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By NATASHA JONESAldergrove Star

Th ousands more Langley residents will see huge savings on their house insurance premiums, thanks to the expansion of Lan-gley Township’s superior tanker shutt le service accreditation.

To be accredited by the Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS), a fi re department must prove it can provide an alternative water sup-ply and delivery system that can establish and maintain a fl ow of 900 litres per minute within fi ve minutes of a fi re engine arriving on the scene of a fi re. Th e water supply must be sustained for two hours.

In May, the department took on the third and fi nal phase of testing for the FUS accreditation in southeast Langley. Th rough a demanding documentation and training process, crews proved that they can quickly move and maintain an eff ective water supply to fi res in remote areas where hydrants do not exist.

Last year, FUS accreditation was received for the southwest area of the municipality.

Th e leading co-ordinator for the process is assistant fi re chief Pat Walker. On July 23, he told council that the process was a “mas-sive undertaking that involved the entire fi re department.”

Now that the process is complete, residents in most rural areas will benefi t and see substantial insurance savings, Walker said.

FUS does not set property insurance rates, but is responsible for publishing the Canadian Fire Insurance Grading Index that is used by insurers across Canada on which to base insurance rates.

Residents who want to know if they are in an accredited area should contact their insurance provider.

“Because fi re is a major concern, it is an advantage to live near a fi re hydrant or fi re station,” Walker said. “In urban areas, proximity is not usually a problem and this is refl ected in insurance rates. But in more remote or rural areas, the distance may be greater, which infl uences the cost of your insurance.”

In some cases, residents living in accredited areas have seen their insurance premiums drop by up to 50 per cent, a savings of hun-dreds and sometimes even thousands of dollars.

“Residents can also be secure in the knowledge that Township fi re crews are capable of shutt ling tankers and supplying the water needed to fi ght fi res in more remote locations,” Walker said.

How to bett er get the word out prompted a brief debate among council members. Councillor Bob Long was not happy spending $5,000 to send out notices to advise residents of the accreditation in their areas.

“I think people can fi gure it out,” Long said, suggesting that staff examine less expensive ways to communicate the information.

“I don’t need a staff report to tell me it’s a good idea,” said Coun-cillor Charlie Fox.

A majority of council voted to spend $5,000 to send 3,000 no-tices.

KURT LANGMANN PHOTOVolunteers scrubbed the Aldergrove Fire Hall #3 truck at the Bentley for Babies fundraiser last month in Aldergrove as fi refi ghters watched. The annual car wash, barbecue and bottle drive for B.C. Women’s Hospital raised over 2,000. See letter to the editor inside this issue.

In a Lather for Women’s HospitalIn a Lather for Women’s Hospital

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Cross border shopping is on the rise, and Langley resi-dents are among those who are taking advantage of the close proximity to the U.S. border.

Many locals report that they buy their gas exclusively across the line, while others do a weekly grocery shop in the U.S. to get a bett er price on cheese, milk and meat.

Prices in the U.S. for certain items like cheese or running shoes can be up to 50 per cent cheaper than in Canada.

In June, Canadian border services offi cers processed 581,404 travellers, which is an 18 per cent increase com-pared to the 475,562 travel-

lers processed over the same period last year, said Faith St. John, Canadian Border Service Agency spokesperson.

Th e increase is also like-ly due in part to new duty free rules, implemented two months ago. As of June 1, personal exemption limits increased to $200 from $50 for absences of 24 hours or more and to $800 for absences of 48 hours or more.

However, there are no per-sonal exemptions for same day shopping trips, said St. John.

Langley residents have easy access to four border cross-ings — at Peace Arch, Pacifi c Highway, Abbotsford, and Aldergrove.

Th e increase in B.C. resi-dents shopping in the States has been on the rise for several years, but is spiking even high-er lately, also in part because of the strong Canadian dollar.

Th e B.C. long weekend is a busy one at the borders, with Monday seeing the most traf-fi c.

Last year, 40,000 vehicles came through the local bor-der crossings. In total, around 130,000 vehicles crossed the border on the long weekend.

It’s recommended travelers try to plan their return so that they arrive at the border out-side peak hours. Th e best time to arrive is before 5:30 p.m., said CBSA.

Meanwhile, in June, 596 people who tried to enter Canada were turned back at the border, including a couple of Americans with links to gangs.

Last month, crossing guards made 17 weapons sei-zures, including two grenades at the Aldergrove crossing on June 18.

Two U.S. residents travel-ling from Florida to Alaska were stopped and the grenades were discovered in their trailer.

As a precaution, a perim-eter was set up and the Lower Mainland Explosives Disposal Unit was called in. Th e pair withdrew their application to enter Canada.

Shoppers heading south on the rise

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HARRY HUNT PHOTOA new granite marker on the Shortreed Cairn was unveiled Thursday at Fraser Highway just west of 264 Street. From left are Dave Speedie, Rod Deans, June Willson (Speedie), Mayor Jack Froese and Wayne Boylan.

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A memorial cairn to one of Aldergrove’s pioneers was restored by the Alder Grove Heritage Society last week.

On Th ursday, August 2, the Mayor of Langley Township, Jack Froese, unveiled the new Shortreed Cairn on Fraser Highway.

Th e cairn is just across the street from the McDonald’s Restaurant, near 264 Street. Th is cairn was erect-ed sometime around 1994 when the house built by Robert (Bob) Shortreed Jr. was demolished to make way for new commercial devel-opment at the busy corner. However, the plaque, being made of bronze, was stolen in recent years.

Wayne Boylan of First Memorial Funeral Services in Aldergrove, when he heard of the plaque being stolen, off ered to donate a replacement made of granite.

A special dignitary on hand for the unveiling was Rod Deans, a grand nephew respresenting the Shortreed family. June Speedie represented the Alder Grove Heritage Society and Wayne Boylan represented First Memorial Funeral Services at the unveiling.

SHORTREED CORNERS, LATER SPEEDIE’S CORNER In 1883 Robert Shortreed Jr.

homesteaded this site, on the Old Yale wagon road. He became a Justice of the Peace and held that position until 1919. He operated a general store, the Shortreed Post Offi ce and New Westminster & Burrard Inlet Telegraph here.

In 1900 he moved to Abbotsford and opened a store there and was also a CPR bridge builder. Robert formed a posse in 1904 to track down Billy Miner, who had robbed a train in Mission City. In 1905 he became a Canada Customs worker. In 1923 he was a tax collector and stipendi-ary magistrate. He died in 1924 in Abbotsford.

In 1926 Mac and Rita Lamont bought the property and built the gas station and living quarters. Mac was a carpenter and built Dr. Marr’s house on Hospital Hill. He probably rented the property to Mr. Flatman, but sold it to Peter and Christine Voigt in 1937. Th e 2.85 acres had an orchard, large garden, cows and chickens which helped the family survive, since not much gas was sold at Pete’s Corner Service one gas pump. In the early 1960s the business was run by the Bells, then the Watmoughs.

In 1962 John and Daisy Speedie bought the business (jobs for their children June, Hazel and David too), and the small house. Th e Voigts gar-dened at their property next door, the old Shortreed house. In 1967 the Speedies bought the Voigt house and Pete and Christine moved to down-town Aldergrove. John put a trailer on the business site for a gift shop.

In 1969 Dave Speedie began mak-ing ice to sell to people going fi shing. He had a small commercial machine. Before long he had to buy another to keep up with the demand, as the store sold fi shing licences and live and fro-zen bait. Th e business kept growing. In 1972 plans were begun to build a larger store with more gas pumps. Th e year 1973 saw the opening of the new premises, offi ciated by Mayor George Preston.

Both Fraser Highway and Bellingham Highway had been con-siderably widened. In 1974 another building was put up behind the store to house Dave’s Ice plant, a gift shop and apartment upstairs. John Speedie died in 1981 and Dave and June con-tinued to run the business.

Th e business was sold in 1990 to Joseph Baik. It has had the front building demolished but the rear building remains as a store and res-taurant.

Th e Shortreed house was also sold that year, to Summergate Estates. Th e cairn was erected at the west end of

the property to commemorate its his-tory.

ROBERT (BOB) SHORTREED Jr. Born in Ontario in 1860, Bob

came out west in 1883 to homestead on the south-west corner of the New Westminster to Yale and County Line Roads (Fraser Highway and 264 Street). Eight years later, in 1891 he married 17 year old American-born Kathleen Gray, daughter of James Scoggy Gray, a Langley pioneer. Scoggy operated a Blacksmith Shop on Bob’s property next to his store.

Bob was listed in the B.C. Directory as a general merchant; his store was located where McDonald’s Restaurant stands today. Th is area was known as Shortreed and was in direct competition with Alder Grove just two kilometres to the east.

At the age of 23 Bob became “Justice of the Peace” a position he held for 36 years. He installed the fi rst CPR telegraph key in this area at his store and when the New Westminster and Burrard Inlet Telephone Company had telephone service

available he also installed one of those. Bob started the Shortreed Post Offi ce in fi rst August 1891, which he also ran out of his store.

William Henry Vanett a had home-steaded on the north-east corner and Findlay Shortreed, Bob’s younger brother, had sett led on the south-east corner. William was in charge of the Customs House, which he operated out of his home. In 1888, Findlay donated a piece of his property for the fi rst school in the town. Other early sett lers at Shortreed were Johan P. Swanson, John Miller, Scoggy Gray, Duncan Shortreed and James Duff .

