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From age 4 to 10 I lived in Australia, close to Sydney in the Northern Beaches. Our Christmas photos are of us bronze-skinned kids opening presents in our fl ip-fl ops and speedos, because Christmas was at the hottest point in the summer. Despite the sub-tropical climate, Christmas was as magical as anywhere in the northern hemisphere, and we anticipated the visit from the old fellow on the sleigh with wonder. My fondest memory is when I drew a picture of a car for Santa which I placed on the chimney of our house a couple of days before Christmas. A few weeks later, I had forgotten about it, and my dad asked me if I had checked to see if Santa had taken the picture. I climbed on the roof, and there was a note "Th ank you Andy, Santa". I was so excited. I still have the note.

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A Holiday HikeWe had moved to Agassiz in 2003 from a cabin in

the mountains. We were used to being above the snow line. Living in the Valley was agreeing with us in many ways, but we longed to fl y up above the coastal cloud in wintertime. One day close to Christmas rain was falling mixed with snow, the fi rst we had seen that year. We decided to go in search of a Winter Wonderland near home. We drove to the base of what is locally known as Th e Green Grind. Dressed in winter gear and boots we hiked up the steep curving slope. Before

long we found ourselves in a silent, Narnia-like forest. Snow was falling, snow on snow, decorating tree limbs and covering the path. We hiked up to the radio tower, tasting snowfl akes on our tongues and stopping to throw loosely packed snowballs at each other. We found the book we had been told about by a local hiker and wrote our names in it. We made our way slowly down the mountain, carefully, and with satisfaction in our hearts. We had found our White Christmas.

Rebecca Schram,Kent Harrison Arts Council

I remember the winters in Ottawa when I was growing up. Th e bitter cold and snow which made the season feel like Christmas. Ears, fi ngers, and toes ‘tingled’ when outside in the icy weather and the snow was ploughed into high banks in ditches along side of the road. My father marked the edges of our drive way against the ditches with round red refl ectors on the end of metal rods. Family from the city would spend Christmas Day with us and without fail, although the driveway was marked, someone leaving at the end of the day, would back their car into the ditch. Th e teasing was relentless as everyone, dressed in their Sunday best, pitched in to push the stranded car back onto the road. With the task completed we went back into the house with ears, fi ngers, and toes that ‘tingled’ from the icy weather.

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Our family’s tradition dates back to 1979. Our children were 5 and 3 with a 7 week old baby. We decided to venture out on Christmas Eve and visit our parents for dinner. Nanna asked our 3 year old what he wanted for dinner and Andrew answer “barbequed hamburgers”. Nanna being a grandmother she went out and bought a hibachi and we had our fi rst great Christmas Eve BBQ. Now you must know that the grandparents lived on the 14th fl oor of a high rise, we had the apartment manager come knocking on the door, barbequing

was not allowed on the balconies. Who knew? Th at started it and every year since we

have had barbequed hamburgers, even in the cockpit of our sailboat under a tarp, outside in the snow, rain and wind. Our kids are all grown and married and they even have a BBQ sometimes on Christmas Eve, Gerry and I even now have barbequed hamburgers, not always done outside getting a little cold for us to do.

Linda Pickell,Vice-president,Legion Branch 32

I spent much of my childhood anticipating Christmas. We’d saw off a lopsided tree in the bush, which Dad would fi x by drilling holes in the trunk with his old hand drill and inserting branches. Th ere were school parties and a big children’s program at church, followed by long-awaited candy bags - but especially there were presents. We combed the Eatons and Sears catalogues for months and laid under the blinking lights of the Christmas tree for hours; speculating, shaking packages

and trying to read through the wrapping.

Christmas Eve would start with our favourite meal, Kentucky Fried Chicken. Mom and Dad methodically washed the dishes and tidied up, then read the Christmas story, by which time we were almost mad with excitement. Finally Mom would hand out the gift s and we all had to watch each one be opened and share their joy, whether feigned or real.

True, we seldom got exactly what we wanted, but it was a

magical time nevertheless. It was about so much more than material things, it was about a secure family, the ideal of the Christ child, the love of parents and a cease-fi re between siblings. It was all very special.

I wish, so much, that every kid in BC this Christmas will enjoy a little of what I did.

Laurie Th roness,MLA Chilliwack-Hope

Christmas has always been about family time, my favorite Christmas and most special was 31 years ago and the birth of my

son Eric early in the morning of Boxing Day. Leaving my parents home Christmas evening and whispering to my Nannie with a wink, as we had to

take her home, that it was time. She got the “wink” right away and didn’t tell anyone.

Of course there’s all the Charlie Brown trees (the best kind) that dad would bring home. Nannies’s shortbread, and to this day my mom’s butter tarts. Th e family dinner, the table set with the best of the best and the family, friends, neighbors, and of course Grandpa Roger Pickard’s laugh as he lay on the fl oor

playing with all the kids. Th e winter activities as a child seemed to always be so much fun “in the day”

skating at the old Curling Rink in Harrison and then skiing every possible day up at Hemlock was how I remember the school holidays as a child.

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Memories of Christmas:

As a youngster......assembling hand-coloured paper chains for decorating...fi guring out what that gift under the tree was...participating in a Christmas program

As a parent......caroling around the neighbourhood with our children and friends...distributing homemade candy cane cookies...skating on our backyard ice rink on Christmas Eve

A tradition that keeps repeating itself is the exchange of Christmas cards and/or letters. We have lived in a variety of places during our married life. For 27 years, I have written a letter to share with our family and friends in the various places we have lived.

Best of all is the anticipation of receiving a card or letter in return. Frequently it is the one time each year we hear from distant friends. Jacquie and I make

sure we are sitting together with a hot drink, reading about some of the journeys each of our loved ones is on, knowing that the journey God has for each of us is frequently one of waiting and surprises (some painful), but always a journey of hope and peace.

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Christmas on Limberts MountainSir Ratford the Rabbit sat by the fi re

drinking his blackberry tea and waiting for his fi g cakes to be baked. “My goodness,” he said, "Christmas is almost here! Th e socks are knit and mittens too for all my friends. Th e forest tree was decorated in the cornor of the room and a star was twinkling atop while the pine smell fi lled the air."

