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Abbotsford is a healthy city, both in terms of its economy, and its health care system. Fuelled by a $2-billion agriculture sector, steady industrial growth and energetic residential and commercial development, the city continues to enjoy growth and prosperity. In the third annual edition of Abbotsford in Action, The News examines the city’s economic engines, and provides a special, in-depth look at the city’s health care facilities and programs, from the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, to support groups, seniors’ care and hospice services.

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Vibrant city Fifth largest in B.C.

airport that is continually growing. The investment in this type of infrastructure makes Abbotsford a desirable and attractive community to live, work and play,” said Banman.

Now 123 years later, Abbotsford is the fifth largest city in the province, boasting a population of 133,497, according to the 2011 Census.

Agriculture is still the biggest economic force in the city. The Fraser Valley produces over 70 per cent of B.C.’s dairy products, berries, vegetables, poultry, eggs, pork, greenhouse vegetables, mushrooms, floriculture and nursery products.

n 1889, when the Village of Abbotsford first formed, no one could have predicted the growth that would eventually occur.

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That figure represents a 7.4 per cent increase from the 2006 Census figure of 124,258. The number of households in Abbotsford has more than doubled in the past two decades. Residential areas have grown so quickly that high-density planning is a major mandate of council. “Abbotsford is a young, diverse and vibrant community that provides many opportunities for growing a business and a family,” said Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman.

Once the centre of commercial activity, Downtown Abbotsford has become a “destination” for visitors and locals alike. Abbotsford’s retail sector changed forever in 1975, when the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre was built. It has grown to 562,328 square feet and more than 100 shops. The construction of West Oaks Mall and its 30 stores furthered the retail trend.

As the population increases, so does the demand for housing and family services – which require more schools, recreational opportunities and facilities as well as artistic and cultural experiences.

The construction of the 44-acre Fraser Valley Auto Mall in 1992 pushed expansion even farther west. Now, a $200-million shopping centre, adjacent to the auto mall, is nearing completion, creating yet another retail destination. The huge new development, called High Street, is expected to open next year.

“We have made substantial additions to our local facilities; we have a state-of-the-art health care facility, entertainment and sports centre, a brand new cultural centre and an international

The Abbotsford Regional Hospital, and a host of civic amenities prove that the infrastructure is in place to attract more families, professionals and businesses.

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riginally inhabited by the Sto:lo people – their territory covered most of the lower Fraser River, from Richmond to Yale – Abbotsford owes its creation to the gold rush. The first wave of European settlers in the Fraser Valley arrived in the mid1800s, drawn by the discovery of gold just south of Yale. By December of 1858, an estimated 30,000 people – including many miners travelling north from San Francisco – had made their way up the river. The gold fever paved the way for the establishment of many Fraser Valley towns. The 160-acre tract of bush land that became the Village of Abbotsford was originally obtained in 1889 by John Cunningham Maclure, a former Royal Engineer who had helped to survey the

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territory for Britain during the gold rush. The origin of the name “Abbotsford,” according to a 1924 letter from J.C. Maclure Jr. to the Abbotsford Board of Trade, is a combination of two ideas. The name commemorates a friend of the Maclure family, Harry Braithwaite Abbott. It is also a reference to Sir Walter Scott’s home, Abbotsford Castle in Scotland. The first major industrial presence of the new village was the Abbotsford Lumber Company, owned by the Trethewey family. The company fuelled the growth and ethnic diversity of Abbotsford, attracting workers from China, Japan, Europe and India.

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In Abbotsford, the first gurdwara (temple) was constructed in 1911 on South Fraser Way. The Trethewey family, the city’s largest employer of Sikhs at that time, donated free lumber to build the temple. That temple, now a national historic site, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011. Today, Abbotsford is the third most ethnically diverse city in Canada, after Toronto and Vancouver, and has the highest proportion of people of South Asian origin per capita of any Canadian city. Abbotsford also has a strong Mennonite presence that dates back to the 1920s. Many members of Christian Anabaptist denominations migrated to Abbotsford from Russia and the Prairie provinces, and the first Mennonite church was built in the 1930s using lumber from the dismantled mill at Mill Lake. Agriculture has long been a driving force in Abbotsford’s economy. The region’s agricultural potential was expanded in 1924, when drainage of Sumas Lake was completed to reclaim more than 30,000 acres of fertile land on the Canadian side of the border. A new dike system to limit the Fraser River flood threat was begun, but in 1948, the region was inundated with water once again. More than 200 square kilometres of territory was under water at the height of the flood; 16,000 people were evacuated; and damages were estimated at $20 million.

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Creating opportunity During the past decade, Abbotsford has annually added between 800,000 and two million square feet of commercial, industrial and institutional space.

Improvements in the historic downtown core have re-established the area as a

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A combination of commercial and residential structures are planned to accommodate the needs and future growth of UFV.

y the year 2036, Abbotsford’s population is projected to reach 212,000, according to BC Statistics projections based on historical trends. It’s a growth rate of approximately 50 per cent over the next quarter century.

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So the question is not will the city grow, but rather how will that growth be managed?

The Vancouver-based company completed work on Parallel Marketplace in the area of Whatcom Road. That 135,000-sq.-ft project on the south side of Sumas Mountain is anchored by Thrifty Foods. Now, plans are in place for phase two of Parallel Marketplace, which would include up to 35,000 square feet of space.

Issues such as land use planning, transit, densification and affordability all become increasingly important as the population expands.

Shape Properties completed work last year on the first phase of Parallel Marketplace in the Whatcom Road area, and now has plans for phase two.

Core development The city intends to continue improvements in the historic downtown core, and expand development in the railway district along Gladys Avenue in coming years.

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The fundamental question is, where are we going to house these additional 70,000 people? JAY TEICHROEB

“The fundamental question is, where are we going to house these additional 70,00 people? Where will they work? And where will they receive the services needed to sustain them, commercial services and so on?” says Jay Teichoeb, Abbotsford’s general manager of economic development and planning services. Add to the equation that Abbotsford is centrally located and serves a regional market, and commercial planning becomes even more important. In recent years, clusters of commercial and residential development have begun redefining the landscape. Abbotsford now consists of many town centres. One of the newest is along Mt. Lehman Road. Two years ago, Abbotsford attracted one of the largest shopping mall developments to take place in B.C. for more than three decades. Shape Properties’ 560,000-sq.-ft. mall project, called Highstreet, is nearing completion. The grand opening of the new Walmart Superstore, one of the anchor tenants of the development, is expected to take place in the spring of 2013. “I see this project as fundamentally important,” said Teichroeb. “What our citizens are looking for is not only recreational and cultural amenities, but they also want access to a

Highstreet is not Shape’s only investment in Abbotsford.

