INSIDE Victim remembered . . . 2 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mail Bag . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Safty rst . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Community . . . . . . . . 11 Classieds . . . . . . . . . 14 ASSESSMENT Local businesses shocked by assessment increase. 3 SCIENCE Taking science on the road and into the class. 5 THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 www.agassizharrisonobserver.com Heather Vopni Photo Heather Vopni’s Harrison Lake sunset photo was featured on Dec. 31 by Tourism Vancouver, Coast & Mountains on Instagram as one of best nine photos of 2015. The Harrison Hot Springs resident took the photo in October. Her images and articles on climate change along with Vopni’s bio have also been featured in NotIndoor photography magazine. By Greg Laychak The Observer e numbers are in for Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs 2016 property assessments, and it’s rural owners that have seen the highest increases in the value of their land. “What we have seen is that the acreage land has gone up about 10 per cent,” said Brian Smith, deputy assessor of BC Assessment for the Fraser Valley. Both Kent and Harrison single- family homes are within a zero to 10 per cent upward change, and the two communities have “very minimal change” in their stable townhouse and condo markets. e average residential increase across all properties in the District of Kent is 5.61 per cent, and the average increase in business assessments in the district is 5.82 per cent. In Harrison Hot Springs those numbers are 2.7 per cent average increase across residential and 9.25 per cent upward change in business assessments. “I definitely encourage everybody to look at their assessment and then go to our website evaluebc [evaluebc.bcassessment.ca] and use that as a tool to see if your assessment makes sense or appears to be within the range of some of the comparable properties that have sold in the area,” Smith said. If owners feel that those numbers are not comparable Smith encourages people to call BC Assessment. Assessments show modest increase Harrison Hot Springs Type, Age, Lot Size, 2016 Assessment, 2015 Assessment, Change House, 1978, 7,400 sq ft, $226,000, $221,000, 3% House, 1998, 6,800 sq ft, $346,000, $317,000, 9% House, 2001, 7,400 sq ft, $369,000, $352,000, 5% Townhouse, 1989, NA, $447,000, $437,500, 2% Kent Type, Age, Lot Size, 2016 Assessment, 2015 Assessment, Change House, 1968, 9,600 sq ft, $250,900, $239,400, 5% House, 1982, 8,100 sq ft, $299,000, $275,000, 9% Townhouse, 2005, NA, $217,200, $211,100, 3% Continued on 2 Photographer’s Eye 11/12W_FR_job Need a job? We’re here to help! • Job Search Advice & Counseling • Internet Access • Computer Services The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. (604) 796-0266 7086 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz, BC [email protected]2016 VOTE NOW AWARDS NOTARIES PUBLIC Real Estate Transfers 604.796.2925 & 6805206
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INSIDEVictim remembered . . . 2
Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mail Bag . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safty rst . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Community . . . . . . . . 11
Classi eds . . . . . . . . .14
ASSESSMENTLocal businesses
shocked by assessment
increase.
3
SCIENCETaking science on the
road and into the class.
5
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Heather Vopni PhotoHeather Vopni’s Harrison Lake sunset photo was featured on Dec. 31 by Tourism Vancouver, Coast & Mountains on Instagram as one of best nine photos of 2015. The HarrisonHot Springs resident took the photo in October. Her images and articles on climate change along with Vopni’s bio have also been featured in NotIndoor photography magazine.
By Greg LaychakThe Observer
Th e numbers are in for Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs 2016 property assessments, and it’s rural owners that have seen the highest increases in the value of their land.
“What we have seen is that the acreage land has gone up about 10 per cent,” said Brian Smith, deputy assessor of BC Assessment for the Fraser Valley.
Both Kent and Harrison single-family homes are within a zero to 10 per cent upward change, and the two communities have “very minimal change” in their stable townhouse and condo markets.
Th e average residential increase across all properties in the District of Kent is 5.61 per cent, and the average
increase in business assessments in the district is 5.82 per cent.
In Harrison Hot Springs those
numbers are 2.7 per cent averageincrease across residential and 9.25per cent upward change in businessassessments.
“I defi nitely encourage everybodyto look at their assessment andthen go to our website evaluebc[evaluebc.bcassessment.ca] anduse that as a tool to see if yourassessment makes sense or appearsto be within the range of some ofthe comparable properties that havesold in the area,” Smith said.
If owners feel that thosenumbers are not comparable Smithencourages people to call BCAssessment.
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Th at call volume has been high according to the deputy assessor because the appeal deadline is Feb. 1 this year.
In a related discussion Tuesday at the District of Kent council
meeting Judy Lewis, director of fi nancial services for the district, reminded those in attendance what these numbers mean when it comes to paying taxes.
She pointed out that it’s not the amount of the increase of
the assessed value that mattersbut the amount that a propertyincreases in relation to theaverage for that property class.
“Th e mill rate is alwaysadjusted according to theaverage changes,” Lewis said.
From Front
Assessment appeal deadline Feb. 1
By Greg LaychakTHE OBSERVER
A celebration of life was held Sunday for the Harrison Mills woman who was seriously burned by a live, low-hanging hydro line near Kilby Provincial Park last October.
Aft er fi ve weeks in a Vancouver General Hospital ICU bed, Shirley Nate succumbed to her injuries late in 2015.
Her sister Laura Nichols estimates about 60 people came to pay respect to Nate at the Harrison Mills Community Hall, with about half of the attendees local.
“We're coping,” Nichols said. “Of course my mom is devastated, it's her child. You never think your child is going to go before you.”
Nate who was 60 at the time
of her death underwent seven surgeries while in intensive care and was stable a week before she passed away.
As a result of the accident she had lost both her arms, had numerous skin graft s, and would have faced years of rehabilitation.
“At the beginning she was doing quite well,” Nichols said. “Her body was reacting well aft er the operations, and the skin was healing.”
