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Recognizing Maple Ridge& Pitt Meadows’ Finest
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We hope that you enjoy the 2011 version of our popular A-List feature. This, our fourth annual edition, contains a few surprises and some reminders that sometimes
our favourite things will always be our favourite things.
The Golden Ears Mountains, for instance remain a main reason why so many people enjoy living here. The dyke system, lakes, trails and parks haven’t changed much, either so it’s no surprise that they remain perennial favourites.
What does change, though are all those things that we can control. New buildings spring up, neighbourhoods are developed, people move in and out of the area and businesses are constantly evolving to adapt to these changes.
The best we can hope for, is to provide a snapshot of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows as it exists at the time of publication. By the time this edition hits your doorstep, something will have changed–you can count on it. The only constant, is change. It’s what keeps our communities vibrant, interesting and appealing to those of us who live here and to those planning to make Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows their home.
So, please enjoy the A-List. Judging by the record number of votes we received, many people have already enjoyed participating. Share it with your family and friends, and don’t forget to get out and explore this beautiful corner of the world we call home.
You just might discover your own A-List favourites. Just remember to tell us about them when we publish the 2012 edition.
Jim Coulter,Publisher.
Around TownFavourite Building Favourite Building
First Place: The Act is the winner in this category for the fourth straight year, and by its widest margin yet. The ACT, located at the east end of Memorial Peace Park in downtown Maple Ridge, turned eight this past year.
The ACT opened its doors in May 2003, following more than 13 years of lobbying by the arts community. The 43,000-square-foot building was the district’s fi rst multi-purpose arts centre, incorporating facilities for both performing and visual arts. It features a 500-seat main stage theatre, 165-seat multi-purpose studio theatre, an art gallery, meeting rooms and a variety of studio space for visual artists.
Visit www.theactmapleridge.org for more information on what's happening at The ACT.
Second Place: Maple Ridge Library has been a winner three of the for years the A-List has taken place. The library is located on Dewdney Trunk Road, next to the offi ce tower and municipal hall in downtown Maple Ridge. The 3,600-square-foot, two-storey building was constructed as part as the fi rst phase of the downtown redevelopment, and is 233 per cent larger than its former location.
Visit www.fvrl.bc.ca/play/programs_mapleridge.php for information on library programs and services.
Third Place: The District of Maple Ridge municipal hall fi nished third again. The brick structure is located in the heart of downtown Maple Ridge, at 11995 Haney Place. It is where the mayor and council conduct their business, as well as where most district departments are located. It is where citizens come to enquire about local government projects and initiatives and where they voice their opinions and provide feedback on how to make their community
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a better place. It is also where visitors come to see The "Beast" horse clock, which is located at the front of the municipal hall on Dewdney Trunk Road.
Favourite EyesoreFavourite Eyesore
First Place: The Beast horse clock. The horse clock has won this category four straight years, despite undergoing some upgrades in recent years. The clock was given new face plates and was repainted, as well municipal logos were added. Still, it was again the only item to receive votes in this category.
The mechanical horse atop the the four-sided clock tower in downtown Maple Ridge had its problems in recent years, when the old Commodore 64 computer that made it rear and chime and keep time, ran out of juice. And before that, it lost a hoof. But all is well now with The Beast–originally promoted as a tourist attraction and hailed as a symbol of environmental preservation when it was unveiled on Aug. 19, 1989.
"It's a legend in our time," then mayor Bill Hartley proclaimed that day.
It has been called much else, including "ugly," "interesting" and an "embarrassment," according to old newspaper articles.
The cost of building the The Beast (more than $60,000) was a controversy, as was its inspiration (a Mattell toy).
Favourite Community EventFavourite Community Event
First Place: It was a close race, but Pitt Meadows Day edges out Caribbean Festival for favourite community event this year. Pitt Meadows Day, on the fi rst Saturday of every June, celebrated its 73rd anniversary last year, when thousands of people lined Harris Road for the parade. The day starts with a pancake breakfast, followed by the parade, activites in Harris Road Park–including the crowning of Miss Pitt Meadows–music at Youthfest, the fi refi ghters' chicken and salmom barbeque, and wraps up with fi reworks.
Second Place: Caribbean Festival came second this year. The two-day festival takes over Memorial Peace Park and 224th Street in July with reggae, calyspso, salsa and soca music and authentic Caribbean food.
Third Place: The Haney Farmers' Market takes place in Memorial Peace Park in downtown Maple Ridge every Saturday mid-May through mid-October, and features farm-fresh vegetables, baked goods, as well as crafts. Visit www.haneyfarmersmarket.org to see the calendar of events.
Favourite StreetscapeFavourite Streetscape
First Place: For the fourth straight year, 224th Street in downtown Maple Ridge has earned the distinction of favourite streetscape. Much has taken place during that time–the road has been repaved, new sidewalks added, new crosswalks and lamp posts, benches, bollards, bike racks, garbage bins and trees. A stamped-concrete medallion was placed at the centre of the street. Tile mosaics were created for the sidewalks, and water fountains were constructed in Memorial Peace Park, and the street gardens remain as lush as ever. It's a great place to walk on a sunny midweek day, or ride your bike on a summer evening.
Second Place: Harris Road in Pitt Meadows, in spring and summer, is new to the A-List this year, no doubt because of the abundance of opulent hanging baskets.
Third Place: Shady Lane once again makes an appearance on the A-List. The section of 124th Avenue, between Laity and 216th streets is lined with tall, thick cedar and fi r trees, mixed with hemlock and maples, that block out the sun.
The stretch was given "Natural Heritage" status in the 1980s and is part of the Trans Canada Trail network.
Favourite Reason to Live HereFavourite Reason to Live Here
First Place: Just look around, the mountain views and other natural scenery are once again the obvious choices–from the snow-capped Golden Ears Mountains, to the rocky beach at Alouette Lake, the banks and dikes along the Alouette River and numerous forest trails.
Golden Ears is the name of a group of mountains in the southern part of Golden Ears Provincial Park and is a part of the Garibaldi Ranges. Originally, the group was referred to as The Golden Eyries, which was changed to Golden Ears in reference to the pointy ears-like shape of the twin summits of the mountain, dubbed Mount Blanshard by Lieut. Richard Charles Mayne in 1859, in honour of the fi rst governor of the colony of Vancouver Island.
The Golden Ears twin summit is 1,716 m (5,630 ft). Blanshard Peak, the southernmost one, is 1,550 m (5,085 ft). The other peak, known
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as Edge, after Sam Edge, who scaled it in 1876, is 1,680 m (5,512 ft).
Second Place: Affordable housing–for several thousand dollars less, you can buy the same house here as in Langley or Coquitlam, and it comes with the mountain views and natural scenery.
Third Place: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are, no doubt, great places to raise a family, with plentiful parks and great schools and minors sports organizations and community festivals.
Favourite Endangered Piece of HistoryFavourite Endangered Piece of History
In this category there is only one winner, or loser: farmland.
The debate over the future of the Albion fl ats comes to a head in October, when the Agricultural Land Commission is expected to comment on a proposal by the District of Maple Ridge to develop that land as commercial and industrial space. Farmland is also in jeopardy along Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows, where it has been suggested another mall and a hotel and convention centre be built.
Favourite Place to Host an EventFavourite Place to Host an Event
First Place: Memorial Peace Park hosts pretty much every major event in town, from the Remembrance Day ceremonies to the Santa parade, Canada Day celebrations, Bard on the Bandstand and the Haney Farmers Market. Andrew Ladd, when he fi rst won the Stanley Cup
and brought it home, paraded it around the park's ring road, then carried it above his head to the bandstand. Doesn't get much better than that.
Second Place: The ACT.
Third Place: Maple Ridge Park, with its covered picnic areas, shaded playground, spray park and ball diamonds, all located beside the Alouette River, is a popular place for families.
