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Liberals say they’ll fight another day
on Monday, 656 less than the Lib- Liberals opened a campaign of- said. “We need to keep this brand jor change in landscape in politics.
Green candidate eral candidate in 2008, while the fice in Maple Ridge, put up signs in the community. It is an alter- I am just happy that I had a chance
considering a run for party dropped nationally from 77 throughout the riding, engaged in native. We’ve got four years now, to participate in it,” said Tam.
seats to 34 and lost official Opposi- social media, door-knocked and which was not the case before. For “A lot of people were surprised
Maple Ridge council tion party status to the NDP. debated other candidates pub- the past five years, elections have the NDP didn’t do well here. It
Bhuller believes the riding re- licly. been called at the whim of nation- looks like Maple Ridge wants to
by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s sults are a reflection of hard- Three out of the past four cam- al forces.” keep their tradition and is not
staff reporter fought campaigns on four fronts. paigns were run by “parachute” Although the Greens dropped ready for the change yet.”
“We definitely didn’t go down in candidates, Bhuller added. back to fourth place Monday, after Just like the Liberals, Tam too
the same way the national team “I think any person can appre- beating the Liberals by 400 votes will continue to build the Green
The dismal defeat of the Liberal did,” said Bhuller, a Maple Ridge ciate the value of living in and in 2008, Peter Tam was buoyed by party brand over the next four
Party of Canada has not discour- resident, who was picked as the Lib- knowing your community before his party’s showing nationally. years.
aged local Grits who vow to re- eral candidate three days before the you stand up for it.” Green leader Elizabeth May “I think we need to do a little bit
build the brand in Pitt Meadows- writ dropped five weeks ago. Bhuller now intends to build on became the party’s first elected more educating,” said Tam, who
Maple Ridge-Mission before the Bhuller is thrilled by the support the strong team of volunteers who federal member of parliament will be seeking a seat on Maple
next election. he managed to muster in a short helped his campaign. Monday when she won the Saan- Ridge council. “We need to build
Mandeep Bhuller got 2,738 votes time. For the first time in years, “We’ve got the commitment,” he ich-Gulf Islands riding. “It’s a ma- this community a little bit better.”
‘You can’t argue with the voter:’ Speirs Federal election by the
numbers
2011
Election from Front gathered at the Maple Ridge NDP headquar- to the fire,” he noted. Bocking said this elec-
Randy Kamp (Conservative) - 28,848
ters. “We came a lot closer this time.” tion represents a “paradigm shift,” and that
“I’m pleased.” Speirs, a four-term Maple Ridge councillor, the NDP is “now a more national party.” Craig Speirs (NDP) - 18,865
Kamp pushed his lead from the 2008 elec- singled out former NDP candidate Bocking Regarding the massive Liberal losses, Mandeep Bhuller (Liberal) - 2,738
tion, over his nearest rival Speirs by more for his help during the four-week campaign, Bocking attributed this to a “perception Peter Tam (Green) 2,642
than 2,000 votes. which saw a near implosion of the Liberal that the party doesn’t particularly stand for
Speirs, a Maple Ridge councillor and Mike party across the nation. In several of the anything anymore. The NDP or the Conser- 2008
Bocking, who ran against Kamp in 2008, con- individual local riding polling stations, Lib- vatives stand for something identifiable.”
gratulated Kamp on his victory in person.
Randy Kamp (Conservative) - 26,512
eral candidate Mandeep Bhuller was earn- The Conservative now have a solid major- Mike Bocking (NDP) - 16,894
“Kamp ran a good campaign. He has a block ing fewer than 10 votes. ity in the House of Commons with 166 seats.
of support in Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge- Mike Gildersleeve (Green) - 3,833
“I feel your pain,” Speirs said to the de- The NDP will form the official opposition Dan Olson (Liberal) - 3,394
Mission and that’s shone through. You can’t jected volunteers. “I think we did a really with 102 seat, while the Liberals won 34, the
argue with the voter,” said Speirs. good job. We now have a good base.” Bloc Québécois have four and the Green
The mood at the headquarters for NDP The retired Liquor Distribution Branch Party has one seat. 2006
candidate was quiet, after he conceded de- employee also said his loss wasn’t the worst Voter turnout for the election was slight Randy Kamp (Conservative) - 20,946
feat. thing that could have happened, given the higher than 2008 with 53,093 of 88,555 reg- Mike Bocking (NDP) - 18,225
The local riding just isn’t quite ready to party federally has formed the official op- istered electors in the riding (60 per cent) Keith Henry (Liberal) - 10,556
shed its Conservative skin, said Speirs. position for the first time. casting a ballot, compared to 51, 308 during Robert Hornsey (Green) - 1,6
“We’ve got something to build on,” he said “We’ll be holding [the Conservatives] feet the last election.
