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Abbotsford man fatally stabbed his sister in 2010 A5
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Representatives from the city will appear in court on Dec. 16 to ask for an injunc-tion to clear the Jubilee Park homeless protest camp.
The encamp-ment received no-tice from the city to dismantle last week, but many residents did not comply with the order.
The B.C. Supreme Court will hear the city’s application, and could order an in-junction based on any time frame, or refuse to grant the city the ability to clear out the park.
The camp was established in late October, orga-nized by members of the Abbotsford chapter of the BC/Yukon Drug War Survivors. Organizers origi-nally said the protest camp would stay for a few days but Barry Shantz, founder of the Abbotsford chapter of the Drug War Survivors, an-nounced shortly after that the camp would remain.
The city’s notice of claim and application to the court states that the camp is in con-
travention of many aspects of the city’s parks bylaw, includ-ing obstruction of the free use and enjoyment of the park by those not associated with the camp, lighting fires without permission, and constructing
shelters and camping in the park.
The notice calls for the park to be vacated, including a permanent injunction for the defendants and all others with knowledge of the order to cease from “entering, oc-cupying and being present in Jubilee Park between one hour
after sunset and one hour be-fore sunrise the following day without prior permission.”
The notice also calls for the order to be applicable to all other lands that fall under the city’s parks bylaw.
The city is also calling for an order authorizing police to arrest and remove any person who the police offi-cer has reasonable grounds to believe is not complying with the order, or obstructing any city employees or agents from removing tents, shelters and other constructions.
The documents include sworn affidavits from city staff, bylaw enforcement and police officers, stating that there have been fires, arrests and fights in the camp.
Affidavits by the city’s di-rector of park services, James Arden, states that the city’s horticulturalist was unable to carry out main-tenance work on the trees and bushes in the park as “one of the pur-ported organiz-ers of the Tent Camp ... con-fronted her and intimidated her so that she was not comfortable carrying out her maintenance.”
Arden’s affi-davit states that the city pays for a contractor to
remove garbage from Jubilee Park, who has since said he will not attend the camp to do garbage pickup because of the large amount of garbage, including a number of used hypodermic needles and be-cause the “occupants of the Tent Camp harass him and his employees.”
Aquilini re-ignites speculationCanucks’ co-owner says to ‘ask mayor’ about farm team relocation
Dan KINVIGAbbotsford News
There’s been much conjecture over the past year about the possibility of the Vancouver Canucks moving their AHL affil-iate to Abbotsford, and Francesco Aquilini coyly fanned the flames of that specula-tion Friday evening.
Speaking with videographer Kevin MacDonald prior to a game between the Abbotsford Heat and the Utica Comets, the Canucks’ co-owner was asked if there was any chance the Vancouver farm team might eventually end up playing out of the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.
“I don’t know – you’ve got to ask this gentleman right here,” Aquilini said gestur-ing to Abbotsford mayor Bruce Banman,
who was accompanying him through the back entrance of the arena.
The City of Abbotsford and Canucks ownership had engaged in talks in the spring after the Vancouver NHL club ac-quired the AHL’s Peoria Rivermen from the St. Louis Blues. Rumours swirled that the Rivermen franchise was ticketed for Abbotsford, with the Heat (owned by and affiliated with the Calgary Flames) exiting for Utica, N.Y.
Lane Sweeting, whose Fraser Valley Sports and Entertainment (FVSE) group runs the Heat’s business operations, said that FVSE and the Flames had given the city and the Canucks “the opportunity to make a deal.” But in late April, Banman confirmed that talks with the Canucks had reached a stalemate. The Rivermen fran-
chise ended up in Utica and were dubbed the Comets.
Banman told MacDonald, “You never know, it’s never over till it’s over. I’m just excited to have a great hockey team [the Heat] here in the arena.”
Speaking with the News after the Comets’ 3-2 win, Banman downplayed the notion that his interaction with Aquilini signalled that negotiations are ongoing, and chuckled at Aquilini’s smiling asser-tion that the Canucks affiliate’s potential arrival was up to the Abbotsford mayor.
“The mayor doesn’t have a magic wand,” he said.
“There’s always hope, but to be hon-est with you, he [Aquilini] was just here to watch his team and see how his farm team’s doing.”
Some business-es in downtown Abbotsford last week received a “declara-tion of war” signed by the “Abbotsford Downtown Homeless Association.”
The letter states that “we, the home-less of Abbotsford declare downtown as our home… We have the right to evict any and all businesses in downtown as we re-serve the right as free citizens of Abbotsford to do so.”
The letter comes after the city posted notice last week call-ing for occupants of a homeless protest camp in Jubilee Park to vacate the area.
Barry Shantz, founder of the Abbotsford chap-ter of the BC/Yukon Drug War Survivors and organizer of the
homeless protest camp in Jubilee Park, said the letter did not come from his group.
“It’s definitely not us… When we write anything, we proudly display our logo and we proudly stand up and say it in public.”
The letter goes on to say that the group is declaring war and businesses have 30 days to evict their premises.
Tina Stewart, ex-ecutive director of the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association, said the organization is “tak-ing it quite seriously,” but is currently al-lowing police to deal with the situation.
Const. Ian MacDonald said they are investigating the matter, but at this point are unaware of the letter’s origins.
Letter’s origin a mystery
ALEX BUTLER Abbotsford News
Protesters have been in downtown Abbotsford’s Jubilee Park since October.
Injunction will be sought by municipality Dec. 16
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Members of the Singh Motorcycle Club unloaded more than 100 bags of coats Sunday that they donated to the Abbotsford News-Salvation Army Coats for Kids Campaign. The Singh Club is an active community groupinvolved with the Abbotsford field hockey, wrestling and Sada Virsa Sada Gaurav Bhangra clubs.
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The latest driving statistics released by the Abbotsford Police Department indicate that men are receiving more tickets than women in three key cat-egories – speeding, distracted and impaired driving.
Const. Ian MacDonald said Abbotsford’s driving popula-tion currently breaks down into 50.51 per cent male versus 49.44 per cent female, but men account for 67 per cent of tick-ets for distracted driving and 84
per cent for impaired driving.Of drivers who speed, 66 per
cent are men.MacDonald said the num-
bers remain disproportionate through all age brackets.
Overall, men have received almost 71 per cent of the viola-tion tickets from 2010 to pres-ent.
MacDonald said the figures were not released to suggest that women are better drivers.
“Instead, we hope these sta-
tistics challenge all drivers to review and reflect on their driv-ing behaviours. The truth is wecan all do better.”
At the beginning of 2013, theAbbotsford Police Departmentmade road safety its top prior-ity after a year that saw ninetraffic-related fatalities.
Messaging throughout the yearhas included the release of avideo that showed a pedestrianbeing hit by a car and postersshowing the results of collisions.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has found an Abbotsford man guilty of second-degree murder, saying he fatally stabbed his sister out of anger and frustration over the problems she was causing their family.
Justice Miriam Maisonville, ruling at the New Westminster courthouse on Wednesday, rejected Harmohinder Khosa’s defence that he was not crimi-nally responsible for the death of his sister, Amarjit Khosa, due to a mental disorder.
Khosa receives an automatic life sen-tence, but returns to court Dec. 20 to determine the length of time he should serve be-fore he is eligible to apply for parole. This ranges from 10 to 25 years.
He remains in the community on court-ordered con-ditions until that date.
Khosa, 43, ad-mitted to killing his sister in her Abbotsford home on July 21, 2010, but was on trial to determine whether he should be held criminally respon-sible for the act.
During Khosa’s trial, it was revealed that Amarjit, 34, had been stabbed with a steak knife 13 times in her head and neck.
Khosa’s defence was that he was de-lusional and was experiencing a “psy-chotic break from reality” at the time of the killing.
Crown counsel asserted that Khosa understood what he was doing at the time of the murder and knew that it was morally and legally wrong.
The court was told that he was diag-nosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 1996, after hearing voices and halluci-nating that snakes were crawling on his legs.
He has been on medication ever since and regularly visits his doctor.
Amarjit was also diagnosed with para-noid schizophrenia, and family mem-bers testified that Khosa, who is married with two kids, was a caring and protec-tive big brother who watched out for her.
Amarjit lived in a basement suite with their widowed mother, and Khosa often stepped in when his sister became ver-bally or physically abusive toward their mom, the court heard.
Several family members testified that, leading up to the murder, Khosa was quiet and withdrawn and was talking to himself.
He had also been having “religious de-lusions” in which he believed the Guru Nanak Dev – the founder of the Sikh religion – was talking to him.
On the day of the killing, Khosa re-ceived a call to pick up his mom from the basement suite. Amarjit had again
become aggressive, and their mom was scared of what she would do.
Khosa brought his mom to his residence for safety. Amarjit then called the house several times, demanding to know when their mom would be returning home.