“The second half of their site, between the shopping centre and Old Yale Road, is still in the pipeline,” said Teichroeb. In the fall of 2011, Cross Developments completed another commercial development in this area – more than 90,000 square feet of retail space anchored by Save-On-Foods. Such groupings of development are happening across the community. Improvements in the historic downtown core and the expansion of the railway district along Gladys are also ongoing. “We are looking at the downtown core, the South Fraser Way corridor, and expect to do a significant amount of planning work, looking at the future of that corridor to create more vibrancy and vitality,” he said. The Mennonite Central Committee has acquired land on Gladys Avenue and will relocate and consolidate all of its offices in the area. That will be located next to the new federal corrections facility that opened in May. The old Clayburn Brick Plant site, which has now been cleared, can also be developed. Another potential town centre is the proposed University Continued on A9

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This trend of commercial growth has been occurring for years. In the last few decades, much of Abbotsford’s retail began spreading west from the original downtown. When the big box phenomenon took hold, many such stores were built along South Fraser Way, and the sector continues to grow south along Sumas Way. During the past decade, Abbotsford has annually added between 800,000 and two million square feet in commercial, industrial and institutional space.

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Building values By the end of August 2012, the city had processed $34 million worth of new residential building permits. In 2011, the city recorded a total of $46 million in building permit value.

The Auguston development on Sumas Mountain was one of the first major steps in 1999 toward developing large portions

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The benchmark price for an average detached house in Abbotsford, as of August 2012, was $434,000, compared to Langley ($548,000), Cloverdale ($574,200), and White Rock/South

ew residential space is becoming increasingly difficult to find as Abbotsford’s population steadily climbs.

Developers are faced with the challenge of finding new space in a community where approximately three-quarters of the city’s 39,000 hectares of land is protected by the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).

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“We definitely need to see more densification in our core and I think one of the challenges for our city is to provide a wide range of housing options for our citizens,” said Jay Teichroeb, Abbotsford general manager of economic development and planning.

Increasing densification of housing in Abbotsford is the focus for the future, say city planners, and that means building up.

Secondary suites Legal secondary suites make up approximately 10 per cent of Abbotsford’s urban housing stock. Estimates of unregistered units range from 900 to more than 2,000.

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We definitely need to see more densification in our core JAY TEICHROEB

Perhaps the largest example of densification in the city is the new 26-storey residential/commercial complex – Mahogany at Mill Lake – which began two years ago. When completed, the tower will be the tallest structure in the city.

from the Lynnhaven Society. Teichroeb said the city will also be examining its policy on carriage homes (those with guest suites or secondary suites) in the coming months, to increase housing options. With residential developments largely accomplished in areas like Sumas Mountain and the western border, the focus is to strengthen the city’s core. When land is available, it’s expensive; therefore developers and homebuyers are interested in high-density projects. It’s a reflection of Abbotsford’s continuing efforts to live within a smaller footprint. Teichroeb said legal secondary suites make up approximately 10 per cent of Abbotsford’s urban housing stock. Estimates of unregistered units reported by the city ranged from 900 to more than 2,000. The city is dotted with developments that will expand the living room for residents but still preserve the city’s land.

With the population In the east, Vicarro Ranch expected to continue to on Sumas Mountain is a rise over the next quarplanned residential develter-century, new homes opment that will include will be in high demand. Quantum Properties’ new building development, called the Brooklyn Condominiums, 1,700 units of townhouses The increasing inter- is located at the corner of Gladwin and Maclure roads and consists of 87 homes. and apartments. Its six clusJOHN MORROW PHOTO est in the area may be ters of single-family, duplex, due to the lower cost of owning a home here, compared to living townhomes and condominium units will be separated by open in neighbouring areas. space and park land, and will encompass 395 acres. According to figures provided by the Fraser Valley Real Estate “We’re very much wanting to see the Vicarro Ranch project Board, the benchmark price for the average detached house in move ahead,” said Teichroeb. Abbotsford, as of August 2012, was $434,000. That’s a barThe project would be one of the largest planned in Abbotsford gain compared to Langley ($548,000), Cloverdale ($574,200), since the Auguston development created in 1999. White Rock/South Surrey ($875,400) and Greater Vancouver Phase eight of that residential development, located on ($942,100). Sumas Mountain, is ready to begin. It will introduce another But not everyone can afford to live in a detached home. 100 lots to the market. One of the city initiatives that has been adopted in the last In the west, Blueridge Drive has had major development year is the affordable housing strategy. around surrounding amenities like Rick Hansen Secondary “One of the cool projects that was supported by that is the and the Centre Ice complex. first micro-suite project on Braun Avenue, near historic downPolygon developers are the masterminds behind the town,” said Teichroeb. Westerleigh, a selection of townhouses and apartments. The two apartment buildings will contain 64 micro-suites, consisting of about 280 square feet of living space for seniors Continued on A11

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The Abbotsford International Airshow celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012, featuring the F-16 USAF Thunderbirds.

475,223 passengers In 2011 475,223 passengers used the Abbotsford Airport, a 2.5 per cent increase from 2010’s 463,814 passengers.

Abbotsford International Airport saw the completion of some $30 million worth of upgrades and improvements last year, including a parallel taxiway and renovation of the terminal. JOHN MORROW PHOTO

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The improvements included a new 9,600foot parallel taxiway, expansion of the west apron and various electrical, lighting and surface rehabilitation projects. It also feaPASTRO tured a major renovation of the terminal, including an improved departure lounge, security area, guest check-in counters and more.

Projections for passenger numbers are also on the rise. In 2011, 475,223 passengers used the Abbotsford Airport, a 2.5 per cent increase from 2010’s 463,814 passengers. Currently, passenger numbers are about 4.4 per cent ahead of last year. “”We’re projecting our 2012 numbers should exceed 490,000.” The 2011 budget called for a net income of $1,080,000. The final figure was $1,519,000. “That was a significant accomplishment and this year again we are forecasting that we will have net income that exceeds what we have budgeted.”

“We basically did the whole thing ahead of schedule and on budget,” said Mike Pastro, airport general manager.

Abbotsford’s airport also has the potential to become what Pastro calls the “Western Canada hub for aerospace.”

It was a joint project, paid for by the federal, and provincial governments and the airport itself. Pastro pointed out that the $10 million share came out of the airport’s capital reserve, not from the taxpayers.

In 2012, as part of the 50th annual Abbotsford International Airshow, an Aerospace and Defence Expo was held to introduce the airport to many leading aerospace companies. Most major original equipment manufacturers were on hand for the show, which the city now plans to turn into an annual event.