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jobs, with much tragedy around her: Her brother almost died from a courtesy,” Morden ex- He wondered why the ing exclusion of an area an endowment fund to
a brain aneurism. Her now husband almost died from a heart plained. developer did not ap- east of 105th and there support the district’s
attack due to a virus attacking his major organs, and her cousin “Normally I don’t like pear in front of council, is not much difference agricultural plan.
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house, no candidate There were annoyed people. One man “Judging by the NDP’s latest
can be without a so- called it the “ripoff tax” that applies to
cial media presence. groceries. Lekstrom politely noted that line of questioning, town hall
So it surprises me basic groceries are exempt from GST participants aren’t missing
Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978 that the breakout and HST. A farmer said it’s on top of the
Jim Coulter, publisher technology for public
B.C. Views carbon tax, which falls harder on people much.”
publisher@mapleridgenews.com engagement turns who put up with cold weather and long
Michael Hall, editor out to be huge confer- Tom Fletcher driving distances. Another said cross-
editor@mapleridgenews.com ence calls on the old border shopping to Alberta has become
Carly Ferguson, advertising, creative services manager
admanager@mapleridgenews.com landline telephone. even more popular.
Kathy Blore, circulation manager “Tele-town halls” were first deployed It was refreshing to hear real people
circulation@mapleridgenews.com here by B.C. Liberal leadership candidate describe their situations and concerns. Judging by the NDP’s latest line of
George Abbott. He got such big partici- Most had spent little time poring over questioning, town hall participants
Editorial
Reporters: Phil Melnychuk, Monisha Martins, pation that Kevin Falcon’s deep-pocketed media accounts of the HST, but unlike the aren’t missing much. Their big point
Robert Mangelsdorf campaign quickly followed suit. Premier stale and spin-heavy debate that resumed in the legislature was that if the HST is
Photographer: Colleen Flanagan Christy Clark is doing one Wednesday in the B.C. legislature last week, they were rejected, low-income people would still
for her Vancouver byelection. direct, polite and willing to listen. get the GST credit. Yes, and the sun will
Advertising
Sales representatives: Karen Derosia, Glenda Dressler, Falcon, the reluctant finance minister, is Falcon reported a similar experience continue to rise, but poor people will
Rina Varley, Michelle Baniulis doing the same to ask for options on the after 90 minutes of questions in Surrey. still lose a significant redistribution of
Ad control: Mel Onodi harmonized sales tax. Next week, folks Suggestions included dropping the HST income.
Creative services: Kristine Pierlot, Annette WaterBeek, having dinner will be getting calls with a by a point (estimated cost $850 million) You’ll hear a lot about the HST in the
Chris Hussey, Brian Holt
Classified: Vicki Milne recorded message inviting them to tell him and offering more exemptions, on things next few weeks, with government and
what he should do with the HST. like gym memberships or bike helmets. business advertising the merits of keep-
22328 – 119th Avenue, Falcon admitted to some trepidation Hundreds of people didn’t get to ask ing it, and Bill Vander Zalm’s FightHST
Maple Ridge, B.C., before extending such an offer. What he their questions, partly because the politi- organization spending $250,000 of public
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Delivery: 604-466-6397 average of 16 minutes, hundreds who great question!” The patient callers were You could do worse than participating
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Email: newsroom@mapleridgenews.com
utes of civil discussion with real people. I live-blogged the event on Twitter,
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THE NEWS/letters
Put rec. into political debate
EDITOR, THE NEWS:
Government support of
sport and physical activity
is an important topic when
electing Canada’s federal,
NEWS FILES
provincial and municipal
political leaders.
A planned upgrade of Ruskin Dam has been cancelled and it
Given the impact sport and
could be torn down. physical activity have on the
quality of life in communi-
upgrade of hydro
Eighteen per cent of Ca-
nadians belong to a sport
group in some capacity, and
39 per cent take part in more
EDITOR, THE NEWS: than 250,000 sport events in
The last time a major hydro dam was built in B.C. bare- Canada every year.
ly three million people were in the province. More than With more than 33,000 sport
1.5 million people have been added since, and they all use organizations, and 5.3 million
electricity. sport and recreation volun-
Hydro dams built to supply three million people can’t teers (more than any other
realistically satisfy the needs of 4.5 million people, re- sector) there is no question
gardless of how many conservation measures and en- there is a well-deserved place
ergy efficiencies are implemented. At some point, more for sport in Canadian politi-
supply has to be added. cal discussions.