A knock came to the door. Sir Ratford opened it to fi nd his dear friends Sam the mouse and Ginny, the Cricket covered in snow.

“ Come in my friends and get warm by the fi re while I make you some Blackberry tea.”

Th ey were soon warm and cozy in this little home. Again they heard a knock at the door. Sir Ratford went to the door to fi nd all the forest creatures standing in the snow. “Come in my friends”, it’s cold outside.”

As they came in, they

fi lled the room and the warmth of the fi re warmed their toes, Sir Ratford sat and smiled. How nice it was to share his Christmas with all the creatures of Limber’s Mountain. Th ey all came in diff erent shapes, colors and sizes there was Louie the badger, Harry the skunk and Freddy the Frog for just a few. To all sit together as friends it was a wonderful Christmas gift !

As the creatures sang O Holy Night, a wonderful peace came over Limbert Mountain .Th e Valley below was quiet on this special night there was a blanket

of new snow with the lights from the houses twinkling here and there. Families were

sharing the joy of a special birth. A lone star was in the sky over the barn just to remind us all of the humble beginnings of a King.

Merry Christmas from Limbert’s Mountain

Joey Ellis,Lions Club

Th e Spirit of Christmas lives through the incredibly thoughtful and generous supporters of Agassiz-Harrison Community Services (AHCS). Last year AHCS was fortunate to start a program that invited the community at large to help support individuals and families who may not necessarily have the opportunity to celebrate the holiday season, we continued this tradition this year and the community responded! Th e families who were supported experienced many kinds of emotions along with the volunteers and staff of AHCS.

Warm memories have been created with each item donated to this year’s Christmas Hamper program; smiles will creep upon a child’s face when “Santa” has left something under the tree when perhaps this may not have happened prior to the community involvement. Th ose kinds of smiles and memories can last a lifetime for the parents and the children and Agassiz-Harrison Community Services cannot do it without the very generous support of the community and for this we thank you!

Agassiz-Harrison Community Services would like to wish all of its supporters, volunteers and donors a very Happy Holiday Season!

Grace Admiral-Blansjee,Agassiz-Harrison Community Services

“Well, if you really look at it, everything we take care of, and everything we look at, belongs to Band Members.

At Seabird, we like to look at it in terms of how we involve everyone. Our Fire Department does a Hamper Food Drive. Th ey participate. It’s a big part of what they represent. Our Hamper Drive is set up to bring back something to people who don’t have the ability to buy everything they need. We try to involve everybody, not just on Seabird Island, but our extended family too.

I still remember when I was a young boy, probably around the 8th of December, we used to have a dinner here that involved all of the communities. Our people used to have

Christmas Dinner and every family used to come and bring something for dinner. Th at was very important. Th at was their way of sharing back then.

Right now, our Community Christmas Dinner we have revolves around our children, because our future belongs to them. Th is is our way of bringing them forward, and showing them in many diff erent ways that this is our walk together.”

On behalf of Seabird Island Band Council, Staff and Band Members, Chief Clem Seymour wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.

Malikelemes!Clem Seymour,ChiefSeabird Island Band

My favorite Christmas memory:

I am one of a very large family who gathered together not only at Christmas but on every occasion to celebrate the day and to celebrate life! Although later in life, as we chose diff erent paths, we did not gather as much, we continued to enjoy the Christmas season each in our own ways. Most of my family has now left this beautiful earth for a place in Paradise

but the memories of my childhood Christmases keep them close in my heart. Christmas Eve always started with a banquet of food for our family and any of those around us that perhaps did not have a place to go. My Mom, who was of Ukrainian descent, prepared 12 non-meat dishes for us and it included our favorite which was Kutia, a sweet grain pudding. We feasted, sang carols then all went to midnight

mass to experience how Christmas came to be and to give thanks for all we had in this beautiful world. Aft erwards we went home and opened our gift s, as by then, Santa had arrived (somehow). Year aft er year we repeated this tradition and now my heart holds these memories dearly, as my family continues to build our own traditions.

Cindy Helmer,Branch Manager,Prospera Credit Union

My wife and I love re-creating traditions with our 3 young kids. Each year we pick a Christmas tree, take it home & decorate it together. We listen to Christmas music, drink hot chocolate, and sing & dance around our living room. We laugh, break ornaments (accidentally), we cry, glue the pieces back together, & remember God is with us. Th ere’s nothing like spending time together for re-creating memories and relationships.

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I am writing to inform the residents of the Popkum/Rosedale area of an increase in property crime between the period of October 1, 2015 and December 8, 2015. Th is increase is concerning, and as your police of jurisdiction we want to keep our residents informed so steps are taken to target harden your property and prevent further off ences from occurring.

Th ere are currently several police investigations into these matters, and to date police have arrested a number of off enders related to theft s in the Popkum area.

It is important for residents to take a proactive approach to ensure their property is safe. Keeping your property lit and valuables out of sight and locked up are two easy steps to deter thieves. Th e Agassiz RCMP has adopted a new schedule to provide its residents with 24 hour police coverage. Th e property related off ences have been primarily taking place during the overnight hours of Th ursday to Sunday. It is very important to report all suspicious activity to police. Reporting has resulted in successfully arresting and charging one off ender for stealing gasoline from vehicles in the Rose Garden Estates last week, as well as, identify other potential suspects.

Th e police utilize a tool referred to as Crime Prevention Th rough Environmental Design (CPTED). CPTED is used to target harden residential and business properties. CPTED has three main principles to guide the property owner. Th ey are: Natural Surveillance (keeping potential intruders under observation), Natural Access Control, and Territorial Reinforcement. I encourage all to research the CPTED concepts and adopt them to your property.