Favourite Charitable OrganizationFavourite Charitable Organization
First Place: St. George's Anglican Street Ministry is a volunteer group from the parish and surrounding community that provides soup, sandwiches and hot meals, coffee and companionship to 50 or people in need every Saturday at 7 p.m. This ministry recently came to an agreement with the Ceed Centre on 223rd Street and can now bring its service indoors.
Second Place: The Ridge Meadows Hospice Society provides compassion, support and care to patients and loved ones in dealing with end of life experience, grief and mourning. The society was founded in 1980 when Edna Trethewey, a former public health nurse, realized the need for help for dying patients and their families in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
She knew that constant, long-term care of a palliative patient is extremely emotional and physically exhausting for the home caregiver and that help was needed to give caregivers respite. It was also obvious that families needed a support system during the grieving period.
With the Fraser Health Authority as a partner, the society now has 10 palliative care beds in a new facility adjacent to Ridge Meadows Hospital. The McKenney Creek Hospice Residence opened Oct. 17, 2006.
Third Place: The Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation is a non-profi t registered charity that raises money for new hospital equipment.
Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation, incorporated in 1985, has raised, over the years, more than $18 million for health care equipment, education and research for Ridge Meadows Hospital, as well as Baillie House residential care, Gardenview Pavilion, McKenney Creek Hospice, home and community health, health promotions and prevention, mental health and addiction services departments in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. The equipment purchased replaces worn or outdated devices or is new equipment necessary to support new technology and medical procedures.
The foundation raised $3 million towards the new ambulatory care department, which opened at the hospital in January 2009.
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FoodFavourite Grocery StoreFavourite Grocery Store
First Place: Save-On Foods is tops again.
Second Place: Great Canadian Superstore moves into second place.
Third Place: Safeway is new to the list at No. 3.
Favourite Pizza Restaurant:Favourite Pizza Restaurant:
First Place: Panago takes this category for the fourth straight year.
Second Place: Pizza Hut.
Third Place: Jim's Pizza, on 224th Street in Maple Ridge, has been rollings its own traditional thick-crust pizza dough and using unique recipes since 1979.
Favourite Place for DessertFavourite Place for Dessert
First Place: Dairy Queen–strawberry sundae, banana split or Peanut Buster Parfait?
Second Place: Marina's Gelato, on 224th Street, uses top Italian ingredients and makes all of its ice cream fresh on the premises,
Third Place: Home Restaurant has some of the largest and tastiest pies around.
Favourite Place for a DateFavourite Place for a Date
First Place: Lava Dining and Lounge takes fi rst for the second straight year.
Second Place: Big Feast is new to this category.
Favourite Produce StandFavourite Produce Stand
First Place: Langley Farm Market, with locations in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, was the overwhelming favourite. It offers outdoor-style fruit and vegetable stands with quality products and reasonable prices.
Second Place: Maple Market was second, and also offers outdoor fruit and vegetable stands and reasonable prices. It's new to the A-list.
Favourite Pub grubFavourite Pub grub
First Place: Black Sheep has placed either fi rst or second every year of the A-list. It's a neighbourhood-style sports pub in Maple Ridge–the ideal place for lunch or dinner, an after-work get together, the spot to catch the game or meet your friends to unwind. Affordable food, large portions, great beer and drink specials.
Second Place: At the Jolly Coachmen, in Pitt Meadows, its all about the food. The menu boasts a mix between traditional pub fare and gourmet entrees featuring beef, chicken and seafood. There is a different food special every day of the week, including Prime Rib Fridays and New York Steak on the weekend. Sports fans can watch
every pay-per-view hockey game and UFC fi ght on one of the 34 fl atscreen TVs in the pub.
The Jolly Coachman also organizes bus trips to Vancouver for Canuck games.
While sipping on an ice-cold pint, customers can also try their luck at the gaming centre.
Third Place: Buffalo Club is new to the list. With a varied All Day Menu, competitively priced drinks, daily specials and a wine list with over 20 wines offered by the glass, the Buffalo Club really has your evening covered. It also offers live music every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.
Also every Canucks game is shown live on 12 HD screens, with beer and burger specials available throughout the game.
Honourable mention: Billy Miner Pub–great character, great food and a view of the Fraser River.
Favourite Chinese Food RestaurantFavourite Chinese Food Restaurant
First Place: Kings Kitchen–Voters love their pizza, but they love their Chinese food even more. King's kitchen came fi rst for the fourth straight year.
Second Place: Haney Dragon was second, narrowly edging out the third-place fi nisher.
Third Place: Enjoy Gardens.
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Favourite Place to Buy Fresh FishFavourite Place to Buy Fresh Fish
First Place: Bruce's Country Market wins for the fourth straight year. Bruce's specialize in fresh, wild salmon from its own gillnetters and smoked salmon prepared according to traditional family smoking methods.
Second Place: Save On Foods.
Third Place: Superstore is new to the A-list.
Favourite Italian RestaurantFavourite Italian Restaurant
First Place: Paliotti's, which opened in downtown Maple Ridge in 1980, appears on the list for the third straight year, this year in fi rst place.
Second Place: Il Corsaro moves into second this year.
Third Place: La Trattoria also appeared on the list last year.
Favourite Sushi RestaurantFavourite Sushi Restaurant
First Place: Halu Sushi–fi rst time on the A-list, fi rst place.
Second Place: Hamada Sushi has appeared on the list all four years.
Third Place: Shinboi is back on the A-list.
Favourite Greek RestaurantFavourite Greek Restaurant
First Place: Socrates Greek Taverna is fi rst again.
Second Place: Pyrgos, second again.
Third Place: OPA! Souvlaki, third, same as last year.
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Second Place: The Keg.
Third Place: Bella Vita.
Favourite BakeryFavourite Bakery
First Place: Haney Bakery , in Haney Place Mall, makes the A-list for a third time, but for the fi rst time in fi rst place.
Second Place: Europe Bakery, home of the Bunwhich, also makes its third appearance on the list.
Third Place: Bread N Buns, on Dewdney Trunk Road, is new to the list.
Favourite ServerFavourite Server
First Place: Robert Klaus, Lava Dining & Lounge, appears on the A-list for the third consecutive year.
Second Place: Emmy Antaya, Lava Dining & Lounge, appears on the list for the fi rst time.
Third Place: Aaron Swanson, The Keg, is also new to the list.
Favourite Family RestaurantFavourite Family Restaurant
First Place: Home Restaurant takes fi rst place in a new category.
Second Place: Red Robin.
Third Place: White Spot.
Favourite Outdoor Patio RestaurantFavourite Outdoor Patio Restaurant
First Place: Kingfi shers, located beside the former Albion Ferry dock, with its patio facing the Fraser River–one of the best views in town.
Favourite Drive-ThruFavourite Drive-Thru
First Place: Tim Hortons, although not its fi rst time on the A-List, its fi rst time in fi rst place.
Second Place: McDonalds drops to second.
Third Place: Starbucks.
Favourite Breakfast RestaurantFavourite Breakfast Restaurant
First Place: Big Feast–fi rst time on the list, fi rst place.
Second Place: Home Restaurant, recently renovated, returns to the list.
Third Place: De Dutch Pannekoek House is new to the A-list.
Favourite Place to Buy Organic FoodFavourite Place to Buy Organic Food
First Place: Roots Natural Organic Foods was the runaway winner.
Second Place: Organic World received more votes than past years, but still fi nished second.
Third Place: Bruce's Country Market
Top: The astounding, picturesque view from Kingfi shers patio makes it an obvious favourite.
Right: Stacy and Mike Mulcahy, co-owners of Big Feast; Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows favourite breakfast restuarant.
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Shops & ServicesFavourite Greenhouse/NurseryFavourite Greenhouse/Nursery
First Place: Triple Tree Nurseryland
This highly contested category has had the same results for the last four years with Triple Tree Nurseryland on Lougheed Highway at 205th Street coming out tops again. The store has been serving the community for 46 years. Customers can drop by their store and be inspired by trickling rivers, Koi ponds and a tropical rainforest.