Unfortunately, some people don’t seem to understand The benefits of sport, its
this and seem to think B.C.’s existing dams can satisfy positive impact on physical,
our growing electricity demands indefinitely. mental and psycho-social
Well it just ain’t so folks! The math is simple: more well-being, are obvious, but
people using more electricity means more electricity is equally meaningful are its
needed. links to decreased crime
Previous generations built the hydro dams we’ve bene- and health-care costs. THE NEWS/files
fited from at great personal cost. We’ve been standing on Sport programs have been Jake Bailuk, left, of Ridge Meadows tries to get around Matthew Therrien, of Coquitlam, during a
their shoulders, and it’s time for our generation to step shown to help youth develop novice A1 game at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge recently. Active living cuts health-care costs.
up and pay our share. Future generations will thank us pro-social behaviour, which
just as we should be thanking the generations before us reduces instances of vandal- to physical inactivity range Health care, crime and qual- regarding investments in
for the running head start they gave us. ism and underage drinking. between $2.1 and $5.3 billion ity of living are common top- sport and recreational in-
CHRISTOPHER LAW This is backed by 92 per per year. ics on political platforms. frastructure and program-
COQUITLAM cent of Canadians who be- Sport and physical activ- It is vital that politicians ming that are accessible to
lieve that community sport ity can and should be con- engage citizens in improv- all Canadians, no matter
can have a positive influ- sidered preventative health ing these areas through their ability, income, age or
chat@www.mapleridgenews.com
ence in the lives of youth. care services that are just sport and physical activity. residence.
Research estimates that as, if not more, important Political discussion should LYNNE JAMBOR
direct health care costs due than curative health care. be initiated and maintained MAPLE RIDGE
Renewable energy just not Canadian
From: Claus Andrup, posted on www.mapleridgenews.com.
Re: Why not use more wind energy? (Letters, April 27).
There is simply no need for wind energy in this province. While it is
wonderful source of renewable energy, its costs do not fit within our model.
When will municipality fix ridiculous intersection?
It is an age-old issue and the answer today is no different from what is was EDITOR, THE NEWS: of using this intersection. I intersection is unsafe. (I This situation has been on-
the first time it was raised. British Columbians pay ridiculously low prices Re: Intersection frustrat- have often wondered why have witnessed one acci- going for almost two years.
for their commercial and residential power. This is due to an abundance of ing. (Letters, April 20) I’m this intersection has never dent.) How much longer do we
hydro power. If there is an overwhelming desire to double what we pay for writing in response to Janet been safely completed. As Ms. Mullen stated, peo- have to wait for TransLink
Mullen’s letter regarding Why was the left-hand ple make U-turns in order and the District of Maple
electricity by subsidizing wind power, or for that matter solar power, then the intersection at Dunn Av- turn lane barricaded off to avoid driving around the Ridge to find and imple-
by all means have it. enue and Maple Meadows when it was working well? block, just to get them back ment a solution for a safe
Wind power makes sense only in jurisdictions where the rates support cost Way. And why have traffic sig- where they started from, not intersection for drivers and
of supply and where, if the utility is fortunate, it finds itself in a deregulated I agree fully with her com- nals never been put into to mention how ugly it and pedestrians?
market. A federal and provincial government that is willing to do more than ments and completely un- working order in place of the the unfinished surrounding JAYNE IWANOW
just pay lip service to renewable resources would also help. derstand the frustrations make-shift stop signs? The areas look. PITT MEADOWS
In the U.S., the Obama administration has managed to not only say that it
would give a leg up to wind and solar projects, but has done so to the tune
of billions. Canadians and British Columbians who anticipate or dream of
similar affirmative action and funds from Canadian governments at any
level are simply being naive. Renewable energy is just not Canadian. Fossil
Maple Ridge trying to take on big-city attitude
fuels and hydro power dominate and will continue to do so long after the
EDITOR, THE NEWS: call Maple Ridge home. friends and pets will all be many others that there is a
bleating for alternatives has died down.
I left North Vancouver Now we have bylaw offi- together. hidden agenda by the pres-
There are a handful of jurisdictions where the perfect storm for wind and and came to Maple Ridge cers ordering the removal What’s the use if they are ent council towards the cash
solar energy prevails, California matches the model perfectly; a deregulated 11 years ago. It was a town of sandwich boards from stored in the next town? cow of adjudication.
market, soaring electricity costs, a massive population, no water, tons of with heart and the council sidewalks and recreational I recently talked with one Why start swooping down
sun. of the time worked for the vehicles from their own of the large recreational on innocent, law-abiding
betterment of the commu- property while council has vehicle dealerships that 5.8 taxpaying citizens and their
nity and its citizens. embraced cycling on side- metre-long are not popular only means of family holi-
What has happened in the walks! for families. days?
last few years? I recently went to an Their most popular sales Will this result in our hav-
Letters welcome Why are we trying to take e a r t h q u a ke - awa r e n e s s are now RVs from 6.4 to 8.5 ing to move or sell our RVs?