After one such call, Khosa testified that he took a black-handled steak knife from a drawer in his kitchen and drove to see Amarjit. Once there, he stabbed her multiple times, left the house and returned home.
He then washed the steak knife and re-turned it to the drawer. He also washed the jacket he was wearing, which had been bloodied in the violent attack.
He did not tell anyone about what had happened. Family members, who were concerned they could not reach Amarjit, went to her residence and dis-covered her body.
Khosa at first denied any role in the killing, but confessed to officers on July 28, 2010, saying his conscience wouldn’t let him rest. He was arrested and charged the following March and was released on bail two months later.
In reaching her decision, the judge said she weighed statements that Khosa made to police and psychiatrists and during his own testimony.
These statements were often conflict-ing. In one case, he stated that he heard a voice saying, “If you want to save her, then you kill her.”
In another, he said he came up with the idea to kill his sister, and the voice
– which he be-lieved to be the Guru Nanak – told him it would be OK.
He also said he wanted to kill Amarjit to ease her misery, but told a police offi-cer that he killed her because he was angry and frustrated over her behaviour.
Khosa also tes-tified that he told Amarjit, “You have bothered us too much” before killing her.
M a i s o n v i l l e said she accept-ed the evidence of the Crown’s expert witness, a psychiatrist, that Khosa had been stable lead-
ing up to the killing and would not have digressed into an “acute episode” – and back again – so quickly.
She said she did not believe that a voice “commanded” Khosa to kill his sister because the voices he had heard in the past had not told him to do things that were outside of his moral beliefs.
“I find that it [Amarjit’s behaviour] be-came too much for him to bear … and he made the decision to go to Amarjit’s res-idence to kill her … I find that Mr. Khosa was able to make a rational choice,” Maisonville said.
Speaking outside of the courthouse, Khosa’s lawyer, Brij Mohan, said his cli-ent will be considering appealing the judge’s decision.
“Mr. Khosa is a very ill person. It will take some time to digest the informa-tion,” Mohan said.
Abbotsford man found criminally responsible for 2010 murder
Harmohinder Khosa (left) stands with his lawyers Brij Mohan (right) and Sukh Kalkat outside of B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster on Wednesday (Nov. 27) following the ruling in his trial.
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Goddard arrested in Maple RidgeHigh-risk sex offender was on the lam
A high-risk sex of-fender who lured young boys through so-cial media was arrest-ed Thursday in Maple Ridge after being on the lam since the be-ginning of the month.
Acting on sev-eral tips, the Surrey RCMP’s High Risk Target Team (HRTT) found and appre-hended Jeffery Allan Goddard at an apart-ment complex after a “brief negotiation.”
Surrey Mounties is-sued a warrant for Goddard’s arrest Nov. 1 for breaching a proba-tion order.
Goddard has been charged with two counts of breaching his probation. He next ap-pears in court on Dec. 9 in Abbotsford.
D e s c r i b e d by police as an “untreated sex offender,” Goddard, 23, has a history of assuming other identi-ties – posing as a police officer, a teenage girl and a TV producer – to lure young teens, mostly boys, via the phone, Facebook and other social media. Most of
his crimes were com-mitted in Abbotsford.
He previously served a 20-month jail term after being convicted
of invitation to sexual touch-ing, commu-nicating via a computer to lure a child, impersonating a police officer and two charg-es of breaching his bail condi-
tions.Goddard was released
from prison in February 2012, and breached his conditions that sum-mer when he again
adopted an alias on Facebook – this time, posing as a landscaper – and hired two teen boys to do yard work.
He was again sen-tenced to jail – 180 days – and completed that term in January of this year.
After his release in January, Goddard lived in Surrey.
His probation order prohibits him from communicating with people under the age of 18 and using social networking sites or any electronic device capable of accessing the Internet.
The Abbotsford Police Department is looking for wit-nesses to an incident in which a teen boy was attacked and left unconscious.
Const. Ian MacDonald said the assault took place Tuesday, Nov. 12 at about 5 p.m., when a 13-year-old boy was walking through Mill Lake Park.
He entered the park from Ware Street and was walking south around the perimeter
of the lake.The boy believes he was at-
tacked by a person, possibly armed with a weapon, because he briefly lost consciousness and awoke on the ground with an unknown witness offering assistance.
The boy eventually made his way home, and the in-cident was reported to po-lice the following day. The victim suffered a bruise
to his head.Police would like to speak to
the witness, who is described as a Caucasian man with a slim build, a slight goatee and wear-ing a grey hoodie, jogging pants and runners.
They would also like to speak to anyone else who might have seen what occurred. Anyone with information is asked to call the APD at 604-859-5225 or text 222973 (abbypd).
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Must give respect to earn respect, and help
The other day, when the weather was still mild, I figured it was time to blow all the leaves off the driveway and dispose of them.
Not one to stint on tools, I had previously acquired the most powerful blower known to man … well, that might be a slight exag-geration though it is touted as the stron-gest hand-held.
Thus armed with the ultimate, I man-aged to clear the driveway and created a rather large windrow on the lawn. It was then that I discovered trying to blow leaves into a pile is somewhat akin to herding cats.
Not a lot of co-operation on the part of the leaves, or for that matter any from inanimate object.
It was then that I resorted to a rake, but being plastic they are not anything as ef-
fective as the old bamboo ones that were once ubiquitous in every garden shed. Whatever happened to them anyway … panda bears eat them all or what? At least with bamboo, I was able to use something that was presumably from a sustainable source as opposed to oil-based plastic manufacture.
Regardless, the leaves were finally gath-ered, loaded into the trailer and will soon be deposited in the compost bunker back of the barn.
Not so successful are the city’s efforts to control the “homeless” situation, exac-erbated I might point out, by the earlier ill-conceived decision to dump chicken manure in an encampment area. You can’t herd people like leaves, or cats, and you can’t essentially poke them in the eye, which essentially was what the manure distribution did.
What the city didn’t seem to understand is that such decisions attract those who can and will speak up and, with ‘outside’ financial support, have the wherewithal to counteract almost anything the city does in mitigation.
Not only that, with the empowerment of activists there is now a rampant sense of
entitlement by those who pose as home-less, but in reality are no more than anar-chists who sense an opportunity to try to seize control.
For example, a manifesto entitled Declaration of War has surfaced claiming “we have the right to every street, alley
and building . . . we have the right to evict any and all businesses . . . we don’t want you here.”
Tell me that and I tell you, it is time to take back control of our city.
In the meantime those who are truly homeless, who are mentally challenged or drug-addicted, will see no benefit from the actions of anarchy. They’ll still live in tarp-covered cardboard boxes, live hand-to-mouth and continue to suffer long after
the activists have won, or lost, and gone onto other things.
That will only change if the city, andtruly well-meaning people, step up andprovide serviced accommodation.
There is provincial funding in place forsuch but, like everything, if the dither-ing continues that funding will go else-where. There’s only so much money togo around.
Let’s face it, those who live on our streetsin appalling conditions aren’t going away,so somewhere safe, and warm, where theycan be accommodated and helped withthe demons that plague them must befound or built.
On the other hand, it will take a com-mitment on behalf of those who sup-posedly speak for, and advocate for, thehomeless and addicted to respect thoseof us who will provide the funding, thesupport and the desire to bring resolu-tion.
If you want my help, and like so manyothers I’m willing to give it, you have torespect me to earn mine. Presenting a“Declaration of War” is not the way to ac-complish that, or anything else.
A “protest” camp established in Jubilee Park more than a month ago has gone be-yond its initial claim of raising awareness of local homelessness.
After weeks of tolerating about 30 people living in the park, the City of Abbotsford has had to resort to seeking a court order to clear the public site, since the occupants were given 48-hours notice to vacate last Wednesday, but refused.
There is no question that the manner in which homelessness in Abbotsford was thrust into the public spotlight in June was deplorable – with city crews spreading chicken manure on a popular camp.
Since then, however, there has been considerable dialogue about the issue, as well as a viable, provincially funded proposal for a men’s shelter in the down-town area.
However, the protest in Jubilee Park has become an occupation, with the Abbotsford chapter of the BC/Yukon Drug
War Survivors clearly determined to con-tinue an increasingly strident message.
We agree solutions for the homeless must be found.
The city could and should have taken a more pro-active approach to this point. It still can show problem-solving initiative.
However, the occupants of Jubilee Park have overstayed their welcome and are straining public empathy. No one else would be allowed to pitch a tent and light a campfire in a downtown park.
This is a public space. Numerous resi-dents have said they now avoid taking their children there. That’s not right.
The camp contravenes the city’s parks bylaw, and numerous safety concerns and incidents of criminal activity, includ-ing open drug use and fire safety viola-tions, have been cited by authorities.
The city has taken appropriate action by seeking a B.C. Supreme Court injunc-tion to clear the camp.
We expect the court to grant it.