Th e following bullets are ideas to decrease the risk of being victimized by property crime off enders:Doors

• Keep your doors locked at all times even when you’re home;• Ensure all exterior doors are solid core hardwood or metal covered and are equipped with good quality dead bolts;• Glass in outside doors should be shatter resistant and should be at least 40cm from the lock;• Ensure all out-swing doors have a hinge with a locking pin or non-removable pins;• Ensure your patio door bar is fastened into both the frame and the door to securely lock the door;• Insert screws into the top track of your patio door to prevent it from being lift ed up and removed;• Do not open your door to anyone you don’t know. Speak through the door;Garage• Your automatic garage door opener should use a “rolling code” system to prevent “code grabbing”;• If the garage door is not equipped with an electronic opener, it should have heavy duty padlocks installed on both sides of the door;• Keep the door from the garage into the house locked;• Keep your garage door opener in a non-visible spot in your vehicle, or ideally not kept in your vehicle;• Remove your keys from vehicles parked inside your garage even if the garage is locked; • Remove all valuables from plain sight in your vehicle; • Have window coverings on all garage windows;Windows• All basement and ground fl oor windows should be fi tted with window security bars, security pins or security latches; • Basement and ground fl oor windows should be shatter resistant; • Ensure all windows have coverings that prevent outsiders from seeing in; • Display decals on accessible windows that would alert potential intruders that you are security-minded and have preventative measures in;

Alarm System• Have a functioning alarm system installed in your home; • Arm the alarm system if you are going to be in your backyard for any length of time; • Have sensors installed on every door and every window; • Place decals on your accessible windows and doors stating that the house is protected by an alarm system;• Advise your neighbours to call the police should your alarm go off while you are away;Vacations• Stop all regular deliveries (e.g., newspapers, milk, etc); • Utilize timers on lights and radios; • Test your smoke and burglar alarms; • Turn the bell or ringer on your telephone down low or off ; • Unplugged or lock your overhead garage door to prevent entry; • Have someone take care of your yard; • Have your mail held or picked up; • Notify your neighbours and ask them to keep an eye on your place; • Leave an address and telephone number for where you can be reached with a trusted neighbour so you can be contacted in case of an emergency; • Ask a neighbour to park in your driveway so it appears someone is home; • Keep a list of all valuable property (credit cards and serial numbers) in a safe place; • Engrave valuable property with your driver’s license or BC ID number (Th e Agassiz RCMP can assist you wit one to you)

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Keep the giving goingTh ere is no shortage of opportunities for residents to show their charitable

side this holiday season.Whether it’s a shelter, looking to provide meals and clothing for the

homeless, a food bank trying to fi ll the cupboards of low-income families and individuals, or an animal shelter issuing a desperate plea for help to feed abandoned animals, the need is evident and it seems to be never-ending.

Th is is the time of year when people tend to dig a little bit deeper to support many worthy causes. It’s the season of giving, and that’s a good thing, because it’s also the season during which want is most keenly felt.

Th at’s why local agencies such as Agassiz-Harrison Community Services are already planning for next year.

Th ese, and other seasonal eff orts, play a crucial role in helping to ensure people with limited means have, at minimum, a hearty meal and a gift or two to unwrap.

But once the lights have been taken down, the tree chipped and the last hot turkey sandwich eaten, we have a tendency to return to our daily routine and think less oft en about neighbours who may be scraping by.

It’s a constant struggle for food banks, for example, where each Th anksgiving and Christmas — and perhaps at Easter — they see a jump in donations, but are forced to make do for much of the year, when donations slow to a trickle.

Th e remedy for our collective forgetfulness might be something as simple as a note on each calendar page or arranging a regular pre-paid contribution, via credit card or post-dated cheques.

It makes sense from both a budgeting point of view — smaller regular payments, versus a large lump sum at a time of year when fi nances are already strained — and in terms of helping the organizations that many depend upon, year-round, to avoid the cycle of feast or famine.

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NDP leader John Horgan sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview in his Victoria offi ce Dec. 10. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at agassizharrisonobserver.com.

TF: In the recent federal election, national NDP leader Th omas Mulcair rejected the Trans Pacifi c Partnership sight unseen, endorsing letters from Unifor and CUPE saying this is a bad deal. Is your party seen as against Pacifi c Rim trade?

JH: No, I don’t think so, and what I said at the time was that I support trade. We’re a trade-centred province. We’re looking across the ocean at the largest market the world has known, and I support getting our products to

higher-priced markets.But having said that, the B.C.

Liberals embraced TPP without even having seen it.

TF: Th e NDP and unions have historically been protectionist. Do you see any need to modernize the B.C. party?

JH: When it comes to trade, I think we have modernized. And who was the fi rst premier to go on a trade mission from British Columbia? It was Dave Barrett. And now there has been a succession of premiers make regular visits to other markets to try to stimulate economic activity here at home.

TF: Your party supports the carbon tax now, but not the revenue neutral approach. Do you support increasing the rate?

JH: I’ve looked carefully at the report tabled by the premier's [advisory] group, a vast array of British Columbians, and there was a lot of water put into the wine to get to the position they got

to. What I’m comfortable with is that the date that they've selected for a ramping up of the carbon tax is 2018, which will be a year aft er the next provincial election.

So if I’m successful and form a government, I’ll have time to look at tax policy broadly to see if we can make improvements in the carbon tax.

For me, and I think for most British Columbians, the model that Alberta has adopted of taking revenues and driving them into industries, or activities like transit, that will reduce emissions over time.

TF: Natural gas price and volume continue to go down, along with commodities generally, and supply of oil and gas keeps going up. What's your take on the prospects for LNG aft er the year we’ve had?

JH: Not good. I’ve always said price will determine whether investors drop down multi-billions of dollars in a far-away place to provide a product that is not developed here. Brownfi eld opportunities have moved very quickly in the U.S. Changing LNG import facilities to export facilities is a whole lot easier and cheaper than starting from scratch.

Getting to the coast is a challenge for fossil fuels, and the last LNG price point I saw delivered in Asia

was $5.70 a unit. You're not going to make money at that price, even with rock-bottom prices here in B.C.