Second Place: Amsterdam Greenhouses and Garden Centre
Lidy and Ron Kok are proud to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of their Pitt Meadows greenhouse and garden centre on Old Dewdney Trunk Road at 191st Street. What started out as a 2,500-square-foot bedding plant production greenhouse in 1979 is now a green thumb’s destination for locally grown plants, high-quality plant products and superior customer service. Their motto: We grow satisfaction.
Third Place: Trice Farms Pond and Garden Centre
The staff at Trice Farms staff at Dewdney Trunk Road and 245th Street is knowledgeable and will answer questions about terrestrial plants, gardening or designing your pond or water feature, fi sh health concerns, or anything to do with the hobby. If garden ponds or pools are your thing, Trice Farms is the place to check out. A range of different products serves a range of different needs. The store's motto is not hard sell, but rather tell.
Favourite Home Decor StoreFavourite Home Decor Store
First Place: Home Sense
If you're looking for that good buy to help your home, check out the fi rst on the A-List in this category, Home Sense in Meadowtown Plaza. The chain, part of the same company that operates Winners, offers home decor and accessories for 20- to 60-per-cent less than competitors. An international network of buyers from Italy to Thailand, from France to Japan, allows them to be on the constant hunt for great bargains on unique items which they offer in Meadowtown Plaza.
Second Place: Favorite Finds
Favorite Finds in Valley Fair Mall is that quaint shop you would expect to fi nd tucked away in Paris or maybe the west side of Vancouver. It has an eclectic feel, from vintage to French provincial charm, with displays arranged as they would appear in your own home. Lines are continually updated so there is always something new to see. Great service, free ideas and complimentary gift wrap will help you give the perfect gift every time.
Third Place: Great Spaces Furniture
Great Spaces is a winner on the A-List for the second year running. The store on Lougheed Highway and 217th Street opened in 2003. As an interior decorator, store owner Pam Milaney wants to create a showroom that is a pleasure to explore. The store's room-by-room displays make the decor easy to visualize in your home. Beautiful furniture, home decor accents, fair pricing and in-home consultations are all found at Great Spaces.
Favourite Hardware StoreFavourite Hardware Store
First Place: Rona
RONA in Maple Ridge, at 212th Street and Lougheed Highway, is part of the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products and operates a network of nearly 700 corporate, franchise and affi liate stores.
Second Place: Home Hardware
Home Hardware on Lougheed Highway and 223rd Street in downtown Maple Ridge is on the list again this year. In 2004, Home Hardware Stores celebrated 40 years of commitment and service to community and country and now has more than 1,000 independent small business operators. As a testament to Home Hardware's guiding ethic–that community and the common good is simply good business–the company remains a 100-per-cent Canadian, dealer-owned and operated retailer.
Third Place: Haney Builders' Supplies
Haney Builders is Maple Ridge's oldest lumber yard and building supply store. It was founded in 1938 by Jack Stanyer, and covers fi ve acres in the heart of downtown Maple Ridge, on Dewdney Trunk Road and 227th
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Street. It is also the area's largest lumber yard and building supply and recently had its facade upgraded in keeping with the spirit of downtown enhancement. Its logo: "Good Neighbours. Good Advice. Since 1938."
Favourite New Car DealerFavourite New Car Dealer
First Place: West Coast Toyota
West Coast Toyota is on top of the list again this year. The dealership is on Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows near 200th Street. Customers can feel comfortable walking around the lot and browsing through the showroom. At West Coast Toyota, each customer's needs is of paramount concern. Staff at the dealership know people have enough on their shoulders when considering the purchase or lease of a vehicle. So when they're ready to talk, they're there to demonstrate a commitment to excellence.
Second Place: Marv Jones Honda
Marv Jones Honda kept their second place standing from last year's list. The store is known as the fi rst new car non-commission sales team in Canada. The building has recently been completely renovated and its roots go way back. Marv Jones Honda opened the fi rst Honda dealership in Western Canada in 1974.
Third Place: Maple Ridge Chrysler
When it comes to high-quality and competitively-priced used cars, Maple Ridge Chrysler Jeep Dodge is the destination. They maintain a huge selection of used cars by today's top auto manufacturers. New in town is the Fiat 500. They have a vehicle for every need, from getting around town without having to fi ll the gas tank, to hauling equipment or kids.
Favourite Auto Repair ShopFavourite Auto Repair Shop
First Place: Haney Automotive
Haney Automotive, next to the Valley Fair Mall, is tops this year after fi nishing second last year. Haney Automotive excels at communication between
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customer and the technician. Patrons leave with a thorough understanding of the issues at hand and the options available. We stress the importance of preventive maintenance rather than emergency or patchwork repair.
Second Place: Charlton Automotive Repair
Charlton Automotive Repair on Harris Road in Pitt Meadows places second this year. Charlton has been around for 27 years and in its present location near the West Coast Express line for 21 years. They do all types of automotive work from engine repairs, tune ups, brakes and shocks on all imports and domestics, said owner/manager Rob.
Third Place: EGL Automotive Repair
Favourite Used Car DealerFavourite Used Car Dealer
First Place: West Coast Ford Lincoln
Located on four acres in a new state-of-the-art 40,000 sq. foot facility on Lougheed Highway at 203rd Street, West Coast Ford Lincoln has been serving the north Fraser corridor for more than 40 years. The dealership has been in the same location since 1971, so it's easy to see why our business is built on referral and repeat customers. The store is rated among the top Ford dealerships in Western Canada for customer satisfaction and retention.
Second Place: West Coast Mazda
West Coast Mazda in Pitt Meadows has been serving the Lower Mainland for almost 25 years. The store is a proud member of the President's Club and recipient of the Dealer of Distinction award for No. 1 in sales, service and customer satisfaction. They offer a huge selection of new vehicles and quality used vehicles available for purchase or lease and are proud to be part of the West Coast Auto Group and will not be undersold.
Favourite Furniture StoreFavourite Furniture Store
First Place: Fuller Watson
Fuller Watson fi rst opened its doors in 1924 as part of the Port Haney waterfront. The original store was an old fashioned mercantile store that sold everything from furniture to food staples and hardware. In 1932, Fuller Watson moved up the hill to the new Haney downtown business district at 224th Street and Lougheed and has been at the same location since. While the store has been in the same place for almost a century, a lot has changed inside and out. The fourth generation of the family is now working full time at the store, part of a team of 20 employees from the sales fl oor to the warehouse.
Second Place: Homestead Furniture
The way it used to be–the way it is: Homestead Furniture on Lougheed Highway at 190th Street next to Rooster's Country Cabaret offers solid furniture and rustic charm. Reclaimed and recycled wood is used as material for some of the furniture. Some products are made in B.C. from birch and alder, others from hand-peeled logs touched by the pine beetle.
Third Place: Great Spaces
The store on Lougheed Highway and 217th Street opened in 2003 and has been a dream come true for owner Pam Milaney. The store's room-by-room displays make the decor easy to visualize in your own home. A loyal customer base and continued referrals are a testament to the store's commitment to quality and great customer service. Beautiful furniture, home decor accents, fair pricing and in-home consultations.
Favourite Sports StoreFavourite Sports Store
First Place: SportChek
Sport Chek is Canada's largest retailer of sports equipment, sporting goods, sports apparel, footwear with stores all across Canada. It takes fi rst place again this year.
Second Place: Canadian Tire
This name is iconic of a proud Canadian company and one of the nation's most trusted brands. Its stores touch communities coast-to-coast offering products in automotive, living, fi xing, playing, apparel and fi nancial services.