Bob closed up shop at the end of 1904 and moved to Abbotsford but the following spring the post offi ce was reopened in the Vanett a house with William’s daughter, 18 year old Jessie, becoming postmistress. Bob had already opened a store in Abbotsford but he closed that as well in 1905 and went to work for Canada Customs in Abbotsford. In 1923 Bob became a tax collector and stipendi-ary magistrate, however, he died a

year later. Starting in 1910 the community

of Shortreed was slowly absorbed into Aldergrove with the retirement of William Vanett a and the Customs House moving to Boundary and Jackman Roads, the opening of the telephone exchange in Aldergrove in 1912, the new two-room Aldergrove schoolhouse opened in 1913, and the closure of the Shortreed Post Offi ce in 1917. Fred Hart of FJ Hart Real Estate was probably the major con-tributor to Shortreed’s demise with his promotion of “the Apple Lands of Aldergrove” with his offi ce being at Yale and Jackman Roads.

Shortreed School in Aldergrove is named aft er Bob’s sister Christina, who att ended the fi rst school in Aldergrove when she arrived from Ontario with her parents. Later she became a teacher, fi rst at Beaver School at Coghlan and Roberts Roads (256 Street and 56 Avenue) then at Patricia School (Aldergrove South) at County Line and Warner Roads, 264 Street and 8 Avenue).

Historic cairn restored at Shortreed Corner

FILE PHOTO“Speedie’s Corner” as it appeared from the air in the mid-1960s, with 264 Street running left to right and Fraser Highway running from bottom to top of photo. The Shortreed house is visible at the top centre of photo, shrouded by trees.


HARRY HUNT PHOTOMJB Hot Stuff took several fi rst prize ribbons at the Abbotsford Agrifair over the weekend. Dave (above) and Sue Caldbeck have owned the Rocking Patch donkey herd in Aldergrove for many years and are always among the top breeders.

Champions at AgrifairChampions at Agrifair

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Langley RCMP have received a number of tips about what could well be the largest theft of wine in B.C. history.

Investigators are following up on information they have received on the possible whereabouts of 5,200 bott les of Blackwood Lane wine, valued at $200,000, that were stolen from the south Langley winery on July 19. Blackwood Lane is located in the 25100 block of 8 Avenue.

Owner Carlos Lee has off ered a $25,000 reward for the arrest of the perpetrators. Th e crime, which involved stealing one tonne of his bott led wine from the secluded shop, has received plenty of att en-tion through the media and in the industry.

“To take that much wine is shocking,” Lee told Black Press last week. Both Lee and police agree that the heist would have been well planned and targeted.

Around the same time, someone

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SUBMITTED PHOTOMore than 5,000 bottles of Blackwood Lane wines were stolen from a south Aldergrove warehouse last week.

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“Ashley is quite the kid,” said Walnut Grove Secondary vice-principal Jim Darby. “She is always ready to pitch in and help out whenever an extra pair of hands is needed.”

Th e Grade 12 student was honoured as the recipient of the 2012 Pete Swensson outstanding community youth award for 2012. She beat out six other outstanding nominees from high schools throughout Langley and Aldergrove.

Th e list included Darryl Brown (Aldergrove Com-munity Secondary), Joel Kleingeltink (Langley Christian), Maddie Mill-sip (Langley Secondary), Haley Nickel (Langley Fundamental), Lexi Ni-iranen (D.W. Poppy) and Michael Pratt (Brook-swood).

Th e award is in recogni-tion of a student’s athletic, scholastic and commu-nity eff orts.

Some of Bull’s volunteer exploits include coaching fi eld lacrosse, both in Lan-gley and Maple Ridge, serving as a senior member of Walnut Grove’s GQ (Gator Quality) Ambassador Program, which helps Grade 8 students transition into high school, helping the school’s Human-itarian Club, volunteering at a local soup kitchen, and working as a crew member at the RockRidge Young Life Camp.

She is also an honour roll student, one of Canada’s top female fi eld lacrosse play-ers — she represented her country at the U19 fi eld lacrosse championships in 2011 as a 16-year-old — and is off to Buf-falo in the fall on an athletic scholarship to Canisius College.

For Bull, she just loves the feeling of helping others.

“It is a good feeling, the feeling of know-ing you have helped someone in a time of darkness for them,” she described.

With the Humanitarian Club, the students help out at Friends Langley Vineyard. Th e students prepare soup, set up the tables and chairs, and then serve whomever happens to come in

the downtown Langley church.

“You see them (home-less) outside and wonder what their story is,” Bull said. “It is good to see them come in and forget about all that and experi-ence some help.”

While not an offi cial member of the Humani-tarian Club, Bull said she likes what the club stands for.

“Th ey put themselves forward to help the com-munity,” Bull said.

“And they don’t expect anything from it, they just

want to see good things happen.”When not volunteering in the commu-

nity or playing fi eld lacrosse, school plays a central role in Bull’s life.

During her spare at school, it is not un-common for Bull to wander into a class-room and help out the teachers.

“Right from Grade 8, she has been one of those kids that everyone really enjoys having around the school and in classes,” Darby said. “She is really personable and is a positive-outlook type of kid as well.”

Bull has her sights set on becoming a PE teacher and coach at the high school level.

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Over the next 30 years, Langley Township’s population is expected to grow signifi cantly.

With more people comes more energy consumption - and whether it is gasoline, natural gas, or electric-ity, those costs are expected to rise as well.

To help the community achieve greater energy effi ciency, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and save money, a new position has been cre-ated through a partnership between the Township and BC Hydro.

Ryan Schmidt has been named the municipality’s new Community Energy Manager. Formerly an Environmental Coordinator with the Township, his role now is to work with residents, businesses, and devel-opers to incorporate more power-sav-ing features into homes and buildings,

as new neighbourhoods are created.“We will be looking at ways to

encourage the development indus-try to invest in energy effi ciency,” Schmidt said. “We will be working on policies that lead to more environ-mentally friendly communities and investing in programs to infl uence the way communities are built out.”

Since joining the Township in 2001, Schmidt has worked on several major initiatives, including develop-ing a Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan and help-ing the Township create BC’s fi rst green vehicle fl eet. He has worked with local businesses to reduce ener-gy consumption and provided educa-tion and outreach programs on water, energy, and climate change.

While working on a Community Energy and Emissions Plan, Schmidt learned that BC Hydro had started

a new Sustainable Communities Program. Th rough the program, Hydro partners with municipali-ties and provides half of the fund-ing required for the new Community Energy Manager’s position.

While Hydro educates the public and encourages an energy-saving lifestyle, it has no jurisdiction over communities or homes being built. To bridge that gap, Hydro is looking for allies at the municipal level. Th at is a perfect fi t for the Township, which is committ ed to creating sustainable communities but is expecting to see its population double to 210,000 by 2040.

“We need to balance growth and sustainability, because one can’t come

at the expense of the other,” said Schmidt. Although the Township is bound by the B.C. Building Code, Schmidt wants to work with develop-

ers to achieve higher lev-els of energy-effi ciency.

Th e Community Energy Manager position will be in eff ect for one year, with the option to extend for another year. During that time, specifi c goals will be evaluated to measure the role’s eff ec-tiveness. Th e fi rst step is to have the Township – which, as a community,

spends more than $410 million on energy annually – commit to reduc-ing its electricity consumption by one gigawatt hour (one billion watt s) per year.

Investigating opportunities in

the Carvolth neighbourhood, which is being developed in northwest Langley, and an energy effi ciency workshop for developers, will be the fi rst areas of focus for Schmidt, who is only the 13th Community Energy Manager in the province.

“Th is new position represents another milestone in the Township’s vision of sustainability for future generations,” said Ramin Seifi , General Manager of Engineering and Community Development. “It will lead the transition to a community that is less reliant on conventional energy by increasing public aware-ness, improving effi ciency, and shift -ing dependence to renewable forms of energy. It will investigate and advance policies that contribute to development of complete, livable, and sustainable communities in the Township.”

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Aldergrove Star

Music Access Society, a Langley-based non-profi t society, is looking for participants and sponsors for its free music programs starting in September.

Music Access Society (MAS) is a newly-formed not-for profi t initiative formed by local residents which rec-ognizes that limitations in arts educa-tion combined with B.C.’s high cost of living leaves restricted-income families without the ability to aff ord music les-sons for their children.

MAS realizes that families living on a fi xed or restricted income are forced to forego benefi cial extra-curricular education programs, due to the high cost of feeding, clothing and caring for their children.

MAS believes that at the core of every young spirit is the promise of something great. With the right condi-tions, including education and com-munity, it is believed that every child and youth benefi t both autonomously

and in community from musical edu-cation.

MAS has recently created a spon-sorship program for children and youth in Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Langley, and the South Surrey/White Rock area who would otherwise be unable to aff ord music education or musical instruments. MAS is off ering both private and group instruction com-mencing this September. Participants will be off ered free music lessons and access to musical instruments to take home for the duration of the lessons.

September’s group lessons will be class piano at the City of Langley’s Al Anderson Pool and group guitar at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, Aldergrove. Private lessons will be off ered in music schools closest to the student’s home. Musical instruments are supplied by local donors.

MAS aims to welcome students to learn with qualifi ed teachers in a music school where they can be musi-

cally inspired and guided in develop-ing their creative potential. Musical enthusiasm and a desire to learn are required; no further music experience is needed. Seats are currently available. Call or email today to apply.

Th e Music Access Society was founded by John Briner, BAMus, LLB, LLM, a local father of four, a practic-ing lawyer and former private guitar instructor, and Anne Guite, BA, a local music teacher and former social work-er, along with a small group of music educators and supporters.

Contact John Briner, Executive Director, and Anne Guite, Director of Operations, if you wish to speak about the need for increased access to music education and about how to partici-pate in sponsoring the program.

For inquiries about Lessons for your child or to donate instruments or sponsor a student, contact: [email protected] or call 604-259-8452.

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Jackie Maksymiw is organizing the fourth annual music commu-nity benefi t called For the Love of a Child in Langley.

Th e benefi t will feature a variety of performing arts and artists, pro-viding free community entertain-ment and promoting local busi-nesses through sponsorships. It is in honour of a former local music teacher and performer to assist a young bone cancer survivor and amputee who aspires to become a performing artist. Th e benefi t will assist with physical needs to met through existing organizations, such as War Amps, Easter Seals and Th e Variety Club.