TF: We’ve just had a couple of announcements as part of the government’s Jobs Plan, $100 million in fi nancing for tech startups, which your critic was pleased about, and an agriculture and food strategy. Are we going to see more Jobs Plan advertising in the new year?

JH: It’s the Christmas season, the federal election is over, there are two sets of ads running now. I think these ads are self-promotion. Th ese are not informing the public on information that they really need.

If it’s just smiling people with hardhats on, I think we’re going to have something to say about that.

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

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Dear Editor, I must correct your article on

page 4 of the Dec 10th edition. Th e headline is incorrect. Th ere is no “Regional Park” being created in Harrison All that is happening is that the province is fulfi lling a pledge of provincial lands made many years ago. Th at pledge was to dedicate their portion of the East Sector to the future Harrison Forest Park. Th eir land, about 230 acres, will be set aside as a Recreational Site under the Forests and Natural Resources Ministry. A provincial “Rec. Site” is nothing like a Regional District Park. ( I was on the FVRD Park Committee when we formed the Cheam Wetlands Regional Park). Th e province does not own 300 acres, only the 240 acres noted above in the South and East areas. Th e Village

of Harrison does not lease any land. We used to lease 77.342 acres alongside McComb Drive. At the suggestion of my clerk, Malcolm Wright, I obtained title to this while mayor back in about 1979. We, the people of Harrison, own that land.

If any improvements are made in the new year, as stated, they will be late in the new year as neither FVRD or the province have even started the planning process. Th ere has been no public consultation as yet and our own OCP requires a public process. Th e main North-South trail is called the Bridle Trail, not the Bridal Trail. (Th ink horses, not weddings) . Th e Harrison Forest park project did not start in 2012 with Facio. It actually started in about 1984 as part of Harrison’s OCP review. Th ough

he would like us to think he has achieved something great here, he hasn’t. Instead he continues to work towards the clear cutting and development of the critical Northern block which was pledged to the community as part of the Harrison Forest Park during the OCP adoption process.

Th e Offi cial Community Plan is still the supreme land-use bylaw in Harrison, despite the mayor`s attempts to dismiss it as irrelevant. Th at OCP still requires the council (and the FVRD) to work towards the creation of the complete Harrison Forest Park, including the Northern block. It does not call for a smaller, more remote park as an alternative.

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With the uncertainty of job loss racing through many people’s minds these days, taking a proactive approach to this issue by putting m o r t g a g e payments aside while you’re still actively employed can help set your mind at ease.

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to save money each pay period, refi nancing to access the equity you’ve already built up in your home is another valid option for planning ahead in uncertain times.

In addition to freeing up money to store future mortgage payments in a GIC, some of the money can also be used to pay off high-interest debt – such as credit cards – and get you and your family off to a fresh fi nancial start.

You will fi nd that taking equity out of your home to pay off high-interest debt can put more money in your bank account each month.

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Most mortgage products, for instance, include prepayment privileges that enable you to pay up to 20% of the principal (the true value of your mortgage minus the interest payments) per calendar year. Th is will also help reduce your amortization period (the length of your mortgage), which, in turn, saves you money.

Another way to lower the time it takes to pay off your mortgage involves changing the way you make your payments by opting for accelerated bi-weekly mortgage payments. Not to be confused with semi-monthly mortgage payments (24 payments per year), accelerated bi-weekly mortgage payments (26 payments per year) will not only pay your mortgage off quicker, but it’s guaranteed to save you a signifi cant amount of money over the term of your mortgage.

If, for instance, you have a $100,000 mortgage, an interest rate of 5% and an amortization period of 25 years, your monthly mortgage payment would be $581.60 and your total payments for a year would be $6,979.20 ($581.60 x 12).

To understand the savings accelerated bi-weekly mortgage

payments can make, take the monthly mortgage payment of $581.60 and divide it by two ($581.60 ÷ 2 = $290.80). Next, take that payment and multiple it by 26 to arrive at your total payments for the year ($290.80 x 26 = $7,560.80).

As you can see, by using the monthly mortgage payment plan, you’ve made payments totalling $6,979.20 for the year, while using the accelerated bi-weekly mortgage plan you’ve made payments totalling $7,560.80 – a diff erence of $581.60.

Basically, with accelerated bi-weekly mortgage payments, you’re making one additional monthly

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you would reduce the amortization on your $100,000 mortgage from 25 years to just over 21 years and your total savings on interest over the life of the mortgage would be just over $12,000.

By refi nancing now and paying off your debt or putting money aside for future mortgage payments, you can put yourself and your family in a better fi nancial position.

Wishing you All a Joyous Christmas, and a Healthy 2016.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the finance of a 2015 Sierra 2500HD/3500HD, Sierra 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1SA, Terrain SLE-1 AWD. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. * No purchase necessary. Open to Canadian residents with a valid driver’s licence who have reached the age of majority in their province of residence. Contest closes January 4, 2016. Credit Awards up to $10,000 include applicable taxes and must be applied to the purchase or lease of a new 2015 or 2016 MY GMC vehicle delivered on or before January 4, 2016. Thirty Vehicle Awards available to be won, each consisting of winner’s choice of a vehicle with an MSRP of $35,000 CAD or less. The customer is responsible for any other taxes, license, insurance, registration, or other fees. Vehicle Awards are not transferable and no cash substitutes are permitted. Not all awards have the same odds of winning. For full rules and program details, visit your GM dealer or gm.ca. Correct answer to mathematical skill-testing question required. See your GM dealer or gm.ca for full contest rules and program details. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between December 4th, 2015 and January 4th, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on select new or demonstrator 2015 GMC vehicles excluding Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra 2500 HD Diesel, Savana, Canyon 2SA and Canyon 4x4. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. † $12,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $11,000 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 finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $11,000 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 finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,630 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡‡ 5,000/3,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $1,000 Connect & Win Bonus (tax inclusive), $0/$1,000 Holiday Bonus (tax inclusive), $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 finance cash (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Sierra 1500/Terrain, which is available for finance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase. ‡ $6,200 is a combined total credit consisting of $1,000 Connect & Win Bonus (tax inclusive), $1,000 Holiday 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 finance rates. By selecting lease or finance 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.** Offer available to retail customers in Canada only on new 2015 & 2016 GMC Terrain delivered between December 18, 2015 and January 4, 2016. $1,000 Holiday Bonus includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. Limited time offers, which may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details.