But as time went on, Nate’s immune system weakened and her health took a downturn aft er four weeks in ICU.
Her kidneys failed, her breathing was assisted and she was being fed through a tube.
“I couldn't imagine the pain she was in,” said Nichols. “She was suff ering a great deal.”
Nate died Nov. 25 last year
from the injuries she sustainedwhile walking with her dogs inher rural community near thelive hydro line beside the dikenear Kilby’s camping area.
Th e two dogs were killedand Nate’s body caught fi re.She managed to yell for help,attracting the attention ofcampers in the nearby KilbyCampground.
Nate lived by herself with manyanimals in the small HarrisonMills community near the park.
Th ere was speculation fromneighbours that the woman hadentered the bushes where thedangling power line was exposedto rescue her dogs who mighthave come in contact with theelectrical current when theyfollowed the scent of a deadraccoon.
Power line victim remembered
A lockdown at Mountain Institution that had been put into place last Tuesday aft ernoon to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search was lift ed on Monday.
Correctional Service
Canada (CSC) said in a press release that it is strengthening measures to prevent the entry of contraband into its institutions in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone.
CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions, according to the release.
Visits have resumedand the mediumsecurity federalinstitution has resumedits normal operations.
Th e institution had alock-down late last yearthat lasted from Nov. 23to 27.
Mountain Institution lockdown lifted
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By Paul J. HendersonBLACK PRESS
Nigel and Joan Argyle have been farming vegetables and running their Popkum garden centre for 35 years.
Argyle’s Garden Market is a popular spot for gardeners and hanging basket buyers, but it’s not exactly a huge money maker.
And so when the two 82-year-olds saw their notice from BC Assessment showed a land value increase of 409 per cent, they were shocked.
“It’s basically killing me,” Nigel told Black Press. “It’s ridiculous.”
While property taxes in the rural areas outside of the City of Chilliwack may be lower than for those in the city, for the Argyles and their tight margins, a tax hike from about $6,000 last year to an estimated $20,000 year could put them out of business down the road.
And while their commercial assessment jump was staggering, some of their neighbours surrounding the Yale Road-Highway 9 roundabout also had big jumps in value.
Th e land at their garden centre at 52905 Yale Road went from a valuation of $241,000 last year to $1.23 million this year.
Across Highway 9 the owners of the Tim Hortons-Esso property saw a land increase from $251,800 to $1.15 million a 358 per cent increase.
Next to them, the Wildcat Grill land jumped from $219,800
to $805,900 or a 266 per cent increase.
But the owners of the property where the new Petro-Canada and Subway is located got one of the biggest shocks as the land went from $609,800 to $6.2 million, a 917 per cent increase.
But the largest jump of all—and possibly part of the reason behind the focus on this small area—was 52892 Bunker Rd., the location of Minter Gardens, which closed on Oct. 15, 2013.
Since last year, the Minter Gardens land jumped from a value of $364,100 to $3.8 million, a 947 per cent increase. Total assessment was at $5 million, which actually might make sense since the property (along with adjacent 9980 Llanberis Way) is listed by Colliers Canada as a “beautifully landscaped income producing property” with residential development potential.
List price: $5.95 million.As soon as you start
moving away from the roundabout, however, assessments saw just minor increases. Just north of the Petro-Canada is 52964 Yale Rd., which has no buildings, and similarly jumped in value by 308 per cent. Move one more address to the east and the land value increase was just four per cent.
Th e same can be said for residential increases to the west of the Wildcat Grill on Yale Road.
As for other commercial properties in the area across Highway 1, properties along Bridal Falls Road saw only minor increases. Th e Rainbow Ranch RV Park, for example, saw a zero per cent land value increase. Th e Rancher’s Restaurant property went up four per cent, and the Bridal Falls Motel went up 4.8 per cent.
But if increases are
supposed to rely upon recent sales in the area, some say they don’t make sense. Popkum resident, local realtor and one-time political candidate Michael Henshall said he couldn’t fi gure out the massive jumps in the roundabout property assessments either.
“Th ere are no commercial properties in the area selling on regular basis to justify these huge increases,” Henshall said.
For its part, BC Assessment said the value of these properties “needed to increase to be more refl ective of a probable selling price.”
Brian Smith, deputy assessor for the Fraser Valley Region, said development of the properties near the Argyles spurred the big jumps.
“In a review and in discussion with some people in this particular area, we felt that last year’s assessment did
not refl ect the market value of the property so a reassessment of the year did occur,” Smith said via email.
As for the Argyles, they would like to retire and have three times in the last four years listed their property for sale for more than $1 million with not one single off er.
As for the business, Nigel and Joan say they don’t take a salary and aft er all the bills and employees are paid aft er a four-month season, they take in just $40,000. So a property tax jump of $14,000 is substantial.
Nigel says the tax bill will be too much, considering there are few services at their address, including no sewage.
As for this season, plants have been ordered and Argyle’s Garden Market will open as planned, but the future is certainly in doubt now, although they have taken steps to appeal the assessment.
“We don’t want to close up,” Nigel said.
Businesses stunned by assessment jump
Greg Laychak/ The ObserverOwners of the Argyle’s Garden Market face a staggering commercial assessment.
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By Greg LaychakTHE OBSERVER
Pop bottle rockets, airless vacuums and plenty of antics might be de rigueur for visitors exploring the nooks of Vancouver’s Science World.
But not everyone can make the trip to the big city, so the organization’s On Th e Road program engages schools in more distant communities to present science demos.
“I think it’s a good thing that they get the spirit and knowledge from Science World,” said science facilitator Ross Langill at Kent elementary Monday morning aft er a presentation to younger grades in the gymnasium. “Not everybody can aff ord to come to us.”
According to Science World, the program—current ly on its rounds through Fraser Valley East—is meant to “pique science curiosity, boost science literacy, and inspire future science and technology leaders across B.C.”