The construction phase did take a small toll on the airport’s overall numbers. In 2011, there was a small reduction in the number of airport movements (take-offs and landings) compared to 2010. A total of 96,864 aircraft movements took place in 2011, a five per cent drop from 2010. The rising price of fuel and “some operational restrictions” due to construction were likely factors. This year is a different story. So far in 2012, aircraft movements are up 16 per cent. “We’re thinking that aircraft take offs and landings for 2012 will likely be close to, certainly over 100,000, maybe closer to 110,000.”

The airport is already home to corporations like Cascade Aerospace – a company that specializes in aviation maintenance, overhaul, repair and product engineering and operates a 250,000-square-foot facility on the airport property – and Conair Aviation, which occupies more than 100,000 sq.ft. of hangar space to house its fleet of firefighting water bombers. While attracting new industry is important, Pastro said the prime focus is still the same. “The single most important thing that we do is operate a safe airport,” said Pastro.

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At 60,000 square metres, the Abbotsford Regional Hospital is almost three times the size of the old facility.

Life expectancy Life expectancy at birth for Abbotsford residents is 81.2 years overall; 83.5 years for women; and 78.8 years for men.

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A matter of health ARHCC: A state-of-the-art health care facility

growing, vibrant community requires a state-of-the-art health care facility that can keep up with demand.

The Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre (ARHCC) is such a place, serving 150,000 residents in the immediate area and a regional population of 330,000. The 300-bed facility opened Aug. 24, 2008 on Marshall Road, replacing the 55-year-old MSA Hospital and becoming the first integrated hospital and cancer centre in Canada. At about 660,000 square feet, ARHCC includes MRI services, general surgery, nuclear medicine, renal dialysis, specialized obstetrics, a special care nursery area, pediatric services, critical care and cardiac care, and regionalized psychiatry in- and out-patient care and other specialized services. The Abbotsford Cancer Centre is the fifth of BC Cancer Agency’s cancer centres and provides treatment and care for the region, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, patient and family counselling, nutrition, genetic counseling, and pain and symptom management. The project is the first acute-care hospital and cancer centre to be built in B.C. using a public-private partnership model, at a cost of $355 million for construction and equipment and with an annual budget of $171 million. The hospital is managed by Access Health Abbotsford (AHA) Ltd., which is jointly owned by Fraser Health and the BC Cancer Agency – an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority – with facilities management provided by three private partners. Recent program expansion includes housing the Abbotsford Youth Health Clinic, the Psychiatric Outpatient Day Care program, and a provincial pilot program supporting stroke patients in the START (Stroke Assessment, Rehabilitation and Transitions) clinic. If the program is successful, it will become a permanent addition to the wide array of services provided at ARH.

This year, the UBC Family Practice Program also expanded its residency program. There are currently 13 family practice residents at ARH, of which two or three will look at starting their own practices in Abbotsford. Recent developments also include an expansion of the seniors’ clinic and, most recently, the addition of the Breast Health Clinic that opened its doors in June 2011 and has already seen more than 800 patients. In addition, clinical programs are expanding, including the emergency program with the introduction of expanded trauma services, and the critical care programs with the introduction of renal replacement therapy treatments for the critically ill and 24/7 intensivists (specialized ICU physicians). “The expanding role of ARH has made it part of the three largest centres for acute care delivery in Fraser Health, next to Royal Columbian Hospital and Surrey Memorial Hospital,” said Fraser Health site director Mark Goudsblom. Abbotsford residents and hospital staff are fortunate to have access to the latest in health care technology. When the hospital was built, 11,000 new pieces of equipment were added, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), two computed tomography (CT) scanners that were better and faster than earlier models, and updated computer technology to enable more efficient access to patient records. The new hospital has also benefited the community from an employment standpoint, including 400 additional nursing jobs and 400 extra support positions. In total, about 1,800 people are employed at the hospital and 120 at the cancer centre. This is in addition to about 300 employees with private partners including Sodexo, Johnson Controls Inc., Intercon and Impark.

When the new hospital was built, 11,000 pieces of new equipment were added, including two CT scanners.

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Winning the ‘Big C’ battle Fraser Health sees 76 per cent cancer survival The Abbotsford Cancer Centre is situated on the same Marshall Road

Health, it has risen to 76 per cent. In the Fraser Health region, 24,956 people have survived cancer.

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Now “survivorship,” and the process of dealing with people who have come through perhaps the greatest ordeal of their life, is a focus in this field of medicine.

More than 1,000 people receive cancer

“Cancer is a traumatic event,” said Wong, and added there is more support for those who have come through this “psychological and physical journey.”

treatment annually at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre.

They will deal with issues such as the after-effects of surgery, disfiguring surgery, cultural stigmas and the fear of recurrence. She said the latter is a common issue, as many patients become fearful of any pain in their body, that it may be the return of cancer. And there is better support for people who are recently diagnosed. For example, the Breast Health Clinic is operating a clinical research project that sees two breast cancer nurse coordinators present to support patients from the time they are diagnosed with breast cancer from their doctor.

Fifth centre The Abbotsford Cancer Centre was the fifth such facility to be built in B.C., and was situated in Abbotsford for Valley

Dr. Francis Wong is the chief physician at the Abbotsford Cancer Centre.

residents could reduce their travel time to receive treatment and services.

Most common types of cancer in Fraser Health region Breast: 20.5% Gastro-intestinal: 20.3% Prostate/reproductive 18.3% Lung: 13.4%

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very year, over 1,000 people receive cancer treatment at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, and the majority of them receive good outcomes.

Dr. Francis Wong has been the chief physician at the stateof-the-art Abbotsford Cancer Centre since it opened in August 2008. Administratively, the cancer centre is unique. Usually, these facilities are added to a general hospital as an addition. The cancer centre and hospital in Abbotsford were both built at the same time – a first in Western Canada, with Fraser Health and the B.C. Cancer Agency, and both of their administrative structures sharing the facility and working collaboratively.

No longer do these women have to receive the “Big C” diagnosis from their GP, then suffer anxiety caused by uncertainty until they have an appointment with their oncologist. Wong said they will typically scan the Internet, gathering much information that may not apply to them. She recalls a patient who was worried she would have to move out of her living arrangements, fearing that radiation therapy would make her radioactive, and not wanting to expose children to radiation. Having a nurse available immediately, her fears were laid to rest. “There’s a better understanding of what is coming up,” she said. Wong said clinic research projects, like the breast cancer project, are possible because of donors in Abbotsford. Right from the start, the community showed its support for the cancer centre with a successful million-dollar campaign. “We are heavily dependent on the generosity of the community.”

It was the fifth cancer centre to be built in the province, and was situated in Abbotsford so Valley residents could reduce their travel time into the Greater Vancouver area in order to receive cancer treatment and services.