Th is year’s event is called From Up Above and will be held Saturday, August 25 from 12-8 p.m. at the Langley Outdoor Spirit Square, 20550 Douglas Cresent,

Douglas Park, Langley. Artists include individual instrumental-ists, vocalists, bands and dancers performing classical, contempo-rary, gospel, indie folk, jazz, swing and rock.

Known names performing include Jim Abbott , Bronson Job, Even Keel, Daphne Suzanne, Andy MacDougall, Jackie Maksymiw, Rod Swanson and Doug Makela. Donations will be received at the event. Some chairs, tents and food will be provided.

“Join us for a great day of fantas-tic outdoor musical entertainment and support this noble cause. Bring your family, friends and pocket-book, and help us reach our goal to raise $6,000,” said Mksymiw.

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VICTORIA – Th e B.C. Liberal government is taking its new hard-line approach to federal environmental hear-ings on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline proposal in September.

Environment Minister Terry Lake has fi led the B.C. government’s notice to cross-examine Enbridge, one of the world’s biggest pipeline opera-tors. Lake outlined the “tough questions” B.C. representatives will ask about spill response capacity on land and sea, tanker escort tugboats, pipe wall thickness, and Enbridge’s sluggish response to a pipeline rupture in Michigan.

Th at’s all fi ne, and to be expected aft er Premier Christy Clark’s high-profi le confron-tation with Alberta Premier Alison Redford going into the recent premiers’ meeting in Halifax.

Clark’s demands for “world-leading” safety and spill response, as well as meet-ing the constitutional obliga-tion to consult and accommo-date aboriginal groups along the route, are mostly a state-ment of the obvious. Her call for a “fair share” of proceeds from exported oil to refl ect B.C.’s risk has been assaulted from all sides.

Pipeline opponents seized on Clark’s suggestion that a major oil spill might be tol-erable if there was enough money in it for B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix picked up the theme as he conducted his own belated tour of the

proposed route to reiterate his opposition.

Th ere had been earlier hints from Alberta that B.C. might need further rewards for the risk. But when Clark made the “fair share” demand public, Redford was moved to chan-nel Margaret Th atcher, declar-ing: “Th e Premier of Alberta is not going to blink on royal-ties.” Th e lady’s not for blink-ing, but neither is B.C.’s Iron Snowbird, as Preston Manning dubbed Clark this spring.

All this political theatre doesn’t amount to much. I’ll stand by my January predic-tion that the Enbridge pro-posal is unlikely to proceed, mainly due to the tangled state of aboriginal claims. Wealthy U.S. foundations that view the B.C. North Coast as their 500-year eco-experiment will be happy to help fund a decade of legal challenges, while con-tinuing the media-spinning and protest support they are doing now.

Even if some way can be found to levy a B.C. tax on revenues from the Northern Gateway pipeline, it’s no solu-tion. For one thing, it would confer an advantage to the Trans-Mountain pipeline that has been shipping Alberta oil to Burnaby and the U.S. for more than 60 years.

Th e competing expan-sion proposal by Trans-Mountain’s current owner, Kinder Morgan, shows the inconsistency of opposition to pipelines. Does anyone really believe that a new pipeline

built to the highest standards ever would be too dangerous, while a 60-year-old pipeline is acceptable?

Protesters have an easy tar-get in Kinder Morgan. With a tenfold increase to 25 tank-ers a month proposed to sail under the Lions Gate bridge, a heavy oil spill from Second Narrows to Stanley Park would be catastrophic to Vancouver’s environment and economy. Tankers have made that trip safely nearly 100 years, but the congested modern ship-ping lane off ers more threat of collision, and clearing Burrard Inlet for near-daily tanker transits would disrupt the rest of B.C.’s shipping trade.

An Angus Reid poll last week showed as many as half of respondents remain open-minded about the costs and benefi ts of new oil pipelines across B.C.

Unlike B.C. politicians, they seem interested in learn-ing more before making up their minds.

Dix and the NDP ran to the front of the anti-pipeline parade early, as they did with the carbon tax and other issues.

Clark began the Northern Gateway discussion with a principled position to wait for the result of the federal review, but that’s apparently out the window with an election looming.

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

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Local regiment’s history book to mark 150 years of service

Aldergrove Star

Th e Royal Westminster Regiment, with locations in New West-minster and Aldergrove, is documenting its rich history in a book which will commemorate a major milestone.

Th e Royal Westminster Regiment is the oldest active military unit in British Columbia. It has a 150 year history of service in the County of Westminster, a territory which extends from Burnaby to Boston Bar. Th e New Westminster Volunteer Rifl es, predeces-sor to the Royal Westminster Regiment, were granted authority by Governor Douglas on November 20, 1863. Now, the regiment is producing a pictorial history book which will be available to the public in 2013.

Th e book is a major legacy contribution of “Th e Westies” C150 committ ee spearheaded by Colonel Baker-MacGrott y, Honor-ary Colonel. Th e volunteer book team, coordinated by Sergeant Harley, has assembled a comprehensive collection of photo-graphs, facts, memorabilia and records, many of which are being published for the fi rst time. Th e book will be hard cover, printed in full colour and will acknowledge sponsors and supporters in the preface.

Enthusiasts can support the book project at three levels. Major book sponsors who contribute in excess of $500 will receive two limited edition, numbered volumes, each in a custom slipcase. For $150, book supporters will receive one numbered edition. Th e Honorary Colonel and the book project team will present books to sponsors and supporters at a VIP launch scheduled for Novem-ber.

A standard edition is also available for pre-ordering for $80. Books will be available in time for Christmas giving and before sales offi cially begin on January 1. Th e book is being published by Vivalogue Canada and can be ordered online at www.vivalogue.ca until September 7, 2012.

“We are pleased to contribute to the pictorial record of Canadian military history,” said Colonel Baker-MacGrott y. “With a fi ghting Westie spirit and incredible record of duty, tradition and service commencing before Confederation, the book will be of interest to readers of all ages and backgrounds. As Th e Royal Westminster Regiment celebrates 150 years of valiant military service of build-ing and protecting our community, our country and on overseas missions, this book is produced as a tribute to all our brave men and women who have served our country with such distinction.”

Th e Royal Westminster Regiment has a long history of com-munity involvement. When the Great Fire swept through New Westminster in 1898 and again when record fl ooding affl icted the Fraser Valley in 1948, the regiment supported the community through times of crisis. More recently, the regiment helped fi ght the Okanagan wild fi res of 2003 and provided support to the Van-couver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

As a fi ghting force, the Westies have been involved in every ma-jor confl ict of the post-Victorian era. Th e Primary Reserve Light Infantry Batt alion has served in the Boer War, World War I and World War II. It has also augmented numerous oversees deploy-ments on UN and NATO missions in Bosnia, Croatia, Cyprus, the Golan Heights, Sierra Leone and Afghanistan.

Members are currently serving overseas in Afghanistan and the [email protected]

SUBMITTED PHOTOWinners of the Laurie Bugle Shooting Competition members of the No 1 Company of Rifl es and Seymour Battery, 1884.


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Editor:On the dawn of B.C. NDP leader

Adrian Dix’s ‘Political Pipeline Tour’ of the Northern Gateway Project, I wish to highlight the top three inconsistencies in Dix’s position.

Th ey are:1. New BC oil refi neries – On

CKNW ( July 11, 2012) Adrian Dix confi rmed he supported building new refi neries in British Columbia to process heavy oil, yet he is against the primary delivery mechanism for refi neries; pipe-lines.

2. Tanker moratorium – Today, there are nearly 1,200 tanker trips annually along B.C’s west coast

despite the moratorium Dix refer-ences as key reason for opposing the NGP.

3. Kinder Morgan’s proposed pipeline – Kinder Morgan plans to more than double the capacity of its existing pipeline to carry heavy oil from Alberta to Burnaby.

Th is pipeline has the same inher-ent risks of the NGP, yet Dix re-fuses to take a stand on the project.

Th ese inconsistencies are not surprising since Adrian Dix’s NGP position was built in partnership with federal NDP leader Th omas Mulcair.

Dix’s tour of the NGP route is nothing more than political show-boating.

He can’t stand for B.C. while tak-ing his orders from Ott awa.

Last week, our government outlined fi ve bott om-line re-quirements that must be met to consider supporting heavy oil pipelines that combine environ-mental safety with our fair share of fi scal and economic benefi ts.

Adrian Dix is playing both sides of the fence regarding heavy oil.

If you’re against the NGP you’re against building heavy oil refi ner-ies and Kinder Morgan’s proposed heavy oil pipeline.

Swiss cheese has fewer holes than Adrian Dix’s inconsistent op-position of the NGP.

MLA John Les, Chilliwack

Dix plays politics with NGP

Editor: Th e second annual Bentley 4

Babies fundraiser for B.C. Women’s Hospital has kept us extremely busy. We fi nally fi nished counting the bott les and our total is $2,153. We didn’t reach our goal of raising more

than last year but we are still ex-tremely happy with the turnout and the money that everyone helped us raise.

We would like to say a big thanks to Ryan Hagen, Tim Emard, and Richie and to Hotsy Cleaning

Systems and Mobile Service, to Abbotsford regional recycling and the Aldergrove Star, and of course to everyone that helped make this happen.

Jeff , Shelly, Ava and Dylon Dixon, Aldergrove

Th anks for support

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Got fruit? In 2011, the Langley Community Harvest Program donated 695 lbs of fruit to the Langley Food Bank, and LEPS wants to link with own-ers of fruit trees and volunteers willing to help with this year’s harvest.

If you know of any unpicked fruit trees, stop by the LEPS offi ce to pick up some brochures to distribute. Call 604 532-3515 or email [email protected] for more information.