In addition to Kent Elementary the On
the Road team visited Agassiz Christian, Seabird Island
community school, Boston Bar elementary this week and will
hit school in Hope, Mission and Harrison Hot Springs today and tomorrow to fi nish off this tour.
“Th is year, in order to get back out on the road, Science World chose to redirect funds internally so that we could return to communities around British Columbia,” according to a press release. “If only in a modest way, to pique science curiosity, boost science literacy, and inspire future science and technology leaders.”
Th e On Th e Road program ran for seven years from 2005 to 2012 with support from the government and donors.
During that time the program reached more than 1.3 million British Columbians, including more than one million students in schools from kindergarten to Grade 12.
Th e team made more than 1,000 visits to communities large and small across B.C., including Dease Lake, Toad River, Uclulet and Haida Gwaii.
Taking science on the road
Greg Laychak/ The ObserverA Kent elementary student reacts to facilitator Sherry Lu’s demonstration of how shaving cream behaves in a vacuum during a Science World visit to the school’s gymnasium Monday morning.
Starting Tuesday, 9-1-1 calls in Kent, Harrison Hot Springs and other parts of the Fraser Valley will now be fi elded by E-Comm, the emergency communication centre located in Vancouver.
E-Comm will also begin service for the communities of Chilliwack, Mission, Hope, and Electoral Areas A through H.
Currently, 9-1-1 response services are under contract with the RCMP’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) based in Chilliwack. When a call comes in to 9-1-1, operators determine the nature of the emergency and then transfer the caller to the requested fi rst responder agency, either fi re, police or ambulance.
“While the RCMP has provided exceptional service to the FVRD over the years, on review of the contract the Board of Directors decided to move to E-Comm,” says Paul Gipps, CAO of the FVRD.
Th e new contract will result in a budget reduction of approximately $316,000, a savings that will be proportionately shared by the partner communities.
Gipps says that public should not notice a diff erence when dialing 9-1-1.
“Th is will be a seamless operational change. Residents in our communities can rest assured that they will continue to receive the high quality service they expect when seeking emergency assistance.”
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Avatar sequel bombs in Walbran
It’s called ‘public’ for a reason
It’s become a go-to phrase for all levels of government — local, provincial and federal.
When faced with fallout from an unpopular decision — or simply dissatisfaction with the way that a certain sequence of events shakes out — politicians and bureaucrats seem to all have the same default position: “In hindsight, we could have done a better job with communication.”
Th e fact is, no matter how large or small the public-relations budget, a culture that keeps taxpayers in the loop on evolving decisions is something that comes from the top down.
Suspicion of politicians and bureaucrats runs so rampant these days that it is far from wise policy for anyone in government to allow such a situation to continue — particularly when much criticism could be averted simply by taking a more inclusive approach.
Naturally, in the process of governing or administrating, there is some information that is sensitive for reasons of confi dentiality or legality, and which cannot be shared indiscriminately.
Th e public, generally speaking, is not asking for this. Nor is the public asking for glossy brochures, dazzling photos or press releases giddy with spin.
Straightforward summary of progress on issues would be good, however. As well, we would welcome a sense that those in offi ce believe public consultation is about more than the legally required meetings.
It may come as news to some, but we don’t elect politicians or hire bureaucrats to act in a vacuum.
It is called “public offi ce” and “public service” for a reason.-Black Press
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Avatar, the future-fantasy blockbuster that beat Titanic as all-time Hollywood box offi ce champ, has fi nally been unseated by the latest Star Wars space opera.
I watched Avatar on TV over the holidays for the fi rst time since its 2009 release, and was able to see past the bombastic special eff ects to examine it for what it is, an anti-capitalist propaganda fi lm.
Psychopathic military commander teams with evil mining executive to blast and slaughter their way to a chunk of rare mineral, ridiculously named “unobtainium.” Giant tree, home of highly evolved Na’vi people and their delicate jungle ecosystem, is toppled for sadistic fun and profi t, before nature’s collective strikes back.
Canadian director James Cameron helped the global anti-development
network use the movie in its celebrity attack on the Alberta oil industry. Now the story line is being employed again in B.C., in an eff ort to revive the 1990s “war in the woods” that led to the creation of Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park on Vancouver Island.
Protest tactics are being refi ned. Targeting just outside the boundary of the vast park established 20 years ago, giant trees are named and an Avatar-style narrative of unbridled greed is spoon-fed to urban media.
Th ere’s a “Tolkien Giant” now, although I’m reliably informed it is not one of those trees that gets up and walks around in the Lord of the Rings movies. Th is tree is also protected from logging, as are most of the poster trees used for propaganda and fundraising.
Th e network uses multiple front groups. Vancouver-based Wilderness Committee stages urban protests and issues news releases, while Ecojustice lawyers fi ght forest company injunctions against direct actions that disrupt legal logging. An employee of
the B.C. branch plant of Sierra Club lurks, apparently coordinating media and protesters.
A 1990s remnant called Friends of Carmanah-Walbran issued
a statement Nov. 9 announcing “autonomous action” by three protesters to disrupt logging. Not their guys, you understand, just masked individuals willing to lock themselves
to equipment or wander into a road-building blast zone, forcing work to stop for safety reasons.
Th ese are among the actions that forced the logging company to go to court for an injunction.
Cast in the role of evil corporation is Teal-Jones Group, a B.C. forest company trying to operate in what is now the most environmentally restricted forest in the world. It keeps about 2,000 people employed in logging and its sawmills in Surrey, where investments have been made to handle second-growth coastal timber as well as what little old-growth they are allowed to harvest.
Protesters have dubbed their latest target, the tiny 3.2 hectare cutblock 4424, “Black Diamond Grove” for media and fundraising purposes.