Abbotsford Centre offers a full range of cancer control services:

She said there are 150 employees at the cancer centre who take pride in their work.

• New patient multi-disciplinary consultation and care planning

“It is very rewarding. You see patients coming in, very anxious. They’ve just got a ‘big C’ diagnosis, and you’re going to help them get through it.”

• Chemotherapy and systemic care • Radiation therapy and enhanced brachytherapy services

Surveying recent statistics, she said in the year from April 2011 until March 2012 there were 1,390 new patients referred to the centre. In that time, roughly 1,000 patients started radiotherapy treatment there, and 500 patients began chemotherapy.

• Supportive care and pain/symptom management

In the mid-1980s, when Wong began her career, the five-year survivor rate was approximately 50 per cent. Now, in Fraser

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State-of-the-art Abbotsford’s emergency department has two state-of-the-art trauma rooms used to treat the most severe cases.

Nurse Audrey Hiebert prepares equipment in one of nine operating rooms in ARH. which are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries. The emergency department at the ARH works on a triage system where patients are prioritized by the seriousness of their injuries, according to a five-category system. During the busiest times, JOHN MORROW PHOTO there are four doctors in the department.

Dealing with emergency A balance of health care and customer service

he emergency department at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre serves between 160 to 200 patients on an average day. That number rises to 250 patients on busy days. Of those, 15-20 will be admitted to the hospital. For many, the visit will be their first experience at the facility. Department manager Murray Nielsen calls emergency the “welcome mat” of the hospital. “Basically, the majority of the patients who come to the facility will come through our doors. That’s their entrance point into the facility.” He said studies show that if people don’t have a positive experience in emergency – if they walk away feeling they didn’t get the treatment they deserved – they leave thinking “that hospital is no good.” It’s a strange balancing game, providing a health service and keeping “customers” happy. “People pay into the health care system, so I look at them as customers.” And he has a lot of them. ARHCC has the fourth busiest emergency department in the Fraser Health region, with 62,043 visits in 2011/12, a seven per cent increase from the year before. In comparison, Surrey Memorial Hospital had 98,500 emergency department visits last year, while Burnaby had 72,500 and Royal Columbian Hospital saw 64,600. Abbotsford’s emergency visits have steadily grown over the past few years. According to statistics provided by Fraser Health, the emergency room had 45,108 visits in 2008/09. The following year, that increased by 19 per cent to a total of 53,787. And in 2010/11 the visits rose another eight per cent to 57,865. The emergency department has about 40 beds, and when at capacity, has another 50 people waiting in medical chairs.

Nielsen has more than 26 years of experience working in emergency rooms, and said the department is “always congested.”

There are more than 200 staff members working in the emergency department.

High volumes The Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre will serve between 160 to 200 patients on an average day, and

The reality is, some people have to wait. “We live in a drive-thru world right now, and people, when they come to us, unfortunately have that sort of a mentality and we can’t operate like that.”

up to 250 on a busy day.

The emergency department works on a triage system where patients are prioritized by the seriousness of their injuries. Using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), patients are placed into one of five categories, CTAS 1 being the most severe and CTAS 5 being the least. Nielsen said triage is used to get “the right patient to the right place for the right emergency.” Abbotsford’s emergency department has two state-ofthe-art trauma rooms used to treat CTAS 1 cases. Those are usually used in times of major trauma, including serious car accidents. Patients classified as CTAS 2 are brought to an area containing eight monitored beds with critical care nurses on duty. There is always at least one nurse for every four patients. Some examples of CTAS 2 patients include heart attacks, chest pain, unbearable pain, surgical bleeding and compound fractures. Nielsen said CTAS 1 and 2 patients usually see a nurse or doctor almost immediately. Any patients classified as CTAS 3 or 4 should see a nurse within 30 to 45 minutes, while CTAS 5 should see a nurse within an hour, depending on patient volume. “We can’t always meet those standards.” CTAS 3 and some 4 patients are usually treated in the Rapid Access Zone (RAZ) of the emergency department. Nielsen said these patients are usually more stable, what he called the walking injured – patients who are likely to be discharged once seen, rather than admitted to hospital. In an attempt to better serve the public, the RAZ was created. The area used to contain four stretchers but they have been reContinued on A18

The emergency department has about 40 beds, and when at capacity, has another 50 people waiting in medical chairs.

Increasing visits The emergency room had 45,108 visits in 2008/09. In 2010/11 the visits rose to 57,865.

Triage is used to get the right patient to the right place for the right emergency. MURRAY NIELSEN

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Life in the ER ing to get patients in and out as soon as possible. Anyone classified as CTAS 5 usually has minor injuries or needs basic medical treatment, including something as simple as prescription refills. Nielsen said some people treat the emergency department like a walk-in clinic and while he doesn’t promote that, he said everyone who comes in will be taken care of. The department also has a four-bed section for pediatric emergencies, so children coming in for treatment can feel a little more at ease. There are more than 200 staff members working at the emergency department. During busy hours there are four doctors, and at the slowest times (between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.) there is one physician on duty and one on call.

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“Not everybody needs a stretcher,” he explained, adding that patients can have IVs put in, blood work done, pain medication prescribed and X-rays ordered, all while sitting or reclining in the chair. By eliminating the stretchers, it quadrupled the capability of that area. Nielsen said there was a “big education curve” to go through, but the area is help-

In addition to their medical training, emergency staff take a course called Strangers in Crisis, designed to give staff a better understanding of why people come to the emergency department. Nielsen said he’s always looking to improve wait times and service in his department, but acknowledges people will always have to wait if a more serious case comes in. “That’s just life in the ER. But when you come in and you really need us, we stop everything else.”

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Abbotsford: A vibrant place to do business Economic prosperity is the key to a healthy and diverse community. The City of Abbotsford’s vision is to be the most sustainable, livable and prosperous city in North America. To achieve this, we need sustainable jobs in our community that support our people, and we need to create the best possible conditions for business to thrive and prosper. One of the key initiatives underway to support the development of a healthy and vibrant community in Abbotsford is our Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Prosperity.