Third Place: Bill's Skate Shop
The well-known shop on Lougheed Highway offers a variety of sports gear and a full line of hockey equipment, from skates to hockey sticks, shafts and blades to shoulder, shin and elbow pads and pretty much all of the hockey equipment accessories you need. They carry brands such as Nike/Bauer, Eagle, Vaughn, Mission/Itech, CCM/Reebok, Brians, Easton, Eagle, Sher-Wood, Tackla, Under Armour and more.
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Favourite Bike ShopFavourite Bike Shop
First Place: Maple Ridge Cycle
The store is fi rst again. Maple Ridge Cycle is the only bike shop you need, whether you're looking for aftermarket sales or high-quality service. They carry road bikes, hybrids, comfort bikes, BMX race, freestyle, jump and supercross bikes, and cross-country and downhill mountain bikes.
Second Place: Cap's Westwood Cycle
Cap's Westwood Cycle has been a family tradition since 1932. They recently opened a store in Maple Ridge on Lougheed Highway and 216th Street.
Third Place: Local Ride
Located minutes from some of the best riding in the Fraser Valley, Local Ride on Dewdney Trunk Road in the downtown is Maple Ridge's premier bike shop. They sell, service, fi t, ride and race bikes, in other words live and breath cycling.
Favourite Music StoreFavourite Music Store
First Place: G&G Music.
This store continues to dominate the category as the overwhelming favourite.
Favourite Outdoor StoreFavourite Outdoor Store
First Place: Wanstalls Hunting and Shooting
The store on Lougheed Highway at 223rd Street takes fi rst place in this category for the fi rst time. tWanstalls has been proudly retailing fi rearms to the local market since 1971 and recently opened an online store.
Second Place: Canadian Tire
Located on 200th Street on the border of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows on Lougheed Highway, Canadian Tire has appeared on the list in this category for each of the four years.
Favourite Audio/Video StoreFavourite Audio/Video Store
First Place: Haney Sewing and Sound
The store has been in the top spot for four years in a row. Located on the corner of Dewdney Trunk Road and 224th Street, Haney Sewing and Sound is an electronic, appliance and sewing retail store. Their showroom, with real-life displays, will help you envision the look and feel you've always wanted in your own home.
Favourite Flooring StoreFavourite Flooring Store
First Place: Sears Floor Covering Centre
Located on 227th Street and 119th Avenue, Sears Floor Covering Centre, is in top spot this year, after being on the list for each of the previous three years. The sales consultants at your local Sears Floor Covering Centre understand that you want only the best for your lifestyle and home, from the fl oors you walk on to the custom window coverings that establish your home’s outward elegance.
Second Place: End of the Roll
End Of The Roll in Maple Ridge on Lougheed Highway at 206th Street, is part of Canada's Flooring Leader, a franchise that has grown to more than 50 locations across Canada.
Third Place: Maple Ridge Carpet One and McDonald's Flooring
These two stores are tied for third and have been on the list for the each of the past four years. Carpet One Floor & Home offers the largest selection of carpet, hardwood, laminate, ceramic tile, vinyl fl ooring, and more. McDonald's Flooring was founded in 1972 by Brian McDonald, who still operates the business to this day at Dewdney Trunk Road and 223rd Street.
Favourite Vitamin/Health Food StoreFavourite Vitamin/Health Food Store
First Place: Roots Natural Organic Foods
The store on Dewdney Trunk Road has maintained its position in fi rst place once again. Root's Natural has been serving Maple Ridge and surrounding areas since 1971. They are dedicated to providing you with the fi nest quality organic, natural and gourmet products.
Second Place: Cutting Edge Nutrition
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Third Place: Fuel Superstore
FUEL SUPERSTORE has supplements, vitamins, nutrition at its store on Lougheed Highway and 204th Street.
Favourite Dry CleanerFavourite Dry Cleaner
First Place: Meadows Cleaners
Meadows Cleaners is once again the overwhelming favourite dry cleaner at both its Maple Ridge (Valley Fair Mall) and Pitt Meadows (Harris Road) locations. Rustam (Russ) Yazdgerdian, his wife Rosa and his son, Ardeshir manage and operate the Meadows Cleaners stores, bringing you the best possible environmental cleaning solutions.
Second Place: Anthony's
Anthony's Fine Cleaners has been at Dewdney Trunk Road and 227th Street for more than 20 years and are honoured to be such a long-time and established member of the business community.
Favourite Weight Loss CentreFavourite Weight Loss Centre
First Place: Curves
Curves has a commitment to help women around the world become strong and healthy through diet and exercise. It's the world’s leader in women’s fi tness with millions of members worldwide.
Second Place: Weight Watchers
Since the fi rst Weight Watchers meeting, held in the early 1960s, Weight Watchers has had a unique relationship with its customers. That's helped develop an effective approach that goes beyond food and addresses the whole person.
Third Place: U Weight Loss
U Weight Loss of Maple Ridge is located at 101-22805 Lougheed Hwy. U Weight Loss is a leading health and wellness company that offers personalized weight loss, health and lifestyle change programs, is one of the fastest growing weight loss organizations in North America.
Favourite FloristFavourite Florist
First Place: Maple Ridge Florist
This a new category listed for the fi rst time this year and Maple Ridge Florist is at the top of the list. The store has been proudly serving the community for more than 64 years and is located at 225th Street and Lougheed Highway.
Second Place: Verde Flower and Plant Design
Verde is Pitt Meadow's newest premiere full-service fl ower shop located in Osprey Village. Inspired by nature, they create beautiful unique designs. Full service fl ower shop, specializing in fresh trendy designs to suit any taste or budget.
Third Place: Westgate Flowers
Westgate Flower Garden offers a selection of bridal bouquets, fl oral cake decorations, wedding ceremony fl owers and centerpieces to fi t any budget. Whether your wedding is a
spring, summer, fall or winter event, simple or elaborate–they can provide bright, beautiful fl owers to make the day unforgettable.
Favourite Tire StoreFavourite Tire Store
First Place: Canadian Tire
One of the largest retail chains in the country has been named tops for tires. It's the second time the store has been on the list in four years.
Second Place: Fountain Tire
Fountain Tire offers a lineup of wheels and tires for any make and model of vehicle, including, ATV tires, car tires, trailer tires, and auto repair.
Third Place: Kal Tire
Kal Tire's commitment to the customer, is to provide you with products and service that will exceed your expectations and exceed that available from the competition.
Favourite JewellerFavourite Jeweller
First Place: Hammond Jewellers
Hammond Jewellers is a perennial favourite for choosing that special gift that will last years. The store on Lougheed and 208th Street was a clear fi rst choice among voters.
Second Place: Ryan Jewellers
The store designs and makes engagement rings, wedding bands, diamond earrings, watches, necklaces, diamonds, pearl jewellery,
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Third Place: Kanaka Diamond and Gold
Kanaka Diamond & Gold, at Lougheed Highway and 207th Street, has made the A-List since it opened its business.
Favourite Travel AgencyFavourite Travel Agency
First Place: Flight Centre
Located in Valley Fair Mall, Flight Centre has made the A-List all four years.
Second Place: Marlin Travel
Marlin Travel is the largest retail travel chain in Canada with convenient locations in most major cities and towns. In Maple Ridge, it's in Haney Place Mall. The agency has made the A-List every year.
Favourite Auto Parts StoreFavourite Auto Parts Store
First Place: Lordco Parts
Lordco Parts Ltd. was incorporated in August 1974 by its two founding members, Roy Lord and Ed Coates. A simple combination of their surnames gave the company its name, and they hired one employee to help them in their modest 900-square-foot store in Maple Ridge. There are now 80 stores employing about 1,500 people.
Second Place: T&T Auto Parts
The business has two locations, one on 227th Street and 119th Avenue, the other at 122A Avenue and 192nd Street in Pitt Meadows.
Third Place: Canadian Tire
The big store is on Lougheed Highway at the border of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. This category has remained unchanged in four years.
