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VICTORY LAP North Vancouver’s CHENA swimmers eye Olympic and Paralympic spots » Pages 10-11

PRIME PROPERTY IN PLAY Council mulls potential sale of coveted municipal land in Ambleside

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ICING ON THE CAKE WV’s Ted Barton inducted into to Hall of Fame for his pursuit of figure skating excellence

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION District of West Vancouver NOTICE OF PROPOSED LAND SALE

District of West Vancouver NOTICE OF PROPOSED LAND SALE

The District gives notice, under Section 26 of the Community Charter, of its intention to sell to Grosvenor Capital Corporation, in fee simple, the portion of the lane shown cross-hatched on the sketch plan below, and the portion of the parking lot shown hatched on the sketch plan below [collectively the “West Lands”]. The sketch plan below forms part of this notice. The West Lands are not available to the public for acquisition.

The District gives notice, under Section 26 of the Community Charter, of its intention to sell to Grosvenor Capital Corporation, in fee simple:

The proposed sale value of the West Lands is the aggregate of: a) $270 per square foot that is designated in the zoning amendment bylaw for use as unrestricted/market residential; b) $72.50 per square foot that is designated in the zoning amendment bylaw for commercial uses; and c) $0 per square foot for community space to be reserved, dedicated or transferred to the District; as allocated to the West Lands pursuant to the provisions in the proposed agreement of purchase and sale, including Subsection 1.1(cc) and Schedule D;

1. the lands and premises legally described as Parcel Identifier: 011-751-291, The Closed Lane in Explanatory Plan 15273, Block 25, District Lot 237, Plan 4210; 2. the lands and premises legally described as Parcel Identifier: 008-988-528, Lot A, Block 25, District Lot 237, Plan 11926; and 3. the portion of the lane shown cross-hatched on the sketch plan below, and the portion of the parking lot shown hatched on the sketch plan below. The sketch plan below forms part of this notice. Collectively the “East Lands” The East Lands are not available to the public for acquisition. The proposed sale value of the East Lands is the aggregate of:

and in the event the aggregate of these amounts is less than $10,000,000 the District may elect not to sell the West Lands under the proposed agreement of purchase and sale, in which case the proposed agreement of purchase and sale will become null and void. The details of the proposed sale value are set out in the proposed agreement, copies of which may be inspected at the Legislative Services Department at Municipal Hall during times the Municipal Hall is open. The District’s Council will consider input from the public regarding the proposed disposition. Those wishing to comment on this proposed land sale must submit their comments in writing, to Mayor and Council, by email to 1300block@westvancouver.ca or by mail or in person at Municipal Hall. In order to be considered by Mayor and Council, written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Monday March 5, 2012.

a) $270 per square foot that is designated in the zoning amendment bylaw for use as unrestricted/market residential; b) $72.50 per square foot that is designated in the zoning amendment bylaw for commercial uses; and c) $0 per square foot for community space to be reserved, dedicated or transferred to the District; as allocated to the East Lands pursuant to the provisions in the proposed agreement of purchase and sale, including Subsection 1.1(gg) and Schedule F; and in the event the aggregate of these amounts is less than $19,500,000 the District may elect not to sell the East Lands under the proposed agreement of purchase and sale, in which case the proposed agreement of purchase and sale will become null and void. In addition, if the proposed sale proceeds, the District will lease land and buildings consisting of the existing police station and adjacent lane and parking lot, from Grosvenor, for $1.00. The details of the proposed sale value are set out in the proposed agreement, copies of which may be inspected at the Legislative Services Department at Municipal Hall during times the Municipal Hall is open. The District’s Council will consider input from the public regarding the proposed disposition. Those wishing to comment on this proposed land sale must submit their comments in writing, to Mayor and Council, by email to 1300block@westvancouver.ca or by mail or in person at Municipal Hall. In order to be considered by Mayor and Council, written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Monday March 5, 2012.

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Ernie Kershaw memorial set for Monday

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t 102, Ernie Kershaw was actually older than century-celebrating West Vancouver itself. Born in Ladner on Oct. 9, 1909, he passed away Monday at his home on St. Denis Road where he and wife Audrey lived since 1959, raising their three children. Ernie was a very popular and longtime West Vancouver Secondary math teacher from 1936 to 1973, minus the World War II years when he was an instructor in air force training schools in Canada and England. He was set to go to Okinawa in 1945 when word came that the war was over. He spent summers as a curveball pitcher with amateur and semipro teams in Ladner, Mission, Smithers, Vancouver (in Bob Brown’s old Senior City League from 1933-38 at now-demolished Athletic Park) and Calgary. He turned pro with the Vancouver Capilanos of the Western International League (1939-41 and 1946), compiling a