Letters to the editor should be exclusive to The News on a big-city attitude? session in Maple Ridge and metres in length. We only want to enjoy the
and address topics of interest to residents of Maple Maple Ridge’s best fea- was told that RVs would Is safety or length of RVs blessings that B.C. is en-
Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Include full name and address, ture is being on the cusp of make excellent alternative at issue here? dowed with.
as well as daytime phone number for verification. Keep B.C.’s most beautiful and accommodation. Times have changed from Why spoil memories by
letters to 500 words or less. Letters may be edited for most natural environment In an evacuation situ- 1990 when this bylaw was playing the goon squad?
length and clarity. which has a calming effect ation, an RV is our as- written. M. MUSCAT
@ E-mail letters to editor@mapleridgenews.com. on those who have come to surance that our family, I now tend to believe as MAPLE RIDGE
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EMPLOYEE PRICING Residents don’t like adjudication ing concerns about Attorney General’s of- rather make their case
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change what public ap- tickets given for bark- on the fine. Bylaw of-
Dozens of residents peals can come before ing dogs, noise or park- ficers are also able to
armed with anti-bylaw council. ing violations, busi- review disputed tick-
placards attended coun- Coun. Linda King re- ness licence issues and ets and come up with
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M I LO AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6819-2011
A Little Bit About Me
Milo is a beautiful Orange
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would be most comfortable in notice is given that the Council of the District of Maple Ridge
a home with adults and would
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he can have all the attention. Amending Bylaw at the Council meeting set out below:
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Please come meet this very Date: May 10, 2011
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Y
ou could say The Latency were born out of
a battle. we like to do and taking it more organically,” says
A musical match where fate drew the trio Lethi.
together backstage. The new album has branched away from the
Vocalist Brandon Lehti, guitarist Ryan Stead and tried-and-true recipe of guitar, bass and drums. It
bassist Mathew Gendron were 15 when they met at will feature more instrumentation, piano, strings
contest that tested their musical mettle at Garibaldi and horns.
secondary.
Five years and many onstage duels later, the pop-
rock trio are on the cusp of rock star success.
The seemingly insignificant battles and church “Never say no to an
basement shows are all credited in their evolution.
The battle of bands are a really good way to net-
opportunity when you
work, says Lethi. are starting out.”
“I think challenging yourself is good. If you go to
a battle and don’t come out on top, that motivates Brandon Lethi,
you to look at yourself and wonder how can I make lead singer, The Latency
this cooler?”
In 2009, without the help of a record label, The La-
tency’s first single “Tonight, I Love You” received
nation-wide radio play, even charting on Canada’s
Hot AC charts.
The unbelievable support from fans caught the at- Lethi says it sounds a lot older, more mature.
tention of labels, leading to the band’s signing with At 21, Lethi and his band mates have yet to be
Maple Music Recordings. tainted by the glitter of being rock stars. They are
Since then the band shared the stage with bands eager to share tips and their experiences with other
such as Simple Plan, Marianas Trench, Plain White musicians and fans via Facebook and Twitter.
T’s and Hedley. “I think if you start getting wrapped up in it, your
They released their self-titled debut The Latency head’s just going to grow and that never ends well
in September 2009. for anyone,”says Lethi.
Their formula for success? Play as much as you After all, he knows it wasn’t just musical genius
can. that got his band on the radio.
“Even if you don’t think the show is not going to “Honestly just being in the right place at the right
be good or there aren’t many people, never say no time had a lot to do with it,” Lethi says.
to an opportunity when you are starting out,” coun- “You still have to work hard but at the end, it’s a
sels Lethi. lot of luck.”
“Don’t get discouraged. Just keep doing what you • The third Battle on the Ridge takes place Sat-
do and one day someone is going to like it. You have urday, May 7 at 7 p.m. Molasses Catastrophe, The Contributed
to be a sponge when you are starting out. Be open to Burn, David Parent, Alice B. and Forum will battle The Latency are Ryan Stead (guitar), Brandon Lehti (vocalist) and Mathew Gendron
learning from other people and new things, that’s for studio time and music equipment. Jurors are (bass). The band headlines the third Battle on the Ridge this Saturday.
Joe Wowk, Kevin Williams, and Frank Johnson.
