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A recent grant of $25,000 toward the completion of the Station House project in Hope has members of the community and AdvantageHOPE, excited about the prospects and future of its development.

The historical landmark building has been rescued through the efforts of a dedicated group of individuals in the community; including, volun-teers, local dignitaries and The District of Hope.

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An emotional first encounter between a newly arrived Syrian refugee family and their local Mennonite church sponsors Monday night is expected to be replicated for weeks and months to come at YVR and other B.C. airports.

A handful of new Syrian refugees have arrived in B.C. in recent days and around 30 more are expected by the end of this week, according to Chris Friesen of the Immigrant Services Society of B.C.

Monday's arrivals at Vancouver International Airport – a Syrian couple and their 18-month-old son destined for an apartment in Richmond – were met with hugs, gifts and 'Welcome to Canada' signs

in English and Arabic. The father, Samer Alragheb, speaking

through a translator, said it was his dream to come to Canada and have his son take his first steps here.

Gerd Bartel, a Ladner resident who is part of the local church sponsor group and also heads donor relations for the Mennonite Central Committee in Abbotsford, predicts similar scenes will unfold across B.C. and fuel the already intense appetite of B.C. residents to sponsor refugees.

"Three young moms from our church were all there and they brought all the other little children. They had three-year-olds giving presents to the new little one-year-old," he recounted.

"This welcoming of hugs and presents – that's what the power of families connect-

ing with families can do."Bartel said the Fraser Valley

is proving particularly fer-tile ground, with new groups of prospective sponsors – some church-based, some not – emerging daily to seek Mennonite Central Committee organizational help.

He estimates at least 75 Syrian refugee families are likely to be sponsored in the Valley over the next year, many of them settling in Abbotsford-Mission or Chilliwack.

"Just about every night someone's heading to another group to talk and help them set up," he said.

Rent is much more afford-able in the Fraser Valley than Vancouver and Bartel is confi-dent a strong community net-work will be in place, along with appropriate worship space for Muslims even in communi-ties without mosques.

Sponsor groups typically arrange housing, furniture and other needs as well as a

significant amount of cash – typically $25,000-plus – to cover rent and gro-ceries for a year.

Donations are in some cases fun-nelled to some sponsor groups from other people who want to help finan-cially but can't form their own group.

MCC has acted as intermediary for numerous sponsor groups with the federal government.

"A large part of them aren't part of the Mennonite community," Bartel added. "We're just facilitating for any-body."

He once helped resettle six fami-lies of Vietnamese boat people 35 years ago and says Canada is much better organized this time.

Syrian families arriving now land with Arabic interpreters standing by at the air-port, and usually Arabic-speaking doctors already arranged for them. Health cover-age is provided by B.C. immediately with-out a wait period.

Bartel noted the Canadian response is in stark contrast to that of the U.S., where his Mennonite counterparts are gloomy about their dim prospects to welcome Syrians.

"It's kind of sad when you've got the larg-est economy and strongest country in the world and refugees aren't coming."

Friesen said large numbers of Syrians arriving in Canada by the plane load could begin by January.

Incoming refugees land initially in Montreal or Toronto and may spend a night or two at a military base before flying to B.C. About 200 additional government-assisted refugees to come to B.C. by the end of the year, in additiuon to the ones that are privately sponsored.

Friesen said the Immigrant Services Society of B.C. has had 460 offers of rooms in private homes to house refugees.

"Quite a few of the housing leads are in north Delta, which is a non-traditional destination."

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Premier Christy Clark wasted no time reject-ing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan to reform the Canadian Senate through an inde-pendent panel to appoint new senators.

"B.C. will not partici-pate in the process out-lined today to appoint senators," Clark said in a statement released Thursday. "Our position has not changed; the Senate should be fixed or folded but we should not be distracted by it."

Trudeau delivered this week on a promise to fill the 22 current Senate vacancies via a five-member independent advisory board, starting with five appointments in the new year. Three of the five panel mem-bers are to be chosen by Ottawa, with two tempo-rary provincial or territo-rial members named for each appointment.

"Today's changes do not address what's been wrong with the Senate since the beginning," Clark said. "It has never

been designed to repre-sent British Columbians or our interests at the national level."

B.C.'s objection is that it has always been under-represented, compared to provinces that joined confederation earlier. Constitutional change would be required to replace a regional for-mula where Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes and the West have 24 seats each.

That translates to six seats each for B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, while Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have 10 each, despite relatively tiny populations. Currently, B.C. has one senator for each 775,000 people, the lowest representation in Canada.

Senate reform was a key part of the recent federal election cam-paign, after a string of resignations, suspen-sions and prosecutions of senators including Liberal Mac Harb and Conservatives Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau. Harb and Duffy are fac-

ing charges of fraud and breach of trust over alleged misuse of expense allowances.

Trudeau expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus before the election. The Conservatives hold a majority in the Senate, which could allow them

to hold up Liberal legisla-tion. B.C. currently has five senators, with for-mer Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell and for-mer Liberal Party vice-president Mobina Jaffer appointed as Liberals. Conservative appoint-ments are Nancy Greene Raine, Yonah Martin and

Richard Neufeld, a for-mer B.C. Liberal energy minister.

B.C. has had a vacan-cy since the retirement of former Conservative MP Gerry St. Germain, who reached the Senate's mandatory retirement age of 75 in 2012.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for nothing less than a total renewal of the relationship between Canada and First Nations.

“I will be your partner,” the PM told First Nations leadership at the Assembly of First Nations annu-al meeting in Gatineau Tuesday morning.

And that was refreshing to the ears of local Sto:lo leaders, such as Doug Kelly, Clem Seymour, and Ernie Crey, who all said they have waited for this moment for a very long time.

Grand Chief Doug Kelly and Chief Seymour were in Gatineau, QC this week to hear the PM’s speech, and attend AFN meetings.

“It was like a real breath of fresh air,” said Seabird Chief Clem Seymour about the speech to The Progress.

“Sitting down and making edu-cation a priority, well that is the number one priority for us, the health of our people is number two, and the inquiry into missing and murdered women is number three.”

In terms of the MMIW inquiry, Seymour said, “the people want to know.”

Grand Chief Doug Kelly, who is chair of the Sto:lo Tribal Council, and First Nations Health Council, said the impact of the PM’s words was “to restore the dignity of First Nations peoples.”