Favourite Coffee ShopFavourite Coffee Shop
First Place: Starbucks
The fi rst two positions in this category have remained unchanged in the past four years with Starbucks leading Tim Hortons. The category is one of the most popular on the A-List for voters.
Second Place: Tim Hortons
Third Place: Cafe Beans & Ts
This store is new to the competition.
Favourite Auto Body ShopFavourite Auto Body Shop
First Place: Boyd Auto Body
Boyd Auto Body has taken over from Craftsman Collision which has led in the past three years.
Second Place: Craftsman Collision
Unsurpassed in the collision repair industry, their guarantee says you'll be happy with the quality of service on body, paint and
mechanical parts that were repaired or replaced for as long as you own your vehicle.
Third Place: Maple Ridge Collision
This store is new to the competition this year.
Favourite Childcare FacilityFavourite Childcare Facility
First Place: Harmony Child Care Centre
Second Place: Smart Start
The address is 226th Street and Dewdney Trunk Road. Start Smart Childcare Centre believes a structured and free-based play is important to develop early social skills. They have a fun and caring staff team and can ensure you that your child will come home happy each day.
Third Place: Montessori Beginnings
At Montessori Beginnings, they strive to build a solid foundation for your child in all areas of development. They recognize that children learn in their own unique way and they aim to assist in providing your child with the building blocks that will help mold their future.
Favourite Thrift StoreFavourite Thrift Store
First Place: Value Village
It's the fourth year in a row for the second-hand goods store on Dewdney Trunk Road and 207th Street.
Second Place: Cythera Thrift House is operated by Cythera Transition House Society is a non-
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Third Place: Bibles for Missions
Favourite Physio/Massage/Chiro ClincFavourite Physio/Massage/Chiro Clinc
First Place: Pitt Meadows Wellness Centre
Pitt Meadows Wellness on Lougheed Highway and 190th Street has appeared on the list the past three years. Located in the heart of Pitt Meadows, the leading health professionals at Pitt Meadows Wellness Centre are dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives -- combining skill and expertise that spans the entire wellness spectrum.
Second Place: Westgate Wellness
Westgate Wellness, on Lougheed Highway and 203rd Street, has made the A-List for the past four years.
Third Place: Meadow Vale Physiotherapy
Meadow Vale Physiotherapy on Lougheed Highway and 191st Street was in fi rst place last year.
Favourite Place for Naturopathic MedicineFavourite Place for Naturopathic Medicine
First Place: Essential Health Natural Wellness Clinic
Cobi Slater, DNM, CHT, RNCP, ROHP began her medical training at Dominion Herbal College where she graduated with honors after four years of schooling with a degree in Clinical Herbal Therapy. This is the fi rst year for the category.
Second Place: Selkirk Naturopathic Clinic
Combining both traditional approaches and modern techniques, they offer a wide range of effective therapies. The goal is to assist you in achieving and maintaining wellness through our therapies and education process. Our friendly staff and doctors are working together for you.
Third Place: Westgate Wellness
Favourite Pet Food StoreFavourite Pet Food Store
First Place: Bosley's Pet Food Plus
On Dewdney Trunk Road and 227th Street, the store is also a satellite adoption centre for the SPCA. There are stores throughout the Lower Mainland.
Second Place: Pet Food N More
Pet Food 'N More is a local family owned and operated company, with the best customer service, great selection of high-quality products at the best prices. The Maple Ridge Pet Food ‘N More is centrally located in the Westgate Shopping Centre at 203rd Street. This 8,000-sq.-ft location boasts a grooming room ... make an appointment!
Third Place: Mr. Pet's
The store has everything for your pet and is located at 22778 Lougheed Hwy. This is a new category this year.
Favourite Pet Grooming BusinessFavourite Pet Grooming Business
First Place: Golden Ears Pet Grooming
This is the second year for this category and this year both businesses are new. Golden Ears Pet Grooming is at 24017 Fern Crescent.
Second Place: Pawsitively Paradise
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StyleFavourite SpaFavourite Spa
First Place: Ecotique Spas and Salons
A boutique brand of salons catering to a diverse clientele in a creative, fashionable spa-like environment. Stylists are the best in B.C. and have undergone extensive local and international training. Bumble and Bumble, Kérastase, and Kevin Murphy products perfectly complement the high quality service that is offered at the Pitt Meadows location on 19800 Lougheed Hwy.
Second Place: Esthetique Day Spa
Esthetique Day Spa has been established since 1995 at Meadowvale Shopping Centre with the idea of bringing European esthetics to Pitt Meadows and its surrounding areas.
Third Place: Sour Apple Nail Bar and Tanning Lounge
The fi rst time on the list for Sour Apple in Osprey Village on Barnston View Road.
Favourite Hair SalonFavourite Hair Salon
First Place: Mardecus
This salon been on the A-List before. Mardecus Hair Studio was established in 2000 by Bruce and Michelle Rae. Since our inception we have fostered and maintained an environment
that not only enhances creativity but also provides a comfortable friendly atmosphere for both staff and customers alike. We believe that nothing makes you feel better than great hair; we believe your hair should refl ect your personality. It is our mission to earn the loyalty and trust of all our clients.
Second Place: Waves
Established In Maple Ridge for more than 20 years at 157-11900 Haney Place Mall. They are a full service hair salon providing excellence in color and cutting.
Third Place: Tuscany
Tuscany Salon and Spa is located at 19164 McMyn Rd., in Pitt Meadows.
Favourite Women's Clothing StoreFavourite Women's Clothing Store
First Place: Winners
Winners has taken over top spot on the A-List from Reitmans for the fi rst time. Voters love its "High fashion for less!" motto.
Second Place: Reitmans
Reitmans is Canada's largest women's specialty retailer, founded in 1926 by Herman and Sarah Reitman. More than 80 years later, Reitmans has grown to include more than 372 stores across Canada, one of which is in Meadowtown Centre in Pitt Meadows
Third Place: Sweet Orange
Favourite Shoe StoreFavourite Shoe Store
First Place: Shoe Warehouse
The Shoe Warehouse has taken over fi rst place from Payless Shoes.
Second Place: Payless Shoes
Third Place: Winners
High fashion for low prices–at Winners in Meadowtown Centre. Find the latest brand name and designer fashions for up to 60 per cent less, with new items arriving daily.
Favourite Men's Clothing StoreFavourite Men's Clothing Store
First Place: Mark's Work Wearhouse
Locally owned by the Bekar family, Mark's is favourite with voters, topping the A-List four years in a row.
Second Place: Winners
Third Place: Regency Men's Wear on Dewdney Trunk Road has been on the A-List for all four years. Regency Men’s Wear has been serving Maple Ridge for over 30 years. They started as a family business with the vision to be best in formal mens wear in Maple Ridge–best in price without sacrifi cing quality.
Favourite Tanning SalonFavourite Tanning Salon
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Sun Seekers on Dewdney Trunk Road at 203rd Street has a place in the sun in this category which appears for the fi rst time.We are in the business of making people look good and achieving better tanning results. Our clients bask in the pleasures of the good life while obtaining the bronzed glow they have been looking for to feel great.
Second Place: Planet Sun Tanning Salon and Boutique
They are open seven days a week and their friendly staff are always available to help you with your tanning needs and questions. So come on down and get that great tan that you deserve at 226th Street and Lougheed Highway.
Third Place: Urban Bronze Tanning Lounge
Located at 12350 Harris Rd.
Favourite Nail StudioFavourite Nail Studio
First Place: TJ Nails
This is a new category this year. TJ Nails-Spa on Lougheed Highway and 203rd Street is a salon offering professional nail care and spa services for ladies and gentleman.
Second Place: Lougheed Nails
Location is on Lougheed Highway and 223rd Street.
Third Place: Sour Apple
The fi rst time on the list for Sour Apple in Osprey Village on Barnston View Road.