Mayor Bruce Banman

The Task Force is comprised of members of the City’s Economic Development Advisory Committee along with the President and Executive Director of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. The mandate of the Task Force is to identify strategic opportunities and to recommend specific actions that will serve to advance the economic interests of Abbotsford. The foundational document of this group, the draft Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan, was developed in 2012. This document serves as a catalyst for stakeholder discussions across a wide range of economic issues including taking advantage of Abbotsford’s unique mix of assets; promoting Smart Growth; encouraging Innovation; and, identifying metrics for success. I am pleased with the progress made by the Task Force this year. With feedback and input through the public consultation process, the Task Force will be able to make a series of specific recommendations to Council in the coming year regarding economic development opportunities for the City going forward. I am confident the City of Abbotsford will continue to generate a healthy and vibrant economy. I invite you to take a closer look and see what our City has to offer for you. Mayor Bruce Banman

Taking off in new directions: Abbotsford International Airport The Abbotsford International Airport is the second largest international airport in Western British Columbia and is expected to experience strong growth in the future. Abbotsford International Airport plans to achieve its business development targets by focusing on economic development while being mindful of the vision set forth by the City of Abbotsford, which includes preserving community values and priorities, and achieving economic development through sustainable operating practices.

The Abbotsford Airport Authority has taken a proactive approach to incentivizing new development at the airport with its landuse policies and commercial terms. The intent is to expand Abbotsford’s aerospace industry and cargo opportunities. In support of this endeavor, YXX has partnered with the University of the Fraser Valley, as well as Conair and Cascade Aerospace to ensure that business development strategies are well supported with training and expansion opportunities. The vision is to leverage the airport as an economic catalyst, create jobs and develop industry. ABBOTSFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - INDUSTRIAL PARK PLAN

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Creating a vibrant uptown: Civic Precinct The Civic Precinct has long functioned as the primary node for municipal operations. To date, it has been built incrementally to meet the needs of the day. While this approach has sufficed, it has been done without a comprehensive vision. As the City of Abbotsford continues to grow, the need for on-going expansion and updates to the Civic Precinct will continue in the context of a revitalized downtown. To accommodate future growth in a coordinated and integrated manner, the City, with the support of HB Lanarc-Golder, is undertaking a process to develop a comprehensive vision for the Civic Precinct. This vision will include an illustrative concept plan and guiding principles that will help shape future development in the Civic Precinct. The process includes background analysis, stakeholder meetings, technical assessment, and public engagement.

Civic Precinct is bounded by South Fraser Way to the south, George Ferguson Way to the north, Trethewey Street to the east, and Tims Street to the west.

A dynamic neighbourhood: U District In early 2011, City staff began developing a 30-year planning concept for the area around the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), known as the ‘U District’. The U District is located to the south of Highway 1, within the City’s Urban Development Boundary (UDB). It is approximately 365 acres in size and has a population of over 2,000 residents. The U District is home to the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC). UFV has been rated one of the best public universities in British Columbia and is quickly reaching capacity at its existing facilities.

Planning for the future The U District plan provides planned and predictable development direction. This direction offers residential, commercial and applied research investment opportunities that encourage mixed-use, amenity-rich and ‘green’ development supporting UFV and the AESC, and capitalizing on the new McCallum Interchange and future transit expansions. Building upon the development concept outlined in the U District plan document, a detailed land use plan will be created and incorporated into the Official Community Plan (OCP). As part of the land use planning process, a detailed servicing strategy will also be developed.

In May 2012, Abbotsford Council endorsed the conceptual U District plan (available at www.udistrict.ca). The development of the plan was informed by an extensive public consultation process that engaged UFV staff and students, U District land owners and residents, the development industry, City committees, City staff and the public. The document provides a context for future development in this strategic location so that new development will support the long-term growth and diversification of UFV and the surrounding area.

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A caring, healthy community: Campus of Care The campus will be the first of its kind in North America where three buildings: an adult hospice, children’s hospice and children’s respite facility are located on the same property. Dave Lede House The Dave Lede House Canuck Place Children’s Hospice will provide specialized care and support for children and teenagers with progressive life-threatening illnesses while focusing on enhancing the quality of each child’s life and help children and their families cope with medical and emotional challenges. The 29,500 sq. ft. building will provide children’s bedrooms, family suites, common amenities and medical support services for the children and their families.

Matthew’s House Matthew’s House is a home for children with significant medical needs and their families. The 6,000 sq. ft. building will have bedrooms for the children, bedrooms for families, a playroom and meeting spaces. Matthew’s House has been designed to be a place where families and children with special needs can come and get some rest in a relaxing, happy environment that’s tailor-made for them. Holmberg House The Abbotsford Hospice Society will build Holmberg House a facility that will house a resource and support centre and adult hospice residence. On the hospice residence floor there will be 10 patient suites that can accommodate one patient and one family member and a separate family guest suite.

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Left to Right: Dave Lede House; Matthew’s House and Holmberg House are all slated for completion in 2013.

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Child-friendly Looking after young patients

he hospital environment can be a scary and intimidating place for the youngest patients.

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But staff at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre ensure that every child – and his or her family – is made to feel as comfortable as possible. “We’re a very child-friendly unit. It’s designed to appeal to children and increase their comfort while they’re in the hospital,” said Lori Apostal, director of clinical programs for child and youth services. It starts with lively, colourful surroundings that include a play room for the little ones and a teen room stocked with video games and movies for the older kids.

Families are consulted every step of the way during their child’s treatment, and siblings are also encouraged to be involved. “We really have a family-centred care approach,” Apostal said. A child life specialist spends time with the young patients, explaining in age-appropriate ways the different procedures they might undergo and helping to ease their anxiety.

The pediatricians work in partnership with other medical professionals, including occupational, physio and respiratory therapists. “We have an excellent mulit-disciplinary team ... They are just so dedicated to children and youth. They are very passionate about the work they do,” Apostal said. The ward serves children from newborn up to 17 years of age. Twelve beds are open on the pediatric ward, but that can expand to 16 as needed. The neo-natal intensive care unit has 10 beds, but can also expand as required. This unit cares for infants born up to two months early. More-premature babies are stabilized and transferred to Surrey Memorial, Royal Columbian or B.C. Children’s hospitals.

She also provides fun activities that can serve as a distraction during what might

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Six pediatricians serve the community, and one is always on call, ensuring that coverage is provided 24/7. They have access to the hospital’s range of high-tech equipment, including medical resonance imaging, ultrasound and CT scanning. “We have the full gamut of services,” Sorial said.

A lounge, complete with a shower, makes an extended hospital stay more comfortable for families from out of town or those who want to spend the night.

Kai Clarke, 6, relaxes in the playroom with Susie Clarke, child life specialist at the hospital.

Dr. Mark Sorial, acting program medical director of child and youth services, said the ward also provides interpreters for families whose first language isn’t English.

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Campus of care Vital services all on one site

ne of the nation’s most innovative health projects is being built in Abbotsford.