Battle on The Ridge Cody Styles. An acoustic sound with a An alternativerock band purchased at the ACT or to Saturday, May 7 from 10 This one-man vocal spec-
• The Burn soul flavor, David Parent is a formed in 2010 from online at theactmaplerdige. p.m. to 8 a.m. Tickets are $10 tacular features impressions
• Molasses Catastrophe: The Burn was formed in a solo act. Parent has been Maple Ridge. Band members org. per person. of over 50 voices from TV’s
This grime blues, rock, al- 2009 in Maple Ridge. Band playing since 1990. includes Josh Ceaser, Turner The Simpsons in a hilarious
ternative band newly formed members are Eric Mer- • Alice B. Huish, Devin Clarke, and Jessy Youth Week WHOMP MacHomer performance of Shakespeare’s
in 2011in the Ruskin area of cier, Ryan Mcloud, and Ben This solo artists, Matt VanKooten. The overnight event at the The international smash hit Macbeth. MacHomer plays
Maple Ridge, Band members Chicos. McGreevy is from Maple Ridge. Tickets to Battle on The Greg Moore Youth Centre show MacHomer plays Maple two shows at the ACT in
are: Co, MJ McGreevy, and • David Parent • Forum Ridge are $15 and can be takes place Friday, May 6 Ridge next week. Maple Ridge on Friday, May 6.
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Battle on the Ridge 3 azo, elevates the humble Scholarship and the in Maple Ridge, Pitt
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A co-presentation Educated mainly at the Models will strut their
of the Maple Ridge status of a still life.
“When I have been University of Victoria, stuff to songs from
Pitt Meadows Arts
Council and United away from paint for a Alberta College of Art Broadway musicals sung
Circle of Arts Society, while, I have always had and the Okanagan Col- by SPECC-tacular sing-
with performances by Contributed lege, she currently lives ers, while dancers from
the practice of returning
Molasses Catastrophe, to still life,” says Cam- Misplaced Onions, a painting by Pamela Cambiazo. and works in East Van- the Maple Ridge Dance
The Burn, David Parent, biazo. “A few years ago couver where she paints Circle perform.
Alice B., and Forum. `still life’, and what was It was the dishes that erence that takes into in her home studio. The event is to promote
Battle on the Ridge 3 is I initiated the process
actually at hand? Strewn caught Cambiazo’s eye account the subject of • The exhibition coun- the arts in the communi-
presented in conjunction again but felt frustrated
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with Youth Week with the contrivance of
slide of books and pa- looked at the scene as its physical and abstract urday, May 14 with a next major production
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supported by TD Canada per, a pile of paper clips an object of purely vi- dimensions. public reception from 2 A Christmas Carol – the
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Everyone pays a bit more to have fun Ridge Meadows Minor Swift says all groups
Recreation user Hockey Association is will receive notification
fees up 10-20% concerned about the
fee increase.
about the new rates.
Swift would like to en-
by Colleen Flanagan “Any increase in courage the use of the
staff reporter fees that we have to rebate program. Minor
ultimately pass on to hockey uses it each
our membership are a year.
The Ridge Meadows concern to us because People who join minor
Minor Hockey Associa- hockey is already an hockey but who aren’t
tion will feel it the most excessively expensive able to pay the full reg-
when fee increases sport,” says Gushue. istration fees, are subsi-
come into effect for “Although our regis- dized by minor hockey,
Maple Ridge and Pitt tration’s not dropping, explains Swift.
Meadows Parks and it is not going up either Then when minor
Leisure facilities in and we’re a growing hockey pays its rent to
2012. community.” parks and leisure for
A 10- to 20-per-cent Local swim groups ice time, parks and lei-
increase for the use of such as the Haney Nep- sure deducts that from
meeting rooms, me- tunes and the Haney their rental charges.
dium halls, the gymna- Sea Horses will see a “I think there are
sium, indoor pool rent- 10-per-cent increase some people that would
als, park shelter and in rates. That rate was assume that ‘Gee, the
for admission to public further behind market rates for this sport
skating takes effect in rates, explains Swift, seem very expensive. I
the new year. so it saw a larger in- don’t think we can af-
Rates for the use of crease. ford it.’
both Planet Ice and the But that should only “And I would encour-
Pitt Meadows arenas translate to a $1,400-in- age people to talk with
will be increased five Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS crease for both because those people involved
per cent over last year’s Minor hockey will pay more because their facilities rental is already the highest. The Barracudas, left, take on the the rates for the pool with the registrar for
rate -- but that will hurt Vikings during three-on-three hockey at the Pitt Meadows Arena, Saturday. are lower than that for those organizations to
more because arenas the arenas. check because I think
are the most expensive higher for hockey than However, Swift ads, tion of that.” bit ahead because when The final report was that most of them do
facilities to rent. other facilities because “We have increased the The value to minor we increase their subsi- passed by Maple Ridge have a program in
This means Ridge our arenas are our amount of subsidized hockey from that in- dized time it reduces council last week and is place.”