Favourite Eye Wear/Eye Care StoreFavourite Eye Wear/Eye Care Store
First Place: Pacifi c Eye Doctor
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Second Place: Crystal Vision and Hearing Centre
Both vision & hearing services are offered at this location. When you come into one of our Lower Mainland vision or hearing stores, you will be treated like one of the family. A fresh cup of coffee, one-on-one assistance, and some of the best service around will make you feel welcome and comfortable.
Third Place: Maple Ridge Eye Care
If your vision can be improved with glasses or contact lenses, we offer the very best in eyewear in Maple Ridge, including designer frames, specialty contact lenses and high quality anti-glare lenses for your glasses on Dewdney Trunk Road and 230th Street.
With their fashionable eye wear and patient care, Pacifi c Eye Doctor has returned as Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows favourite eye wear/eye care store.
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RecreationFavourite ParkFavourite Park
First Place: Maple Ridge Park
Maple Ridge Park, located at the corner of Fern Crescent and 232nd Street, has led the A-List for the past three years. The 6.5 hectare park features a covered picnic area, barbecue pit, spray pool, and plenty of green space.
Second Place: Golden Ears Provincial Park
Golden Ears has been the perennial runner-up in this category, despite the weath of recreational opportunities it offers. At 62,000 hectares, it is one of the largest parks in the province. The extensive system of trails within the park provides an excellent opportunity for hiking and horseback riding. Alouette Lake is a popular spot for swimming, windsurfi ng, water-skiing, canoeing, boating and fi shing. The park also has three large campgrounds.
Third Place: Harris Road Park
Harris Park features an outdoor swimming pool, fully accessible water playground, a beautifully treed picnic area and a Recreation Hall dating from the 1930's. The park hosts many community festivals and sporting events and has provided generations of recreational fun. A new youth action park is slated for completion this Fall.
Favourite Place to Walk Your Dog Favourite Place to Walk Your Dog
First Place: Pitt Meadows Dyke Trail
The extensive system of dykes in Pitt Meadows was built to protect low-lying lands from fl ooding, but it also serves as a great place to walk your dog, with dozens of kilometres of wide, fl at trails. Don't forget to scoop!
Second Place: Golden Ears Provincial Park
Dogs must be on a leash, no longer than 2 meters long, and under control at all times, including in campgrounds and on trails within 1 km of the Parkway Road. Trails beyond 1 km of the Parkway Road are considered backcountry and dogs may be off a leash but must be under control at all times. Dogs are permitted off-leash in only two swimming areas: at the North Beach day-use area near the outfl ow of Gold Creek into Alouette Lake and at the Alouette day-use area between the boat launch and the canoe rental shop. Dogs are strictly prohibited at picnic areas, beaches, marked off swimming areas or park buildings. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
Favourite ViewFavourite View
First Place: Golden Ears Mountains
At more than 1,700 metres in height, the Golden Ears are an omnipresent sight in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. The twin summits, named Blanshard Peak and Edge Peak, were originally known as
the Golden Eyries for the golden eagles that live near the summit. Over the years the name was corrupted, and is now known as the Golden Ears.
Favourite Place for a PicnicFavourite Place for a Picnic
First Place: Golden Ears Provincial Park
Golden Ears Provincial Park features three day-use picnic areas next to Alouette Lake, each with washrooms and fresh water.
Second Place: Maple Ridge Park
With its barbecue pits, cooking stove, covered picnic tables, and horse shoe pitch, Maple Ridge Park is a natural place for a family cook out.
Third Place: Whonnock Lake
Whonnock Lake Park offers a wonderful stand of mature trees, a grassy playground, an excellent small sandy beach, paddle boat rentals, swimming, hiking, and nature study. Park facilities include a barbecue pit, concession stand, picnic tables, a playground, washrooms, paddle boat rentals, drinking water.
Favourite Place to Walk, Run, Jog, or HikeFavourite Place to Walk, Run, Jog, or Hike
First Place: Pitt Meadows Dykes
The Pitt Meadows dykes are a perfect place to walk or jog, thanks to the fl at terrain. That's why they've won this category three years in a row.
Second Place: Golden Ears Provincial Park
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There are many trails in Golden Ears Provincial Park that range from easy to extremely diffi cult. Visit www.bcparks.ca for trail maps and more information.
Third Place: Kanaka Creek
Kanaka Creek Regional Park has more than 10 km of trails for walking, running or hiking.
Favourite Place to Mountain BikeFavourite Place to Mountain Bike
First Place: Pitt Meadows Dykes
The Pitt Meadows dykes has led the A-List in this category for the third consecutive year.
Second Place: Golden Ears Provincial Park
Golden Ears Provincial Parks has more than 20 km of cycling trails. Just remember that bicycle helmets are mandatory in B.C., even out in the woods.
Third Place: Kanaka Creek
Kanaka Creek Regional Park has more than seven km of trails for biking.
Favourite Place to Bird WatchFavourite Place to Bird Watch
First Place: Pitt Meadows Dykes
The lands around the dykes are habitat for abundant wildlife and many species of birds, making the dyke system a favourite area for naturalists and bird-watchers.
Second Place: Pitt Lake
The Pitt Wildlife Management Area offers the perfect set of trails for nature lovers and bird watchers as well as those looking for a nice easy walk along the dikes of Pitt Lake. The area is home to geese, ducks, ospreys, great blue herons, and eagles.
Third Place: Kanaka Creek
Kanaka Creek Regional Park features more than 10 km of easily accessible nature trails.
Favourite Horse TrailFavourite Horse Trail
First Place: Golden Ears Provincial Park
There is an extensive network of trails in Golden Ears Provincial Park, with more than 20 km of maintained gravel/dirt horse trails in the park. Day-use stopover is permitted at the South Beach corral area, but horses must remain within the corral or on a designated horse trail.
Camping with horses is permitted in the designated camping area on the East Canyon Trail, approximately fi ve km north of the Gold Creek parking lot.
Second Place: Horseman's Park
Located on 224th Street, north of the Alouette River, this public horse park is one hectare in size and features a riding ring and horse trails next to the river.
Favourite Fishing SpotFavourite Fishing Spot
First Place: Alouette Lake
Alouette Lake was the location of the fi rst Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce Fishing derby, and home to the sokanee, a unique form of land-locked sockeye.
Second Place: Pitt Lake
Good year round fi shing is available at this easily accessible lake. Because Pitt Lake is linked with a number of waterways, there are a multitude of fi sh species inhabiting this large lake.
Favourite Tourist AttractionFavourite Tourist Attraction
First Place: Golden Ears Provincial Park
One of the largest provincial parks in B.C., Golden Ears is full of rugged West Coast beauty, with plenty of recreation options as well.
Best place to take out-of-town guests
First Place: Alouette Lake
With its beautiful mountain views, what place could be better to take out-of-towners to experience the nature of Maple Ridge.
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Favourite Martial Arts StudioFavourite Martial Arts Studio
First Place: Yuen's
Yuen's is a non-contact, non-competitive school, teaching character skills that empower individuals to be their very best.
Second Place: Warrior Spirit Martial Arts
Warrior Spirit Martial Arts has been offering instruction and training in tae kwon do since 2002. Located in Maple Ridge, Warrior Spirit is producing champions in life as well as in the martial arts.
Favourite Golf CourseFavourite Golf Course
First Place: Swan-E-Set Bay Resort & Country Club
In addition to being one of fi nest courses in the Lower Mainland, it was also heavily featured in the greatest movie of all time: Happy Gilmore.
Second Place: Pitt Meadows Golf Course
The Pitt Meadows Golf Club is the only private golf club in the Fraser Valley Region. Golf amenities include a putting green, chipping area, bunker area and driving range with grass tee boxes.
Third Place: Golden Eagle Golf Club
36 fun and challenging holes are divided between Golden Eagle's North and South Golf Courses. Rolling fairways surrounded by plenty of water and bunkers lead you to massive bent grass greens testing all aspects of your game.