End occupation of park
You can’t herd people like leaves, or cats, and you can’t essentially poke them in the eye ...
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Tax dollars should only be used for public purposesRe: Independents do
not draw money from public schools, says minister, Nov. 29 edition.
I did a double take and re-read several times Minister of Education Peter Fassbender’s comment, “What was reinforced is, when you have a school like this, where parents make the choice to come to an independent school,
there is a higher degree of commitment to that journey for the kids, so that’s a good thing. But I see a lot of that in public schools too. And I don’t compare one to the other.”
I find that comment incredibly offensive. Mr. Fassbender, are you implying that parents who send their chil-dren to public schools
do not have as high a degree of commitment to their child’s educa-tional journey? Or that teachers in the public school system are not as committed as teach-ers in independent schools? And how can you state that you do not compare the two? You just did in the same breath.
How can you state
that the 35-50 per cent funding independent schools receive does not draw resources from the public school system? Of course it does. This funding would otherwise be in-fused into the public school system where it belongs.
MEI is an indepen-dent school, a school of choice, although
not truly a choice for a lot of families, and I frankly do not want my tax dollars support-ing a tiered educational system. If you choose to send your child to an independent school, then pay for it... fully.
Tax dollars are meant to support public pro-grams, institutions, roadways, and such, not independent or pri-
vate infrastructure. It’s tantamount to B.C. MSP deciding to subsidize private surgery, tests,
and treatments forthose who can affordto have that choice.
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Cuthbertson, 32, died on March 25, 2012 afterbeing found unresponsive in his cell at Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford by his cellmate. Presiding coroner Tara Devine and a jury will hear evidence from subpoenaed witnesses to de-termine the facts surrounding this death.
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Two vacancies filled at municipal hall
The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce awarded community grants totalling $2,500 to three Abbotsford organizations at its November luncheon.
The Community Grant Program was created this year to provide financial as-sistance to non-profit, c o m m u n i t y - b a s e d organizations that provide direct pro-grams, services or ac-tivities that enhance the quality of life for Abbotsford residents. The main focus areas of the grants are social services, health, the arts, culture, heritage and the environment.
The year’s recipients are the Abbotsford Arts Council for its workshop series “The Art of Marketing,” the Abbotsford Youth Commission for its after-school nutrition program for youth cen-tres, and the Atangard Community Project
Society for the Jam In Jubilee summer con-cert series and art market.
“The members of the Chamber of Commerce are active participants in all aspects of life in our city and this is a way for us to support some of the organiza-tions and events that make Abbotsford such a tremendous place in which to work, live and play,” said Abbotsford Chamber president Mike Welte.
“This is the first year and we received 11 grant applications which were careful-ly considered by our panel of board mem-bers. There were a lot of great projects pro-posed which made the choice that much more difficult,” Welte added.
Representatives of each of the organiza-tions were in atten-dance at the luncheon and were presented with cheques.
Alex BUTLERAbbotsford News
Two vacant senior management posi-tions at city hall have been filled.
The city’s new general manager of planning and development services, Siri Bertelsen, joined the city on Nov. 18.
Bertelsen worked at the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) for more than 19 years, most recently as the director of regional programs. In that position, she oversaw the delivery of services from the regional parks, environmental ser-
vices, strategic planning and initiatives, First Nations relations, as well as 911 and fire dispatch departments.
The city’s new director of finance, Lisa Pleadwell, will start work Jan. 2.
She will take over all aspects of the municipality’s financial management, as well as oversight responsibilities for the purchasing function.
Pleadwell currently serves as the di-rector of corporate services at the FVRD in Chilliwack. She previously held posi-tions as the director of finance at School District 34, the manager of financial
systems at Fraser Health Authority, re-gional director of financial planning atFraser Valley Health Region, as well asspending a number of years heading upa corporate services section of a post-secondary institution.
Other recent additions to city hall include deputy city manager, Jake Rudolph, who took up the post inOctober. The deputy city manager po-sition was created after the city an-nounced restructuring efforts following the hiring of George Murray, who beganas city manager in February.
$2,500 given to three organizations
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Opportunity for Public Comment -
Soil Removal Permit No. 1817(Sumas Mountain)The City received an application, from Lafarge Canada, toextract gravel on properties described as Legal Subdivision13 Section 28 Township 19 (L.S. 13), Legal Subdivision 16Section 28 Township 19 (L.S. 16) and Legal Subdivision 15,Lot 2, Section 29 Township 19 (Lot 2).
The applicant proposes to remove approximately 7 millioncubic metres of material to the 170m elevation over a 30 to40 year period.
Information regarding the application is available to view atAbbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, EngineeringDepartment (fourth oor). There will be comment formsavailable for your use.
In order for comments to be considered by Councilwith the application, the form must be submitted to theEngineering Department on the fourth oor of City Hallby December 6, 2013. Responses can be faxed to604-853-2219 or emailed to the address shown below.
The application will be presented to Council at the RegularCouncil Meeting on Monday, December 9, 2013, at7:00 pm, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium adjacent toCity Hall. The public is invited to attend the meeting and timewill be provided to comment or ask questions regarding theproposal, prior to Council deliberation.
For further information, please contact Stanley de Haan at604-864-5514 or [email protected].
Notice of Public Hearingto consider amendments to
Abbotsford Of cial Community Plan Bylaw, 2005; andAbbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996
Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm on December 9, 2013, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium,32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaws. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.
The following is a synopsis of the bylaws amending the Of cial Community Plan, and Zoning Bylaw of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation. A copy of these bylaws and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Economic Development & Planning Services Department (Second Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on November 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 December 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9, 2013 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.
PURPOSE: If Bylaw 2274-2013 is adopted, federally licensed Medical Marihuana Grow Operations (MMGOs) that would be permitted under the new Health Canada Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations will be prohibited within the City of Abbotsford’s urban areas.
PURPOSE: If Bylaw 2275-2013 is adopted, federally licensed Medical Marihuana Grow Operations (MMGOs) that would be permitted under the new Health Canada Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations will be prohibited within the City of Abbotsford’s farming areas.
ABBOTSFORD OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN,AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2264-2013; and
PURPOSE: If adopted, Bylaw No. 2264-2013 will update and simplify Section A-13 Industrial Area Plans of the Of cial Community Plan (OCP). The bylaw will update both the text and mapping sections to re ect infrastructure improvements that were made in these areas in 2011 and 2012.
If adopted, Bylaw No. 2263-2013 will update the General Industrial Zone (I2). The update will protect underground water supply by ensuring that appropriate uses are located in sensitive areas. A new use called ‘Data Centre’ will be added, and Of ce Use will be restricted. However, Of ce Use will be permitted as an accessory use, but only where the principal use is present or being built concurrently.
LOCATION: 27900 block Fraser Highway
LEGAL: Lot 14; Except Part (Parcel A) in Plan BCP7657 Section 20 Township 13 NWD Plan 21625
CURRENT ZONING: One Unit Suburban Residential Zone (RR4)
PROPOSED ZONING: One Unit Compact Lot Residential Zone (RS5), One Unit Compact Lot Residential Coach House Zone (RS6-C) and Parks, Open Space and Schools Zone (P2)
PURPOSE: If Bylaw 2273-2013 is adopted, the applicant proposes to develop a 21 lot residential subdivision with a riparian parcel.
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tree for much of its life – with-out adequate food, water and shelter – will receive much-needed surgery thanks to the generosity of the public.
Napoleon, a dogue de Bordeaux, had been brought to the Abbotsford SPCA in need of major dental surgery as well as entropian surgery – an extremely painful condition where the eyelashes grow into the eyes – on both lower lids.
The SPCA asked the public for donations to help pay for the surgeries. The response was so
great that Abbotsford branch manager Jodi Dunlop said they received enough donations that Napoleon will undergo surgery on Friday.
With more donations offered than needed for Napoleon, Dunlop told potential donors they could give to other an-imals in need. The SPCA re-ceived enough to provide medi-cal care for two more dogs at the shelter.
“It’s been a great response.”Napoleon was surrendered to
the BC SPCA through a cruelty investigation Nov. 8.
Dunlop said Napoleon is cur-rently staying with a foster family, with “an amazing ap-plication,” who are considering adoption.
Bakerview Pet Hospital in Abbotsford will perform Napoleon’s surgery for half-price, but it will still cost up-ward of $1,000.
As a non-profit organiza-tion, the BC SPCA is supported through public donations. Todonate to the Abbotsford SPCAshelter visit spca.bc.ca/abbots-ford or stop by in person at 34312 Industrial Way.
This five-year-old dogue de Bordeaux will receive about $1,000 worth of eye and dental surgery.
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Thousands of signatures still needed in Abbotsford
Alina KONEVSKIAbbotsford News
A pro-pot campaign that has struggled from the start in Abbotsford is nowhere near its target during its last days.