The Dave Lede Campus of Care – named for the project’s biggest donor – is located on Marshall Road adjacent to Abbotsford Regional Hospital. It brings together three dynamic health-care initiatives on one site: Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, the Abbotsford Hospice Society’s Holmberg House, and Matthew’s House, a respite facility for kids with severe disabilities. The City of Abbotsford contributed the land, and all three facilities are in the midst of campaigns to raise the funds for capital and operating costs. Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, which also has a location in Vancouver, will be the first of the three projects to begin operation. The 20,000 sq.ft. $13-million facility will operate 10 beds for children under the age of 19 who have life-threatening illnesses. Construction is expected to be completed this fall, and the doors will start to open for services in early 2014. CEO Marg McNeil said some of those services, such as monthly recreational outings for kids, are already being offered in the community. She said the Campus of Care is a “major benefit” to the area. “I think this is going to provide

much-needed services and care for families in the region.” The Abbotsford Hospice Society (AHS) will build a 20,000 sq.ft. resource centre and adult hospice and is currently in the midst of a three-year, $12-million fundraising campaign. The home-like facility is currently under construction and is expected to open in the late spring or early summer of 2014, offering programs and services to people 19 years and older who are dying, and to their families. It is named for Dave Holmberg Jr., who passed away in March 2011 at the age of 48. AHS executive director Debbie Lehmann said Dave Holmberg House will provide support to the entire Fraser Valley. “The building of this hospice complements the growing health-care professional sector that is so essential in any community that is looking forward to the future.” Matthew’s House, a program of Communitas Supportive Care Society, has also begun construction. The 4,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art residence will provide a home away from home for up to five kids at a time who have complex physical needs. The program has set a fundraising goal of $4.2 million. Matthew’s House is named in memory of Matthew Froese, who had severe disabilities and died in August 2010 at the age of nine.

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hether on the water or on his shop floor, Dave Miller is a going concern. As a defending World Masters Water Ski Champion, he spends six months a year chasing his dream at whatever corner of the earth the water skiing elite choose to gather. Even in the off season, Miller spends one to two hours a day training. The remainder of his day is spent at work. Miller, it should be noted pays his bills not by the prizes he wins on the water ski circuit, but by operating six successful FIX AUTO Collision body shops in B.C., specifically in Abbotsford Fix Auto Abbotsford East (Formerly H & R Collision) and Fix Auto Abbotsford West (Formerly Renascent Collision). If the picture of an absentee owner who has managed to put

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a successful leader in charge in each of his shops comes to mind, think again. Miller is highly dialed-in at each and every operation. “I empower my managers to make their own decisions based on my principles. They follow my formula to the ‘T’ and understand the reasons to achieve the end results.” Surprisingly, Miller’s unique management approach eschews a traditional structure.

By the mid 90’s Miller was well on his way to establishing himself as a world class skier and could remove himself from shop operations for periods of time. Still he felt leashed by the business and found the best way to really free himself was to buy 5 more shops.

“We do things a little differently” says the 50 year old, “our managers and staff work together as a team to reduce waste, increase quality and deliver the highest quality repair and service to our customers. In the industry we call this operating ‘lean’.”

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iller may joke about his management style but he started forming his opinions about successful shop management when he was only 14, working at his grandfather’s collision repair business.

“As soon as my grandpa wasn’t around, the guys would all go sit down around the hot water radiator,” says Miller. “It made me mad and the shop seemed so disorganized. It was simply a disaster with junk all over. I could see that the lack of organization was costing him profits” Eventually, the shop folded and Miller took some what-not-to-do lessons in management with him to his next position at a car dealership. As many teenagers are likely to do, he took an interest in custom work. He started on his own cars, then did a few others and eventually opened up his own shop in a farm structure. “It was a chicken barn and I built a paint booth right in it”, he recalls. “Between working there and at the dealership, I learned to do things the right way.” His reputation for quality custom work grew, but saw the vision and a much steadier future in collision repair and supplemented his business to include it.

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In 2002, he bought Star Autobody and Manfreds Autobody in Vernon, BC and soon after 2 Renascent Collision Locations, one in Chilliwack and one in Abbotsford. All six locations are now branded Fix Auto. Fix Auto is a national brand across Canada, USA and Europe with over 380 locations. Purchasing 5 more shops taught me how to let go and rely on quality people to manage the operations of each shop. By overseeing the management and being less hands on myself it enabled me to focus more on the processes, quality control and customer service. The best part of it all was it also allowed me more time to get away to waterski competitions all over the world.”

y 1987 Miller had outgrown the chicken barn and bought the H & R Collision Property on Abbotsford Way. Miller and his former partner Rick Dyck built the business to one of the most successful Collision Shops in Abbotsford. Miller eventually bought his partner out and continued to grow the business.

“I managed the shop, did much of the body and paint work as well as wrote all the estimates. Every position I had I was always trying to replace myself. I hired some body technicians, painters and front office staff until there was less and less for me to do. Once I was free from the daily duties, I had time to refine the processes and improve quality and customer service.” By 1994, Miller had turned H & R Collision (Now Fix Auto) into a $1.3 million dollar shop and had the vision for expansion. He bought neighboring lots and buildings and streamlined them to work cohesively within all operations. To date, between the two Abbotsford Fix Auto locations combined, sales are close to $6 million dollars per year. Add the four locations in Chilliwack, Vernon, Salmon Arm and the company exceeds $12 million dollars in sales per year.

DAVE MILLER Was instrumental in putting Abbotsford and Albert Dyck Park on the world map for the sport of Waterskiing. Albert Dyck Park is currently home to the Fraser Valley Water Ski Club and was officially opened for the 1995 Western Canada Summer Games. In 2007 Miller was inducted into the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame for his water skiing achievements, one of which is winning the 2006 world championships in Durban South Africa. Miller currently holds the Canadian slalom record to date as well. Miller has won countless championships world wide with over 20 titles and still competes today.

“We could not have achieved such great success without the commitment of our qualified technicians and managers that understand how to treat others as they would want to be treated.” I would like to personally thank our staff, past and future customers for enabling us to be one of the best Collision Repair facilities in the Lower Mainland.

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Family-centred 190 to 250 births per month

amily-centred” care is the focus of the maternity ward at Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

where from 190 to 250 births a month. There are 10 nurses on any given shift, and some situations can be challenging.

Lynne Steeksma, a registered nurse and clinical care co-ordinator at the hospital, said that in the past, labour and delivery were more from the perspective of medical professionals.

“Anything can happen at any time. We never know what’s coming through the door at any moment,” she said.

But Steeksma said the relatively new “family-centred model” is about providing the best experience possible for the mom and her family.

The ward has a maternity social worker on hand who works with some of the more difficult situations – for example, a teenage mom, a single mom who has no support, or the loss of a baby.

In the past, moms were moved from room to room during the different stages of labour, delivery and postpartum care. After the birth, they often shared rooms with other moms.