Trudeau was hailed for saying

that he simply couldn’t do the work alone, and asked directly for help of FN.

“He offered to partner with us in the work of creating healthy, self-determining, independent First Nations communities and govern-ments.

“That’s what took place today, and that’s why there was so much positive energy and good will in the room as a result.”

Grand Chief Kelly couldn’t help but think of past leadership’s strug-gles, as he listened to the speech, hearing firm pledges about educa-tion or implementing the reconcili-ation recommendations.

“I was mindful of all of our past leaders who have been fighting and advocating for real change in these areas.

“I was thinking about leaders like Richard Malloway, Sam Douglas, Norm Francis, Joe Gabriel, and Archie Charles, who worked hard to provide a better world for their people, who would have had tears of joy just from hearing that speech.”

Kelly said he was too young to have experienced the first wave of Trudeaumania from the PM’s father, Pierre Elliot Trudeau, but the energy in the air for PM Justin Trudeau was electric.

“Being part of the crowd, the vibration of that energy is conta-gious. We were so excited by what he said.”

The PM’s pledge for an inquiry into MMI got a standing ovation and thunderous applause.

It was also clear to Grand Chief Kelly that the PM had done his homework.

“This is not coming out of the blue, he travelled extensively in the lead-up to becoming the leader of the Federal Liberals to meet with First Nations leaders and commu-nities, and after, that he understood the issues,” said Kelly.

“He listened, he understood, and is now ready to take action.”

The inquiry is one example.“He just didn’t talk about it, he

is moving to fulfill several of those promises. It’s been a beautiful day,” said Grand Chief Kelly.

Newly elected Cheam Chief Ernie Crey called it a “welcome change,” to hear about PM Trudeau’s approach and that of his cabinet.

“It’s like night and day to the way it used to be.”

Chief Crey described years under the Harper government as “sitting in a dark, dank room with the drapes closed.

“We didn’t know what it could be like until someone came along and threw open the doors and windows.

“Suddenly it’s bright in here, and there’s lots of fresh air. It’s just that dramatic in my mind.”

Crey is optimistic now that an inquiry will definitely proceed, a cause he has fought for relentlessly.

“I am delighted an inquiry is going ahead, and the Sto:lo people will help government shape that inquiry, will give them advice and participate all the way through. We’re on-board,” said Crey.

Renewed relationship welcomed with Sto:lo leaders

Autism project gets fundingThe B.C. government has budgeted $3 million

for a research project to explore the benefits of "parent coaching intervention" for infants and tod-dlers who show early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The project will follow about 70 children and their families, selected by a committee from ACT-Autism Community Training, the Pacific Autism Family Centre (PAFC) and the Michal Smith

Foundation for Health Research. The screening process for subjects is expected to begin in early 2017.

"Many families recognize that something may be wrong with their child's development as young as one year of age, but they just don't know what they can do to help," said PAFC founder Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia. "Parent coaching is one of those options that could change families' lives."


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Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has released the latest update to the B.C. Liberal gov-ernment’s “strategic growth plan” for farm and food products.

After reporting a record $12.3 billion in total agriculture and agri-food sales in B.C. for 2014, the latest plan sets a new goal of increasing it to $15 billion by 2020.

It’s a mostly a status quo plan, continuing current marketing efforts and encouraging higher-value production of a wider range of products.

The ministry intends to hire its first expert in food and beverage production. It’s a reflec-tion of the fact that fully 70 per cent of that $12.3 billion comes from food and beverage processing. This continues the government’s push to improve economic viability of farms by allowing more food product manufacturing and sales on Agricultural Land Reserve property.

Letnick says another key strategy is to improve access to irrigation. B.C. has 20,000 farm operations, a number that’s holding steady even as the average age of farmers increases.

Opposition MLAs formed their own agriculture committee to tour the province over the past year, chaired by NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham and independent Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington. Their report speaks to some of the issues not discussed by the government.

One of those is foreign purchase of farmland, a matter subject to regulation in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba but not B.C.

Properties have also been purchased to grow hay for export to Asia, and Huntington says she continues to hear of costly farmland in Delta and Surrey being bought at prices long-established farm families can’t afford.

We’ve seen a British food and drug conglomerate buy up B.C. Interior farms to plant trees for carbon offsets, a project that was wound down after local protests. Popham and

Huntington are calling for a systematic inventory of foreign purchases, to determine if regu-lation is needed here as climate change shifts growing patterns.

Popham argues that with California enduring years of drought, B.C. can’t continue to depend on imports for more than half its food.

“We have countries that are actively seeking food producing land, because their countries are having difficulties producing under drought conditions,” Popham said. “So before we know it, our farmland could be bought up by other countries that are actively trying to ensure their own food security.”

Neither Letnick, nor the opposition MLAs could produce results from the government’s decision to change the Agricultural Land Reserve into separate zones, with more latitude for non-farm activities outside the southwest and Okanagan.

But we’re starting to see signs of the new system of regional Agricultural Land Commission panels working with local governments.

The Langley Times reports that the Township of Langley quietly signed a deal with the ALC in July to allow development of farmland near the Aldergrove border crossing and Langley airport.

The agreement says there is a need for a “defensible and durable urban/ALR edge.” If you think everyone loves farming, you’ve likely never lived on this “urban/ALR edge.”

The latest example is on Vancouver Island, where urban neighbours are protesting an established farmer’s decision to clear a forested property for hay growing.

The farmer has been forced to erect a chain-link fence to keep out trespassers who have decided the property is a park that they can use when they like.

The mayors of Saanich and View Royal seem more concerned with appeasing urban com-plainers than protecting the right to farm. They are being pressed to buy up idle ALR land to soothe urban voters repelled by logging and farming.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

The messages waft from clotheslines throughout the community – scrawled on T-shirts and bedsheets that have been soaked by rain-storms and are barely hanging on by a clothespin.

While the ink might run and the garments might blow away, we must not allow the messages to be lost.

The Clothesline Project is one of a few initiatives that have been taking place locally the past two weeks as part of the United Nations’ 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.

Those 16 days incorporated, in Canada, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, marking 26 years since the murders of 14 women at École Polytechnique de Montréal. One of the most important parts of remembrance, in this case, is doing what we can to try and learn from history.

As a society, however, we fail again and again to protect men and women, whether on northern B.C.’s Highway of Tears, or Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, or Chilliwack-Hope.