Teal-Jones forester Chris Harvey provided me some information to counter protester claims. Block 4424 isn’t being logged, although it was permitted last fall. Protesters are targeting other operations, none of which are in the contentious Walbran
“bite” area next to the park.Teal-Jones has not only
received permits and worked with environmental organizations, its operations are independently certifi ed by the Canadian Standards Association.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted an extension of the injunction protecting Teal-Jones’ operations on Jan. 4. Th e judge wasn’t swayed by protesters packing the Victoria courtroom, and upheld a 50-metre safety zone around working equipment in the Walbran Valley until the end of March.
A Wilderness Committee spokesman with no evident forestry qualifi cations was appalled. He will no doubt continue to issue news releases and write his own version for left -wing fringe publications that seek to perpetuate an urban culture of revulsion for logging.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfl etcherbc Email: tfl [email protected]
Protest tactics are being refi ned. Targeting just
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As a resident of Harrison Hot Springs, I am extremely grateful and excited to hear about the long awaited news regarding a recreational park in this village. Over the years, various attempts to preserve this green space have occurred with the Provincial Governments, FVRD, local MPs and the Kent-Harrison Green Legacy Society of the day.
Since 2010, the Friends of the Harrison Forest have been determined to protect this park forever and a day.
Oft en the confusion and lost leads created doubt that this vision would even become a reality.
However, with the earnest assistance and determination of Mayor Leo Facio and Harrison staff in conjunction with all the other supporters,
this dream has now become true.
Th e new FVRD Park includes lands owned by the village and by the province. Residents and tourists will experience their enjoyment of nature enhanced by new park amenities.
Th ere are many animals, trees and plants that are unique to this area and deserve to be protected and respected.
Th e serenity will surely inspire people to make a connection with nature.
When people with a common cause work together, the results can be astounding. Never say never!
My sincerest appreciation to all who participated in creating this wonderful and worthwhile endeavor.
Marg Doman
Recreational park welcomed
Do the math on property assessmentsIf property
assessments take a rise in property values, the mill rate from the previous year should be lowered or stay the same.
Th is is not happening. What is happening is that when property assessments go up in value, municipal
governments are raising the mill rate.
Th at is wrong and taxpayers are paying too much on their property taxes.
Property tax formula is assessment value times mill rate, divided by 1000. For example if the tax assessment is $500,000, the
calculation is $500,000 x mill rate divided by 1000. In 2015 if the mill rate was 6, the property tax would be $3,000. If this assessment went up to $550,000 keeping the mill rate the same as in 2015, the property tax would be $3,300. Raising the mill rate to 6.5 would make the
property tax at $3,575, so in reality the rule of thumb, is never raise the mill rate when property assessments are on the increase.
Also a rule of thumb, is before paying your tax bill, check all of the assessments on the street you live on to compare your property to your
neighbour’s property assessment. You will fi nd some big surprises, letting you know that you are paying your taxes in July on bogus tax assessments. Th is info can be found on line under Evalue on the B.C. assessment site, or in your local library.
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8 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, January 14, 2016
News
As part of the government of Canada’s youth employment strategy, not-for-profi t organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees looking to hire young people for summer 2016 can now apply for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program.
CSJ creates summer job opportunities for youth aged 15 to 30 who are intending to return to their studies in the
next school year. Th rough CSJ, students can
gain valuable work experience and a foothold in the workforce.
Th e program also helps local employers create summer job opportunities for students in their communities that refl ect local priorities.
“Th e Canada Summer Jobs program is an excellent opportunity for local employers to create jobs for students in our riding,” said
MP Jati Sidhu. "Investing in our youth is crucial, to enable them to gain experience and develop the necessary skills to succeed in the workplace. I strongly encourage not-for-profi t organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses in Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon to apply for the funding."
Th e application period runs until Feb. 26 and employers will be able to have students at work starting in early May.
Canada Summer Jobs is partof the government's YouthEmployment Strategy, which isits commitment to help youngpeople, particularly thosefacing barriers to employment,get the information and gainthe skills, work experience,and abilities they need to makea successful transition into thelabour market.
For further informationand to apply, please visit www.servicecanada.gc.ca/csj or visita Service Canada Centre.
Federal government investing in young Canadians
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A year aft er its Agassiz manufacturing facility won the WorkSafeBC innovations contest RIMEX, a wheel and rim assemblies maker, was awarded the Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE) certifi cation.
“Th is is something that we are very proud of, we have worked incredibly hard to realize the safest work environment we can for our staff , and this award validates this hard work,” said James Read, RIMEX’s Agassiz manufacturing operations manager about the recognition his company received last month.
Th e award—sponsored by the Food Industry Occupational Safety Association-Manufacturing Industry Occupational Safety Alliance (FIOSA-MIOSA)—recognizes a best practices approach cooperation with WorkSafeBC across the company.
Th e fi rm’s prior 2014 Agassiz site award resulted from an ergonomics and safety project that reduced manual lift ing and noise levels at the local facility.
And for Read, it was a big part of the turnaround in RIMEX prioritizing safety and nurturing that culture in the workplace.
“I couldn’t walk to that door over there,” he said pointing across the shop fl oor where wheel rim lock rings are processed.
Not only was the area cluttered, but employees working on the lock rings were lift ing the 100-pound objects 12 times in each process, 20 times per day.
Read shut the area down for two weeks and facilitated a value stream mapping exercise consulting with an engineer and staff to improve the processing of half and full lock rings.
RIMEX trained the staff again and invested in new equipment aft er the analysis, resulting in a more streamlined method in which each ring is lift ed only twice.
“We were very honoured to be considered for this award,” Read said. “We try to involve our employees in all decisions which aff ect them and their working conditions. Th is was truly an example of
the kind of success you can achieve with a participatory approach.”
Th e rewards of such an inclusive approach are obvious and include “positive morale that derives from true teamwork, calculated empowerment and education,” Read noted.