Sensible B.C. has been on a mission since Sept. 9 to gather 400,000 sig-natures across the prov-ince in support of an act to decriminalize small cases of marijuana pos-session. The campaign needs the signatures of 10 per cent of registered voters in every provin-cial riding in order for the act to qualify for ref-erendum.
Organizers estimate that fewer than half of the required 13,000 signatures in the three Abbotsford ridings have been collected.
“It’s not going as well as I had expected or anticipated There’s still strong resistance to what we’re trying to accomplish here,” said Gordon Finch, organizer for Abbotsford-South.
The campaign official-
ly ends Dec. 9, with can-vassers planing to stop collecting signatures by Dec. 5 in order to have a cushion for tallying.
The Abbotsford cam-paign has been plagued with problems from the
start. In early days, or-ganizers were slow to recruit canvassers.
More recently, some strategies to attract signatories have been controversial, such as parking the Abbotsford campaign bus at a press conference for a human rights complaint filed by the homeless. A cam-paign volunteer fully costumed as Master
Chief from the Halo video game stood by the bus at the event at Jubilee Park on Nov. 27.
The “cannabus” was also in trouble in September for parking in the downtown core
and, according to local business people, dis-rupting their work.
On Nov. 25, police asked canvassers to leave the Christmas Tree Lighting, accord-ing to Abbotsford-West organizer Meghann Coughlan. Canvassers were also banned from the Abbotsford flea mar-ket, the location that generated the highest
number of signatures.Coughlan has been
critical of tactics used in Abbotsford, which she calls “in your face.” Loudspeakers and cos-tumes work in a city like Vancouver, she said, but Abbotsford requires a different approach.
“It’s just a differ-ent entity here,” she said. “There were a lot of bad decisions in Abbotsford…The prob-lem with a grassroots organization like this is you need to take what you can get. Sometimes people are so passion-ate, or so driven, that bad decisions are made.”
Finch disagreed that the campaign has used inappropriate tactics, and that having the “cannabus” at Jubilee Park may have resulted in lost support.
“I don’t think that’s the case. From what I saw, the bus was off to the side … It definitely garnered support,” he said.
The Sensible B.C. “cannabus” was parked at Jubilee Park on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the same time as a press conference for human rights complaint by the homeless living in the park.
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send an email to [email protected] with your name, address, description of your display, hours of operation and whether donations are being accepted for charity.
A colour photo of the displaymay also be included with yoursubmission.
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Golden retriever gets UFV to Paws for a BreakA local university counsellor has brought the therapeutic benefits of a dog to the campus
Alina KONEVSKIAbbotsford News
All dog lovers know that embracing a warm body of fur brings in-stant comfort. A coun-sellor at the University of the Fraser Valley has incorporated this com-mon wisdom into her practice.
Mac is a mellow nine-year-old golden retriever that has been a thrice-weekly resi-dent at Dawn Holt’s UFV counselling of-fice since 2007. Last month, the university permitted students to book short sessions with Mac.
When student Lee Brekstad comes to visit the 75-pound shaggy dog, she drops com-fortably to the floor of Holt’s small brightly-lit office at Student
Services. Mac gravi-tates toward her, laying a paw on her arm and adopting Brekstad’s re-laxed vibe.
Brekstad suffers from anxiety and depres-sion. Since the univer-sity launched the Paws for a Break 15-min-ute drop-in sessions with Mac on Oct. 15, Brekstad has seen Mac weekly, in addition to her regular counsellor at UFV.
When she leaves Mac’s presence, she says she is more re-laxed and grounded. Her thoughts are not racing.
This positive impact is typical, says Holt. Over the years, Mac has provided thera-peutic comfort to hun-dreds and hundreds of UFV students. More
than 80 per cent of the 10 drop-in slots fill up each week.
Mac has the great-est impact on students with anxiety, depres-sion, and homesick-ness, explained Holt.
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feels alone in theworld. Who feels thatdark black cloud of depression smother-ing them. To be able to come in and let that gofor a while, and to be able to hold onto Mac.
Continued on A17
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Mac re-certified annually by PADSIt gives a sense of not
being all alone.”Holt may have a cli-
ent in the midst of an anxiety attack place his or her hands on Mac – who always
maintains an abnor-mally slow heart rate – to match breathing, calming the client.
It is a rare trait for a dog to absorb emo-tions from humans ef-fortlessly, as Mac does.
“You would neverknow that he’s had a long hard day at work. That he’s had four stu-dents in crisis crying into his fur, becausehe acts as he wouldevery day. It takes avery unique dog to dothis work. They’re very,very rare,” said Holt.
She describes Mac asa “unique combinationof empathy, uncondi-tional understanding,and goofiness.”
According to Holt,Mac is the world’s firstregistered therapy dogbased at a university.
“When we first came here, the universitysaid, ‘This is ground-breaking. Let’s try itout, and let’s keep it slightly under theradar, because this isbrand new. It’s a littleunsure whether thiswill work or not.’”
The Burnaby-basednon-profit, PacificAssistance DogsSociety (PADS), ownsMac and re-certifieshim annually. Holt is the one who has lived with Mac for eightyears, and trustedhim with her UFV cli-ents for six. Mac will continue serving as aPADS dog for anotherfew years before re-tiring and becomingHolt’s pet.
UFV counsellor Dawn Holt uses Mac to help students deal with a number of issues, including anxiety and homesickness.ALINA KONEVSKIAbbotsford News
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Toys for Tots raises nearly $16K for food bank, Christmas Bureau
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The first Toys for Tots event held Friday morn-ing in Abbotsford col-lected almost $16,000 in cash and more than 900 toys for the Abbotsford Food Bank and Christmas Bureau.
More than 500 people turned up for the event, which invited the public to drop off cash and/or toy donations in ex-change for a free buffet breakfast.
Toys for Tots was held at the Ramada Plaza and Conference Centre in partnership with Envision Financial.
Food bank manager Dave Murray was over-whelmed by the turn-out, saying organizers had expected perhaps 300 people.
He met with Judy Sweeting, owner of the Ramada in Abbotsford, and Christine Lane, di-rector of sales and mar-keting, over the summer to discuss the proposal.
They loved the idea, and over the following
months several other sponsors came on board to help cover the costs so that all the pro-ceeds could go to the Christmas Bureau.
The event ran from 6 to 9 a.m., and included photos with Santa and music from the Westcoast Fiddlers, the MEI Choir, and the Travis Thuro Band.
Members of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS) were on hand to collect the toys
as people came through the doors, and to take them to the Christmas Bureau after the event.
Murray said, fol-lowing this year’s success, Toys for Tots is already a go-ahead for next
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are greatly appreciated at a time when demand for services continues to grow. This Christmas is expected to draw re-cord numbers of fam-ily seeking support over
the holidays, including an estimated 1,200 chil-dren. The food bank op-erates as the Christmas Bureau during the holi-day season, providing food and gifts to fami-lies in need.
This year, the agency has set a fundraising goal of $800,000 – funds that are used to keep the food bank and its servic-es running throughout the year. The next major event for the Christmas Bureau is the Automall Food Drive.
Donations of items for the food bank are being collected around the community through the nine dealers of the Fraser Valley Auto Mall, along with Automall Autobody, Save-on-Foods, PriceSmart Foods and AFRS.
On Saturday, Dec. 14 a convoy of vehicles will depart from the auto mall on Mt. Lehman Road at 11 a.m. to de-liver the donations to the food bank. For more information, visit ab-botsfordfoodbank.com or call 604-859-5749.
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Memento performs in concertViolinists Jan Bislin
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The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at Matsqui Centennial
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Bislin started playing the violin at the age of four and the piano two years later.
He has twice re-ceived the highest silver medal from the Royal Conservatory of
Music for Strings and second for piano.
He has won many competitions, and has played concerts throughout Canada, the U.S. and Europe, in-cluding at the Cadogan Hall in England.
Chan began playing
the violin and piano at age four. By the age of eight, he had made his first appearance with an orchestra andhas since performed throughout Europe,China, South Africa and North America.
Jan Bislin (left) and Jonathan Chan will show off their talents in Abbotsford mid-December.Submitted photos
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Duo studying at music school
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Canadian Music Competition and, in 2003, was invited to perform in the retirement concert for former Prime Minister Jean Chretien, sharing the stage with artists such as Oliver Jones, Paul Anka and Oscar Peterson.
Chan and Bislin began were once rivals of music festivals, but as they matured – under the simultaneous tutelage of Taras Gabora of Canada and Anne Shih of Germany – they saw how their passions complemented one another.
Recently, they began performing as the duo Memento, which has 30,000 followers – and growing – on YouTube.
They are now both studying at the Guildhall School of Music in London, England.
They are presenting their Abbotsford concert while home for the holidays as a fundraiser to help offset education costs.