The social worker meets one-on-one with the families to talk about what they’re going through and refers them to community resources.

Now, the entire process usually takes place all in one single-occupancy room.

The ARH maternity ward has also been a leader in an initiative called the Infants of Substance Using Mothers program.

THANK YOU ABBOTSFORD FOR MAKING FIX AUTO YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR AUTO REPAIRS! Steeksma said moms and their partners are encouraged to share their birth plan ahead of time by registering for the anti-natal asessement program.

Through that, they can discuss with a nurse how they want the birth to unfold, and it is recorded in their care plan. Steeksma said they are also encouraged to discuss this plan with their doctor. “It’s putting the family and their expectations in the centre and us trying to meet what they would like their birth experience to look like,” she said.

Steeksma said the ward averages any-

The initiative was launched in 2010 and is aimed primarily at women on the methadone program or engaged in the gradual reduction of substance abuse. The program enables moms and babies to stay together after birth, while the infant’s withdrawal symptoms are managed and treated. Steeksma said this shortens the hospital stay for the baby, and fosters an integral bond with the mother. “Keeping families together reduces anxiety,” she said.

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Seniors’ care An aging society

vailability of senior care is a growing issue across Canada and particularly in British Columbia.

With the help of public contributions, they have invested over $1.5 billion in the construction of facilities for the public system over the past decade.

According to a 2011 census conducted by Statistics Canada, seniors may be living longer, but they aren’t necessarily living better.

Hurford acknowledges there has been an increase in awareness of senior services in Canada, and the next step is to prepare for the demographic challenges of an aging society.

In 2011, there were 5,800 seniors over the age of 100 living across Canada, with those numbers expected to grow to 80,000 over the next 50 years. Although the life span of senior citizens is extending, there are some major challenges facing their quality of life. David Hurford, public affairs and member services director for the B.C. Care Providers Association (BCCPA), says a major issue for seniors is lack of access to community care services such as home support and long-term care. “When a senior ends up in the hospital they are often waiting too long in the acute-care ward for a long-term care bed or home support service,” explains Hurford. “This is problematic because a senior’s health can deteriorate dramatically while they wait, and the cost to taxpayers is much higher to keep a senior in an acutecare hospital bed than in a residential care facility.” It costs in the range of $1,200 per night to keep a senior in an acute-care bed, compared to about $200 for a residential care bed. The BCCPA is a privately-owned, non-profit assisted living and home support provider for seniors across the province. One of the key issues for seniors is access to community care services such as FILE PHOTO home support and long-term care.

Hurford has been with the BCCPA for four of its 35 years in operation, and says they currently care for over 12,000 seniors and employ more than 10,000 staff.

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“With the growing awareness, we hope that budget decisions will follow that promote access to community long-term care and home support services for seniors, instead of just falling back to the status quo of acute care crisis planning.” Abbotsford currently has 33 care facilities with varying costs, depending on the services provided and the complexity of care. Even more services will be required in coming years. “Instead of extended waits in the hospital ward, we hope the future of seniors care will be much more community-focused,” says Hurford. “This means more emphasis on early intervention, patient-centered care and more home and long term care services for families to choose from.” Fraser Health director of clinical programs Cherry Harriman said there are 775 residents in Abbotsford residential care settings, and another 150 with assisted living service. “Our goal really is to enhance the quality of their life, up to the end of their life,” she said. She pointed out that people who need residential care often have chronic illnesses or cognitive impairment. Ill health, not old age, is their issue. “That’s really important when we talk about old age. There are a lot of people who age successfully,” she added.

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Fundraising is vital Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation raises millions

ccess to health care is crucial for the well-being of individuals and communities. With increased demands on health care and pressures on government funding ability, non-profit fundraising plays a vital role in the success of many Canadian hospitals. As the charitable arm of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital (and the former MSA General Hospital), the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (FVHC) has contributed significantly to the community by funding capital and minor equipment; education for medical staff and patients; and the purchase of patient comfort items. The FVHC Foundation was established in April 2000, following the former Fraser Valley Health Region’s decision to create a sustainable non-profit organization to encourage donations for both local and regional health care programs. Vicki Raw has been with the foundation for 13 years and currently serves as executive director. Having joined the team in March 2000, just two weeks before it received its registered charity status, Raw says she is “proud to be a part of such a passionate organization that has done so much to support health care throughout the eastern Fraser Valley.” Since its creation, the FVHC Foundation has raised close to $20 million, with more than $7.6 million specifically for Abbotsford. As the official charity for the Abbotsford Regional Hospital, Chilliwack General Hospital, Fraser Canyon Hospital, Mission Memorial Hospital and the Agassiz Community Health Centre, the primary role of the foundation is to continue to support local hospitals and health care services within the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District. The biggest impact in Abbotsford has been the Campaign for Health Care Excellence for the Regional

Hospital and Cancer Centre. The $7.5-million campaign was a partnership between the FVHC Foundation – raising $6.5 million to ensure that the Abbotsford Regional Hospital was outfitted with the latest and greatest technology when it opened – and the B.C. Cancer Foundation – raising $1.0 million for cancer research. “In Abbotsford, we are most proud of the way the community came together to support our campaign,” says Raw. “This remains one of our greatest successes to date. “Our biggest struggle is one that every non-profit faces today – donor fatigue. There are so many worthwhile causes to support, and a dollar can only be stretched so far.” As the largest health authority in B.C., serving 35 per cent of the province’s population, lack of current capacity is one of the most serious issues concerning Fraser Health. They are working on numerous strategies to increase efficiency and ensure the best health care possible within the community. Fraser Health is currently in the midst of construction projects worth an estimated $2 billion across the Fraser Valley and anticipate that over the next decade a multi-billion dollar investment will be necessary to meet the growing demands on health care infrastructures. The FVHC Foundation, among many other agencies in affiliation with Fraser Health, will continue to work to meet the various challenges of limited health care budgets and increasing demands for services. “We have built some amazing partnerships in each of our communities, and we are extremely grateful for the ongoing support of our donors,” says Raw. “Our commitment to each donor remains the same – the money raised in your community, stays in your community.”

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Billion-dollar business Farming supports more than 11,000 jobs, and generates $1.8 billion in annual economic activity.

A grass crop is prepared on a local farm. A local chamber of commerce study recently found that agriculture generates approximately $7,400 of earnings per acre of land. DAN PEARCE PHOTO

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n recent years, Abbotsford has been recognized as the most productive farm community in all of Canada.

The Fraser Valley in general is the bread basket of B.C., and this city is the epicentre of production. The Valley produces more than 70 per cent of B.C.’s dairy products, berries, vegetables, poultry, eggs, pork, mushrooms, floriculture and nursery products.

pounds of raspberries annually, and produce 40 per cent of B.C.’s 105 million pounds of blueberries.