Favourite PlaygroundFavourite Playground
First Place: Maple Ridge Park
Located along the sparkling South Alouette River at the corner of 232nd Street and Fern Crescent, this park offers picnic areas, washrooms, a baseball diamond, a horseshoe pitch area, a playing fi eld, and a wooded trail. An expanse of mature forest nurses a wide array of native plants and wildlife and each autumn the South Alouette River welcomes large populations of spawning Pink and Chum salmon. The Kinsmen spray park is open to the public on a weather permitting, seasonal basis.
Second Place: Harris Road Park
Harris Park features a fully accessible water playground, and new youth action park set to open this Fall.
Favourite Place to Watch a Ball GameFavourite Place to Watch a Ball Game
First Place: Telosky Stadium
Telosky Stadium has held fi rst place in this category for four years. The annual Ruskin Slo-Pitch playoffs are always a summer highlight at the fi eld, located next to Thomas Haney Secondary.
Favourite Ice RinkFavourite Ice Rink
First Place: Planet Ice/Cam Neely Arena
Planet Ice is the best ice rink in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge according to voters over the past four years. Planet Ice's Cam Neely Arena plays host to the junior B Ridge Meadows Flames hockey club, as well as the Maple Ridge Burrards of the Western Lacrosse Association.
Second Place: Pitt Meadows Arena
The Pitt Meadows Arena is currently undergoing an $8.6 million renovation that will see the three-rink complex updated from top to bottom. It may look like a mess now, but construction is expected to complete by early 2012.
Favourite Swimming HoleFavourite Swimming Hole
First Place: Davidson's Pool
Davidson's Pool wins again with voters. Located along Fern Crescent on the way to Golden Ears Provincial Park, this stretch of the Alouette River is a veritable paradise in the summer.
Second Place: Alouette Lake
The beach area at Alouette Lake is a great place to cool off.
Favourite Place to Fly a KiteFavourite Place to Fly a Kite
First Place: Jordan Park
Located at 21020 117th Avenue in Maple Ridge, Jordan Park may not be big, at just 1.3 hectares, but on a windy day it's the best spot for local kite-fl yers.
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SportsFavourite Local TeamFavourite Local Team
First Place: Ridge Meadows Flames
Maple Ridge loves its hockey, and it loves its Flames. The Ridge Meadows Flames of the junior B Pacifi c International Junior Hockey League are poised to have another strong outing this year. The team plays most Fridays at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge. www.fl ameshockey.com
Second Place: Maple Ridge Burrards
The Maple Ridge Burrards of the Western Lacrosse Association made the playoffs for the second straight year this season. The team hopes emerging stars like Curtis Dickson and Joel Dalgarno will lead to team to another successful season next year.
Favourite Sporting EventFavourite Sporting Event
First Place: Hockey
There's plenty of hockey to had here in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. The Ridge Meadows Flames of the Pacifi c International Junior Hockey League play most Friday nights out of the Cam Neely Arena at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge.
Second Place: Soccer
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows soccer associations are planning to merge in the
coming years, forming one of the largest and strongest soccer associations in the province.
Third Place: Baseball/softball
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have always been big baseball towns. Today, thousands of youngsters play the sport locally, hoping to be the next Larry Walker.
Favourite High School Team UniformFavourite High School Team Uniform
First Place: Maple Ridge Secondary School Ramblers
The Ramblers' red and white beat out Pitt's green and gold this year.
Second Place: Pitt Meadows Secondary School Marauders
Third Place: Thomas Haney Secondary School Thunder
Favourite CoachFavourite Coach
First Place: Greg Bodnarchuk
Greg Bodnarchuk is the general manager for the Ridge Meadows Minor Baseball Association and was named to B.C. Minor Baseball's honor roll for his work as a builder and a coach.
Second Place: Tom Bowen
Tom Bowen coaches the Ridge Meadows Minor Softball Association's U-18 Synergy Gold all-star team, which will be touring
throughout Canada and the US at colleges scouting tournaments this Fall.
Favourite Team NameFavourite Team Name
First Place: Maple Ridge Burrards
The Maple Ridge Burrards began their existence as the Vancouver Burrard Olympics in 1937. The next year, they dropped the Olympics from their name, playing as the Vancouver Burrards until 1949. In 1950 the team merged with the Richmond Farmers to become the Vancouver Burrards Westerns, and then the Vancouver Combines in 1951. From 1952 to 1958, the team was called the Vancouver Pilseners, and the Vancouver Carlings until 1969. In 1970, the team reverted back to the Vancouver Burrards moniker, and in 1994 the team was moved to Surrey for two seasons before becoming the Maple Ridge Burrards in 1996.
Second Place: Ridge Meadows Flames
The Ridge Meadows Flames started off as the North Shore Winter Club Flames in 1972, before relocating to Ridge Meadows in 1993.
Favourite Sports FieldFavourite Sports Field
First Place: Pitt Meadows Athletics Park
The Pitt fi elds feature 15.7 hectares of sporting space, including several soccer fi elds, baseball fi elds, tennis courts, bike trails, basketball courts, as well as a concession and picnic area.
Second Place: Albion Sports Complex
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Third Place: Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary School's Rotary Field
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ArtsFavourite Theatre GroupFavourite Theatre Group
First Place: Emerald Pig Theatrical Society.
Emerald Pig won again this year. Founded by John Stuart and Sharon Malone in the spring of 2001, Emerald Pig is an anagram of our community's name, Maple Ridge. It's a little bit rural, a little bit whimsical and a lot of fun. All members are volunteers who perform, produce, direct, build, staple, duct tape and sew for the love of live theatre.
The next production for Emerald Pig is A Christmas Carol, a musical by Michael DeMaio. The Christmas Carol will play at the ACT Dec. 13-17.
Favourite Local SingerFavourite Local Singer
First Place: Rick Tippe
Rick Tippe made the A-List for the fi rst time last year, when he swept the category.
Rick Tippe was born into country music, the eldest son of CCMA and BCCMA Hall of Fame member Elmer Tippe. Rick grew up in Maple Ridge, where as a child he played minor hockey and took guitar lessons. Rick's dream was to be a songwriter. At 11 years old, he began to write. He got his fi rst break as a songwriter at 16, when his dad recorded three of his songs and released two of them to Canadian country radio.
Rick's fi rst two albums, Should'a Seen Her Comin' and Get Hot Or Go Home, were a great success, combining for 12 Top 40 singles on Canadian country radio.
In 2002, Rick released his fourth studio album, Singin' A Different Tune. This album produced four Top 40 singles, as well as two more music videos for CMT Canada. It was followed in 2004 with the release of two more Top 40 singles, Works For Me and The Luckiest Guy. In 2008, he released The Power Of One. He is now focused on Ricky’s Music World, a project several years in the making that helps wannabe stars navigate the confusing business world of music. For more, visit www.rickysmusicworld.com
Second Place: Natasha Zimbaro
Favourite Local bandFavourite Local band
First Place: The Latency
The Latency placed fi rst for the second year in a row and is one of Canada’s newest and youngest adult-contemporary bands.
Signing to Maple Music, their debut release in 2008, produced by Hedley's bassist Tommy Mac, had them touring across Canada with the likes of Faber Drive, Marianas Trench, Hedley, State of Shock and Shiloh. Hailing from Maple Ridge, the Latency was formed six years ago when guitarist Ryan Stead and bass player Matthew Gendron met singer/guitarist Brandon Lehti at a local show that featured each of their respective bands on the bill. With all but one
of the members just turned 21, they display a maturity and technicality well beyond their years.
Their single “Tonight, I Love You” peaked at No. 27 on radio and was on medium rotation for Much Music and Much More Music. The song was a feature on DeGrassi High, and their single “Can You Hear Me Call” was in the Shaun White Skateboarding video game. The band also appeared on an episode of the hit CW network TV series Hellcats and their success led them to a nomination in 2010 for New Group of the Year at the WCMAs.