Th e Agassiz facility was the site of a fatal workplace accident in 2011, when 19-year-old employee Dallas Hardy died from injuries he sustained toward the end of his shift .
“Th e people who work here are completely saddened by what happened and it does get discussed even now,” Read said. “But ultimately it identifi ed shortfalls and we’ve strived over the last few years to put protecting procedures in place.”
As an organization RIMEX is never going to ignore what happened in the Agassiz facility, he said. In fact, that one event has transformed the fi rm into one that takes safety seriously.
In the press release about their awards last week, RIMEX Supply Ltd. stated that as it “fl ourishes and grows, it strives to improve productivity… but always puts safety fi rst. It embraces and enforces that responsibility in protecting it employees, conducting its work and contributing to the community.”
While walking around the company’s shop fl oor, Read adds that the best place to look for proof of that improvement in responsibility is in its Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) insurance premiums.
RIMEX’s have fallen almost 30 times over three to four years according to the manufacturing operations manager.
If safety wasn’t enough of a reason to make the improvements, there’s the signifi cant return on investment those insurance savings pay out over the years.
Read explains yet more of his company’s
advances, stopping between the loud noises of the factory around him.
RIMEX has implemented Safetysync soft ware, adopted the principles of Lean Production, is subject to a rigorous safety audit, among other things.
And he points out that to make big improvements to safety happen in an inherently
dangerous workplace, there are only so many things he and RIMEX can do in terms of protecting its employees through the hierarchy of hazard control.
“So a lot of that comes from the correct culture when it comes to staff ,” Read said. “A willingness to work safely.”
“And I honestly believe that’s happening here now.”
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Greg Laychak/ The ObserverJames Read (above) says he gets a lot of support from staff and management in his quest for the safest work environment at RIMEX.
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Innovation Excellence AwardThis award focuses on quality, sustainability, innovation and success in all aspects of agriculture and agri-food. Celebrating farming, it recognizes the signi� cant impact the agriculture industry has on everyday life.
Distinction in Hospitality & Tourism AwardAwarded to a tourism and/or hospitality based business demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to excellence. Exemplifying quality in all aspects of customer service and providing visitors to our region with an exceptional experience.
Retailer Excellence AwardThis award celebrates the professionalism, innovation and creativity within our retail sector. It recognizes outstanding performance at all levels: customer service, creativity, branding & marketing.
Celebrating Culinary Excellence AwardAwarded to an eatery; including café’s, fast food and � ne dining, exhibiting consistency of quality, excellence in food, atmosphere and service.
Service Excellence AwardAward for Service Excellence recognises businesses that have achieved outstanding results through initiatives that demonstrate leadership and commitment to service excellence. This award honours a business that has been a leader in demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit, quality workmanship, and professional mannerisms.
Peoples Choice AwardThe People’s Choice Award is voted upon by their business peers and acknowledged as the favourite amongst the Harrison Hot Springs and District of Kent business communities. The People’s Choice Award is an honour and a well-deserved recognition to the recipient.
Chamber Choice Award This business will have contributed to the growth and development of the community through their products, services and customer service. This award is given to an organization that has a strong history in the business community, continued growth and innovative strategies.
Home-Based Business Excellence Award A local home-operated business that consistently shows excellence and quality in service and merchandising. The recipient has a strong customer base demonstrating success and long term viability while having a positive community presence. Must be a licensed home-based business and operating a minimum of two years.
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Senior girls in tight fight for top spotIt has been a
successful season so far for the Agassiz Elementary secondary school (AESS) senior girls basketball team, with the team’s eff orts earning them a No. 5 place in the single-A provincial rankings.
Th e Eagles come off of a weekend tournament win at St. John Brebeuf regional secondary in Abbotsford, their second in as many months aft er a home tournament win in December.
Last Th ursday the AESS squad beat Mission secondary 35-25, Abbotsford Christian 42-29 on Friday and then host team, St. John Brebeuf 50-41 in the fi nal on Saturday.
Hannah Exley, Alyssa Lawley and
Sydney VanderWyk won player of the game honours respectively, with Lawley and VanderWyk also named tournament
all-stars and Exley securing most valuable player.
Th e Eagles need to hold onto their second place position or climb
to fi rst to be guaranteed a spot in the provincial championships on Mar. 9 to 12 at Duncan Christian school.
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championships are Feb. 24 to 27.
Tonight the Eagles play at home, hosting Hope secondary for a 6:15 p.m. game.
submittedThe Agassiz Elementary secondary Eagles girls senior basketball team poses after winning their second tournament of the season at St. John Brebeuf last weekend.
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Municipal Outside Workers Given 10 Percent Pay Raise
Kent municipality’s outside staff received a lot of praise and a raise at Monday`s council meeting. Reeve Wes Johnson proposed a 10 percent increase on present hourly rates for labourers and for machine operators, and this was supported by other councillors except John Broughall.
New rates will range from $3.07 an hour for labour to a top rate of $3.43. Th e Reeve said outside workers in some other municipalities were asking $3.50 minimum and a substantial raise would have to be given. Th e foreman`s pay was raised to $455.00 a month.
Councillor Jake Hoogendorm complimented the Reeve, the public works chairman Norman Morrow, the foreman and the crew for their work removing snow and said he believed the farmers were well satisfi ed.
Lots of Sun, Snow Weather was very close to average
for temperatures and rainfall, but there was a good deal more snow than usual and quite a bit more sunshine. Mean temperature for the year was 49.8, exactly the 73 year average. Rainfall was 55.04 inches compared to an average of 59.95, and total precipitation 61.70 inches, compared to 63.54.
