know what your new/correct/updated mailing address is so that we may be able to get your invoices to you in a timely manner
CPR Holiday TrainValdy and Tracey Brown will headlining the entertainment on the CP Holiday Train as it spreads the awareness of hunger in our communities. The train fi lled with lights and sounds will be stopping in Agassiz in front of the Agricultural Hall on Saturday, Dec 17 at 2:00 pm. Visit the Community Services hot chocolate station and enjoy this holiday event. District vehicles and CUPE 458 staff will be on hand to collect your donations to our local food bank.