With their experience on the road, and their successful fi rst release in Canada, The Latency has moved forward with their sound and are currently in the studio with renowned producer Jeff Johnson. The Latency have also teamed up with Chief Music Management, manager of Hinder, Daniel Wesley, My Darkest Days, and The Veer Union. Their new single, “Music to Me,” was released in June.
Favourite Music TeacherFavourite Music Teacher
First Place: Dana Cole-Luder
Dana is a graduate of the Classical Music Program at Douglas College and the Jazz and Musical Theatre Program at Vancouver Community College. Dana has performed lead roles in many musicals with Theatre Under the Stars and Royal City Musical Theatre. A long-time teacher at Spotlight
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Dance Centre and Peggy Peats, Dana is much loved and passes her experience on to each student.
Second Place: Barry Davison
Barry is a music teacher for Grades 1-12 at Maple Ridge Christian School.
Barry received his Bachelor of Religious Education in Christian Education at Briercrest College. After completing his degree, he went on to complete a minor in music at Trinity Western University. Barry has been instrumental in shaping the music and choral program presently at MRCS. The success of his mandatory elementary choir program is well known within the Maple Ridge community. Barry also serves as the Director of Campus Life.
Favourite Dance InstructorFavourite Dance Instructor
First Place: Michelle Langenhaun
Michelle has trained in dance for more than 25 years in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland and New York. She is a qualifi ed teacher of the Al Gilbert Tap and Jazz technique, having completed the highest levels of this graded system. She has been teaching for 20 years–16 of them at Peggy Peat School of Dance. Michelle, a dedicated instructor, is Peggy Peat's pre-school specialist whose loving and caring personality is refl ected in the success she has with youngest students.
Michelle has performed professionally with the dance troupe Gypsy at Expo ’86, and at conventions and shows in Whistler, Victoria, Harrison Hot Springs and Vancouver.
Second Place: Margaret Derksen
Margaret Derksen has lived dance for most of her life. She has co-owned and operated the Peggy Peat School of Dance in Maple Ridge for the past 27 years. Along with her husband, she also owns and operates Reel Kids/Real2reel Talent Agency, established in 1990. Margaret is a member of the CDTA (Canadian Dance Teachers Association) in the Tap and Stage Division; and Dance Educators of America. Her passion is teaching tap and musical theatre.
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Third Place: Jocelyn Peden
Jocelyn has been in the professional world of entertainment for 20 years. She is not only a talented dancer and choreographer, but has now added directing live production to her credits. She has worked throughout Europe, North America and Japan winning numerous awards for her live production events. Her most recent choreography credits include the Gemini Awards and the 2010 Olympic Bid. Film credits include The Sixth Day & The Sixth Man. Her competitive fi gure skating background has lead her to work with international level skater Emanuel Sandhu. Jocelyn has choreographed live performances for The Royal Visit, Legoland California & England, Volkswagen Japan, Electronic Arts, Coca-Cola, the Pacifi c National Exhibition and the NHL. She is a former NBA Los Angeles Laker Girl and director for the Vancouver Grizzlies Dance Team. Her dance credits include the fi lms Dudley Do Right, The Bodyguard and Toys. She has performed with such artists as Paula Abdul, Vanessa Williams, Whitney Houston and Steve Winwood. Jocelyn also worked on the Rhythm Nation project with Janet Jackson. She is co-director of Fusion Dance Company and is a member of the Triple Threat convention faculty.
Favourite Dance SchoolFavourite Dance School
First Place: Peggy Peat's School of Dance
Peggy Peat School of Dance was established in 1970 and successfully operates in Maple Ridge. Peggy grew up dancing in England before moving to Canada. She has spent more than 60 years in the
business of teaching dance to children and adults. Her daughter, Margaret Derksen, moved to Maple Ridge in 1975 to join her mother as a teacher and business partner. They quickly moved out of Peggy's basement to a church basement, then to several commercial locations. Today PPSD occupies 5,000 square feet in three spacious studios.
Second Place: Centre Stage Dance
September 1992 marked the inaugural dance season for CentreStage Dance. The studio grew every year and in 1996 relocated to a new facility centrally located in the Maple Meadows Industrial Park. In 2002, the studio changed ownership and the new owners, Shannon Pouznar and Courtny Thane, brought with them exciting new ideas combined with 30 years of experience teaching the love of dance, excitement of performing and the discipline of beautiful technique.
Third Place: Fabulous Feet School of Dance
Fabulous Feet owner Linda Carter always dreamt of owning her own dance school. Now with 12-plus years of having her own studio, she is proud to live her dream every waking moment. Dance has been an important part of Linda's life since she was eight years old. Linda's teaching experience began as a student teacher at a local Maple Ridge dance studio. This is where her passion to share her love of dance was ignited. She offi cially joined staff there from 1987 to 1997. In the fall of 1997, she fulfi lled her dream by opening the doors at Fabulous Feet School of Dance.
Favourite High School BandFavourite High School Band
First Place: Maple Ridge Senior Secondary Concert Band
MRSS has taken this category four years in a row, with Thomas Haney following in second.
Ed Dumas, who used to teach band at Thomas Haney, is now at the helm of the MRSS band program.
Second Place: Thomas Haney band.
Third Place: Pitt Meadows Senior Secondary band.
Favourite Piece of Public ArtFavourite Piece of Public Art
First Place: "The Beast" horse clock
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First Place: Dr. Dennis Chapman
Second Place: Dr. Christopher Dodds
Favourite DentistFavourite Dentist
First Place: Dr. Michael Chow, a familiar name on the A-List
Second Place: Dr. Richard Mohoric
Favourite NotaryFavourite Notary
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Cheryl and Don have both made the A-List four years in a row and welcome Wendy, who snagged third place this year.
Favourite Mayor of All TimeFavourite Mayor of All Time
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Favourite Local PoliticianFavourite Local Politician
First Place: Michael Sather takes over fi rst place honours from Randy Kamp. Sather is the NDP member of the provincial legislature for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. Earlier this year, he announced he will be retiring from politics and not seek re-election.
Second Place: Randy Kamp has appeared on the A-list for the past four years. Kamp won his fourth term as MP in May, winning the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission riding by almost 10,000 votes as Conservative blue swept the country.
Third Place: Ernie Daykin was a district councillor before he was elected mayor of Maple Ridge in 2008.
Favourite Citizen You'd Like on CouncilFavourite Citizen You'd Like on Council
First Place: Ken Holland took charge of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce in July.
Second Place: Perry Bateson of Yuen's Martial Arts is a tireless community volunteer who could teach you a thing or two about self-defence.
Favourite Firefi ghterFavourite Firefi ghter
First Place: Dane Spence is the fi re chief for the Maple Ridge Fire Department and a familiar name on the A-List.
Second Place: Mike Van Dop is a new name on the A-list this year and received an
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Third Place: Terran Sonier has been a fi refi ghter in Maple Ridge for fi ve years.
Favourite Community VolunteerFavourite Community Volunteer
First Place: Janet Melisson
Second Place: Margaret Kury
Third Place: Perry Bateson
Favourite SeniorFavourite Senior
First Place: Ray Koob
Favourite LawyerFavourite Lawyer
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Second Place: John Becker
Allison and John have both appeared on the A-List for the second year in a row and swapped fi rst and second place this year.
Favourite RealtorFavourite Realtor
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Second Place: Amanda Vanden Brink
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First Place: Dr. Michael Orser is the founder and owner of Alouette Animal Hospital.He was raised in Maple Ridge and graduated in 1983 from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon.
Second Place: Dr. David Loff works out of the Eastridge Animal Hospital at 102–22838 Lougheed Hwy. in Maple Ridge.
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