Snowfall however, was 66.6 inches almost double the 37.49 inch average. Th e sun shone 1,589.2 hours, much better than the average of 1,375.8. December didn’t contribute any thing spectacular to the fi gures except a heavy snowfall, 37.2 inches compared to an average of 9.78. Maximum temperature was 60 and minimum 15, with a mean of 35.5, compared to an average of 37.4. Th e sun shone 36.8 hours, 36 minutes less than average. Rainfall was 6.06 inches, less than the average of 7.67.
~ Compiled by Heather Doerksen
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Seniors Friendship House Drop-In - Mon. Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit at 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422.Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email [email protected]
Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841.
Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling - Agassiz and Harrison seniors are encouraged to come out and join 5 pin bowling every second and last Tuesday of each month starting at 3:15pm at Chillibowl Lanes, Chilliwack. Car pool available. Call Kay FMI at 604-316-3318.The Better at Home program is looking for Friendly visitor volunteers - If you have the skills, energy & time we would love to hear from you, as you can make a positive di� erence for seniors & your community. Call Agassiz-Harrison Community Services, Fiona Delcourt, Program Coordinator (604) 796-2585
Agassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822.Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313.Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161.Storytime at Agassiz Library - Every Friday at 10:15 am. Stories, songs and fun for little ones and their grownups. Free, drop in, FMI call 604-796-9510.
Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting PlaceMeet friends, old and new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Wed. and Thurs. 9:30am - 1pm and Saturdays from 9am - noon. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313.Co� ee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call or text Karen 604-997-4484
1789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI contact Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at [email protected] or call 604-799-8897.
Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 7452 Morrow Rd. Sun. at 10 am. Cal 604-997-4484
Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Hwy. 604-796-2680 Agassiz United Church Sunday Service & Sunday School at 10:30 am.
All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9 High-way, Agassiz. Holy Eucharist at 10 am Sun.
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road. Sunday 9 am & 11 am, Tues. to Sat. 9am. Everyone Welcome. Contact
Rev. Steny Mascarenhas, OCD 604-796-9181.
Central Community Church Meets at the Ag Hall at 6800 Pioneer Ave. Sunday 10:30 am Kids Ministry as well. For more info visit www.central365.orgThe Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:30 am. 514 Lillooet Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome. e-mail: [email protected] • harrisongospelchapel.com
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Community CornerBabytime Rhymes - Singing & moving is the perfect way to start your littlest ones on the way to a bright life of learning. Join Deb from CALL/ Community Service and Terrill from Agassiz Library at the CCRC for some happy mornings together that will make everyone smile. Starting Wed. Jan. 13, 10:00 am for 4 ses- sions ending Feb. 3. Free, Drop-in.
AESS Grad Bottle Drive - Grads will be coming around Agassiz, Harrison & surrounding areas on Jan. 16 from 9am -
2pm. Alternatively, the public can donate their bottles at the recycling depot. Funds raised to bene� t this year’s dry grad festivities.
What To Do On A Day O� : ProD Day Fun! - It’s the start of MakerDays in winter. We had fun on the Fridays of summer, so come to Agassiz Library for more of the same on ProD Days. Crafts, activities, bring a friend, have some fun. 2 pm Friday, Jan. 22. Free, drop-in.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tony on January 1 after a 3-year battle with cancer. He is survivied by his best friend and wife of 61 years, Ann, sisters Mollie, Pat and Margaret (Tom), brother Don, sister-in-law Dyanne, nephews Les, Greg, Chris, Joe and Frank, and nieces Marlene, Debbie, Willie, Patsy, Debi, Dawn Lynn and Marie, several great nieces and nephew, cousins, Ann’s cousins and many great friends. Predeceased by parents Frank and Edith Appel, sister Madeline, brother Francis and nephew Cyril.Tony was born on April 14, 1933 on a farm in Agassiz, BC and graduated from Agassiz High School where he excelled in business and sports. After graduation he moved to Vancouver where he attended UBC and attained the degree of Certifi ed General Accountant. He began his career at Canadian Sumner Iron Works followed by Laurentide Financial and fi nally Crippen Consultants. After retiring he began a new career in the storage locker business.Tony and Ann spent their retirement years travelling and especially enjoyed their cruises to many parts of the world. They were members of the North Shore Winter Club for 50 years enjoying curling and tennis and making many lifelong friends. Tony also golfed for many years, belonging to the West Point Golf Club, then Seymour Golf and Country Club where he played until recently. He also Loved to play bridge and enjoyed his Thursday night men’s bridge for 30 years and our mixed bridge club for almost as many years.Special thanks to Dr. Paul Klimo and Dr Shaw and the Palliative on 7W at Lions Gate Hospital for their exceptional care. In lieu of fl owers,please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.A Celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, January 30 at 2pm at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver.
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Thank You!To the local merchants who so generously donated gift cards or merchandise for our annual New Year’s Eve Party.
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Find quality employees.
The Hope & Area Transition Society is a non-profi t organization which provides programs and services to individuals affected by social issues. The Society is seeking applications for the position Staff Relief (permanent) at the Jean Scott Transition House.
The preferred candidate will possess the following skills and qualifi cations:• Knowledge and understanding of support and crisis counseling related
to family violence issues. • The ability to demonstrate assertiveness along with both professional
and personal boundaries. • Excellent verbal and written communication with the staff team,
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Along with resume send a letter of interest indicating how you meet the qualifi cations stated above to:
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Position wanted: GAC/Home Health Care Worker Experienced/Affordable/Conven-ient for $25/hr will assist you with your daily living needs such as: • Cooking • General Household chores For more information please contact: Terry Kovacs 604.491.4458(h) or 604.798.5192(c)
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TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.
Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or
604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
218 BUSINESS/OFFICE SERVICE
Have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefi ts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca [email protected]
1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Hon-est Movers. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland
604-996-8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for over 12yrs
PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299
2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price inclsCloverdale High Performance paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is
completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.
NORTH STARS PAINTINGwww.northstars-painting.com
AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE!