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

TERRAIN SLE-1 AWD SHOWN

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PURCHASEFINANCING0 84 MONTHS^ ON SELECT

2015 MODELS.

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2015 MODELS.

$12,000MINIMUM

CASH CREDIT † ON OTHER MODELS

INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS

$6,200MINIMUM

CASH CREDIT ‡ ON OTHER MODELS

INCLUDES $1,000 CONNECT & WIN BONUS AND $1,000 HOLIDAY BONUS**

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OR+ $3,000 IN FINANCE CREDIT‡‡

2015 GMC SIERRA 1500 DOUBLE CAB 2WD 1SA

SIERRA 1500 DOUBLE CAB 1SA MODEL SHOWN

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2015 MODELS.

$10,380MINIMUM

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

OR+ $5,000 IN FINANCE CREDIT‡‡

NEW $1,000HOLIDAY BONUS**

ON ALL 2015/2016 TERRAINS.OFFER ENDS JAN. 4.

WIN $3,000 WIN $8,000 WIN $5,000 WIN $2,500 WIN $6,000

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

Meet the ProsDecember 2015

Y O U R S O U R C E F O R Q U A L I T Y L O C A L P R O F E S S I O N A L S

7254054

Computers & Laptops

Sales & Repairs

604-491-660172368 Pioneer Ave.

agassizcomputerandsigns.com

Agassiz Computer& Signs

OPENMon-Fri 10:30am-4:30pmSaturday 9:30am-2:30pm

R.C.E.APPLIANCEREPAIR

604-796-2834Service to all makes of

washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

Finback custom WoodWorks604-796-1196 | cell 604-857-3375

• New Cabinetry and Cabinet Refacing• Counter Tops • All Custom Cabinets are made

from solid wood (no particle board) • Handcrafted Furniture

6390 PIONEER AVE., AGASSIZ

New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS

6390 Pioneer Ave, AgassizVISIT OUR SHOWROOM

604.796.1196 | 604.857.3375 (cell)

CARPENTRY SERVICES

www.finback.ca

Locally owned and operated

Call (604) 795-021424 Hour Service

For more information visit www.peteandsonplumbing.com

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located in agassiz and chilliWackLOCATED IN AGASSIZ AND CHILLIWACK

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ADMINISTRATION SERVICES • BUSINESS SET-UP GOVERNMENT REMITTANCES • COLLECTIONS

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATIONcontact us for more information

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Y O U R S O U R C E F O R Q U A L I T Y L O C A L P R O F E S S I O N A L S

Locally owned and operated

Call (604) 795-021424 Hour Service

For more information visit www.peteandsonplumbing.com

Finback custom WoodWorks604-796-1196 | cell 604-857-3375

• New Cabinetry and Cabinet Refacing• Counter Tops • All Custom Cabinets are made

from solid wood (no particle board)6390 PIONEER AVE., AGASSIZ

visit our showroom

New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS

6390 Pioneer Ave, AgassizVISIT OUR SHOWROOM

604.796.1196 | 604.857.3375 (cell)

CARPENTRY SERVICES

www.finback.ca

Hope Auto Body Ltd.

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility

- all insurance company estimates written here

966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244www.hopeautobody.ca

NOTHING TOO SMALL, NOTHING TOO BIG.

FREE metal p/uFREE estimates

for junk removal

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604.316.0760

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Sales & Repairs

agassizcomputerandsigns.com

Mon-Fri 10-4:30

Agassiz Computer& Signs

604-491-66017236 B Pioneer Ave.

Complete Home

Renovations

Additions

Framing

LaminateFlooring

Wood & Fiberglass

Sundecks

Complete Home

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R.C.E.APPLIANCEREPAIR

604-796-2834Service to all makes of

washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

contactsecurity.ca

TO ADVERTISEIN THIS FEATURE:

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contactsecurity.ca

Keating Plumbing & Gas(604) 378-8115

Agassiz owned & operatedFull service & instalation

FREE estimatesAsk about our senior’s discount

Agassiz All Storage

Easy access from Hwy 1 or 7 We have storage for:• RVS • BOATS • VEHICLES• Heated units • Long term discounts • Security fenced • Electronic gate • Video surveillance

7651 Industrial Way Agassiz, BC • Ph: [email protected] • www.agassiz-all-storage.com

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• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility

Direct repair facility for all Major Insurance Companies966 6th Ave. Hope BC • 604 - 869 - 5244 • www.hopeautobody.ca

*IN SELECT AREAS.N SELECT AREAS.

*Caitlyn mattress model. Headboard and accessories not included. Offer ends December 29, 2015.

†A discount equal to the taxes will be applied to the purchase price before tax. Valid only on December 26, 2015 between the hours of 8AM – 10AM.

Cannot be applied to prior purchases or gift card purchases. Cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon. This offer is valid on regular and sale price merchandise.

4 DAYS ONLY Dec 26 – Dec 29

LOWEST ADVERTISED PRICE

OF THE YEAR!

• Soy EcoFoam provides an

added layer of comfort

• Helps relieve pressure points

and reduce back pain

• Excellent balance of comfort

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Twin $294.97 Full $371.42 King $544.99

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SAVE THE TAX ON EVERYTHING

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CommunityCommunity Dinner Time

in what’s becoming one of the highlights of the season, the annual Community Christmas Dinner filled the Agricultural Hall in Agassiz with holiday cheer last Wednesday. The event, hosted by the Agassiz Fire Department, drew nearly 160 people this year. To find out how you can help support next year’s dinner, call the Agassiz Fire Department at 604-796-2614.

Lucky library winnerBetty Moulton was

very lucky and took home the Agassiz Library Society: Friends of the Library Christmas Lucky Basket on Saturday.