According to the Vancouver Island University Faculty Association’s Status of Women committee, 3,500 women on the mid-Island seek help dealing with physical, sexual and emotional abuse and violence. If it isn’t a shocking number, it should be.

We can do more to help the victims, but better still, we must change attitudes. People will argue and we will be faced with new problems, and sometimes they’re hard, but perseverance is important in the face of adversity.

The messages on the clotheslines give voice to the issue of violence against women, but it’s important to remember that men and children also, suffer domestic violence.

Organizers say it’s important that people do not suffer in silence. There are so many who will help them if they will only speak up, and who will stand by them if they speak out.

We don’t know how to put an end, completely, to gender violence, but we must remember, that although violence typically affects women, it also affects men in equal numbers. Men, can also be the victims of violence and abuse, though much of that goes undocu-mented.

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LettersWindstorm heroes

I was surprised that there was not a lot of coverage on the Windstorm that hit Hope. I was out walking the next day and everywhere I turned I saw the devastation and damage to so many properties and everyone I passed had a story to tell – or a loss to commiserate over.

There were so many sad stories in the wake of the storm, but I would like to address the heroes of that time!

The B.C. Hydro crew who were operating throughout the streets in absolutely haz-ardous conditions, fighting dangerous wind gusts, falling branches and trees and manag-

ing to restore power to so many of the homes in a timely fashion.

I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to one and all of those heroes.

Carol Chaulk

Mentorship an integral way of life in HopeFurther to Wes Bergmann's

letter in the November 26, 2015 edition of The Hope Standard

I feel that Wes has sent a very important message through the business and community at large with his withdrawal from our local Chamber of Commerce. As a result of the size and nature of our community, word of this will spread quickly, along with the inevitable rumours and lies.

Wes makes mention of the

Chamber of Commerce not sup-porting the District with it's OCP and AdvantageHope's input. It is this particular situation I wish to address.

There has been a lot of nega-tivity expressed in the commu-nity regarding the amount of money spent since the forma-tion of AdvantageHope and their subsequent study. Yes, it's a lot of money, but as the proverb states: it takes money to make money.

Of all the studies done and pre-sented in the past, this is the first one I've seen with depth, reason-ing and a vision for the commu-nity as a whole. Let's not foolishly waste the money already spent; let's see action take place.

The past generation of entre-preneurs had the opportunity to make their choices and fortunes during Hope's heady days. These same successful folks are cur-rently mentoring some of our

future business people; one can only hope, that as wise students, they will be able to separate the wheat from the chaff.

The next generation of entre-preneurs have chosen to live in Hope, investing and working towards the prosperity of our community. The naysayers need to put down their fists and extend their hand in welcome and part-nership.

Lynn Whidden

We would like to commend the workers of BC Hydro. They worked their butts off. Those guys out working on the lines are the best. We, however, are not impressed with BC Hydro as a whole. Every time something happens, there is NO communication to the

customers. when you call, an automated ser-vice answers and that is just not right. We were without power for 54 hours. That is not SERVICE. We need to be able to talk to a LIVE person. We don't need to talk to a robot and get no information at all. BC Hydro, get a

grip, fix your communication problems. You just raised our rate, FOR WHAT? so you can "NOT" have any one talk to your customers. Stick your automation up your transformers.

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Letters

Carbon tax isn’t reducing emissionsRe: Inconvenient truths of

climate change (B.C. Views, Dec. 3)

As Tom Fletcher pointed out, there are many questions on climate change.

I’m not sure that B.C. or Canada is the problem, but the B.C. government is on the right track with the carbon tax, because it is apparent that Canadians need to lead on the environment, and be seen as leading. We need to be able to market our resources and lead in sustainability.

The B.C. carbon tax has pluses and minuses. Some of the carbon tax burden is returned to lower income earners – this is a good thing. The tax, however, does little to reduce CO2 emissions. If four of the $5 billion collected over the past six years had

been invested in reforestation, carbon sinks, the B.C. govern-ment could proclaim to the rest of Canada and the world that we are making a real dif-ference.

I think B.C. and Canada are doing a good job on envi-ronmental issue, but we need to seen to be doing more. A B.C. carbon tax that brings in $5 billion to provide $5.7 billion in tax cuts does not appear to me to be making the necessary changes in address-ing the global environmental concerns.

The perception is that we are doing nothing. This need to change.

Phil Harrison

Tom Fletcher’s latest column, a litany of classic skepticism about what’s going on in the atmo-sphere, is like a museum display of petroleum industry attitudes.

He evidently has no shame in carrying the torch for continuing with status quo policies around energy sources and emissions. No surprise, because his boss and oth-ers are betting there’s still hope for selling sludge to Asia.

I notice in reading the letters from various outposts of Black Press, there are few readers buy-ing this argument. That is encouraging for people who have their ears and eyes open to the realities of the climate situation.

Bill Wells

Merchants of sludge?

Re: Smiling RonnieRonald Charlie McInnes gone at

63 - sad.If you were up at about 7 am

you would see Ronnie heading for Ray’s with a sack of cans, on a good day makes $25.00. Ron lived across the river with not much but a smile. Ron didn’t wave, just looked at everyone with a smile, what an asset.

I will miss Ron very much. Too bad everyone can’t say good morn-ing and a smile.

Barb & I would like to wish everyone a Happy Holidays - will talk again in 2016.

Cheers Dick Gardner

‘Smiling Ronnie’ will be missed

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In high school I was introduced to the art of debating. I was enthralled with the whole idea of researching a specif-ic topic, taking a side regardless of personal opinion and then display-ing it in a passionate and articulate presentation. It was an interesting way to learn about the subject at hand as well as hon-ing the skills necessary for communicating and negotiating effectively.

In every debate that I watched the interactions were highly respectful and void of any hostility. In fact, those were the rules of the game. I didn’t participate in any verbal debates because I was too afraid of public speaking when I was younger, but I did take part in writ-ing arguments and coun-terarguments and it was an exercise in not just research, but in pursua-sive expression.

Those types of spoken dialogues could also be found less formally on radio and TV talk shows and I became an avid fan, particularly when they had to do with social issues that interested me. The participants weren’t always gracious or digni-fied, but the most impres-sive ones were.

And then along came the internet.