Berries Blueberries have become the key crop. Consumer demand for these healthy little fruits spiked after researchers found they have anti-cancer, anti-aging and heart-health properties. There are now 23,000 acres of blueberry plants in B.C., growing some 105 million pounds in the 2012 growing season, and an estimated 40 per cent of that is grown in Abbotsford.

Abbotsford farmers work the fertile soil of Matsqui Prairie in the historic Fraser River flood plain, and Sumas Prairie – which was mostly a lake bottom before Sumas Lake was drained in 1924 to create more farmland. Modern producers have built on the agricultural foundation of their farming forebears to create some of the most productive farms in Canada.

The Fraser Valley once produced more than 40 million pounds of raspberries – most of it from Abbotsford. However, that is slowly being replaced by more lucrative blueberry production, and has been reduced to about 25 million pounds – 20 million from Abbotsford.

A study by the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce pegged the earnings at $7,410 per acre. It found that farming supports more than 11,000 jobs, and generates $1.8 billion in annual economic activity.

Barns the length of a football field on Sumas and Matsqui Prairies are the home of the Abbotsford poultry industry, which supplies one-third of the province’s poultry business.

One in four private sector jobs in the city relies on agriculture. The city has also developed into a hub for B.C. agriculture’s office jobs. There are 25 different producer associations, which concern themselves with the promotion and marketing of these food products, located in Abbotsford. What’s more, a large Ministry of Agriculture office employs more of this sector’s experts.

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Chicken, turkey and egg production generate about a quarter billion dollars every year. According to government statistics, the Fraser Valley provides 87 per cent of the province’s broilers (chicken meat), 98 per cent of the turkeys, 100 per cent of the broiler breeders (hatching eggs) and 79 per cent of the eggs.

Top producer The Fraser Valley produces more than 70 per cent of B.C.’s dairy products, berries, vegetables, poultry, eggs, pork, mushrooms, floriculture and nursery products.

One in four private sector jobs in the city relies on agriculture.

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Approximately 800 international students study at UFV annually, from more than 50 countries around the world. They provide an additional boost to the local economy and a connection to the global one. Each spend an average of $40,000 a year when they are here – that’s a $30 million boost to Abbotsford’s economy from UFV’s international students alone. All told, a conservative estimate of UFV’s overall economic impact on the Fraser Valley is half a billion dollars annually.

Having a university within its borders is a bonus for any city. Professionals thinking about where to settle and businesses looking to relocate are drawn to places that can offer the benefits a university can provide. These include a locally educated workforce, ongoing educational opportunities for employees and their families, and the enhanced cultural opportunities that a university brings to a community. UFV annually brings guest speakers, athletic events, forums, workshops, and other special events to the city.

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more and more big name acts are adding the city to their concert tour schedule. Ten years ago, the idea that Abbotsford could host country stars like Reba McEntire and Toby Keith or rock legends KISS and ZZ Top would seem next to impossible. But now the AESC, located on King Road, has hosted those stars and more. Capable of seating up to 8,500 for concerts, almost any show business name can be attracted. Since opening in 2009, the venue has hosted the Tragically Hip, Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, the Trans Siberian Orchestra, John Fogarty, Stone Temple Pilots as well as family-oriented shows such as the Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live and Disney on Ice. Comedians like Larry the Cable Guy and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham have also appeared.

The annual Sikh parade, held every September, attracts thousands of participants and onlookers.

Now the facility will host theatrical productions including Beauty and the Beast.

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Abbotsford doesn’t just host stars, it has plenty of its own. Singers like Jacob Hoggard and Mission’s Carly Rae Jepsen, turned their appearances on Canadian Idol into music careers.

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And dancer Charlene Hart did the city proud in 2010 by finishing in the top 10 of So You Think You Can Dance Canada.

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and Sports Centre has hosted top acts such as the Tragically

The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford opened its doors in the fall of 2008. Located on Veterans Way, the Reach is a 20,000-sq. ft. building containing an exhibition hall, archives, two multi-purpose studios, two community exhibition spaces, art collection storage and museum artifact collection storage. It is capable of hosting world class travelling exhibits.

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According to Statistics Canada,39 different languages are spoken in Abbotsford.

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For years, Kariton Gallery was the main outlet for artistic expression. The Ware Street gallery is operated by the Abbotsford Arts Council and hosts as many as a dozen shows a year. Other local venues include the Abbotsford Arts Centre and the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, which has showcased community theatre and concerts for years.

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the festival celebrates all cultures that make up the community and features entertainers, ethnic foods and information booths. The sixth annual Abbyfest is scheduled for Sept. 21, 2013. The annual Sikh parade takes to Abbotsford’s streets during the first week of September as thousands of people participate in the day-long celebration. Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a five-day festival in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism, occurring between mid-October and mid-November. The Fraser Valley Ukrainian Cultural Society hosts an annual New Year’s Eve dinner and dance to celebrate the Ukrainian New Year in mid-January. A recent study found the number of foreign-born residents in the Abbotsford/Mission area will rise to 29 per cent by 2031, higher than the projected Canadian average of 26 per cent.

Abbotsford’s diverse cultural makeup also offers festivals and events for all.

That will give Abbotsford/Mission the fifth largest percentage of foreign-born residents in Canada, by 2031, behind Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary.

One of the biggest is the annual Abbyfest – Abbotsford Multicultural Festival. Created five years ago by Musleh Hakki,

And with a median age of 36.6 years, Abbotsford is one of the youngest and most family-oriented communities in B.C.

The annual AbbyFest Multicultural Festival allows people to celebrate the city’s diversity. The event is an opportunity for people to learn about the differences and similarities of different cultures. JOHN MORROW PHOTO

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hether you enjoy sports as a participant, a fan, or both, Abbotsford’s thriving athletics scene has something for you. Just 10 cities in the nation can boast a professional hockey team, and Abbotsford is one of them. In the fall of 2009/10, the Abbotsford Heat began play in the American Hockey League, which serves as the primary developmental league for the NHL. The Heat play out of the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, a stadium on King Road which seats 7,000 fans for hockey. The AESC, which opened in the spring of 2009, has hosted a variety of sporting events including the Harlem Globetrotters, motocross, monster trucks and pre-Olympic hockey games. Other local sports facilities include Exhibition Park – a 23,000-sq.ft. recreational area which features the 4,000-seat Rotary Stadium, along with facilities for baseball, football, soccer, rugby, rodeo, cricket and BMX. Major sporting events have included the B.C. Lions training camp, national track and field championships, the B.C. Summer Games, and the BMX Supercross World Cup series.

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