Tickets are $20 general and $15 for seniors/youth. Non-perishable items will also be col-lected for the Abbotsford Food Bank.
Tickets are available at House of James, King’s Music, Sound of Music, ABC Christian Store, Abbotsford Food Bank, and by phone at 604-226-3111 or 604-309-4823.
From A20
Auditions are taking place in Abbotsford on Sunday, Dec. 8 for The Fever, a new “energy team” that will be fea-tured at the Abbotsford Heat hockey games.
The auditions run from 4 to 6 p.m. at Dance in Motion, #2 2785 Bourquin Cres.
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Comets slow streaking HeatAbby out-shoots Canucks affiliate but loses twice
Dan KINVIGAbbotsford News
If you were looking for a biting critique of the Abbotsford Heat in the wake of a two-game weekend sweep on home ice at the hands of the Utica Comets, Troy Ward was the wrong guy to be talking to.
The Heat head coach found a lot of posi-tives, and rightly so, in the way his team per-formed.
On Friday, Abbotsford boasted a 37-17 edge in shots, and by Ward’s count, a 25-6 advantage in scoring chances, yet fell 3-2 as two of Utica’s goals went in off the skates of Heat players.
On Saturday, the Heat had a decisive shots-on-goal edge (36-27) for the second straight night, but lost 4-3 on Pascal Pelletier’s overtime win-ner.
Ward was heartened at the fact his team carried the play for the most part, despite miss-ing recently recalled for-wards Paul Byron and Max Reinhart, along with half of the defen-sive corps due to injury.
“In general, I had no complaints,” Ward sum-marized. “Our structure was good, and we had almost 40 shots again (on Saturday), with brand new team in a lot of ways – a lot of differ-ent parts moving in and moving out. To play that well both games (and lose) . . . that’s hockey.”
The games drew 4,260 and 4,984 fans, respec-tively, eager to watch the Vancouver Canucks’ affiliate. Canucks fans got a treat on Saturday
as Utica rookie centre Kellan Lain, signed by the organization in the spring, notched his first two goals as a pro.
“It’s definitely excit-ing,” Lain said afterward. “I’ve been working hard for it, and I had a lot of chances the first 20 or so games.”
The Heat (17-6-2, 35 points) still lead the AHL in points, while the Comets (6-11-2, 14 points) have moved from last overall to 29th out of 30.
ICE CHIPS: On Monday, Heat
centre Ben Street was named the AHL’s playerof the month after lead-ing all players in goals(11) and points (19) in 15 games.
The Heat are back in action on home icethis weekend, as they host the San AntonioRampage in a Friday-Saturday set (7 p.m. bothnights, AESC).For more coverage, visit the Heat Central page at
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Utica Comets goalie Joe Cannata picked up his first two wins of the season on theweekend vs. the Abbotsford Heat.
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After running a gauntlet of teams ranked in the top five nationally in recent weeks, the University of the Fraser Valley men’s basketball squad has emerged better for the experience.
The Cascades reg-istered an impressive homecourt sweep of the UBC Thunderbirds on the weekend, win-ning 69-62 on Friday and 71-63 on Saturday to even their record at 5-5 heading into the Christmas break.
“We’ve faced some really good teams who have shown us what we weren’t so good at,” Cascades coach Adam Friesen said, al-luding to recent losses to the Victoria Vikes, Alberta Golden Bears and Saskatchewan Huskies.
“We accepted the lessons and we got to work during the week at practice, and we’re starting to improve. It’s great to see.”
On Friday, the Cascades raced out to a 24-10 lead after the first quarter and fended off UBC’s sub-sequent comeback attempts. Saturday’s game was closer throughout – UFV ral-lied to take a 52-51 lead at the end of the third quarter, then pulled away down the stretch with Kevon Parchment snaring a series of crucial rebounds and Manny Dulay hitting a pair of clutch three-pointers.
Parchment had an ab-solutely massive week-end for the Cascades – he stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points, 12 rebounds and six assists on Friday, and racked up 26 points, 15 boards and four steals on Saturday.UFV WOMEN SHAKE
SCORING SLUMPComing off road
losses to Alberta and Saskatchewan the pre-vious weekend, the UFV women’s squad found its reservoir of offensive confidence at a low ebb.
It evaporated fur-ther on Friday, as un-ranked UBC came into the Envision Athletic Centre and scored a 56-54 upset win. The No. 6-ranked Cascades got off to a horrendous
start, shooting just 17.9 per cent in the first half and 33.3 per cent for the game.
UFV found its mojo
Kevon Parchment (left) led the UFV men’s basketball team to a weekend sweep of UBC, while Aieisha Luyken (with ball, right photo) and the Cascades women rallied to split their two games.
Tree Frog Imaging photo (left)John Morrow photo (right)Continued on A29
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CBC volleyball men finish semester strongDan KINVIGAbbotsford News
Two of Abbotsford’s PacWest volleyball programs sit in first place heading into the Christmas break, but one of them carries a bit more momentum.
That would be the Columbia Bible College men’s squad, who swept
the Camosun Chargers on the road in Victoria to improve to 9-5 in the ridiculously tough con-ference.
The Bearcats prevailed in three sets on Friday and in four on Saturday, and have now won six of their past seven games.
“Five of our starters
didn’t play any com-petitive volleyball at all last year, and one of our starters is playing a completely new posi-tion,” head coach Phil Wiens said, tracing his team’s growth curve.
“We’ve been learning how to play as a team, how to play nice and steady ball, and whose role in what on the floor. We’ve been seeing some real nice results the last few weeks, and coming into this weekend, it just came together.”
The University of the Fraser Valley women, meanwhile, had cruised through the first semes-ter, winning their first 12 games, but hit a speed bump last weekend, suf-
fering a pair of losses in Nanaimo to Vancouver Island University.
The Cascades, the defending national champs who came in ranked No. 1 in the na-tion, lost both nights in straight sets.
“We didn’t do very many things well, and VIU played very well,” Cascades coach Dennis Bokenfohr said. “Basically, our game comes down to how well we serve and how well you pass their serve, and we did both of those things poorly.
“It kind of makes you appreciate the winning a bit more, because we’ve had a lot of the success for a while now.
It puts it in perspective that losing does happen,and what it feels like.”
In other volleyball ac-tion, the UFV men werealso swept at VIU and sitsixth at the break with a 5-9 record. The CBC women are also in sixthplace at 3-11, having dropped both games atCamosun on the week-end.
On the PacWest bas-ketball scene, theBearcats men’s and women’s teams wereboth swept on the road. The men (2-6) fell 80-61 to the QuestKermodes and 82-71to the Capilano Blues,while the women (1-7)lost to 96-30 to Questand 67-43 to Capilano.
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Eagles bronzed at provincials
Dan KINVIGAbbotsford News
The Mennonite Educational Institute senior boys volleyball team had to fight hard-er than usual for their spot on the provincial podium, but they man-aged to claw their way to a bronze medal in Kelowna on the week-end.
The Eagles, who held the No. 1 ranking in the AA tier before falling to Langley Fundamental in the Fraser Valley final, went 1-2 during round-robin power-pool action on Thursday.
That left them seeded third heading into the playoffs, where they opened with straight-sets wins over Sa-Hali of Kamloops and Nanaimo District to
earn a rematch with Langley Fundamental in the semis.
MEI ended up fall-ing in four sets (25-22, 25-17, 22-25, 34-32), but rebounded to beat Okanagan Mission (25-22, 19-25, 25-13, 25-21) for the bronze.
Langley Fundamental went on to beat Langley Christian in an all-Lang-ley final.
The Eagles have now climbed the podium at 12 straight AA provin-cial tourneys, with eight gold medals, one silver and three bronzes in that span.
Ben Lieuwen was named a first team pro-vincial all-star, while Jordan Loewen was a second-teamer and Jordan Koslowsky was an honourable mention.
MEI’s Levi Funk (6) and Calder Funk go up for a block vs. Carson Heppell of Langley Fundamental at provincials.
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The Abbotsford Falcons junior ban-tam Black squad had played near-flawless football en route to the B.C. community football championship game.
But on Sunday, fac-ing the South Delta Rams at Langley’s McLeod Athletic Park, the Falcons were done in by uncharacteristic errors and ended up losing 47-8.
The Falcons marched the ball up and down the field, but penalties and fumbles in crucial moments stalled the offence time and time
again.“All our games were
almost mistake-free,until this final,” head coach Luis Garcia said with a wry chuckle. “Allthe mistakes we didn’t make back then, we did them in this game.”
Samwel Uko scoredthe Falcons’ lonetouchdown, and Tyson Reid booted the con-vert.
Despite the loss, it was a tremendous season for the Abbysquad, which was un-defeated coming in.
“The kids came to-gether as a team verywell,” Garcia said.“They showed a lot of maturity.”
Tyson Reid of the Abbotsford Falcons Black junior ban-tam squad eludes a South Delta tackler.