Suddenly informal written debates could be found anywhere and everywhere, and are now seen on various social media platforms including short tweets on twitter, long rants on Facebook and the com-ments section after any story from the media. The objections aren’t

always well mannered like most of them used to be with letters to the editor written by people using their real names and providing their real addresses. They’re often so full of sarcasm, cru-elty and vulgarities that they can be difficult to read, and whatever mes-sage the writer is trying to convey is sacrificed in their presentation of it.

On my own Facebook wall I’ve posted many con-troversial subjects over the years. Sometimes the discussions have become heated and intense, but the interaction remained respectful. On other posts the opposite hap-pened with name calling, character defamation and even threats.

In posts online where people don’t know each other the discussions become even more absurd, particularly from those using pseudonyms.

A friend who moder-

ates a forum on a media site where almost every-one uses an alias said it’s shocking to read some of what’s written by certain people she knows would never talk that way in person. If they wouldn’t speak directly to some-one in such a fashion, why would they do it online?

Some studies have related cyber aggression to road rage, claiming society hasn’t become any ruder because of the internet - it’s just more visible now. Personally I’ve been the recipient of so much online hate and hostility over the years it barely fazes me, but I know how hurtful it can be to those who aren’t used to it and one of my good friends has been struggling with that lately. “They wouldn’t dare say that to my face,” she said recently in tears over heartless comments she was reading. “They

shouldn’t write such hor-rible things.”

They shouldn’t, I agree. There’s no way of con-trolling that though. We can teach our children to treat others respectfully, and we can live by those principles ourselves, but there’s no way of sup-pressing how fiendishly others choose to con-verse. What we can try to control is how we react. I read that in the book “The Four Agreements” about five years ago and found that particular agreement the hardest one at the time. Now I find it the easiest.

Don Miguel wrote in his book: “Nothing oth-ers do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.”

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CHRIST CHURCHANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

& National Historic SiteCONSECRATED 1861

Invites you to worship SUNDAYS 10AM

REV. DAVE PRICE(Priest In Charge)

www.anglican-hope.caCorner of Park & Fraser St.

604-869-5402

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTIONEvery Sunday at 9:30am

Anglican Network in Canada604-869-5599

888 Third Ave.

Grace BaptistChurch

“People connecting to God, each other and

the World”www.gbchope.com

949-3rd Ave. • 604.869.5524“Helping people take one step

closer to Jesus...”

MT. HOPE SEVENTH-DAYADVENTIST CHURCH

SATURDAY MORNING Study Hour 9:15 a.m.

Worship Hour 11:00amPrayer Meeting - Tuesday, 7pm

1300 Ryder St.

Pastor Tim Nagy604-869-2363

HOPE UNITED CHURCH590 Third Ave.

604-869-9381

SUNDAY SERVICE: 10amRev. Dianne Astle

604.795.9709Jill Last CDM 604.860.3653

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:30 AM

Northwest Harvest Church

A PASSION FOR CHRISTAND HIS KINGDOM

888 - THIRD AVE.604-869-9969

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ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Service held 2nd & last Sunday of each month.

F.C. Hospital Conference Room – 2:30 pm

Wayne Lunderby, Pastor

Contact: Linda 604-869-2073

HOPE PENTECOSTALASSEMBLY

10:30am Morning Worship & Children’s Sunday School

Pentecostal Assemblies of CanadaCorner of 5th & Fort

604-869-9717Pastor Jim Cornock CHRISTMAS EVE

Service 7pm

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 7pm

Pastor Barclay Mayo

Holiday safety tips from the new Staff Sergeant

Staff Sergeant Karol Rehdner UFVRD - Hope CPO NCO i/cSpecial to The Standard

First off, I have never written a column before, but the notion of writing a brief article is an intriguing one.

I have to thank The Hope Standard for the opportunity to reach out to the community of Hope with insights and stories from my desk and pertaining to the local RCMP Detachment.

What better time to start this adventure than during the 2015 holiday season, when the spirit of giving (as in giving this non-writer a chance) is the focus of so many. In the vein of giving, many of you will shop the stores in Hope. It is not for the faint of heart to enter a mall during the Christmas season, of which I can attest to, due to my many years of shopping experience. If you are a last minute shopper like myself or someone who wisely gets out there earlier, please ensure that you do not leave those parcels in plain view within your vehicle.

While there is no time in par-ticular that thieves are looking to steal from others, it is during the holidays that thieves prey upon the good people by breaking into vehicles to steal newly purchased electronics, gift cards, and all manner of items. Secure your purchases out of sight and do not offer a temptation to those criminals amongst us.

LOCK YOUR VEHICLE. Seems simple enough; how-

ever, in my experience this is the first thing that is forgotten by harried shoppers.

Many of us will be approached to provide a donation for a variety of social causes during the holiday season. There are numerous agencies and groups that are seeking to make the holidays a bit more bearable for those that are less fortunate

than us and the charity of others goes a long way to making some wishes come true. I have come to see the generosity and caring of the people of Hope and know that many of you will support a charity of choice. But beware the unscrupulous individual that seeks to profit from our good graces.

Know who you are donating to and do not be pressured into providing money. Reputable charities do not employ pressure tactics.

The holiday season will see many of you coming together with friends and family to cel-ebrate Christmas and bring in the New Year. Some will be under considerable strain during this time, loss of employment, and family matters are primary reasons for this situation. The Christmas season tends to mag-nify personal issues and feelings of helplessness. Reach out and talk to someone. People will lis-ten and assist in any way that they can. The first step is the most difficult one to take, but please know that it is worth it — to you, to me, and to all those that truly care for you.

You know that this topic was going to make its way into this piece at some point, so here it is, please:

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. The tragic results have far

reaching effects, like ripples in the water, which cannot be seen, but as sure as rain falls in Hope there are effects.

The thought of knocking on the door in the middle of the night of a loved one to tell them tragic news has been done by many an officer, including yours truly, and it is not one that I or any of my officers want to do again.

PLAN AHEADThis includes determining a

way home. I want you to have

fun and enjoy the company of others, but do so responsibly. Identify a designated driver, plan for a taxi or take advantage of a friend's couch.

These are all far better options than driving after drinking. I am promising you that Police WILL be setting up road checks during the entire holiday season looking for impaired drivers. I am saying that loud and clear for all to hear (my inner Will Ferrell ELF com-ing out.) There are no surprises in this matter.