Meadows Minor Hock- most expensive facil- ice time that minor crease is about $23,000, the amount of private expected to be passed Gushue says though
ey Association will be ity to rent,” says Kelly hockey gets by 10 per says Swift. time that they have to by Pitt Meadows coun- that while minor hock-
paying an extra $4,800 a Swift, Parks and Recre- cent a year, over five “So although our buy that is more expen- cil this week. ey gets some subsidized
year for the use of both ation general manager years. rates are increasing sive.” The new rates will ice time, it’s not enough
facilities. for community devel- “So they’re getting slightly, minor hockey Melanie Gushue, come into effect in Jan- compared to other mu-
“The rental rates are opment. their second installa- will come out quite a vice-president of the uary 2012. nicipalities.
Sports
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adds Lukacs.
Their next game is May 3 against South Surrey
in White Rock.
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Seniority
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Members of the Tri-Hard Walkers get on board the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike recently.
Be a Senior Star
celebration of seniors’ tal- videotaped. Musical ac-
Auditions open for ent in Canada,” said presi- companiment is provided
annual contest dent Brent Binions. to singing contestants, if
“We are proud to sup- required. The top three lo-
Auditions for Senior Star, port the incredible talent cal contestants will be rec-
Canada’s largest talent of Canadian seniors and ognized with a trophy. The
competition dedicated to continue to be amazed and national finals take places
seniors will be held in Ma- entertained year after year in November in Niagara
ple Ridge this June. by the caliber of perform- Falls.
Now in its fifth year, this ers who participate.” • Willow Senior Living
singing and musical instru- During the regional com- Residence hosts audi-
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and a Canadian resident. minutes to sing a song, play Ridge.The contest is open
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gy to the most advanced version of COURSE Childhood Educator with a min. of Only those short-listed will be
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40103 - 116 Ave, 224 St
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aged 12 to 18. We have the 987-1420.
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qualified applicants. If interested, If you own a home or real estate,
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124 FARM WORKERS please call a member of our # 101-1125 Nicola Avenue
sess an Interprovincial Trades Rd, Carshill St, 221 St, Family Recruiting Team at: money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-
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Cliff Ave 604-708-2628
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ence). AUJLAS’ FARMS LTD
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portunity to develop and expand
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by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Brickwood Close LUBE TECHNICIAN
Pitt Meadows, B.C.
ence with a world leader in the in- V3Y 1Z1 40212 - 128 Ave, 228 St, 228A 185 HOME CARE
dustry. Northern residency and ex- Mr. Quick Lube and Oil The British Columbia Chicken
St, Barnsdale, 230 St is hiring a Lube Technician. Marketing Board is accepting ap-
perience working in a cross-cultural
environment, coupled with knowl-
edge of the unique challenges and 125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE
40223 - Eagle Ave, 122 Ave, Must have outstanding customer
service and skilled in automotive.
plications to fill a F/T position of, RESPITE CARE
121A Ave, Peach Tree Home available in Maple Ridge.
opportunities presented to those liv- Experience an asset.
Crt, 231 St, Blossom St Administrative Assistant Certified caregiver, 1st aid, Home
ing in the North, are assets.
40226 - 125A Ave, 124B Ave, Please drop off resume to: Main activities will include greet- & vehicle wheelchair access,
To apply, please submit an on-line Abernathy Way, 230 St 22855 A Lougheed Hwy.
application directly at our website at Maple Ridge
ing visitors, answering the phone Long/short term.
40301 - Darby St, Holly St, 216 and directing calls as well as mail
www.riotinto.com/careers distribution, data entry, coordina- Has Criminal record check
before Friday, May 13th, 2011. St, 117 Ave, Berry Ave,
River Rd Otter Co-op
tion of office equipment repair
and general clerical duties such
Call (604)467-2328
Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank
all applicants, however only those
40304 - Dewdney Trunk Rd,
Yours for Value, as word processing, filing and or- 604-460-8058 Rosalina
dering supplies. #7 - 20306
shortlisted will be contacted. Hood St, 214 St, Ashbury
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Yours for Service The candidate must be com- Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
40307 - 217 St, 113 Ave, Lorne fortable with Microsoft Office pro- Corner Max Gas Station
Some great kids aged 12 to 18 P/T Warehouse/Retail Clerk
114 DRIVERS/COURIER/ who need a stable, caring home Ave, 114 Ave
grams such as Word, Excel and Gift certificate available.