You can learn about backyard composting at a free work-shop Saturday, Aug. 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Langley Demonstration Garden at 4887 221 St. Learn the basics of back-yard composting and transform your kitchen and yard waste into rich, dark compost. Email [email protected] or call 604 532-3521.

Meanwhile a Gardening with Children Workshop will help parents who are having trouble gett ing their children to eat veg-etables.

Once they learn how to grow their own, they will love eating lett uce and carrots. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves during this hands on workshop for you and your kids on Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St.

Dunstan’s Church, 3025 264 St, Th is free workshop is open to the public. To register, call 604 856-5393 or email [email protected]

Learn how to take clippings and cutt ings from soft wood and shrubs and pot them at Maples Discovery Gardens Co-op on Sunday, Aug. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. Th e gardens are at 7743 200 St. RSVP to [email protected]

Plan a visit to the Langley Demonstration Garden, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Aug. 14, 15 and 16 for a barbecue and snacks, garden tours, scarecrow building, and lots of fun activi-ties for the whole family. Bring along some old kid-sized cloth-ing to personalize your scare-crow! Contact [email protected] or call 604-532-3521 for more information and to register.

Pollinator Power is a hands-on workshop where will build and take home a mason bee house and learn how to att ract a diversity of pollinators to your garden, resulting in more abundant vegetables, fruits, and fl owers. Aug. 18, 2-4 p.m. at the Langley Demonstration Garden. Email [email protected] or call 604 532-3521.

Th e annual Blackberry Bake-off is on Wednesday, Aug. 22,

from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Langley Demonstration Garden. Th is marks the grand send-off of the Demonstration Garden at its current site. Visitors can check out the plans for the new location at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum.

Enter a blackberry creation for a chance to win local fame as Langley’s best blackberry chef. Enjoy a barbecue lunch, visit the kids’ corner, pick up some treats at the farmers market, and groove to live music.

To enter a blackberry creation and receive a list of acceptable ingredients (as per Fraser Health regulations), or more informa-tion email [email protected] or call 604 532-3521.

Follow a dramatic story through planted fi elds and fruit orchards, as Georgia, an organic farmer, and her scientist daughter struggle to save their farm from an over the fence GMO att ack and fi nd love in unexpected places, in the Project Corndog-Dinner Th eatre. Th e evening fi nishes with guests, farmers and actors sitt ing down to an open air organic meal.

Tickets are $50 and must be bought in advance. Th e play is being hosted at Fraser Common Farm in Aldergrove on Aug. 24, 25, and 26. For tickets and more

information contact Tallulah at [email protected] or call 604 730-0450.

You can learn how to safely preserve your summer harvest at a Food Preservation Workshop to guide you through the steps of canning seasonal produce.

Participants are asked to bring your an apron, par-ing knife and cutt ing board to the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Space is limited, and registration is required. Email [email protected] or call 604-532-3521 to reserve your space. Th is workshop has a sliding scale fee: $5-$40.

On Youth Night, young people 13 to 18 are welcome to drop by for free food, games, and entertainment. Bring your instrument and hang around to jam. Th is event will be held rain or shine on Aug. 31, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Langley Demonstration Garden. For more information email [email protected] or call 604-532-3521.

If you are looking for com-posted manure to add to your garden for the 2012 winter growing season, visit www.manurelink.com and browse the listings for available composted manure.

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Put a lid on pool

Editor:I’m assuming that Mr.

Leavers lives in the Town-ship as he is the ‘director’ of parks and recreation for the Township, but it ap-pears that he has some dif-fi culty with the diff erence between a ‘beach’ and an ‘indoor pool’. To suggest that Aldergrove should go with ‘an outdoor pool’ be-cause “Aldergrove Lake has closed and there’s a large value around that outdoor swimming experience in Aldergrove” is hog wash. Th at beach was a jewel that the government chose to ig-nore and allowed to deteri-orate to a point where it was no longer a viable venue.

At a lake you can go to for a swim, wiggle your toes in the sand, take a picnic and have a day long family event. At a pool you go to for a swim in a marked lane, have some small competi-tions, then gather the gang and leave to go for a pizza. You can’t compare the ex-perience at all.

Just put a lid on the pool and give Aldergrove some-thing that can be used all year round.

D. Atkinson, Langley

Community spirit, beautifi cation appreciatedEditor:Congratulations to the Aldergrove

Business Association for taking the initiative to employ the two gentle-men to keep the streets of downtown Aldergrove clean.

We live in West Abbotsford and for

years have complained (to ourselves) how this litt le village can not take bet-ter care of itself. So this is a great and welcome improvement.

Another thing makes us wonder: how come the beautiful hanging bas-kets in the summer and the Christmas

lanterns in December do not come all the way to Safeway or Station Rd. go-ing east and to 264 Street going west? Th ey are such pleasing sites in their seasons.

Eva-Marie Schmidt, West Abbotsford

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Rockin’ River Musicfest - fea-tures Dwight Yoakam, Blue Rodeo, Randy Bachman, George Canyon, Aaron Pritchett, Ridley Bent, One More Girl, Kenny Hess, The Hig-gins, Victoria Banks, Karen Lee Bat-ten, Brent Lee, Tyler Whelan, Todd Richard, Chris Buck Band, The

Matinée, Shane Chisholm and Sta-cey McKitrick, Aug. 9-11 at Mission Raceway Park, 32670 Dyke Rd., Mission. Tickets and camping res-ervations at www.rockinriverfest.com, also at select Lower Mainland Lordco and London Drugs outlets. Info: www.facebook.com/rockin-

river, email [email protected], or call 604-733-2235. Adult Chess - Monthly on second Wednesday of each month starting August 8, 6:30 p.m. at Aldergrove Library, 26770 - 29 Ave. Bring board and timer if you have one, we have a couple of boards. For

ages 19+, free. Phone the library for information or to register for this free program: 604-856-6415.Cinema Under the Stars – free outdoor movie at Fort Langley National Historic Site, August 10 at dusk. Bring the family and take in a free fl ick on a three-storey-high screen inside Fort Langley National Historic Site. Movie starts at dusk. Sponsored by Prospera and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley. Info: 604-513-4777.Classics Book Club - Join the

lively discussion at this new book club and get acquainted with the great books of world literature. Meets on the fi rst Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. at Murrayville Library. Coffee provided.Sixties Mania - Thursday, Sept. 13 at Cascades Casino Summit The-atre, Langley. Tickets $25 (plus fa-cility fee and service charges) avail-able from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone 604-530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.ca Fort Langley Library Knitting

Circle - Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Drop-in. Bring your knitting to the library and enjoy the companion-ship of working with others on your project. Beginners welcome. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca Patsy Cline: A Tribute - by actress and singer Bonnie Kilroe. Matinee performance Sunday, August 26, 2:30 p.m. at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley Tickets $25 from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone 604-530-2211 Or online at www.ticketweb.ca

Fraser Health Crisis Line - re-cruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people who are ex-periencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. Visit website www.options.bc.ca and follow the link for the Crisis Line. TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a non profi t weight loss support group, meets Monday nights in Aldergrove. Info: Susan at 604-856-1138.

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Digital Leisure Guide Now OnlineWe’ve gone digital!

Check out our colourful new interactive Leisure Guide at tol.ca/leisureguide for a complete list of recreation programs.

Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086

The Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed

Monday, September 3 for Labour Day.Township of Langley Civic Facility

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Temporary Road Closure: 8 AvenueBetween 272 Street and Lefeuvre RoadA temporary road closure on 8 Avenue between 272 Street and Lefeuvre Road will be in effect August 13 to August 17, 7am to 7pm.

The road closure is required to enable Township crews to reconstruct 8 Avenue.

Traffi c control will be on site to provide residents with a safe means of travel during the closure.

Engineering Division 604.533.6006

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Summer Maintenance of Rural Boulevards and DitchesThe Township of Langley uses three full-time and one seasonal roadside grass mower for ditch mowing. This equipment has predetermined routes or an assigned area to follow. If the equipment is pulled away to do a specifi c request, it only lengthens the time it takes to fully complete all the rural boulevards and ditches.

If you have a request for mowing or brushwhacking, we ask that you be patient as we try to fi t the work schedule in as effi ciently as possible.

The Township, along with Provincial and Federal agencies, has classifi ed open channel water systems into three categories:

Class A ditches are fi sh bearing and Class B ditches are fi sh habitat. Both of these categories require formal approval before any work can be completed.

Class C ditches are deemed to have no fi sh or fi sh habitat issues whatsoever and only require notifi cation for work to take place.

How or when a ditch is cleaned depends on its classifi cation. Thank you for your understanding as we operate under these requirements.


200 Street Detour:Wednesday, August 15Sewer construction will take place in Brookswood on Wednesday, August 15 and a detour will be in effect.

The two lanes of northbound traffi c on 200 Street between 42 Avenue and 44 Avenue will be diverted to 200A Street.

One lane of southbound traffi c on 200 Street will remain open.

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Notice of Road Closure221 Street: August 22Please be advised that 221 Street between 48A Avenue and 49 Avenue will be closed on Wednesday, August 22 to provide space for the annual Blackberry Bake-Off event being held at the Langley Demonstration Garden.

The road will be closed to vehicle traffi c between 8am and 4pm.

Residents will still be able to access all parking lots on 221 Street from 48 Avenue.


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langley events centre

ComingEvents

Game 5 - Monday, Aug 13 Burnaby at Langley (if nec)

Game 7 - Saturday, Aug 18 Burnaby at Langley (if nec)

Langley Thunder Lacrosse (WLA) Playoffs – Round 1

2012 Lacrosse Summer Camp• Aug. 13-17 • Aug. 20-24

6-9 years 9am - 12pm 10-13 years 12:30pm - 3:30pmPrice $89.60 per camp/week (includes HST)Featuring the stars of the lacrosse world

Call 604.455.8805 ~ [email protected]

NLL is back at the LECCalgary Roughnecks vs. Colorado Mammoth

Saturday, December 8Tickets on sale now! 1-855-985-5000

The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 StreetFor ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre

604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com

Langley Demonstration Garden EventsFamily NightsJoin us for a barbecue, garden tours, scarecrow building, and lots of fun activities for the whole family.