I know that we will still locate and charge drinking driv-ers despite this warning! But I remain ever hopeful.

Also, I would like to invite all of you to attend the Coopers Foods parking lot on December

12 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to assist your RCMP Hope Detachment members to ‘Stuff the Cruiser’ with non-per-ishable food items.

The generosity of Hope com-munity members has been over-whelming in previous years through food and cash dona-tions. These donations remain within the community and are provided to our local food bank. I’ll be there dressed in a red suit and I would certainly enjoy meeting as many of you as pos-sible. Finally, on behalf of the RCMP officers and staff of the Hope Community Policing Office UFVRD, I would like to wish each of you a wonder-ful holiday season and a Happy New Year.

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Staff Sergeant Karol Rehdner has some words of advice for enjoying the holiday season.

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Community Community Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTSLetters to SantaSat. Dec 12 1:30 - 3 pm

Hope Library

1005A 6th Ave Hope BC

Auxiliary to Fraser Canyon

Hospital & Fraser Hope Lodge

monthly meetingMon Dec 14 1 - 3 pm

Fraser Canyon Hospital, conference room

Hope Library Book Club

Tue Dec 15 6:30 - 8 pm

Hope Library

1005A 6th Ave Hope BC

WEEKLY ACTIVITIESWEEKLY ACTIVITIESThursdays

SENIOR KEEP FITCanyon Golden Agers Club560 Douglas Street Hope9 am - 10 am cost $2.00 drop in604-869-8435

FridaysTOPS MEETINGAnglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St Hope8:15 - 10:30 am 604-869-0323

SundaysHAPPY KNIT HOPE1005A 6th Ave. Hope 1:30 pm - 3 pm 604-869-2313

MondaysHOPE AL-ANON GROUPFraser Canyon Hospital Meeting Room

1275 7th Ave, Hope8:00 pm - 9:00 pmKathleen A: 604-869-7078

TuesdaysSENIOR KEEP FITCanyon Golden Agers Club560 Douglas Street Hope9:00 am - 10:00 am

cost $2.00 drop in604-869-8435

LUNCH WITH THE BUNCH888 Third Ave, Hope Tuesdays 10 am - 12:15 pm604-869-2466

CONVERSATION CIRCLESHope Library1005A Sixth Ave, Hope10:30 - 11:30 am

TOPS MEETINGAnglican Church Hall681 Fraser St, HopeTuesdays 5:30 - 8:00 pm604-869-2204

CHRONIC PAIN SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAMAdult Day Use at Home Care,Fraser Canyon Hospital Hope BCTuesdays: 5-7:30pm

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PLANET OF THE APESThe latest installment of The Planet of the Apes series wrapped, after a month of filming in and around the Othello Tunnels. Hope and surrounding area continues to be a huge attractant for big Hollywood productions. (Photos by Erin Knutson)


HELPING THOSE IN NEED!

HopeCommunity Services

Apply in person at 434 Wallace St.Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday • 10 am to 4 pm

You need to have proof of residence and ID for all persons living in the home. Hampers will be given out on December 17. Only people who are registered & have

a pick up slip will receive a hamper.

hopecommunityservices.com 434 Wallace St.

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Dec.12 • 9am - 1pmCash & Food Donation accepted

SATURDAY. DECEMBER 12 Children’s Christmas Crafts, 11am - 12pm

Adult Christmas Crafts, 1pm - 5pmThe Art Machine 777 5th Avenue,

Donations of food & winter clothing will be accepted at both events

at Yale Historic Site on Sunday, December 13 at 7pmChristmas carols, stories, hot beverages & goodies. Donations are being accepted for Holly Days

With every donation to Holly Days at Cat’s Meow Toy Store 332 Wallace St.

Receive an entry for a chance to WIN an in-store basket draw!

Dec.12 • 2 - 5pm Cash & Food Donation accepted

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In the kitchen with HiroAN EVENING WITHHIROHiro Takeda of 293 Wallace Street, gives a special tour of his kitchen and

describes some of the

techniques

he implements, while making spectacular dishes in the kitch-en with his amazing staff. Hiro’s internship abroad has altered his entire methodol-ogy when it comes to cooking. Please see our upcoming edition for the full scoop of Hiro’s adventures

abroad. (Photos by Erin Knutson)

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With each $10 spent at these participating businesses between Nov. 19 and December 24, 2015 you will

receive one stamp in your passport. Your completed passport is your entry for a chance to WIN!

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Store Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pmSaturday 10 am - 1 pm CLOSED Sunday & Stat. Holidays

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MacGyver Road Rescue Multi Toolol

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Draw date Dec 18

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With each $10 spent at these participating businesses between Nov. 19 and December 24, 2015 you will

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60 Artisans Featuredtuurredd

OPEN SundayDec. 13 + 2012 -4pm 453 Old Hope Princeton Way

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1005-6th Ave | 604-869-2304 www.fvrd.bc.ca

BUTTERMeadowvale Butter

454g.

ea.$348

BUY & SAVE FOODS489 Wallace St., Hope604-869-5318

Limit of 2. While quantities last, no rainchecks.

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322 WALLACE ST.bluemoose.coffee (across from downtown park)

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3-POSTITION RECHARGEABLE SCREWDRIVER, 3.6 V

31-PIECE SCREWDRIVER SET

SAVE 20%$1995REG. $25.29

SAVE 60%

$799REG. $19.99

Lucky Dollar Plus Store444 Wallace St. Hope 604-869-8297

WE’VE GOT IT ALLE’VE

FOR CHRISTMAS

Decorations, lights, gift boxes & bags, ribbons, craft supplies, handmade soap & cards & LOTS more!

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604-869-2345 | 835 6th Avenue Hope

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Prices in effect Dec. 10 - Dec. 19, 2015

Bicycle Grips & Saddles

Fresh Cut Local

Christmas Trees

296 Hudson Bay st. | 604.869.9647Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm

OPENSUNDAY, DEC. 1310AM - 2PM

❆DOUGLAS FIRS $40 ❆ GRANDS $50

DELIVERY AVAILABLE

You might come for the price,

BUT you stay for

the service!

Store Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pmSaturday 10 am - 1 pm CLOSED Sunday & Stat. Holidays

Committed to offering the LOWEST PRICES in town!

235 Wallace St. | 604-869-2486hopepharmasave.com

MacGyver Road Rescue Multi Toolol

Gifts for him

Call today to subscribe604-869-2421

Keep you paper dry$5 PAPER TUBES!