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Tourneys at Mouat, Abby, HansenDan KINVIGAbbotsford News
The high school bas-ketball season gets going in earnest this week, with a series of major tournaments set for tip-off locally.
W.J. Mouat Secondary’s Century 21 Classic has grown into one of B.C.’s most an-ticipated early-season senior girls tourneys in recent years, and the Hawks welcome anoth-er tough and talented field this week.
Among the provin-cially ranked AAA teams in attendance are No. 3 Oak Bay, No. 5 South Kamloops, No. 8 Claremont, and honour-able mentions Kelowna and Maple Ridge.
The host Hawks are No. 4 in AAA, boasting a talented Grade 11 class which won the B.C. ju-nior title last year.
Games run at the Mouat and UFV gyms, with the Hawks tip-ping off vs. Archbishop Carney at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at home. Semifinals run at 7 and 8:45 p.m. on Friday at Mouat, and the finals are at 4 p.m. Saturday.
Province-wide, the highest-profile hoops tourney this weekend is the Telus Classic, which doles out thousands of dollars in scholarships and features over 2,000 athletes in a variety of age classes.
The bulk of the event runs in Vancouver, but Abbotsford Senior is playing host to four pre-liminary-round games in the senior boys draw. The Panthers take on the R.C. Palmer Griffins
of Richmond at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by Holy Cross vs. Panorama Ridge at 3 p.m. The winners ad-vance to play each other at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, with the losing teams playing at 4:15 p.m.
“Over the past 14 years, the amount of money they’ve generat-ed for students has been fantastic, as well as the basketball exposure,” Panthers coach Prentice
on Saturday, though – they lit up the T-Birds in the first half, knocking down 50 per cent of their shots to seize a 45-17 lead, and they cruised to a 71-43 victory.
“I think we’re a team that’s had our confi-dence shaken a little bit at the offensive end of the floor, and I think you were seeing a little bit of that (on Friday),” said Cascades coach Al Tuchscherer, whose team reclaimed first place in the Pacific Division at 7-3.
“Some shots weren’t going, and you start re-ally questioning some things. Tonight, we hit some shots early, which was good, and we built on that.”
Sarah Wierks led Saturday’s offen-sive onslaught with 22 points and 13 re-bounds, and Nataliia Gavryliuk chipped in with 16 points, six re-bounds, five assists and three steals.
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Tis the season for basketball tourneysLenz noted. “When they asked if we would be a host site, we were incredibly excited and honoured.”
For more information on the Telus Classic, visit canadaone-foundation.com.
Rick Hansen Secondary’s Roundball Classic has expanded to epic proportions over the last couple of years. Originally just a senior boys and girls tourney, it now features teams from Grade 8 to Grade 12 playing on differ-ent weekends from December to February.
Organizer Jas Gill has brought
together an army of student staff-ers and sponsors to help run the series, which will involve a total of 112 teams and over 1,100 players.
The event begins with the ju-nior girls tourney this week, and the host Hurricanes tip off at 1:45 p.m. Thursday vs. Khalsa. The gold medal game runs at 4:45 p.m. Saturday.
Still to come on the Roundball Classic schedule are the senior boys/girls (Dec. 19-21), Grade 8 boys (Jan. 16-18), junior boys (Jan. 23-25), Grade 8 girls (Jan. 30-Feb. 1) and Grade 9 boys/girls (Feb. 6-8) tourneys.
For more information, visit classjump.com/h/hurricanes.
Next week, the Abbotsford Police City Basketball Tournament takes over local gyms across the city. The event is a massive under-taking, bringing together virtually every local team in the Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10 and Grade 12 age groups, and culminates with championship games running all day Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Columbia Bible College gym.
Visit abbypdbasketball.ca for complete schedules and locations, and see next week’s Abbotsford News for a preview of the tourney.
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF ERNIE ROOKE
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COOPERBabs
Our Babs passed away on November 19, 2013. She was surrounded by people who loved her and she passed peacefully. Babs had an incredible infl uence on every-one who knew her. For those of us who were fortunate enough to be close to her there are no words to describe the extent of our gratitude for her presence in our lives, nor the loss now that she is not with us. We are all much better people because of her. She is survived by son Jim and daughter Sharon-Belle, many grandchildren as well as many others who loved her like family. Babs requested there be no ceremony or service and we will honor her wishes. With the blessing of Trish and Brian Haber, there will be a bench placed in front of the Clayburn Village Store and Teahouse in memory of Babs and Coop. In lieu of fl ow-ers a donation to the Food Bank or the Angel Trees at Seven Oaks would be appre-ciated.
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the world is a better place”.Online condolences to the family may be made to:
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FULTONRev. Michael, OSB
Of Westminster Abbey, Mission, BC, died on November 24, 2013, aged 87. Mass of Christian Burial will be cele-brated on Tuesday, December 3, at 2:00 pm at Westminster Abbey. Interment in the Abbey cemetery immediately after Mass. Reception to follow in the Majors’ dining room. Cele-brant will be Rt. Rev. John Braganza, OSB, Abbot. For more information call 604-826-8975.
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KOOPClara
Clara Koop was born in Langham, SK on October 17, 1927 and passed away peace-fully on November 27, 2013 at Menno Hospital in Abbots-ford, BC. Mom will be missed by all those who love her including her husband of 63 years, Bernie, children: Dwayne (Marilyn), Darlene (Glen) Gingerich, Denise (Steve) Timm, and Marv; as well as fi ve grandchildren and seven great grandsons. The celebration of life service was held Monday December 2, 2013 at Grace Church in Abbotsford, BC. Clara’s family would like to thank the staff at Menno Hospital for the lov-ing care you gave Mom while she was with you.Online condolences to the family may be made to:
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STEELECharles
Born in Weyburn, Saskatche-wan on September 30, 1924 passed away peacefully on November 23, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 28 years Marjorie Hayes and step children Wendy Schmidt and Blair Hayes also grandchildren and great grandchildren. At his request there will be no service.
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35190 DeLair Road Abbotsford, BC604-556-7000
www.culinaryartsabbotsford.ca
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
130 HELP WANTED
GENERAL LABOURERSOIL & GAS INDUSTRY
GUARANTEED Job Placement
• Labourers • Tradesmen• Class 1 Drivers
Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854
JOB OPPORTUNITY$13.80/Hour
EV Logistics is excited to announce a new starting wage of $13.80!
We are currently accepting applications for Permanent Entry-Level Warehouse Order Selectors, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean and team-oriented environment.
We offer a starting wage of $13.80 plus an attractive incentive program with regular increases as you progress.
EV Logistics also offers fl exible working schedules and a safe and fun environment. Successfulapplicants will have a safety-fi rst attitude, available for day, afternoon and weekend cover-age, have reliable transportation and profi cient English communi-cation skills.If you’re looking for long-term employment with career growth and want to work in a fun and safe environment, then EV Logistics wants to hear from you!
Apply online at:www.evlogistics.com
Logistics CoordinatorNeeded with 2 yrs logistics exp. organizing trucks & drivers; get-ting permits, customs and border, fi nding freight, load tracking, dealing with customers and is able to work in a fast paced envi-ronment while multi tasking.
Fax resume: 604-853-4179
MATURE CONSTRUCTION SITE SECURITY PERSONNEL required at Matsqui Federal Cor-rection Facility for approx. 4 mos.
Suits retired individuals. Must speak fl uent English and be se-
curity clearable. Hours vary. Must be avail. Mon-Fri. $14.50 p/h. Fax resume to: 604-870-2522 by Dec. 15th. Include email address. Attn: Bryan Kennedy. Only successful
applicants will be contacted.
M&M Meat Shops Abbotsford
Required Immediately:
P/T Product Consultant / Freezer Prior experience and excellent customer skills an asset. Must be available 9:00 am to 8:00 pm 7 days a week.
Please apply in person with resume: 2618 McMillan Road, Abbotsford. No phone calls, faxes, or emails please.
Shakepacker’s, Cuberman & Shingle Sawyers
with experience required at local shake & shingle mill.
Pease apply in person to:Steve Cloutier @
34980 Lougheed Hwy.Mission, BC or call
604.826.6130goldbandshakeandshingle@
gmail.com
115 EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
130 HELP WANTED
Production WorkerBlack Press
Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for Part-Time Production Workers to work at both our Surrey and Abbotsford production facilities. Come join this team-based environment at our 24/7 facilities.
This position is an entry level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of the newspaper and related advertising supplements.
Requirements:• Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience is preferred• Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks• Must be able to lift 35lbs and stand for extended period of time• Ability to work co-operatively in a diverse, team-based enviro.• Must be reliable & dependable • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented• Completion of high school• Must have own transportation
This part-time position has a variety of afternoon & graveyard shifts (Mon - Fri). The incumbent must be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.
Starting at $12.20 +Shift Premiums!