Bring along some kid-sized clothing to personalize your scarecrow.

Dates: August 14, 15, and 16Time: 4 - 6pmLocation: Langley Demonstration Garden Address: 4887 - 221 Street

This is a free event. Please register.

Garden Smart WorkshopBackyard Composting

Date: Saturday, August 11Time: 2 - 4pmLocation: Langley Demonstration Garden Address: 4887 - 221 Street

Learn the basics of backyard composting and discover what to expect from your compost ingredients. Learn tricks to make compost fast.

This is a free event. Please register.

Demonstration [email protected]

public programs and eventsAnnual Blackberry Bake-Off

You are invited! The Annual Blackberry Bake-off and Barbecue will be held:

Date: Wednesday, August 22

Time: 11am - 2pm

Location: Langley Demonstration Garden

Address: 4887 - 221 Street

The annual tradition will be the grand send-off for the Demonstration Garden’s current site. Check out the plans for its new location during this free, drop-in event, and enter a blackberry

creation for a chance to win local fame as Langley’s best blackberry chef! Enjoy a locally grown barbeque lunch, visit the kids’ corner, pick up some treats at the mini farmers market, and groove to live music.

To register your blackberry creation in the bake-off or for more information contact:


Swimming Lessons for AdultsWe have swimming lessons for adults. Visit tol.ca/aquatics for details.

Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086


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After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700

public programs and events public programs and eventsStart Composting Today!Township residents can get a backyard composter for $25. Plus, from now until the end of August, receive a free kitchen catcher with purchase.

Composters can be purchased at:

Operations Centre4700 - 224 StreetMonday to Friday8:30am to 4:30pm

Civic Facility20338 - 65 AvenueMonday, 8am to 7pmTuesday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Engineering [email protected]

Demonstration Garden Pollinator Power WorkshopBuild and take home a mason bee house in this free, hands on workshop. Learn how to attract a diversity of pollinators to your garden, resulting in more abundant vegetables, fruits, and fl owers.

Please register.

Date: Saturday, August 18Time: 2 - 4pmLocation: Langley Demonstration Garden Address: 4887 - 221 Street


Worm Composting WorkshopsWorm composting is a great way to compost your food scraps and is perfect for small spaces and classrooms.

Come out to one of our interesting and educational workshops to learn more about these amazing “recyclers”!

Dates: Wednesday, August 15 Wednesday, October 17

Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm

Location: Langley Demonstration GardenAddress: 4887 - 221 Street Rain-out location: #204 4839 - 221 Street

The cost is $30 and includes the workshop, 1/2 pound of red wiggler worms, worm composter, digger, and resource materials. This is a subsidized price for Township residents only.

To register for a worm composting workshop, contact:

Worm Composting Program 604.532.3544 [email protected]

Where Is Your Green Can Today? Reminders Are Coming!

Properties that receive municipal garbage collection will soon fi nd a sad red face sticker asking “Where’s your Green Can today?” if no Green Can is set out on collection day.

This sticker is another reminder to start using the Green Can program and remove food scraps from the garbage, as per bylaw No.4845.

All food scraps, bones, paper towels, napkins, and soiled paper are to go into Green Cans.

Everyone’s participation is an important step towards reducing garbage destined for the landfi ll.

Engineering Division 604.532.7300 tol.ca/greencan

public notices

Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw 1991 No. 3001The Township of Langley's Discharge of Firearms Bylaw prohibits the discharge of fi rearms in the Township except for specifi c circumstances outlined below.

For the purpose of this bylaw a fi rearm includes a rifl e, a pistol, a shotgun, an airgun, an air rifl e, an air pistol, and a spring gun.

Discharge of Firearms Regulation Bylaw 1991 No. 3001 prohibits the discharge of fi rearms within the Township of Langley except for the provisions involved in Section 4:· being Peace Offi cers· destruction of domestic livestock or slaughterhouse operations· protection of animals and crops· shooting clubs· Fort Langley National Historic Park

The Bylaw does not provide for any designated hunting permit areas.

The discharge of fi rearms is not permitted on residential property.

Bylaw Enforcement 604.532.7517

Aldergrove Star

Bard in the Valley is presenting William Shakespeare‘s Twelft h Night at two outdoor ven-ues in Langley in August.

Th is is the troupes’ third season and the play promises lots of action and fun, with mis-taken identities, sword fi ghts and complicated love interests. Twelft h Night is directed by June Ainsworth and Jacq Ainsworth.

Producer Diane Gendron said, “Everyone is invited to bring friends and the whole family to this exciting, free, out-door theatrical event. It has been most gratifying to see so many children in the audience in our fi rst two seasons. We look forward to giving even more people of all ages the opportunity to share in this Shakespearian experience this season. Because admission is free, our performances are accessible to people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to att end a Shakespearian play.”

Th e audience is invit-ed to bring a blanket,

lawn chairs and a picnic, or to pick up dinner at the Rotary concession that will be onsite in Douglas Park.

Admission to the event is free but donations will be welcome to help cover production costs.

Th e show’s co-direc-tor, June Ainsworth said,

“Twelft h Night is my favourite Shakespearian comedy and I have been privileged to work with our many talented actors to bring this delight-ful play to the stage. Th e wonderful imagination of the set decorators and seamstresses complete the scene to ensure this

year’s production is a fulfi lling kaleidoscope of entertainment.”

Show dates are August 9 to 11 at 7 p.m. and August 12 at 2 p.m. and August 16 to 18 at 7 p.m. and August 19 at 2 p.m. on the outdoor Spirit Square Stage in Douglas Park in Langley City.

It will also play August 25 at 6 p.m. and August 26 at 2 p.m. during the International Festival in Willoughby Park adjacent to the Langley Events Centre in the Township of Langley.

Th e production is made possible with the support of the City of Langley, the Township of

Langley, the Rotary Club of Langley, the Langley Times, Coast Capital Savings, Waterstone Law Group, 24/7 Security, Deloitt e, and News 1130.

Bard in the Valley’s Artistic Director and co-producer for Twelft h Night, Allan Th ain said, “Th e Bard in the Valley Society is dedicated to

the concept of making these performances both aff ordable and available to wide audience. We believe in “One Goal – One Passion – Shakespeare For Everyone.”

For more informa-tion about the Bard in the Valley Company you can visit www.bardintheval-ley.com

Bard in the Valley back for third year, with Twelft h Night

SUBMITTED PHOTO Actors in Twelfth Night include, from left, Ryan Scramstad, Elyse Maloway, Parker Thomp-son, Jeff Hacker, Joylyn Secunda, VG Winter, Caroline Dearden.

Metal Up For the CureTogether, we raised $1627 in Aldergrove

for the BC Cancer Foundation. I raised $4,079 for my 2012 BC Ride

to Conquer Cancer.Bob and Heather ChristineDarinka & Jim WrightBarbara (232 St. T.C.)Janie Rae & Steve GaudetJoe & ConnieDonna & Lyle RobertsonArmin Hammer (Klassen)Sandi Beaches Burton Benita BenjaminNearissa & Wilf KasperBiancaWendy & Nick Alvaro

Gary BehnkeTara & Darren SutherlandDave SegarichFrankie & Dietmar GasslerAdam & Ledell KendallSusan Glover Lanette & Peter HayesMichelle EvansGeoff & Ali WilliamsonJeanette & Chris KreklauMurray & Dave SmithPatsy HomanSusan Gusso

Diane & Michelle BloomKevin & Susan CroutchAnnette McArthurMelanieBrenda & Keith PineauLori KruseLeah & Brent ReimerAnnette & Glen SimpsonMay & Smart familyCorrina BlackwoodAngela MantasRobert Charpentier

Let’s do the same for 2013. I will pick up all scraps of metal, appliances, vehicles, batteries at your home or business.

Call Anna at 604-308-2422 for assistance.

Special Thanks to the staff at MAC’s MTI metal traders in Murrayville!


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Th e Rockin’ River Music Festival that launches this Th ursday, Aug. 9, is Southern B.C.’s biggest and best country music shindig — this year spanning three days, and featuring some top-notch musicians.

Th e multiple-day event combines headline musical acts with some of B.C.’s fi nest country music talent.

Taking the stage over Th ursday, Friday and Saturday, at Mission Raceway Park, are Dwight Yoakam, Blue Rodeo, Randy Bachman, George Canyon, Aaron Pritchett , Ridley Bent, One More Girl, Th e Higgins, Kenny Hess, Victoria Banks, Karen Lee Batt en, Brent Lee, Tyler Whelan, Todd Richards, Chris Buck Band, Th e Matinée, Shane Chisholm , and Stacey McKitrick (Abbotsford).

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By KEVIN HALLAldergrove Star

B.C.’s rugby coaches divvied up local kids into White and Gold for the last time, with B.C. White to play in a 7s tourna-ment, and B.C. Gold for the fi nal 15s match-up.

7s Tournament B.C. was undoubtedly

the more knowledgeable and fi t group on the fi eld in all pool play. It certain-ly helped that a number of our kids had taken part in the B.C. Summer Games and training in prepara-tion for them.

With 7s fresh in their minds, the boys played a wide open off ensive game plan and succeeded brilliantly. In short order B.C. was using the ball to take care of most of the work, while a few Ontario “studs” would run far too long with ball, resulting in tired and vulnerable Ontario teams.

For those not familiar with 7s, it can be quite an off ensive game and our fi nal scores were indica-tive of B.C.’s strategy.