Cute puppy not included!

SALE IN EFFECT NOV. 19 - DEC. 24

YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

EARLY YEARS GAMES, PUZZLES & CRAFTS!Friday, December 11thWITH A DONATION TO HOLLY DAYS, RECEIVE AN ENTRY TO OUR IN-STORE BASKET DRAW!

EEEEAAARRRLLLYYYY YYEEEAARSS GGAAMMEESSESS

10%OFF

559 Old Hope Princeton Hwy / 604-869-3663

Donate $2To BC Children’s Hospital

Including all the fi xings:Turkey, Stuffi ng, Potatoes, Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce & a Pie for dessert

Help us help BC Kids!

Draw date Dec 18

& Receive an entry to WIN aChristmas Dinner!

549 Wallace St | 604.869.2727Canyon Carpets

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A Celebration of Christmas on Dec. 19 will bring together the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra, phenomenal vocalist Crystal Hicks (pictured), the Crucible Dance Ministry, and other special guests to perform all the Christmas favourites and the beloved Nutcracker Suite. BRICE FERRÉ PHOTO

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Join the Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra (“the Met”) for A Celebration of Christmas on Dec. 19.

As their eighth annual Christmas concert, the Met will offer a festive and diverse pro-gram for music and dance lovers alike.

Met board member Anne Fleming says, “This is the con-cert where we get to showcase the diversity of talent that we have in our orchestra, and select a program of some wonderful music of the Christmas season.”

On stage will be a number of special guests including vocal soloist Crystal Hicks, who will be belting out traditional holiday favourites in her gospel style.

Originally from the Bahamas, Hicks grew up singing. “My dad was a pastor, my mother was from a musical family. We all had a real love for it.”

Of her varied vocal experi-ence, Hicks performs jazz, blues, pop and more, but she gets the most enjoyment from perform-ing gospel.

“I can just really belt it,” she laughed. “It resonates with my faith. When you believe in what you’re singing, you really feel it.”

Hicks performed with the Met during a Christmas concert a few years ago, and she’s excited to join them once again.

“Singing with an orchestra...that’s an experience that just lifts you,” she enthused.

Met orchestra bassist Johan

Worst has worked with Hicks outside of the orchestral stage as well, in a band called ‘Horizon.’ The two are working with pianist Sandra Bower on a classic jazzy favourite for the Celebration of Christmas show.

“The Christmas performances with the Met are always great,” Worst said. “It’s not just the orchestra on stage performing for a receptive audience, there’s audience participation as well.”

Rod Swanson, Chilliwack music teacher and classical gui-tarist, will also join Hicks for a special vocal and guitar duet.

Met Conductor Gregory Douglas Johnson had wanted to perform music from the beloved Nutcracker Suite for years. What better way to bring this beauti-ful music to life than with great, local dancers.

Local dancer and choreog-rapher Leigh Hilary-Lee was thrilled to provide a ballet and acro dance troupe and chore-ography from Crucible Dance Ministry, the dance company that she founded nearly a year ago.

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Hilary-Lee formed Crucible Dance Ministry after years of rigorous education and work in fine arts as a dancer and instructor.

“Our mission [at Crucible] is to develop leaders that are grow-ing in their faith,” Hilary-Lee explained. The group strives to serve communities at a local and global scale, and pays it forward with the gift of dance.

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will be award-winning acro dance soloist Zoey Howe, who will take the stage for the Arabian dance, Coffee. Dancing since she was three, Howe is gaining fame in the Lower Mainland for her grace and athleticism, and she hopes to one day perform with the Cirque du Soleil.

“No Christmas orchestra pro-gram is really complete without a beautiful Harpist,” Fleming said. The Met are fortunate to have Calgary Philharmonic Olivia Ritchey on the program for the Nutcracker Suite and a special Samuel Rousseau variation on an ancient French Christmas carol. Ritchey will be joined by a string quartet of orchestra musicians to perform this piece, which she has waited years to bring to the stage.

Lovers of jazz, gospel, classi-cal, dance and more will unite in joy during this festive evening celebration that won’t soon be forgotten.

The Christmas season can be a frantic time, Hicks pointed out, and she hopes that this concert will provide a fun break from this hectic time of year, where peoples’ spirits can be lifted by beautiful music.

A Celebration of Christmas takes place at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre (9201 Corbould St.) on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students, available at the Box Office, at chilliwackculturalcen-tre.ca, or by phone at 604-391-7469.

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resentatives from the leadership pro-gram at HSS, dis-covered that good c o m m u n i c a t i o n skills are important to the development of leadership prac-tice; whether, that be in school, sports, the community or any given situation.

The leadership program at HSS is a solid example of what new skills, training, guidance, and the opportu-nity for students to participate in a solid mentorship program can do for youth and for the community as a whole.

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dents around the coun-try — they have the ability to travel to dif-ferent conferences, and billet with other leader-ship students and their families, which provides them the opportunity to engage in new set-tings, socialize and experience something new. According to HSS

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Marcus James (left) set up his shot during the senior Mustangs’ opening game of last weekend’s Winter Invitational tournament at Hope Secondary. Four girls teams and four boys teams took part in the event. The boys won handily over Mount Currie’s Xet’olacw Community School in this game, then had two close losses on Saturday. The Mustang girls also finished with a 1-and-2 record.

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Hope Secondary tried something new this year, with a combined boys and girls basketball tournament last weekend. Dubbed the “Hope Winter Invitational,” the event kicked off the season for the Mustangs, who attracted six visiting teams to town.

The girls were on the court first, with the opening game starting during the last block of the day, so students could attend the match and raise the spirits of the home team.

Girls’ coach Jeff Kuhn figured the noisy crowd might have actually made his players more nervous, as this was their first competition of the season and they were up against a skilled R.A. Mountain team.

The Langley girls seemed to have little trouble finding the basket and picking off Mustang passes, while the hosts just couldn’t sink a shot.

“Their number 18, Alexa Lyon, was so strong on the inside,” said Kuhn, “We weren’t shutting that down.

Mount Currie’s Xet’olacw Community School brought their girls and boys teams and both struggled to keep up to the competition. This gave Kuhn a chance to make more use of his bench players.