778.344.1069
338 PLUMBINGFull Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.1-800-573-2928
604-796-4300...Call Us Now!
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
362 SECURITY/ALARM SYSTEMS
We Service all Makes!• ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks
& All Others• Medical & Fire
Free* Alarm Systems604-792-8055 / 854-8055
378 VACUUMS
From $499 (Made in BC)Repairs & Service
We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum’s need a service every 5 years just
like an oil change!604-792-8055 / 854-8055
PETS
477 PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
560 MISC. FOR SALE
REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replace-ment guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
STEEL BUILDING SALE. “REALLY BIG SALE-YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
563 MISC. WANTED
Have Unwanted Firearms?Have unwanted or inherited fi rearms in your possession?Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland fi rearms community since 1973.We are a government licensed fi rearms business with fully certifi ed verifi ers, armorers and appraisers.
Call today to set up anappointment 604-467-9232 Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms
REAL ESTATE
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
New SRI Manufactured homesSingles $74,900. Doubles $94,900.
PARK SPACES AVAILABLEREPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010
www.glenbrookhomes.netChuck 604-830-1960
Trades. Financing. Permits.
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
$575.00 1 br.,Mt. Cheam views,up-dated suite,elevator,new laundry fa-cilities,storage locker,parking & walk to downtown Agassiz amenities. Discount for seniors. 604-367-8737.
Agassiz - Bach apt. for rent on 3rd fl oor, parking & in suite laundry. Central location. NS & NP. $570/mo Avail. Feb. 1. Ph. (778) 232-4859
DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ
T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz(Under new Management)
Spacious and bright new condo quality
1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m
Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all
conveniences, down town. Available now.
Call 604-703-3405
RENTALS
715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
HOPE, 1 bdrm duplex, 5 appl, cen-tral location, N/S, small pet OK. $650/mo + util. Call (604)860-5500
736 HOMES FOR RENT
42904 Tait Road, Mission3,200sf. 3 bedroom
2 level home with offi ce& workshop. 2.5 bath
$1600/mo. + utils.
Adjacent 2 bedroom cottage. 1 bath
$800/mo. plus utils.
Negotiable rates if rentedtogether. Long termtenants preferred.
Very private area near Deroche. Close to Lougheed Hwy. Situated on beautiful acreage. Refs. Req. Pets negotiable.
The Matchmaker wherebuyers and sellers meet.130 HELP WANTED
16 Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, January 14, 2016
GREAT DEAL! 9 WINES UNDER $9 ALWAYS
, & Wine Store
#108-1810 No. 9 Hwy. Agassiz(Prospera Bank Mall)
604.796.2086 ALL PRICES INCLUDE TAX & DEPOSIT
While Quantities Last
Each purchase over $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to theAgassiz Liquor Store.
WE DELIVER!604.491.1010
Agassiz • HarrisonHope • Rosedale
E.Chilliwack
GREAT DEAL! 9 WINES UNDER $9
$2710
Captain Morgans Spiced Rum 750mlBONUS GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
ENTER TO WIN A PORTABLE BBQ!
WITH PURCHASE
BEER SPECIALS
FEATURE WINES
$2200
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
$3990
24 Cans of Budweiser and Budlight
$2710
Bombay Sapphire Gin 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
$3990
24 Cans of CanadianBONUS TOQUE OR COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2700
12 Pack Bottles CoronaBONUS COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2200
Kim Crawford Merlot
ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT STORE PRICING OR BELOW
Every Friday FREE small
PIZZA!compliments of
Demetre’s Pizzafor the rst 20 customers that
spend over $30 after
4pm!
Budweiser available at -3°C
ALCOHOL SPECIALS$2710
42 below Vodka 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS
*with purchase while supplies last
$200012 Cans of Old Milwaukee
$1310Sambuca 375ml
Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29
Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62 Retail: $11.30
Tax + dep.: $1.80 Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48
, & Wine Store
#108-1810 No. 9 Hwy. Agassiz(Prospera Bank Mall)
604.796.2086 ALL PRICES INCLUDE TAX & DEPOSIT
While Quantities Last
Each purchase over $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to theAgassiz Liquor Store.
WE DELIVER!604.491.1010
Agassiz • HarrisonHope • Rosedale
E.Chilliwack
GREAT DEAL! 9 WINES UNDER $9
$2710
Captain Morgans Spiced Rum 750mlBONUS GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
ENTER TO WIN A PORTABLE BBQ!
WITH PURCHASE
BEER SPECIALS
FEATURE WINES
$2200
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
$3990
24 Cans of Budweiser and Budlight
$2710
Bombay Sapphire Gin 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
$3990
24 Cans of CanadianBONUS TOQUE OR COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2700
12 Pack Bottles CoronaBONUS COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2200
Kim Crawford Merlot
ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT STORE PRICING OR BELOW
Every Friday FREE small
PIZZA!compliments of
Demetre’s Pizzafor the rst 20 customers that
spend over $30 after
4pm!
Budweiser available at -3°C
ALCOHOL SPECIALS$2710
42 below Vodka 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS
*with purchase while supplies last
$200012 Cans of Old Milwaukee
$1310Sambuca 375ml
Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29
Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62 Retail: $11.30
Tax + dep.: $1.80 Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48
15 Cans of Old Milwaukee $2250
Retail: $18.26Tax & dep.: $4.24
15 Cans of BuschENTER TO WIN AN INFLATABLE BUSCH KAYAK*
*with purchase
$2250Retail: $18.26Tax & dep.: $4.24
24 Cans of Budweiser
and Budlight
$3990Retail: $32.61
Tax & dep.: $7.29
ENTER TO WIN A BEER FRIDGE*
*with purchase
24 Cans of ENTER
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24 Cans CanadianBONUS BALL CAP*
*with purchase while supplies last
$3990Retail: $32.61Tax & dep.: $7.29
FREE ICEBudweiseravailableat -3°C
SUNDAY12 PACK SALE!