It took two strong bodies to carry it as it was loaded with all kinds of surprises. Every year, people look forward to trying their luck at this basket as it keeps getting bigger and better. Th is year it was accompanied by a local favourite, the Sasquatch.

All proceeds of this draw go directly towards making Agassiz Library the best library it can be and as we say at this time of year …. Better luck next time!

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In Loving Memory ofJean Wallis

Jan 27, 1931 - Dec 23, 2014

Your life was full of loving deedsForever thoughtful of our special needs

Today and tomorrow our whole life throughWe will always love and cherish you.

Forever in our heartsDarryl, Ann & Family

Dennis, Anna & Family

Agassiz-Harrison Observer

Classifi ed & Display Christmas Deadlines and

Publication Dates

THURSDAY, DEC. 24THClassifi ed Deadline Tues, Dec 22, 11am

Display Deadline Thur, Dec 17, 2pm

THURSDAY, DEC. 31STClassifi ed Deadline Tues, Dec 29, 11am

Display Deadline Wed, Dec. 23, 1pm

To book Classifi eds call 604-575-5555 or 604-796-4300

Display Call 604-796-4300

The offi ce will be closed Dec 25, Dec 28 & Jan 1

EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM COORDINATOR

POSTING NO. 15-044ESchool District #78 (Fraser-Cascade) has a position of a Temporary Early Learning Program Coordinator effective January 4, 2016 to June 30, 2016. Under the direction of the Principal of Kent Elementary School, the StrongStart Program Coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of the Strong Start program in the community of Agassiz, B.C. in School District No.78 (Fraser-Cascade). The successful candidate must possess a certi cate, preferably a Diploma, in Early Childhood Education;

Applications with full supporting documentation, including references, and transcripts, if available can be submitted to:Ms. Natalie Lowe-ZucchetSecretary-TreasurerSchool District #78 (Fraser-Cascade)650 Kawkawa Lake RoadHope, B.C. V0X 1L4Fax: 604-869-7400CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 4, 2016Questions regarding this position or to obtain a copy of the full job description may be directed to Ashley Limb, Human Resources at 604-869-2411 or [email protected]

Description: Seventeen and one-half (17.5) hours per week (Schedule to be determined by Principal)

Hourly Rate: $22.85

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Qualifi edOn-Call

License Practical Nurse(S) For the Health Services Department

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: #5-7201 Vedder Road

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

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

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

102 ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING

Has a position available in our accounts payable dept. Qualifi ed applicants must be able to work effi ciently, have strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail. Job duties include: full cycle of accounts payable, receiv-ing incoming mail and matching invoices, data en-try of invoices, and preparing cheques. Please apply with resume to:

[email protected]

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD?Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

START A NEW CAREER in Graph-ic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Edu-cation or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

SUTCO seeks US qualifi ed drivers for Super B fl at deck division. We offer e logs, benefi ts, matched con-tribution pension plan, late model equipment and more. Apply; on line at sutco.ca, email [email protected] or fax (778)754-4025

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115 EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe gradu-ates. A great work-from-home ca-reer! Contact us now to start your training day. www.canscribe.com.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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124 FARM WORKERS

Rainbows End Tree Farm is hiring:

Nursery LabourerStarts in February 2016. Position may include general nursery la-bor such as planting, weeding, pruning, loading orders, digging trees etc. Applicants should be physically fi t, able to do heavy and repetitive work. Also must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions. General work hours are Mon to Fri 7:30am to 5:00pm (Some wkends req’d and OT may be required). Position is seasonal FT from Feb to Oct in Agassiz, may become perma-nent. Salary is $11/hr. Pls send resume to [email protected] fax: 604-520-0594mail:Rainbows End Tree Farm 4674 Lougheed Hwy, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A3.

130 HELP WANTED

WATKIN MOTORS FORD, Vernon, B.C. immediately requires an expe-rienced Ford Diesel Technician. Go to watkinmotors.com About us, Employment, to apply and review required qualifi cations.

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Digital MediaRepresentativeBlack Press | Surrey, BC

Black Press Community Media is the largest independently-owned media company in Canada, with more than 80 titles and websites in British Columbia.

Digital SalesWe are looking for a dynamic individual to join our rapidly expanding digital team as aBlack Press Digital Media Rep. The Digital Sales Rep is responsible for achieving monthly revenue objectives within an assigned cluster or market. The Digital Sales Rep will work closely with an assigned team and category to drive product adoption and revenue growth.

Responsibilities• Identify, pitch and close advertising sales to local

and regional clients• Develop strong relationships with clients• Co-manage pipeline and sales channel• Ensure knowledge of digital media is current via

corporate training and self-development

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in a similar role

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Competition closes: December 31, 2015We thank everyone who is interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Real Estate Weekly, one of Canada’s leading and award winning community newspapers has an opening for an experienced Advertising Consultant.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a results-driven individual looking to contribute to an award winning product.

The ideal candidate will have to be a strong communicator, well organized, self-motivated, determined and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. Your customer service will be second to none. You will be experienced in cold call selling, creative marketing planning and experienced with digital. You will also be profi cient in Excel and Word programs.

The Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines is a must.

Competitive Base Salary, Commission and Benefi ts.A car and a valid driver’s license is required.

If you are up to the challenge, please email yourresume with a brief note on why you are a greatcandidate to:

Lisa FarquharsonPublisher: REW [email protected]

Competition closes December 22, 2015

Advertising ConsultantReal Estate Weekly - Chilliwack

CASUAL FARM WORKER

Required for UBC Dairy Education & Research Centrein Agassiz, BC

Duties Include milking, feeding animals,assisting with research projects and field work.

Great team environment! Please forward your resume & cover letter (quoting position

title) to: email: [email protected] or Fax: 604-796-8413

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit, is committed to employment equity, and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

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WHATSHAN Retreat is accepting resumes for Caretakers (April 1-Oct 31, 2016). Closing date December 31, 2015. Send to tammy.verigin-burk @gmail.com. www.what-chan.com.