Pool Play Results: Game 1: B.C. 40 - Ont. 0Game 2: B.C. 29 - Ont. 5Game 3: B.C. 19 - Ont. 5Game 4: B.C. 35 - Ont. 5

With B.C. going unde-feated in pool play, the fi nal, B.C. vs. B.C., allowed for a more “celebratory”

game than anything else. Th e boys took to the fi eld to enjoy a last opportu-nity to play some rugby at the amazing Appleby grounds.

A fi rst (at least on this tour) was hearing laugh-ter from the pitch during game time, a direct result of unique “gamesman-ship” from the fi rst whis-tle on. Th is game also allowed for one player, unfortunately injured and unable to play con-tact during the tour, an opportunity to don the B.C. Jersey and enter on a “touch only basis.”

7s Final Score: B.C. Blue 26 - B.C. White 12.

B.C. vs. Ontario 15s Final So, aft er a long and

exhausting few weeks (parents included), the game everyone has been waiting for was ready to go.

From the starting whistle (actually, even in observing their warm-up) it was clear Ontario had something to prove. Aft er being a bit “man-handled” during the lead up games, the Ontario 1 squad came at B.C. hard and fast.

Th is pressure in addi-

tion to perhaps, some early nerves on B.C.’s part, left our group to defend for large portions of the fi rst half. Now, as I say some nerves may have been present (on off en-sive possessions a num-ber of unforced errors), the boys were stellar in their defense.

Th e fi rst half was spent almost entirely in B.C. ter-ritory and our group was forced to make numer-ous defensive plays. Th ere may have been a litt le bend in the Gold line, but it never broke. From this fan’s point of view, this was the beginning of change in the game. With staunch defense provid-ing a solid platform, it was observed the Ontario team was becoming frus-trated in their lack of fi n-ish. Time and time again Ontario would gain valu-able territory only to be held back or turning over the ball, in what was stel-

lar counter pressure, par-ticularly by the forwards.

Th ere were a num-ber of line-out steals and counter-ruck opportuni-ties that allowed our guys a chance to relieve pres-sure; albeit momentarily.

As the whistle blew the fi rst half dead, B.C. held Ontario to no scores and entered the half tied 0-0.

A common theme and comment from my observations this week has been B.C.’s superior fi tness. Th is can be the diff erence in a win or loss, especially at the rep. level. Th is was no diff erent dur-ing this tour.

While our squad undoubtedly burned up some valuable energy in defending, Ontario in kind also expended them-selves in their off ensive strikes against B.C. Th at, coupled with the frustra-tion of not capitalizing in the fi rst half, now provid-ed B.C. with their oppor-tunities in the game.

In all three second half B.C. scores, the opportu-nity was set up by good forward play. Th e pack took the ball hard and

straight into contact, resulting in positive gains in territory and Ontario having no option but to collapse their defense in order to contain B.C.’s advance.

With good ball from the breakdowns, the backs stepped up and with crisp passing, good hands and a few sidesteps, creating overlaps to the outside.

As is quite oft en the case, fi rst scores can be a huge advantage. From that fi rst tally on, B.C. seemed to create more energy and stamina and Ontario just couldn’t match it for the remain-der of the game.

As the fi nal whistle blew, B.C. Gold stormed the fi eld, followed in kind by the rest of the B.C. kids to celebrate their U14 Interprovincial Championship.

Final Score: BC 15 - Ont. 0

A special thank you to the coaching/managing staff in keeping 40 kids together and focused “on the prize” and to travel-ling parents for making the trip so much fun.

Finally, thanks again to all the Mainland billet families for their incred-ible hospitality, their generous care of our boys and most importantly, a ride to the ferry.

Championship day for B.C.’s rugby boys

HARRY HUNT PHOTOAldergrove Dodgers’ pitcher Jake Polancic went the distance at the Bantam AA Baseball Provincials, striking out nine batters for a 12-2 win over Richmond, August 3 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. Aldergrove eventually took fi fth place in the championship, with Chilliwack taking fi rst and Victoria second.

Dodgers’ Pitcher Goes the DistanceDodgers’ Pitcher Goes the Distance

SUBMITTED PHOTOWes Foss of Aldergrove going with ball in fi nal U-14 Rugby Fifteens game versus Ontario.

SUBMITTED PHOTOAsh Hotti of Aldergrove with the ball in B.C. U-14 Rugby Sevens fi nal in Oakville, Ontario on Friday.

B.C. players from Aldergrove-Langley were Wes Foss, Ash Hotti and Jordon Spann.

Aldergrove Star

Th e National Lacrosse League is coming back to the Langley Events Centre Dec. 7 to 9.

Following in the footsteps of last year’s sold out event, this year’s game on Dec. 8, featuring the Calgary Roughnecks and Colorado Mammoth, promises to be another ‘can’t miss’ week-end for lacrosse players, coaches and fans alike.

Th e game will feature some of the game’s premier stars including John Grant Jr. (Colorado), Gavin Prout (Colorado), Scott Ranger (Calgary) and Shawn Evans (Calgary).

“Th e National Lacrosse League is pleased to have Langley Events Centre host a second preseason game following the great success of last year’s event”, said Brian Lemon, NLL VP of operations.

Once again, the weekend will be more than just the game. Th e second annual Coaches Chalk Talk will take place on the Friday evening (Dec. 7) which will be followed by a social.

Coaches from both the Roughnecks and Mammoth will host the clinic in conjunction with team practices, allow-ing coaches to see fi rst-hand how the

professionals treat training. On the Saturday, there will be four

players’ clinics where young lacrosse hopefuls will have the chance to learn from the best in business on the turf at the LEC.

“Last year was a tremendous success for everyone involved,” Jared Harman, director of business development at the LEC noted. “We wanted to duplicate the excitement and increase the clinics to give everyone more of a chance to get involved in the event.”

Following the game fans will be able to take part in a free autograph session on the turf featuring the full rosters from both teams. Th e autograph session will be followed by a social in the LEC Banquet Hall with the players.

Th e lacrosse community has once again provided its full support, lead by the B.C. Lacrosse Association, and is excited to once again see the sports best competing in the Fraser Valley.

Tickets for the game are now on sale. To purchase, visit www.ticketmaster.ca or call 1-855-985-5000. For more infor-mation on the event, call the Langley Events Centre at 604-882-8800 or visit www.langleyeventscentre.com

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By ANNE PATTERSONBlack Press

Former Langley resident Nigel Holmes, secretary treasurer of Harness Racing BC (HRBC) and long-time Standardbred owner, says the beleaguered industry is slowly winning the race to survive, despite the odds.

HRBC represents the harness racing industry, which employs around 6,000 people in B.C.

In recent years, the industry has had to cope with a dwindling num-ber of race days at Fraser Downs, the exodus of breeders leaving B.C. for greener pastures, and public and government indiff erence to the sport, and to the fate of the people and horses who depend upon it.

Th e introduction of slot machines at the track, hyped as a boon for the racing industry, seemed to herald its death-knell instead when gaming revenues failed to materialize and the racing season grew shorter.

“For a while, our industry had a defeatist att itude. Now there is rea-son for cautious optimism in a busi-ness that has been slapped around a lot,” said Holmes.

Owners, breeders, drivers and trainers are working together mod-ernize an industry resistant to change and becoming more politi-cally active.

HRBC’s reorganization started at the top, with the appointment of former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum as CEO two years ago.

“Doug is politically astute, forceful, and is an excellent media spokesman for us,” said Holmes.

Th e new voice of an old indus-try has been heard in Victoria. Th e political tides seem to be turning in favour of harness racing. Holmes says the provincial government is showing support for what it sees as a B.C.-based, agricultural business in the form of fi nancial incentives the industry needs to survive.

In addition to funding, the pro-vincial government is now work-ing with stakeholders in the racing industry to shape its future and ensure its survival.

“We do believe the current pro-vincial government is willing to work for our industry. It’s good for both breeds.”

Holmes termed the recent announcement by the provincial government of the creation of a management committ ee to oversee racing in BC as a “great step for-ward.” Th e committ ee is made up of respresentatives from government,

the gaming industry, and both the Th oroughbred and Standardred racing industries.

One of the tasks of the new pro-vincial racing committ ee is to come up with a long-term strategy for the racing industry and to provide it with much-needed stability.

According to Holmes, the assur-ance of government incentives and the commitment to a generous number of race days each year at the Fraser Downs track will encour-age new blood and new money in harness racing.

Th ere have also been some fun-damental changes in the way the harness racing industry does busi-ness.

Th e large breeding farms that used to dot the landscape in Langley are largely gone, replaced by what Holmes terms backyard breeders with three or four horses.

Th e notable trend in the breed-ing sector is the emergence of large satellite farms in the interior, where operating costs are considerably less than in the Lower Mainland.

“We’re seeing people like (for-mer Aldergrove resident) Diana Ball move to the Interior and grow-ing their (breeding) business there. Kelly McMillan has 80 acres with 14 to 15 brood mares on Highway 33. As an owner, it costs me $13 or $14 a day to keep a horse there, as opposed to $18 to $20 down here,” said Holmes.

Another industry trend is the

increasing number of trainer/driv-ers who are part owners of race horses. Th e result is more fi nan-cial incentive for the trainers, and a division of risk between multiple owners.

“I used to own quite a few hors-es by myself. But when you have invested $20,000 in a horse and it goes lame the hit is too hard.”

While things are looking up for the racing industry in B.C., the har-ness racing industry in Ontario is now staring death in the face.

Th e provincial government in Ontario has announced it pull-ing the plug on slot machines at all racetracks eff ective next March. Holmes estimates that “stroke of a pen” will cost the Ontario industry $345 million a year, and will likely result in the closure of 10 or 12 of the 17 tracks in that province, and the loss of thousands of jobs, many in rural areas.

Th e racing industries in B.C. and Ontario, which are economically entwined, face the same underlying problem.