If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your
resume, including “Production Worker” in the subject line to:
SUBWAY Manager - Looking for an energetic leader who is customer service and sales driven. As a man-ager you will perform and direct store management including inven-tory and daily cash control. Direct staff to ensure customer service, product preparation, and cleanli-ness are maintained to Subway op-erational standards. Email:[email protected] or call 604 788 5747.
130 HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES
CASHIERS & PACKERS P/T & F/T
Required by LEE’S FAMOUS CHICKEN.
Must be responsible person. Drop off resumes: Before 4pm
Legal AssistantNational Franchisor seeking Legal Assistant / Paralegal with 3 years corporate / commercial exp. Franchise disclosure & lease documentation is an asset.
Send resume & cover letter including salary expectations
to: Byron@shefi eld.com
139 MEDICAL/DENTAL
DENTAL RECEPTIONIST ~ F/T
For busy Abbotsford offi ce. Dental reception experience req’d. Tues. to Sat. Reply to:
Box #887 c/o Abbotsford News
34375 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
Carpenter Helper/ Framer Wanted
Must have own vehicle, tool pouch, hand tools
Phone 604-856-0889Class 4 Engineer is required for Colonial Farms. Competi-tive Wages with Full Benefi ts. Drop Resume between 8am & 2pm. 3830 Okanagan Street, Armstrong. (250)546-3008
130 HELP WANTED
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETSWITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-854-6397
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
Cubermen, Shake & Shingle Packers, Block Pilers,
Trimmermen,Shake & Shingle Sawyers &
Forklift/Yardman
Required by Maple Ridge Red Cedar Products.
Call Debbie 604-462-7335
JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experi-ence. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefi ts. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: [email protected].
Licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic
required for our Langley lo-cation - Rollins Machinery Ltd. This position would give a mechanic the opportunity to work on agricultural equip-ment, golf & turf equipment, waste/recycling trucks, hydro excavating trucks as well as other equipment as required.
Please submit e-mail - [email protected] or drop resume off at our Langley Location - 21869-
SHEETMETAL AND CRANE OP-ERATORS WANTED WKM is cur-rently looking for journeymen and/or registered apprentices We offer competitive wage packages and LOA Please send resumes to Box 225, Trail BC V1R4L5 or email [email protected] or phone 250-364-1541 for more infor-mation
130 HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
ROUTE SERVICEREPRESENTATIVE
We are looking for outgoing individuals to help take care of our amazing customers. You are responsible for daily pick up and delivery of uniforms, mats, towels and more. Customers are the focus of everything we do, so your face-to-face time with each of them every week is critical. You have a good driving record, a strong work ethic, and a customer service attitude.
Enjoy Mon. - Fri. Day Shifts, Benefi ts, Good Pay, & A Family Culture w/ Many Opportunities
For Advancement.
Learn more about us at www.unifi rst.ca
To apply, please send resume and driver’s abstract to
Sheri DeLeeuw byfax 604-888-8372 or email
sheri_deleeuw@unifi rst.ca
PERSONAL SERVICES
172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICSPSYCHIC MIRACLES by Luna.com. Call and get a free reading by phone. Love money job family, restores broken relation-ships, solves all problems permanently. 1-866-229-5072
173 MIND BODY SPIRIT
#1 in the Fraser Valley
SPRING RELAX SPA604-859-9686
2451 Clearbrook RdAbbotsford
130 HELP WANTED
PERSONAL SERVICES
173 MIND BODY SPIRIT
BENEFITS RELAXATION SPAAromatherapy, Acupressure,
Refl exology. 604.230.4444
CHANELSPA
Christmas Specials!
604-746-67772459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
Specializing in Private Events!We Come To You! Doing It All,
The Surrey Leader has an opening for an experienced Advertising Sales Representative.
By joining the number one community newspaper serving Surrey/North Delta, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Leader will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.
The ideal candidate will have experience, be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. A car and a valid driver’s license is required.
The Leader is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 100 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.
Send your resume with cover letter by December 6th, 2013.
Jim [email protected] Surrey Leader#200-5450 152nd Street, Surrey, BC V3S 5J9
www.blackpress.caRated best painting & moulding company (2010 & 2012) by consumers.
www.benchmarkpainting.homestars.com
CALL 604-866-7080
PERSONAL SERVICES
188 LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi ca-tion, adoption property rental oppor-tunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
236 CLEANING SERVICES
HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL NOW.Taking new clients. Great Refs.
Call anytime 604-302-9291
257 DRYWALL
CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396 or 604-820-9601
DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859-1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696
260 ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE
Excavator & Bobcat Services
•Drainage •Snow Removal•SA Dump •Excavating
•Landclearing & Bulldozing Hourly or Contract 38 Years exp.“Accept Visa, Mastercard, Discovery & Debit”
604-576-6750 or Cell: 604.341.7374
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
281 GARDENING
C.K. LAWN & TREE SERVICE Hedge & Shrub Trimming, Tree Removal. Lawns. 604-217-2772
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential
moving services. (778)378-6683
1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
RED ROSE PAINTINGInterior/Exterior & Pressure Washing
Free Est. WCB. 604-746-6051604-782-7452 redrosepainting.ca
TOM VAN KEULEN Painting & Decorating. Int ~ Ext / Residential
604-853-9429 ~ 778-982-2191
157 SALES - INSIDETELEMARKETING
CLASSIFIED ADSMEAN MORE BUSINESS
PHONE 604-854-6397
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
.Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052
TONY’’S PAINTING
Northstar 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. 778.344.1069
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland
604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning 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.
338 PLUMBING
LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441
CRESCENT Plumbing & HeatingLicensed Residential 24hr. Service• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers
• Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
356 RUBBISH REMOVAL
DISPOSAL BINSBy Recycle-it
6 - 50 Yard BinsStarting from $99.00
Delivery & Pick-Up IncludedResidential & Commercial Service• Green Waste • Construction Debris• Renovations • House Clean Outs
604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca
FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean-ups, odd jobs, scrap re-moval. Free est. 604-820-2383
SUMAS PRAIRIEBin & Deck
We haul just about anything! Demolition ~ Silage Hauling
Lumber ~ VehiclesEquipment ~ Farm Material
Roofi ng Material Yard Waste ~ Scrap Metal
and much more!
Jeff Vanderveen604-557-6203
BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recy-cling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378
560 MISC. FOR SALESTEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg. Generic. 40 tabs + 10 FREE all for $99 including FREE SHIPPING.Discreet, Fast Shipping. 888-836-0780 or metromeds.net
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
560 MISC. FOR SALE
FIREWOOD★ FREE ★
WOODEN PALLETS Available
Come & HelpYourself
Great for crafts etc.
BACK PARKING LOT
(by shed)
ABBOTSFORD NEWS34375 Gladys Ave.
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSALTO CONN SAX $495.
604-859-5925
REAL ESTATE
609 APARTMENT/CONDOS
ABBOTSFORD
ANCORAHOUSING SOCIETY
2 BDRM SUITEMarshall / Ware St. Area
55+ ~ N/S, N/PAvailable January 1st.
$50,000 returnable deposit$200/mo hydro included
Call: 604-854-5408 or 604-897-1332
625 FOR SALE BY OWNER
MAPLE WOOD ESTATES Abbts. 2 bdrm. mobile home. Brand new. 55+. No pets. 604-850-3174
627 HOMES WANTEDWE BUY HOUSES!
Older House • Damaged HouseMoving • Estate Sale • Just
Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!
CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
New 14’or16’ wide Custom for va-cant pad in Ruskin mobile home prk. $89,888 w/pad rent $550/mo. Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960.
NEW 14 WIDE in 55+ Abby Park. $89,888 with $570 pad rent.Call Chuck 604-830-1960.
NEW 14 Wide in 55+ Mission Park $88,888 w/$550 pad rent.Pet OK. Chuck 604-830-1960
REAL ESTATE
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
NEW Manufactured home onSELF OWNED pad in Abbotsford.
$263,888. Financing available.Chuck 604-830-1960
New SRI *1404 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide
$67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •Diffi culty Making Payments?
No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk!www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
1 Month FREE Rent
Mountain RidgeApartmentsClean , Quiet & Spacious Suites. Across the street from Superstore & Seven
Okas Shopping Mall.
1 bdrm. from $6502 bdrm. from $750To Arrange a Viewing Call
1.604.768.5361
BLUERIDGEAPARTMENTS1 MONTH FREE
Clean, Quiet & Spacious. 3 minute walk to Seven Oaks Mall.
FREE PARKING
24/7 On-Site Staff
PETS OKAY
1 Bdrm. from $5992 Bdrm. from $725Call Jake for Details
604.556.6465
IRENEAPARTMENTS
1 bdrm from $6252 bdrm. from $745
1 MONTH FREELarge units. Large Patios,
Walk to Sprott Shaw College. Easy Highway Access.