TRUCKING for a few months. Are you 40327 - Patterson Ave, 118 Ave, We are looking for a self-
Outlook. Previous office experi-
ence is required. JASMINES RELAXATION TOUCH 203 ACCOUNTING/TAX/
looking for the opportunity to do Pain/ Stress Relief. Country Setting
meaningful, fulfilling work?
Walnut Cres, 203 St motivated team player with
The BCCMB offers a competitive *Easy Prkg *7Days. 778-888-3866 BOOKKEEPING
DRIVER - Fraser Valley based PLEA Community Services is 40353 - Thornton Ave, 126 Ave, high standards of workman- salary and benefits package. De-
heavy haul trucking company has Douglas Ave, Laity St, ship and safety. You must tails will be discussed with short ACCOUNTING Done Accurately
opening for one qualified class 1 looking for qualified applicants
Small Business, P/U & Delivery
driver. Must have min 2yrs exp., be who can provide care for youth in Hardy St, 214 St, have solid customer service listed applicants only. Interested
Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax Returns,
their home on a full-time basis or skills and be physically strong. candidates are invited to submit
bondable and able to cross the Thornton Pl their resumes in person, by mail HST.604-814-0967 / 604-862-1596
border. Fax resume & abstract to on weekends for respite. 40362 - Wicklund Way, 212 St, This position includes a or email to the:
604-852-4112 . No phone calls PLS Training, support and
remuneration are provided. Schmidt Cres, 210 St competitive wage, bonus 236 CLEANING SERVICES
LODWICK TRANSPORT - Singles program and staff discount. Operations Coordinator,
Funding is available for 40369 - 122 Ave, 121B Ave, BC Chicken Marketing Board,
Wanted - Roundtrip: AB & BC to modifications to better equip your Dewdney Trunk Rd, 3 Ladies Maid Service
California. Premium Equipment, 101 - 32450 Simon Ave,
Fast and Reliable. $25/hr.
Benefits. Achievable bonuses. Sol- home. A child at risk is waiting 230 St Please apply to: Abbotsford BC. V2T 4J2
778-318-4716
id, family oriented company. Reefer for an open door. Jacky Graham, Manager, or email: info@bcchicken.ca
40370 - Davenport Dr, 201 St, Resumes must be received by CLEANING SPECIAL
freight. Toll-Free 1-800-265-8374 Make it yours.
ext: 228. Fax: 905-564-8381. Email: Call 604-708-2628 McIvor Ave, 202 St, 203 Otter Co-op Pitt Meadows May 24, 2011 to be considered. $25/hour minimum 2hrs.
shirleym@lodwicktransport.net. www.plea.bc.ca St, Chatwin Ave, 123 Ave 12343 Harris Road, Only short listed applicants Price includes cleaning supplies.
Pitt Meadows, B.C. will be contacted. Also laminate flooring and paint
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further information
required.
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SEEKING A FULL-TIME, energetic
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40434 - Foreman Dr, Vista Ridge tion, please email your resume to Call for your app’t.
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yrs) site superintendent. Service DESIGN
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no’s/Additions 778-892-4299 GARAGE Sale All Proceeds to
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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE Job’s too small Free Est 466-8165
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 604-465-9812 LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow &
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age, dew claws, 1st shots, de-
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W Landscaping WClean-up
N.W. Construction TREE SERVICE NEED A GOOD HOME for a good
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317 MISC SERVICES Female, born Feb. 26. 1st shots.
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arrangehandyman@hotmail.com Local & Long Distance 1-800-468-5865 Call Scott at www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
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mediate debt consolidation, foreclo- AVAILABLE NOW Fenced Yard behind Mcdonalds full bath. NS/NP. 604-306-1024.
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Close to stores & schools. gas f/p, elec heater. $875 utils incl.
NS. NP. May 15. 604-825-7792.
(604)467-3901
778.772.4724
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE SUNRISE APARTMENT
SHOP from HOME! PITT MEADOWS 2 Bdrm, Advent/ 838 RECREATIONAL/SALE
Check out bcclassified.com 188th $850 incls utils, Avail imm, AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS 22292 - 122nd Ave N/S, small cat OK (604)830-5962 Minimum $150 cash for full size
www.dannyevans.ca 604-319-9341 MAPLE RIDGE, 3 bdrm, f/s, w/d, Pitt Meadows. 2 bdrm ste in newer vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
d/w, on farm. 21617-128 Ave Avail home. Nr amenits. N/S N/P. Avail
MAPLE RIDGE central. Spacious 1 now. $1500+utils. 604-722-5609 now. $900 + % utils. 604-825-0587.
bdrm apt. Deck, W/D, Prkg, ns/np.