“Governments have a tremen-dous amount of power over some industries. Th ey can pull the plug on an industry with the stroke of a pen. Governments are put in power by urban voters, and sometimes rural areas pay the price for their decisions.”

-Anne Patt erson is a fr eelance writer and horse enthusiast. Contact her at [email protected]

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A long-running annual soccer tourna-ment has been shelved just weeks before it was set to kick off .

Th e Langley Labour Day Michael J. Smith Soccer Tournament, which runs every Labour Day weekend, has been cancelled for 2012.

“Th e (registration) numbers were extremely low,” said Langley FC vice-president Regan Mostat.

“I think that problem is everywhere,” he said, adding he had spoken to some other tournaments who are experienc-ing the same problem.

Th e Labour Day tournament’s web-site states they “will be re-organizing and enhancing the tournament to allow for

more teams, more fi elds, and more excit-ing events to make the 2013 tournament the biggest and best Labour (Day) tour-nament in B.C.”

Mostat said they could have pushed through with the tournament with small-er numbers, but decided against that.

“At this point, the time frame was a litt le bit too short,” he said.

“It just wasn’t going to pan out.” Last year was the 13th annual tour-

nament and featured 61 boys and girls soccer teams playing at fi elds across the Langley Township. Th at was about half the number of teams as the previous year. At its peak it drew 240 teams.

Th e tournament typically att racts teams from across B.C. as well as from Alberta and Washington State.

Labour Day soccer tournament dropped due to low registration

Aldergrove Star

Th e Langley Events Centre is inviting the best in B.C. high school hoops to hit the hardwood early this coming December in the fi rst annual Tsumura Basketball Invitational at the Langley Events Centre.

Th e two day event will take place on December 1 and 2, at the LEC, and will feature the top ranked boys and girls teams from the province’s big 10 pre-season rank-ings. Th e event will be the fi rst chance of the 2012-13 season for fans to see the top teams play in a preview of the respective AAA tournaments taking place at the LEC in March of 2013.

Th e event is named in recognition of Howard Tsumura (high school sports writer at Th e Province since 1990), a long time supporter of all amateur athletics in B.C., and a respected and prominent fi gure on the boys and girls hoops scene.

For the girls, it will be an early season test for the defending cham-pion and #1 ranked South Kamloops Titans (Kamloops), as they will face the #2 ranked Brookswood Bobcats (Langley). Both teams feature a strong core of returning players from last season, and are expected to be competing for a title when the AAA girls championships are hosted at the LEC for the fi rst time come March.

Bobcats Coach Neil

Brown knows what to expect from South Kamloops: “Emma Wolfram was the B.C.’s Most Valuable Player and will att ract scholarship off ers from all over North America, but they are a very deep team behind her. Th ey won the AAA championship and fi n-ished second in the Junior championships, so there’s a lot of talented players for us to match up with early in the season.”

For the boys, with a dearth of returning play-ers both the #1 ranked Walnut Grove Gators (Langley) and #2 ranked White Rock Christian Academy Warriors (White Rock) are expect-ed to be in the mix for the 2013 AAA provincial championship. Th e boys teams will have their work cut out for them, how-ever, as they each will be facing Findlay Prep from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Th e expected roster for Findlay Prep when they visit Canada in December should feature three of ESPN’s Top 100 high school basketball recruits from the class of 2013.

Th e weekend prom-ises to be a ‘must see’ for basketball enthusi-asts, players and coaches alike. Game times and further teams competing in the inaugural Tsumura Basketball Invitational will be announced in September. Tickets for the weekend will also go on sale at that time. For more information, watch www.langleyeventscentre.com for news.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

106 AUTOMOTIVE

PARTS & SERVICES REPRESEN-TATIVES at Jacobson Ford Salmon Arm BC- We are looking for excit-ing, customer friendly, dynamic indi-viduals capable of working in a fast paced work environment. Parts and service experience an asset but not necessary, email resume to:

[email protected]

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

$294.00 DAILY MAILING POST-CARDS! Guaranteed Legit Work. Register Online! www.ThePost-cardGuru.com ZNZ Referral Agents Needed! $20-$95/Hr! www.Free-JobPosition.com Multiple $100 Payments To Your Bank! www.Su-perCashDaily.com More Amazing Opportunities @ www.LegitCash-Jobs.com

AUTOMOTIVE SCRATCH & Chip Repair. Lucrative. Easy to learn. Mobile. Exclusive ter-ritory. Income Potential $100/hr. Very low operating expenses. F/T or PT. 1(250)686-0808.


108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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This is creating MILLIONAIRES! Earn $30,000 to $50,000+ weekly with ABSOLUTE proof. This is real! Call 1-800-887-1897 (24 hrs.) This is a serious life changer!

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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JourneymanMillwrights

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• Focus On SafetyPerformance

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www.tolko.comEXPERIENCED PROCESSOR OP-ERATOR REQUIRED IMMEDIATE-LY FOR A FULL TIME PERMA-NENT POSITION. 3-5 years experience with Waratah dangle head and related computer pro-grams preferred. This is a full time, permanent position working in our post and rail yard in beautiful south-ern BC. Great working conditions, excellent wages, benefi ts and profi t sharing. Please fax resume to 1-250-295-7912 or email to [email protected]

ProfessionalBusiness Broker

Want to be independent? Are you self driven with sales & business or legal, accounting or fi nancial knowledge? Pacifi c Business Brokers is growing and looking to add a professional business broker in this area. If you think you would like to explore this opportunity in the business brokerage profession.

Please note this is acommission only position.

Please forward your resume in confi dence to pbacinello@pacifi cbusinessbrokers.ca


114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

DISPATCHERS WANTEDSurrey Location

Qualifi cations; • Dispatch experience in a demanding environment • Excellent communication skills • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Good map reading and computer skills

WE OFFER Competitive Wages & Full Benefi ts.

Please e-mail resumes:[email protected]

or Fax: 604.534.3811

Super Save is committedto Employment

Equity and Diversity.

115 EDUCATION

COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING Cer-tifi cate Program. GPRC Fairview Campus. Extensive study of bee-keeping, queen rearing, and honey business. Paid work experience. Affordable on-campus residences. Starts January 7, 2013. Call Lin. 1-780-835-6630;

www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED in real estate, then take Appraisal and As-sessment, a specialized two-year business major at Lakeland Col-lege’s campus in Lloydminster, Al-berta. Your training includes as-sessment principles, computerized mass appraisal valuation of proper-ties, farmland evaluation and prop-erty analysis. Start September; www.lakelandcollege.ca. 1-800-661-6490, ext. 5429.

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130 HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILYfor Landscaping Work!Competitive, Energetic,

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experi-enced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete fi nish-ers and form setters for work in Ed-monton and northern Alberta. Sub-sistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; [email protected]. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

INSERTING MACHINE OPERA-TOR required for busy Alberta print-ing plant. Previous Alphaliner or other machine experience an asset. Mechanical & computer aptitude required; [email protected].

Searching for your dream home or selling it?This is the location. BCCLASSIFIED.COMlistings include everything from acreage,farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.


130 HELP WANTED

NEUCEL SPECIALTYCELLULOSE

is a softwood dissolving sul-phite pulp mill, located in peaceful, picturesque Port Alice, on the majestic West Coast of BC near the North-ern tip of Vancouver Island.Do you appreciate sport fi sh-ing, hockey, mountain bik-ing, golfi ng, scuba diving, hiking, camping, skiing, cav-ing? Port Alice and the sur-rounding areas are a home base and playground for you and your family. Port Alice is a friendly town and a great place to raise children.Currently there are exciting employment opportunities at Neucel and we are looking for qualifi ed and committed people to fi ll them.• 2nd Class Power Engineer• Electrician (2)• Millwright (2)• Vibration Analyst• Process Engineer• Maintenance Purchaser• Manufacturing Support

Engineer• Shift Superintendent

To apply for any of these positions please send

your resume to:[email protected]

or Fax 250-284-7715.www.neucel.com

START NOW10 Customer Service positions available!

Up to $20.00/hr paid weekly

Must be outgoing and motivated!!!!

Call Erica 604 777 2195

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions:• Grapple Yarder Operators• Hooktender• 2nd Loader Buckerman• Line Machine Operator Chaser• Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers• Excavator Operator with Logging Road Construction expe-rience • Certifi ed Driller/Blaster• Heavy Duty MechanicsFull time with union rates and benefi ts. Please send resume by fax to 250-956-4888 or email offi [email protected].

WAREHOUSE WORKERSRequired for NRI, one of Cana-da’s leading distribution services located in Surrey. We provide manpower & facilities to distribute product across Canada.

• Casual & fulltime opp. $10.75/hr • Great shift(s) with 3 days off!• Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri, 5:00 am -- 3:30 pm OR Mon -- Thurs, 3:30 pm -- 2:00 am

TRAINING PROVIDED• Fairly physical environment (walking, climbing and lifting up to 50 lbs.)• Regular performance and wage reviews & other unique perks

*Reliable transportation is needed*

Apply by sending a resume to: [email protected] or by fi lling out an online application form: www.nri-distribution.com

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134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

HOLY FALAFELFast-Food Restaurant Gloucest-er, Aldergrove Looking for Mature, Fast, Hardworking, Responsible, Reliable GREAT people with Positive Attitudes for F/T & P/T Shiftleader/Mgr, Service & Dishwashing Positions. Professional, Modern, Clean, Fun, Contemporary Atmosphere. Will train. No experience req’d. Email: [email protected]

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

Growing Glass Sales company requiring a self motivated,

multitask oriented individual for our South Langley offi ce. Duties to include reception, order entry, invoicing, scheduling of deliveries and maintaining purchases and inventory. Fluid knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is

required for our fast paced offi ce environment. Approximately 25

hours per week with the possibility to full time. Position is available immediately, must like dogs. (Offi [email protected])

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

TICKETED Crane Operator in the West Kootenay Area with experi-ence/Ability up to 75 ton crane send resume to [email protected]

115 EDUCATION



AUTOMATED TANK MANUFAC-TURING INC. is looking for weld-ers. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alber-ta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd year ap-prentices or journey person weld-ers. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd yr apprentice $28-$30/hr, jour-ney person $32-$35/hr, higher with tank experience. Profi t sharing bo-nus plus manufacturing bonus in-centive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a win-ning team. Call Basil or Blaine at; (offi ce)780-846-2231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to:

[email protected]@autotanks.ca

Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work plat-form.