Storage Lockers & Parking Available!
To arrange a viewing please call Annette
778.982.25902 bed – Mission - We have a selection of suites now available to view in our Richards Court com-munity. Quiet location starting from $700! 778-344-2787
ABBOSTFORD - Independence! Privacy! Freedom! HUGE Bache-lor Suites with unique layout for added privacy. Heat & Hot Water and blinds included. Choose stan-dard or upgraded starting from $600. Call Now. 778-344-2787
ABBOTSFORD – 1 bed “Do You Need Space Of Your Own?” Large 1 Bd available standard or upgraded, blinds included. From $650. Call Now. 778-344-2787
157 SALES - INSIDETELEMARKETING
Classifi ed Adsmean moreBUSINESSfor you!
www.bcclassifi ed.com
Abbotsford News Tuesday, December 3, 2013 A35
Cedar Green Apartments2441 Countess Street Abbotsford
(behind MCC)1 & 2 BDRM suites
Large In-Suite StorageSecure Underground Parking
Clean, Quiet, Close to Schools & Shopping
COMPETITIVE RATESSenior Discount
Call 604-850-5375
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
SUNRIDGEAPARTMENTS32815 George Ferguson Way
1 MONTH FREE
1 bdrm. from $6352 bdrm. from $725
· Excellent location· Across the street from
Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall· Large Units
· 24/7 On-site staff· Elevator operated
· On-Site Laundry Facilities· Includes Heat & Hot Water
For more information or tosetup an appointment
Please Call Rick 604.319.9151
Abbotsford
ATTENTIONSENIORS
NO SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR QUALIFIED SENIORS1 & 2 Bdrm Units Available starting as low as $600/mo
2929 & 2959 Tims Street*Elevators. *Large Balconies.Close to all amenitiesCall Lyn for an apt to view,
778-880-0920 or 778-982-0873
Abbotsford CentralMountainview - Bakerview
THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE
LET’S MAKE A DEAL
NEW LOWER RENTSSENIOR’S DISCOUNT
1 & 2 Bedroom Suites
Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S
Secured U/G parking available.
Outdoor pool in garden setting.
Sorry N/P.Close to all amenities.
Ref’s req’d.
Phone 604-556-7705
ABBOTSFORD. Charlotte Manor. 1 & 2 bdrm $630 - $750/mo incl h/water. Near rec center/bus. Ref’s. On duty manager. Call 604-864-8565
Abbotsford
Courtyard Estates2929 & 2959 Tims Street
ASK ABOUT OURMOVE-IN INCENTIVES1 & 2 Bdrm Units Available
starting as low as $600 Lrg balconies, many overlooking our
lush & peaceful center Courtyard.
*Close to Schools & all Amenities**Senior Friendly Discounts*
Call Lyn for an apt to view,778-880-0920 or 778-982-0873
ABBOTSFORD “Sweet Two Bed-room Suites!” Your choice of stan-dard or upgraded Apts. Starting from $750. Heat & Hot Water and Privacy blinds included. Call Now 778-344-2787
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREEMulti Housing Program
BACHELOR APARTMENT$440/mo.
N/P ~ N/S.Hot water & cable included.
Quiet, parklike setting.
604-853-0333
ABBOTSFORD
Great ViewAvailable Now!
Bach., 1 Bedroom,2 Bedroom 3 Bdrm
Bedroom Avail.
SENIORS DISCOUNTS
Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.
Crime Free & Certifi ed.N/S - N/P,
Close to all amens.Lease & Refs. Required.
Call 604-852-7350
ABBOTSFORD
Heat & Hot Water Included
Spacious Condos D Outdoor Pool D Parking / Extra Storage D Renovated D 1 Cat Allowed
1 BDRMS from $625/mo.2 BDRMS from $695/mo.
3 BDRMS. from $1050/mo.1909 SALTON RD.
Abbotsford604-853-6620
Forest Village Apartments
ABBOTSFORD
MEADOWOODApartment & Townhouse
Complex
Phone 604-852-4696or Email
meadowood@pacifi cquorum.com
Apartments1 & 2 Bedroom
Heat / hot water included3 Appliances
Townhouses1 Bedroom lofts &
2 Bedrooms5 Appliances
✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets
Conveniently located at3046 Clearbrook Road
www.pacifi cquorum.comPacifi c Quorum Properties Inc
PET-FRIENDLY! Smoking permit-ted! One bedroom, one bathroom apartment. Shared laundry includ-ed. $750/m. 33433 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford. Call for a tour - 604-851-4000
RENTALS
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
ABBOTSFORD - Attractive offi ce &/or Retail Spaces Available. All lo-cated within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300.
COMMERCIAL SPACE for Lease: 1556 sf. #106 - 33643 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford. 604-850-7731.
MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’s. No living quarters. 604-820-0808
715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
HATZIC 2BR in quiet area 4 appls new tub & surround, sep ldry, car-port, fncd bcyd $950 604-826-3147
MISSION. Wanted resp. tenants. Top fl r 2 bdrm suite in 4 plex on quiet well est. street. Gas f/p, balc., x-storage space, 1 blk to hosp bus, shops & schools. W/D, $775 + util. Avail now. Min 1 year lease. N/S. No drinkers, ref’s. 604-853-8830
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS
SPACES AVAILABLE for your Manufactured Home
From BROOKSWOOD HOMES604 - 530 - 9566
736 HOMES FOR RENT
5 BDR farm house + 19x19 shop for rent. Very private location for a fam. with kids. Close to el. school. Long term only. Ref. required. 604-866-0022. Utilities extra. $1650.
ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm duplex, Rancher style 34056 Oxford Ave. Garage, insuite laundry. $790/mo. Avail now. PET OK. 604-202-8273
ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. near Home Depot. Unfi nished bsmt. Lots of parking. Large deck. Newer appl. & windows. Large lot. $1100/mo. Avail. now. 778-223-2487
ABBOTSFORD 4 Bdrms - 2 up & 2 down, new paint, some new carpet, all appls, large backyard. Avail now. $1250/mo. Plus 2 bdrm house with full bsmt $1200/mo. 604-308-6234.
ABBOTSFORD 5 bdrm. 3 down, 2 up, 2 baths. George Ferguson Way & McCallum. 1 kichen, big yard. Near schls & stores. $1350/mo. Sm pet ok. Avail. now. 604-857-2534
to multiple baths located east, central and west Abbotsford.
View all rentals on kijiji.ca (fraservalley)
Century 21 Ace Agencies Ltd.PROPERTY MANAGEMENT604-853-2718
MISSION. Cosy small 2 bdrm full bsmt home with 4 appl., detached garage on 1 acre in central Mission near Cedar & 7th. Avail. immed. Rent negotiable. 604-832-1775.
SILVERDALE ACREAGE. 3 BDRM All appl. Free heat? 604-936-3088
746 ROOMS FOR RENT
ABBOTSFORD *CLEAN ROOMS*Bsmt rooms $400. Main fl oor rooms $450 incl utils & lndry 604-854-1000
747 RV PADS
RV SITES - $325/mo.Sewer, water, hot showers incl. Electricity metered. Heated wash-rooms, ldry. 20-25 min E of Mission Hwy #7. Walking distance to local general store & near post offi ce, gas, LCB outlets etc. 604-826-2741
749 STORAGE
LOCKABLE STORAGE / WORK-SHOP spaces. 20’ X 40’, drive in. Small sizes available. 6 am - 10 pm access. Chase Monday - Friday. 8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383
750 SUITES, LOWER
ABBOTSFORD: 34178 Amblewood Place. New 1 bdrm, near UFV, $675/mo. util. incl. Avail. now. 604-852-0461 or 778-552-3917.
ABBOTSFORD West. 2 bdrm. full bath on cul-de-sac. Very clean. pri. entry. Granite counters. Laminate, New paint & carpets. New fridge & stove. Nr Blue Jay School. Ns/np. Now. $700 incl. util. 604-825-8299
750 SUITES, LOWERHUNTINGDON. Large 2 bdrm suite Near border. Suit single or couple. $900/mo incl. hydro, cable, a/c, insuite w/d. NS/NP. Available now. 604-302-7184 or 604-855-3494.
MISSION 1 bdrm in newer home, nr bus, all utils & ldry incl. Free wi/fi $650/m. Avail Now. 604-996-2007
MISSION. 1 bdrm. suite. Close to town. Avail. immed. $650/mo. incl. utils & net. Np/ns. 604-287-7112
MISSION. 2 bdrm. suite. Near town. Avail. immed. $850/mo. incl. utils & net. N/s. Sm pet ok. 604-287-7112
751 SUITES, UPPER
ABBOTSFORD W. 3 bdrm. upper. with garage. $1400/mo. incl. utils. $1200 no utils. Avail. now. N/p. 604-864-8291 or 778-245-1276.