663 MAPLE RIDGE/ $600. May 1/15. 604-937-3534. MAPLE RIDGE. 3 bdrm rancher on
PITT MEADOWS MAPLE RIDGE Central TWO 1
1/4 acre. Nr amens. 6 appls, 2 large 752 TOWNHOUSES
sheds, ample prk. np/ns, avail now.
Bdrm, spacious, newly reno’d, $580 $1450/mo. Call 604-941-3259.
NEW LISTING AND $645/mo + util’s. Both incld
Maple Ridge Central
parking N/P, June 1. 604-341-1475 MAPLE RIDGE Avail May 15th ~ 1997 Canadian Flyer
Family home with RV parking Autos • Trucks
and greenbelt. MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl adult building.
2 Bdrm trailer, 232nd area,
$950/mo. hydro/cable not included.
3 Bedroom 21/2 bath 24ft Ford 350 V10. Excellent • Equipment Removal
3 Bdrm, sunken family room, Large 1 Bdrm $750/mo incls heat/
hot water, ref’s, N/P (604)467-2606
Newly reno’d inside, f/s, w/d No Avail immed. $1200/mo condition. Super clean and FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.
Smoking (604)467-5248 aft 5:30pm. We pay Up To $500 CA$H
covered patio, 2.5 baths. Damage deposit ~ Ref’s reliable. Solar, rear bed , new Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
MAPLE RIDGE deluxe 2 bdrm 2 MAPLE RIDGE Central newly
Enjoy the quiet. 12326 ~ 234 St bath condo, 6 appl’s, 2 u’g prkg Np, reno’d 4 Bdrm, 3 bath, 2 f/p, large Credit check ~ No Pets tires, AC, ABS, many extras,
A Steal @ $469,900 Ns, $1175/ June 1st 604-219-8325 yard, N/S, small pet OK, avail now. Call 604-466-6348 224,000kms $12,000
Brookside Realty ~ Dave $1750/mo (604)817-7783
Leave message (604)462-0336
604.240.3523 Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE furnished ($1750)
Glenwood Manor or unfurn. 2 bdrm Rancher, work- PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op
shop, 2 car garage, lots of parking, T/H $1005/mo - $1089/mo. Shares
RENTALS Apartments front & backlane ent (604)477-1137 req’d. No subsidy available. Orien-
tation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd
1 & 2 Bdrms from $670 & $835 Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th
703 ACREAGE Clean, Spacious 741 OFFICE/RETAIL Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2.
Leave msg 604-465-1938
MAPLE RIDGE 2 Bdrm bsmt suite Includes cable, heat,
on 5 acres, 3 appl’s, barn, mix & hot water & parking MAPLE RIDGE
match, horses/pets ok. N/S. Avail Seniors discount OFFICE TRANSPORTATION
now. $800-$1200. 604-220-8836.
21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd & RETAIL SPACE
806 ANTIQUES/CLASSICS 1997 Custom built Auto Mate 5th
706 APARTMENT/CONDO Various downtown locations. Wheel and Cummins Diesel
(604)466-5799 Avail. Now! Updated and well
maintained. Various sizes 320sf. 1974 VW Beetle. Orange. Totally Package 22,500. Air ride suspen-
1-BR CONDO, newly reno’d kitchen sion, power leveler, lg dining
- 2000sf. Starting at $495/month. restored. Documents avail. $8000
+ bathroom w/laminate flooring, lge Maple Ridge obo. 604-855-5019 for details. slide, solar panels, power invert-
bdrm w/ walk-in closet, full dining Swan Court Apartments Call: Rick Medhurst, er. Call for more…604.992.7363
area, loads of storage, secure park- Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Royal LePage after 4pm
ing, heat/ hot water. Centrally locat- Hardwood floors, adult oriented, 604-463-3000 810 AUTO FINANCING 2006 NORTHSHORE 30 FT Travel
ed, n/p, n/s. same floor laundry. heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets.
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Criminal Record check may be reqd fully loaded $24,000. 604-824-8970
604-724-2360. Resident Manager Onsite sq.ft. Off 224th Maple Ridge, close ment at auto credit fast. Need a ve- buy scrap batteries from cars,
MAPLE RIDGE. Bright 1 bdrm. 2nd Now with to Royal bank. June 1. $825incl hicle? Good or Bad credit call 2007 CHEROKEE Lite 18DD, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each.
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