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS WANTED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefi ts. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: [email protected]. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS NEED-ED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefi ts. Safety tickets necessary. Fax re-sume to 250-775-6227 or email: [email protected]. Online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

115 EDUCATION

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LISTINGS WANTED!

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Concrete FinishersPCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. is seeking skilled Concrete Finishers for patch and concrete surface repairs for projects in the GVRD. Good knowledge of methods and products used to patch/repair concrete walls and columns required.

Send resume via fax 604-241-5301 or

[email protected]

PRODUCTION WORKER

WESTMAN STEEL Industries in Langley is seeking a career minded and mechanically inclined individual to join our team. The successful candidate will have experience in steel production equip. including forklift, cranes, and press brake. Day & afternoon shifts available, PT/FT.

Apply to: [email protected] fax: 604-530-6463

PERSONAL SERVICES

173 MIND BODY SPIRIT

CALLIDALE SPA

Specialists in• Acupressure • Refl exology

778-708-7733#40-20631 Fraser Hwy. Langley

(on Logan Off Fraser Hwy.)

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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183 FITNESS/EXERCISE

BROKEN Stick Hockey League Now accepting adult teams! www.bshockey.ca for more info!

191 NUTRITION/DIET

SLIM DOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

260 ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Getting ajob

couldn’tbe easier!


281 GARDENING

.Jim’s Mowingwww.jimsmowing.ca

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $75 or Well Rotted

10 yards - $100. Free Delivery 604-856-8877

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710

Concrete, Forming, Framing &Siding. Crews available for

new construction & additions Patrick 604-218-3064

MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects OF Home Improvements, Landscaping & Garden Solutions (604)501-9290

320 MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

GET THE BEST FOR YOUR MOV-ING From $40/Hr Licensed - In-sured 1 to 3 men Free estimate/Senior discount Residential & Commercial 778-773-3737

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320 MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks

Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree estimate/Seniors discount

Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATINGNorthstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Effi cient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069

A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

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

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

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Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB.

Call (778)997-9582

A-TECH Services 604-996-8128Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

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

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service!

www.paintspecial.com

ROLL-ON PAINTING. Specializing in repaint. No job too small. Houses, offi ces, condos. John 604-825-1239

338 PLUMBING

#1 IN RATES AND SERVICE. Clogged drains, drips, garbs, renos & installs. Lic/Ins. 778-888-9184.

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

341 PRESSURE WASHING

Handyman - 604-518-4778WCB & Liability Insured.www.lwrestoration.com


604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777


353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!JUNK REMOVAL

Recycled Earth Friendly• Estate Services • Electronics

• Appliances • Old Furniture• Construction • Yard Waste• Concrete • Drywall • Junk

• Rubbish • Mattresses & More!On Time, As Promised,Service Guaranteed!

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RECYCLE YOUR JUNK!Rubbish Removal, Caring for the

Earth. Professional Quality Service at Great Rates. 604-787-8782

DISPOSAL BINSResidential & Commercial

Services

• Portable Toilets• Fencing • Containers• Waste Management

• StorageWe Recycle!GO GREEN!

www.EconPro.com604-882-2733

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...But Dead Bodies!!

604.220.JUNK(5865)Serving The

Lower Mainland Since 1988

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

PETS

477 PETS

BOXER PUP, 8 wks old, PB male. Family raised. Declawed, tail docked, shots, health cert., exc. quality $900. 604-820-0027 Mission

BOXER puppies ready Aug 12. Choose early. Vet ✓ tails/dewclaws, 1st shots. $875. 604-882-7477.

BOXER PUPPIES, white, 10 wks old, tails docked, dewclws, 1st shots, $400. Ready. 604-476-0766.

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

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Exc. bloodline. 3 males 3 females. 7 wks old. Ready to go. 604-226-7202

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

P/B Choc. lab puppies, 5M, 6F, born June 27, CKC reg. vet✓ $750. 604-217-6551 or 604-825-1730

PUPPIES FOR SALE, 7 wks old, Terrier X Multi Poo $400

Call 604-856-3855

SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, selecting and caring for loveable precious puppies. Take pups home Aug 11 (604)826-6311

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES

BLUEBERRIES FOR SALE26097 84 Ave. No insecticide.

Weller Blueberry Farm. Open 8-7. Ready pick $1.20/lb, U pick .80/lb.

604-856-6817, 604-996-9275

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES

CHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries2017 - 272nd St., Aldergrove.Open Until Friday, August 10th

8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.Call to Order: 604-856-5844

ORGANIC BLUEBERRIESU-Pick/$1.50 lb. We-Pick/$2.50 lb.

8am-8pm Mon. thru Sat. 28538 Harris Rd. Abbotsford.

harrisroadfarm.com (778)786-4581

548 FURNITURE

A NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SETStill in Original Plastic! Must Sell! Only $125 - CALL: 604-484-0379

MATTRESSES starting at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

560 MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

REAL ESTATE

603 ACREAGE

20 Acres - Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Bro-chure. 800-755-8953 www.sunse-tranches.com

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES!Older House • Damaged House

Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments

Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, load-ed $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Glenbrookhomes.net

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYSwww.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

736 HOMES FOR RENT

ALDERGROVE. 3 bdrm, 1.5 baths. N/P. $1025/mo. Sept 1. Drive by 3015-270th St. Call 604-574-9813.

750 SUITES, LOWER

1 bdrm clean bsmt suite in Alder-grove. Avail. Sept 1. No smoke, no pets, no parties, suits single person. Shrd. lndry. $700 per mo. inc. all utilities. 604-626-0336

ALDERGROVE 272/34. 2 Bdr legal suite. Nr schools. NO smoking NO pets. Avail now. $650/mo incl hydro & gas. Call 604-897-5606.

BOUNDARY Park/Surrey: 2 bed-room bsmt suite for rent, including cable and high speed internet. No smoking No pets.Available ASAP. Close to all amenities and schools. Call 604-505-6822.

TRANSPORTATION

806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1965 MUSTANG Coupe 289, auto, no rust. Runs good. Lots of work done. Needs paint job. $6800: (778)889-3079

1974 VW BEETLE COVERTIBLE,4 spd. Looks & runs good. May trade. $3,800 obo. 778-908-5164.

810 AUTO FINANCING


TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

DreamCatcher Auto Loans“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -

Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CRED-IT? Christmas in August $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1988 Buick Electra full size wagon all options. Aircared. Extra parts. $1200/obo: (604)583-4954

2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, fully loaded, Air Cared, under 50K mi. $4900 neg. (778)230-1571

2003 BUICK REGAL LS, a/cared, 128k, White. loaded, mint. $3800: 604-538-6378 or 604-202-0658.

2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, garage kept 58K. $24,000/obo. 604-805-4545

2009 GM Saturn Astra XE, 4 dr h/b. Auto. Options. Silver. 18,000 kms. $7700/fi rm. 604-538-4883

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE. 4 dr. standard. 223,000 kms. No accd’s. Still in great shape. Reg. serviced. $2600 778-344-5008; 604-850-8899

2000 BENTLY ARNAGE RED LA-BEL - loaded, leather, navigation, 6.75 Rolls Royce motor, SUPER HOT RIDE. $39,995 (604)328-1883

2004 Mercedes Benz CL55 - fully loaded, all options, 2 dr. coupe, leather, navigation, fully serviced, no accidents. Such a Beautiful ride. Must see! $25,998 604.328.1883

2005 HONDA CIVIC SE 4 dr sedan auto, 101,000km. 2 yr Ex Warr. Pkg (transferable) $7400: 604-531-3562

2006 JETTA 2.0T 73,000 kms. fully loaded, org owner. s/rf hid hd/lights, dsg auto. $14,900. 604-307-9159.

2008 Honda Civic, 2dr, auto, a/c, 95,000km, extended warranty in-stalled halo HID and sub woofer, excellent condition. $16,000 fi rm. 604-796-2219

2011 NISSAN VERSA 4/dr h/back, auto, 25,000/km, red, many options, $8700/fi rm. 604-538-9257.

65 Shelby Cobra candy apple red, 400hp 331 5spd leather & hard-wood int, show winner $60k O.B.O. 775-558-3342.

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill

2009- Super Lite- 26 FT Grey Wolf Trailer - 1 slide out, sleeps 6, a/c, 3 piece bath, full kitchen. 15 ft awn-ing. $16,000: (604)532-0726

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALTOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

Metal Recycling Ltd.We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap

Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead

Scotty 604-313-1887

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H

Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 175K fully loaded Great cond. Ask-ing $5570. Daniel 778-574-5081

851 TRUCKS & VANS

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25122 4TH AVENUE $995,000

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25978 - 60 AVE. $1,700,000

You can hardly aff ord to build this good, but you can aff ord to buy it now! On 4.8 Acres, 2 road frontages. this home is one of a kind! Amazing, over 7,000 ft of pure Country, this home is brand new and is a fortress. p.s come and check out the Egyptian limestone fl oors, the spectacu-lar kitchen and 8’ high doors. No two of these around!


26917-20 AVE. $829,900

2 bedroom A frame cot-tage style home on quiet no thru street on 4.72 acres in south Aldergrove close to town. Great 7 stall barn plus 2 bay shop with roll up doors. Property fenced and

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27031 - FRASER HWY. $549,900

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