Bud & Canadian
$20Limit 3 per customer
NEW 10% SENIORS DISCOUNT*Sundays till 6*Excludes sale items. We reserve the right to limit quantities.
BEER SPECIALS, & Wine Store
#108-1810 No. 9 Hwy. Agassiz(Prospera Bank Mall)
604.796.2086 ALL PRICES INCLUDE TAX & DEPOSIT
While Quantities Last
Each purchase over $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to theAgassiz Liquor Store.
WE DELIVER!604.491.1010
Agassiz • HarrisonHope • Rosedale
E.Chilliwack
GREAT DEAL! 9 WINES UNDER $9
$2710
Captain Morgans Spiced Rum 750mlBONUS GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
ENTER TO WIN A PORTABLE BBQ!
WITH PURCHASE
BEER SPECIALS
FEATURE WINES
$2200
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
$3990
24 Cans of Budweiser and Budlight
$2710
Bombay Sapphire Gin 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
$3990
24 Cans of CanadianBONUS TOQUE OR COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2700
12 Pack Bottles CoronaBONUS COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2200
Kim Crawford Merlot
ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT STORE PRICING OR BELOW
Every Friday FREE small
PIZZA!compliments of
Demetre’s Pizzafor the rst 20 customers that
spend over $30 after
4pm!
Budweiser available at -3°C
ALCOHOL SPECIALS$2710
42 below Vodka 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS
*with purchase while supplies last
$200012 Cans of Old Milwaukee
$1310Sambuca 375ml
Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29
Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62 Retail: $11.30
Tax + dep.: $1.80 Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48
Each purchase over $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to the Agassiz Liquor Store.10% SENIORS DISCOUNT*
*Excludes sale items. We reserve the right to limit quantities.SUNDAYS ‘TIL 6
, & Wine Store
#108-1810 No. 9 Hwy. Agassiz(Prospera Bank Mall)
604.796.2086 ALL PRICES INCLUDE TAX & DEPOSIT
While Quantities Last
Each purchase over $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to theAgassiz Liquor Store.
WE DELIVER!604.491.1010
Agassiz • HarrisonHope • Rosedale
E.Chilliwack
GREAT DEAL! 9 WINES UNDER $9
$2710
Captain Morgans Spiced Rum 750mlBONUS GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
ENTER TO WIN A PORTABLE BBQ!
WITH PURCHASE
BEER SPECIALS
FEATURE WINES
$2200
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
$3990
24 Cans of Budweiser and Budlight
$2710
Bombay Sapphire Gin 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
$3990
24 Cans of CanadianBONUS TOQUE OR COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2700
12 Pack Bottles CoronaBONUS COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2200
Kim Crawford Merlot
ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT STORE PRICING OR BELOW
Every Friday FREE small
PIZZA!compliments of
Demetre’s Pizzafor the rst 20 customers that
spend over $30 after
4pm!
Budweiser available at -3°C
ALCOHOL SPECIALS$2710
42 below Vodka 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS
*with purchase while supplies last
$200012 Cans of Old Milwaukee
$1310Sambuca 375ml
Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29
Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62 Retail: $11.30
Tax + dep.: $1.80 Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48
Bud 6 packs $10.75 this weekend only
, & Wine Store
#108-1810 No. 9 Hwy. Agassiz
(Prospera Bank Mall)604.796.2086 ALL PRICES INCLUDE
TAX & DEPOSIT While Quantities Last
Each purchase over
$25 earns you a
stamp. Fill your
card & receive a
$20 credit to the
Agassiz Liquor Store.
WE DELIVER!
604.491.1010Agassiz • Harrison
Hope • Rosedale
E.Chilliwack
GREAT DEAL! 9 WINES UNDER $9
$2710
Captain Morgans
Spiced Rum 750ml
BONUS GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
ENTER TO WIN A
PORTABLE BBQ!
WITH PURCHASE
BEER SPECIALS
FEATURE WINES
$2200Kim Crawford
Sauvignon Blanc
$399024 Cans of Budweiser
and Budlight
$2710
Bombay Sapphire Gin 750ml
BONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
$3990
24 Cans of Canadian
BONUS TOQUE OR
COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2700
12 Pack Bottles Corona
BONUS COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last
$2200
Kim Crawford Merlot
ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT STORE PRICING OR BELOW
Every Friday FREE small
PIZZA!compliments of
Demetre’s Pizza
for the rst 20
customers that
spend over
$30 after
4pm!
Budweiser available at -3°C
ALCOHOL SPECIALS
$271042 below Vodka 750ml
BONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last
$200012 Cans of Old Milwaukee
$1310Sambuca 375ml
Retail: $32.61
Tax + dep.: $7.29
Retail: $16.35
Tax + dep.: $3.65
Retail: $23.48
Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $11.30
Tax + dep.: $1.80
Retail: $19.05
Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $19.05
Tax + dep.: $2.95
Retail: $23.48
Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $23.48
Tax + dep.: $3.62
Retail: $22.52
Tax + dep.: $4.48
Winner2015 Peoples Choice Award
604.491.1010
ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT PRICING OR BELOW
AGASSIZ’S NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB
Open: Sun 9 am - 12 am • Mon - Thurs 11 am - 12 am • Fri & Sat 11 am - 2 amjimmyspub.ca • like us on facebook 7215 Pioneer Ave. Agassiz • 604-491-1122jimmyspub.ca • like us on facebook 7215 Pioneer Ave. Agassiz • 604-491-
JIMMY’S PUB
BREAKFASTBUFFET
THE PLAYOFFSTHIS SATURDAY!ALL YOU CAN EAT
burger buffet $8.99Feature bucket of beer $20
STARTING AT 10AM
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR AGASSIZ & SURROUNDING AREAS