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

INCOME TAX PROBLEMS?Have you been audited, reas-sessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1-250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: [email protected] C- 250-938-1944

130 HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

218 BUSINESS/OFFICE SERVICE

Have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefi ts? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca [email protected]


320 MOVING & STORAGE

1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Hon-est Movers. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all...

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

604-996-8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for over 12yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299

2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price inclsCloverdale High Performance paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.

130 HELP WANTED

156 SALES


329 PAINTING & DECORATING

NORTH STARS PAINTINGwww.northstars-painting.com

AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE!

778.344.1069

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

362 SECURITY/ALARM SYSTEMS

We Service all Makes!• ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks

& All Others• Medical & Fire

Free* Alarm Systems604-792-8055 / 854-8055

130 HELP WANTED

156 SALES


378 VACUUMS

From $499 (Made in BC)Repairs & Service

We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum’s need a service every 5 years just

like an oil change!604-792-8055 / 854-8055

PETS

477 PETS

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

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black. 9 wks old, 1 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

560 MISC. FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD:www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

New SRI Manufactured homesSingles $74,900. Doubles $94,900.

PARK SPACES AVAILABLEREPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010

www.glenbrookhomes.netChuck 604-830-1960

Trades. Financing. Permits.

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz(Under new Management)

Spacious and bright new condo quality

1 bdrm...$650 and 2 bdrm...$800/m

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all

conveniences, down town. Available now.

Call 604-703-3405

736 HOMES FOR RENT

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.

TRANSPORTATION

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVALThe Scrapper

pick a part

TRANSPORTATION

851 TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

Abbotsford30255 Cedar Lane

DL# 31038 604-855-0666

Christmas Specials!2005 DODGE NEON, auto 4 dr sedan, a/c. STK#701. $1,995.2002 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr, auto, loaded, STK#744. $3,900. 2003 HONDA CIVIC, auto 4 dr sedan loaded STK#666. $4,9002004 ACURA EL 1.7 4dr sedanleather, sunroof, loaded, Only this week! STK#724. $5,900.2007 TOYOTA YARIS, 4 dr, auto, sedan, STK#734 $5,900.2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, au-to, loaded. STK#710. $6,900.2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, au-to, loaded. STK#672. $6,900.2009 FORD FOCUS 4dr,sedan loaded, auto STK#687 $6,900.2005 MAZDA 3, 4dr sedan, full load, s/roof. STK#743. This week only! $7,500.2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, loaded. STK#691. $7,900.2009 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, sedan, auto, fully loaded,STK#696 $7,900.2007 PONTIAC TORRENT 4 dr, AWD, fully loaded, only 99K kms. STK#657 $9,900.2011 NISSAN Versa 4dr auto, h/bk, loaded, STK#721 $9,900.2004 ACURA MDX 4dr auto, 7 psgr, loaded, DVD, Navigation STK#254 $10,900.2012 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr, sedan, auto, fully loaded, STK#723. $11,900.2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA4 dr, auto, fully loaded. This week only! STK#721 $12,900.2012 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, loaded, STK#695. $14,900.2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4X4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser WayDL# 40083 778-908-5888

2004 MAZDA 3 Auto, 4 dr, Only this wk! STK#673 $4,900.2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, au-to, Aircared, STK#545, $2,900.2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530 $3,900.2007 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg fully loaded. STK#473 $4,500. 2002 FORD F150 crew cab 4X4 auto, fully loaded, short box. STK#686 $5,900.2008 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $9,900.2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900.

Financing Availablewww.keytrackautosales.ca

WAREHOUSE LIENIn the matter of the

Warehouse Lien Act:Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Angeline Cherewyk of the last known address of: 603 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC, V0M 1K0; for unpaid rents totaling $376.75 If this amount is not paid on or before December 31 2016, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.

Time to declutter or downsize!

Use the classifi eds to reach more buyers. Your ad is listed in print and online; double your chance of a sale!

DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES?Home Improvements, Landscaping,

Rubbish Removal, etc...Call today to place your ad

604-796-4300


LIQUOR SPECIALS ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT PRICING OR BELOW

GREAT DEAL!9 WINES UNDER $9

ALWAYS

, & Wine Store

#108-1810 No. 9 Hwy. Agassiz(Prospera Bank Mall)

604.796.2086 ALL PRICES INCLUDE TAX & DEPOSIT

While Quantities Last

Each purchase over $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to theAgassiz Liquor Store.

WE DELIVER!604.491.1010

Agassiz • HarrisonHope • Rosedale

E.Chilliwack

GREAT DEAL! 9 WINES UNDER $9

$2710

Captain Morgans Spiced Rum 750mlBONUS GLASS*with purchase while supplies last

ENTER TO WIN A PORTABLE BBQ!

WITH PURCHASE

BEER SPECIALS

FEATURE WINES

$2200

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

$3990

24 Cans of Budweiser and Budlight

$2710

Bombay Sapphire Gin 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last

$3990

24 Cans of CanadianBONUS TOQUE OR COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last

$2700

12 Pack Bottles CoronaBONUS COOLER BAG*with purchase while supplies last

$2200

Kim Crawford Merlot

ALL LIQUOR AT GOVERNMENT STORE PRICING OR BELOW

Every Friday FREE small

PIZZA!compliments of

Demetre’s Pizzafor the rst 20 customers that

spend over $30 after

4pm!

Budweiser available at -3°C

ALCOHOL SPECIALS$2710

42 below Vodka 750mlBONUS SHOT GLASS

*with purchase while supplies last

$200012 Cans of Old Milwaukee

$1310Sambuca 375ml

Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29

Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62 Retail: $11.30

Tax + dep.: $1.80 Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95

Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48

, & Wine Store





WE DELIVER!604.491.1010


E.Chilliwack


$2710



WITH PURCHASE

BEER SPECIALS

FEATURE WINES

$2200


$3990


$2710


$3990


$2700


$2200

Kim Crawford Merlot






4pm!