“I tried to play the grade 10s a lot,” said Kuhn. “We came out slow, as the girls had relaxed a bit. By the second and third quarters, we were moving the ball bet-ter. I think we beat them by 24.”

In their final game of the round robin, the Mustang Girls met a new team from the Dashmesh Punjabi School in Abbotsford. They would also meet them again for the season opener on Monday in Hope.

“This is their first year in our league,” said Kuhn. “They’re a small team but they have good skills and their point guard is top notch.”

Grade 10 center, Maritza Botha, got four fouls in the second quarter and had to be used sparingly after that, to avoid getting a fifth foul which would have put her out of the game, said Kuhn. This left the team without much height around the basket and the Dashmesh girls produced a 30-point gap by the end of the game.

In Monday’s rematch, the Mustangs were short a few starters but gave a much better effort.

“It was a tough game,” said the coach. “We were down two players. Kayla Jones had the flu and Crystal Chaschowy was still recovering from an ankle sprain — but the girls played really well.

“There was good leadership from all the grade 12s and the grade 10s chipped in for over half our points. They beat us 39-26, so this was a great improvement on our part. I’m excited to watch as the team matures throughout this season,” said Kuhn.

On the boys’ side, the Mustangs met Xet’olacw in their first game, Friday and had a good opportunity to move the ball and attack the basket. Coach Jake Giles soon pulled off some of the starting line-up to moderate the scoring gap and give other players some court time.

Xet’olacw just couldn’t drain a shot in the first half, which ended 25-0.“Our grade 9 call-ups hadn’t even practiced with us,” said Giles. “I was sur-

prised how aggressive they were out there.”Marcus James, one of the call-ups, took a few shifts to get his bearings before

going on an 8-point scoring streak.“I think the final score was 65-7,” said Giles.Saturday’s schedule was adjusted to let Xet’olacw leave early, as they were

anticipating a snowstorm in the Whistler area. This left the Mustang boys with only a one-game rest between their matches on Saturday evening.

“We played Langley Fundamental at 4:45.,” said Giles. “They are a good team and they had killed Agassiz, 90-50. We played strong,

though. We were within four points in the last minute and Brendan Prawdzik had a 3-pointer that went in and out of the hoop. That one shot could have changed the outcome of the game.”

Off the floor at 6:30, the boys were back on for their final game at 8:15.“Agassiz started aggressively and had a 14-0 lead, early,” said the coach. “We

never quite caught up after that.“We’re having a tournament in Agassiz this weekend and we always have at

least one or two good games there. We have a really small roster this year, with only four or five very committed players and two brand new players,” said Giles. “We decided not to join the league but will play exhibition games.”

Local game MVPs from the tournament were Nik Gauthier, Manee Warren, Marcus James, Kaitlyn Kuhn, Rachel Utz and Erica McAllister.


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PLANTE, BerniceBernice Ellen Plante passed away suddenly and peacefully on December 1, 2015 at Fraser Canyon Hospital in Hope BC. Bernice was predeceased by her husband of 34 years Harvey Plante. She will be sadly missed by her long-time partner Ed Araki and his extended family. Bernice was a loving mother to her children: Jacquie (Ray), Chere (Stephane), D’Arcy (Sherry), and Leyton (Stephanie), and a special

Nanna to her grandchildren: Shawna, Courtney, Kylie, Shelby, Landen and Cheline. Bernice also leaves behind her brother, David (Louise) Williams as well as the rest of the Williams family.Bernice will be remembered for her love of quilting and aboriginal art. Bernice spent many hours throughout the years volunteering her time in the community of Hope.A celebration of Bernice’s life will be held in the spring of 2016 with details to be published in the new year.In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Tillicum Centre where Bernice often helped out, or Fraser Canyon Hospice Society would be greatly appreciated by the loved ones of Bernice.

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McINNES, Ronald Charles

We are sad to announce the passing of Ronnie McInnes on November 26, 2015. Friends and family are invited to come share your memories of Ronnie on December 12, 2015 at Chawathil Hall at 11 am.Please come and share some stories of Ronnie and a lunch-eon with the family.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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115 EDUCATION

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130 HELP WANTED

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245 CONTRACTORS

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Thursday, December 10, 2015, Hope Standard A21

A division of

The Hope & Area Transition Society is a non-profi t organization which provides programs to individuals affl icted by social issues. The Society is seeking applications for a one year temporary full-time position for a Receptionist at the Prevention/Outreach Offi ce.

Qualifi cations:The preferred candidate will have:• Experience working in an offi ce environment, along

with working within the Social Services sector• Experience working the public, basic phone system,

appointment scheduling for Counselors, computer and IT knowledge, along with website skills, and offi ce related duties

• Be able to demonstrate professional and personal boundaries

• Ability to collect and submit appropriate data for statistical analysis

• Excellent verbal and written communication; effi cient time, organizational and stress-management skills

• Ability to work as a team member• Must have working knowledge around social issues

such as; homelessness, addictions, Mental Health, domestic violence

• Must be able to make critical decision making skills and be non-judgemental

• Be able to de-escalate hostile and angry clients

It is critical that this person be able to demonstrate ethical thinking and make sound judgments. Ability to pass and maintain security clearance.

Send resume letter of interest in PDF format indicating how you meet the qualifi cations stated above to:The Hope and Area Transition SocietyExecutive [email protected]

Hope & AreaTransition Society

Prevention & Outreach Offi ce Receptionist

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The successful candidate will possess the following qualifi cations:• Profi cient in Sage Accounting or Quickbooks

software• Ability to set up and maintain the Society’s

bookkeeping practices • Ability to work independently and within deadlines

Closing Date: December 31, 2015Start Date: January 2016

This contracted position is for approximately 12 hours per month. Interested applicants should submit their resume/qualifi cations and cover letter, along with proposed contract details to:AdvantageHOPEAttention: Tammy Shields, Executive [email protected] PO Box 37, Hope, BC V0X 1L0Hope Visitor Centre at 919 Water Avenue. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seabird Island First Nations

Seabird Island First Nations is hiring for the following opportunities:

Competitive Wages Offered !For more details on these job postings

and to apply please visit: https://seabirdisland.startdate.ca

130 HELP WANTED 130 HELP WANTED


275 FLOOR REFINISHING/INSTALLATIONS

CANYON CARPETS, 326 Wallace St., Hope. For all your fl oor cover-ing needs! Call 604-869-2727

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

130 HELP WANTED


284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & pro-pane furnaces, class A gas fi tter. (604)869-1111 or (604)869-6544

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PRECISION EXTERIORS, roofi ng, siding, windows, doors and more. WCB insured. Call (604)750-8025

300 LANDSCAPING

GLEN TRAUN LANDSCAPING, Commercial & Residential yard maintenance. Call 604-869-2767

130 HELP WANTED


320 MOVING & STORAGE

INTEGRITY MOVERS, moving & delivery services. We’re not satis-fi ed until you are. (604)860-5277

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland

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PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299

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338 PLUMBING

Full 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

377 UPHOLSTERY

ROGER’S UPHOLSTERY, furni-ture, windows, fabric, in-home & on-line estimates. Call 604-860-0939


387 WINDOWS

FRASER CANYON GLASS, for all your glass repairs, windshields do-mestic & imports. (604)869-9514

PETS

477 PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Blk & blk/tan. 8 wks old, 2 left. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

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

551 GARAGE SALES

HOPE

495 Thacker AveSat., Dec 12

9 am - 2:30 pmRAIN OR SNOW

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560 MISC. FOR SALE

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STEEL BUILDING SALE... “REALLY BIG SALE-YEAR END

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$8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422

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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 licensedfi 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

627 HOMES WANTED

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604-626-9647

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/CONDOHOPE, 2 bdrm apt., adult oriented complex, 4 appliances, newly re-no’d, electric heat, N/S, N/P.

(604)869-9402 or 604-869-1432

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Stó:lō Service AgencyRequires the services of a

Qualifi edECE Preschool Teacher

For the Early Education Program

Located in Chilliwack For complete details visit our website:

www.stolonation.bc.ca click on Careers link on the Homepage

Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road

Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5E-mail to: [email protected]

OR Fax to 604-824-5342Attn: Stó:lō Nation HR Personnel

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RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

HOPE, Large 2 bdrm apt in newer im-maculate building, rarely available, for rent now. Brand new fl ooring throughout, fresh paint, spotlessly clean, f/s & d/w, in-suite laundry room plus shared avail. Includes parking, gas fi replace, covered balcony, extra storage, with res. caretak-er in adult-oriented quiet build-ing. N/P, N/S or loud noise per-mitted. Ref’s Req. Your safety and peaceful enjoyment is our top priority. $925 month.

Call 604-860-4559

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXESHOPE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, duplex, 900 sq ft, fenced backyard w/ large shed, well maintained, N/S, D/D, utilities extra, 474 Rupert St. $875/mo. Available now.

Call (604)798-5557

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADSHOPE, 2 Mobile Home Pads for rent in senior’s community. Call Gordon 604-240-3464

HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park. Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable in-cluded. Call (604)869-1203 or (604)860-0652

736 HOMES FOR RENTHOPE, 1 bdrm furnished or unfur-nished mobile home in a Senior’s Community. We are part of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. Call Gale 604-860-3578

HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse 1 1/2 baths, fenced back yard, F/S, W/D, attached storage area. Rent in-cludes heat. N/P, N/S. Call 604-869-9402 or 604-869-1432

HOPE, Large Mobile Home, 14’ wide, 2 bdrm with large patio, in Senior’s community. We are part of the crime free multi-housing pro-gram. Available immediately. Call Gale 604-860-3578

YALE-2 bedroom with offi ce space. New fl oors & paint. Carport & fi ve appliances. N/S. One small pet ne-gotiable. Prefer mature couple. Long-term lease available. $1000/mon. Avail. Dec. 15. (604)860-9141 Call or text.

551 GARAGE SALES

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RENTALS

750 SUITES, LOWER

HOPE, Large, bright & updated 1 bdrm bsmt suite in house near Kawkawa lake. Private entrance, shared laundry. Utilities, internet & satellite incl. Ref. req. Avail. now. No pets. $800/mon. + deposit. Call 604-217-5358

TRANSPORTATION

812 AUTO SERVICES

HOPE AUTO BODY, complete colli-sion repair & restoration. www.ho-peautobody.ca Call (604)869-5244

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

551 GARAGE SALES

130 HELP WANTED

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851 TRUCKS & VANS

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RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. † $11,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $10,000 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra HD Gas models (excluding HD Gas Double Cab 1SA 4x2), $1,000 Connect & Win Bonus (tax inclusive), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and fi nance rates. By selecting lease or fi nance offers, consumers are foregoing this $10,000 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. †† $10,380 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) $5,195 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra Double Cab 1SA 4WD models, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Elevation Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra 1SA Elevation Edition with 5.3L Engine and a $435 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on any 2015 GMC Sierra Elevation double cab all-wheel drive with a 5.3L engine, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and fi nance rates. By selecting lease or fi nance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,630 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡‡ 5,000/2,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $1,000 Connect & Win Bonus (tax inclusive), a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra Light Duty Double Cab and a $1,000/$1,000 manufacturer to dealer fi nance cash (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Sierra 1500/Terrain, which is available for fi nance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase. ‡ $5,200 is a combined total credit consisting of $1,000 Connect & Win Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $4,200 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Terrain SLE-1 FWD, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and fi nance rates. By selecting lease or fi nance offers, consumers are foregoing this $4,200 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes Terrain SLE-1 AWD.

SIERRA 2500HD SLE DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX 4X4 MODEL SHOWN

TERRAIN SLE-1 AWD SHOWN

% FORUP TO

PURCHASEFINANCING0 84 MONTHS^ ON SELECT

2015 MODELS.

% FORUP TO


2015 MODELS.

$11,000MINIMUM

CASH CREDIT †

ON OTHER MODELS

INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS

$5,200MINIMUM

CASH CREDIT ‡

ON OTHER MODELS

INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS

OR

OR+ $2,000 IN FINANCE CREDIT‡‡

2015 GMC SIERRA 1500 DOUBLE CAB 2WD 1SA

SIERRA 1500 DOUBLE CAB 1SA MODEL SHOWN

% FORUP TO


2015 MODELS.

$10,380MINIMUM

CASH CREDIT ††

ON OTHER MODELS

INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS AND $750 PACKAGE DISCOUNT

OR+ $5,000 IN FINANCE CREDIT‡‡

Call Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC at 604-869-9511, or visit us at 945 Water Avenue, Hope. [License #7287]

Hope Standard, December 10, 2015

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