$1310Sambuca 375ml

Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29

Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65



Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48

15 Cans of Old Milwaukee $2250

Retail: $18.26Tax & dep.: $4.24

15 Cans of BuschENTER TO WIN AN INFLATABLE BUSCH KAYAK*

*with purchase

$2250Retail: $18.26Tax & dep.: $4.24

24 Cans of Budweiser

and Budlight

$3990Retail: $32.61

Tax & dep.: $7.29

ENTER TO WIN A BEER FRIDGE*

*with purchase

24 Cans of ENTER

Turn over page for more awesome deals!

24 Cans CanadianBONUS BALL CAP*


$3990Retail: $32.61Tax & dep.: $7.29

FREE ICEBudweiseravailableat -3°C

SUNDAY12 PACK SALE!

Bud & Canadian

$20Limit 3 per customer

NEW 10% SENIORS DISCOUNT*Sundays till 6*Excludes sale items. We reserve the right to limit quantities.

BEER SPECIALS

, & Wine Store





WE DELIVER!604.491.1010


E.Chilliwack


$2710



WITH PURCHASE

BEER SPECIALS

FEATURE WINES

$2200


$3990


$2710


$3990


$2700


$2200

Kim Crawford Merlot






4pm!






$1310Sambuca 375ml

Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29

Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65



Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48

, & Wine Store





WE DELIVER!604.491.1010


E.Chilliwack


$2710



WITH PURCHASE

BEER SPECIALS

FEATURE WINES

$2200


$3990


$2710


$3990


$2700


$2200

Kim Crawford Merlot






4pm!






$1310Sambuca 375ml

Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29

Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65



Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48

15 Cans of Old Milwaukee $2250

Retail: $18.26Tax & dep.: $4.24

15 Cans of BuschENTER TO WIN AN INFLATABLE BUSCH KAYAK*

*with purchase

$2250Retail: $18.26Tax & dep.: $4.24

24 Cans of Budweiser

and Budlight

$3990Retail: $32.61

Tax & dep.: $7.29

ENTER TO WIN A BEER FRIDGE*

*with purchase

24 Cans of ENTER

Turn over page for more awesome deals!

24 Cans CanadianBONUS BALL CAP*


$3990Retail: $32.61Tax & dep.: $7.29


SUNDAY12 PACK SALE!

Bud & Canadian

$20Limit 3 per customer

NEW 10% SENIORS DISCOUNT*Sundays till 6*Excludes sale items. We reserve the right to limit quantities.

BEER SPECIALS

, & Wine Store





WE DELIVER!604.491.1010


E.Chilliwack


$2710



WITH PURCHASE

BEER SPECIALS

FEATURE WINES

$2200


$3990


$2710


$3990


$2700


$2200

Kim Crawford Merlot






4pm!






$1310Sambuca 375ml

Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29

Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65



Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48

Each purchase over $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to the Agassiz Liquor Store.

FORTY CREEK 750ML FORTY CREEK 1.14ML

SLEEMAN SELECTIONS 12PB

BUD 24 CANS

OK SPRINGS WINTER CRAFT PACK 12PB

CANADIAN 24 CANS

SMIRNOFF 750ML

$25 00Retail: $21.63

Tax & dep.: $3.35

$25 00Retail: $20.70

Tax & dep.: $4.30

$2500Retail: $20.70

Tax & dep.: $4.30

$37 00Retail: $32.00

Tax & dep.: $5.00

$24 50Retail: $21.22

Tax & dep.: $3.28

10% SENIORS DISCOUNT*

*Excludes sale items. We reserve the right to limit quantities.SUNDAYS ‘TIL 6, & Wine Store





WE DELIVER!604.491.1010


E.Chilliwack


$2710



WITH PURCHASE

BEER SPECIALS

FEATURE WINES

$2200


$3990


$2710


$3990


$2700


$2200

Kim Crawford Merlot






4pm!






$1310Sambuca 375ml

Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29

Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65



Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48


, & Wine Store




Each purchase over

$25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card & receive a $20 credit to theAgassiz Liquor Store.

WE DELIVER!604.491.1010


E.Chilliwack


$2710

Captain Morgans Spiced Rum 750ml

BONUS GLASS*with purchase while supplies last


WITH PURCHASE

BEER SPECIALS

FEATURE WINES

$2200


$3990


$2710

Bombay Sapphire Gin 750ml

BONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last

$3990


$2700


$2200

Kim Crawford Merlot




Demetre’s Pizzafor the rst 20

customers that

spend over

$30 after 4pm!


ALCOHOL SPECIALS

$2710

42 below Vodka 750ml

BONUS SHOT GLASS*with purchase while supplies last


$1310Sambuca 375ml

Retail: $32.61Tax + dep.: $7.29

Retail: $16.35Tax + dep.: $3.65

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $11.30Tax + dep.: $1.80

Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95

Retail: $19.05Tax + dep.: $2.95

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $23.48Tax + dep.: $3.62

Retail: $22.52Tax + dep.: $4.48

All Christmas Gift Packs 10% off!

BONUS 500ml Coke

with purchasewhile supplies last.

BONUS 500ml Coke

with purchasewhile supplies last.

BONUS T-Shirt with purchase while supplies last. BONUS Hockey stick bottle opener with purchase while supplies last.

BONUS Glass with purchasewhile supplies last.

BONUS Glass with purchasewhile supplies last.

BEER SPECIALSFEATURE WINE

SAVE $5.00!

COPPER MOON 4L BOXED WINE

BUD 24 CANS

Tax & dep.: $4.30

CANADIAN 24 CANS

2525Retail: $20.70

Tax & dep.: $4.30

Glass with purchase Glass with purchase

WE ARE OPEN OUR REGULAR HOURS THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY.

December 24th 9am-11pm....Delivery starts at 5pm

December 25th 9am-11pm....Delivery starts at 2pm

December 31st 9am-11pm....Delivery starts at 5pm

January 1st 9am-11pm....Delivery starts at 5pm

Merry Christmas from Peter and all the Staff. Wishing you & yours

a very happy holiday season!

Winner2015 Peoples Choice Award

FORTY CREEK 1.14ML

$$

Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz & Malbec

604.491.1010

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Agassiz Observer, December 24, 2015