21-20 won-lost record, including a superb 5-hit, 4-0 victory in the Caps’ home opener their inaugural year of 1939. When Ernie began teaching as well as coaching badminton and tennis at West Van High, he took the place of Jimmy Sinclair (the future Member of Parliament and father of Margaret Sinclair, who went on to marry Pierre Trudeau) who was leaving to enter politics. The school was then located solely in the Inglewood Building which later housed junior high grades when the Mathers Building opened in 1952. Ernie was an accomplished musician and along with principal Jimmy Mitchell and teacher Gordon Gillespie created the school’s song about 1937 which he played on the piano on stage in 2007 at the 80th anniversary celebrations of the school’s 1927 Inglewood opening. Ernie’s death comes just weeks before a book titled The Pitching Professor: The Life and Times of Ernie Kershaw, Professional Baseball’s Oldest-Living Former Player is scheduled for publication. PITCHING PROFESSOR - Ernie Kershaw (above) in 2009 at the A memorial service is planned for Monday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at time of his 100th birthday. West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Len Corben photo

WEST VANCOUVER COUNCIL CONSIDERS AMBLESIDE RENEWAL OPPORTUNITY In the year of our community’s centennial, West Vancouver Council is considering an important milestone decision to proceed with implementation of its plan to revitalize the Ambleside area as a vibrant and diverse village centre. For decades, Councils, staff, planning experts and West Vancouver residents have been studying ways to provide: • • • • • • •

possible uses that maximize the potential of the 1300 Block of Marine Drive greater housing options in the Ambleside village opportunities for vibrant local business improved connections between Marine Drive and the waterfront better pedestrian access and cycling routes more parking options new green building standards.

1300 Block Marine Drive On March 5, 2012, Council will consider a proposal to sell the District-owned portion of the south side of the 1300 Block of Marine Drive. The sale of this property would be a necessary first step before Council considers any rezoning and development applications for that block. Those applications would advance the long awaited renewal of Ambleside Village as envisioned in our Official Community Plan and in the Ambleside Village Centre Strategy. If the sale proceeds, the funds would go into the Endowment Fund, which could then be used to fund significant community projects such as a much needed post-disaster standard Public Safety Building. In an open Council meeting on March 5, 2012, Council will consider the agreements that propose the sale of the property to Grosvenor, a developer with a strong record of quality construction and commitment to sustainable building practices. Grosvenor has assembled all five of the privately-held lands on the 1300 Block. The proposed agreements are the product of months of planning and negotiation involving District staff, the Ambleside Revitalization Commission, financial, legal and other advisors. If Council agrees to the proposed agreements, an application for rezoning could come forward from Grosvenor within six to nine months. Once there is an application for redevelopment, a full public consultation process would begin regarding what should be built on the 1300 Block. The community volunteers on the Ambleside Revitalization Commission, who have expertise in real estate development, construction, and finance believe this is a strong, compelling and unique opportunity for the people of West Vancouver.

Submit a Comment on 1300 Block Now Council wants to hear from you prior to making a decision on whether the District will enter into the proposed agreements. We encourage you to learn more by visiting westvancouver.ca/1300block. Copies of the proposed agreements are available at the Legislative Services Department of Municipal Hall and at the AmblesideNow office at 1408 Marine Drive. All written submissions on the proposed agreements for the 1300 Block of Marine Drive will be included in their entirety for Council’s consideration and will be available for public inspection in the Legislative Services Department on the second floor of Municipal Hall and at the AmblesideNow office at 1408 Marine Drive. Submissions received by noon on February 29 will be included in their entirety in a Council report to be published on March 1. Submissions received thereafter and up to 4:30 p.m. on March 5 will not be included in the March 1 report, but will be provided for Council’s consideration and will be available for public inspection in advance of the March 5 Council meeting. Please see the legal notices of proposed property disposition in this edition of the newspaper.

Email: 1300block@westvancouver.ca Mail: Attn: 1300 Block 750-17th Street West Vancouver BC V7V 3T3 Phone: 604-913-2761

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Public Open House Faux Fir Tree Communications Tower Cascadia Tower is proposing to place a 37 metre (120 foot) multi-user communications Monoﬁr tower (faux ﬁr tree) and equipment cabinets within a fenced compound on the CN Right of Way, 95 metres East of Burkhill Road.

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n March 5 District of West Vancouver council will be faced with a proposal that would change the redevelopment trajectory Ambleside: the sale of municipal land in the 1300-block of Marine Drive to global property developer Grosvenor. In the past two years Grosvenor has secured ownership of private lots on the south side of the 1300-block. The district’s land is the last piece of the puzzle for Grosvenor’s ultimate goal of redeveloping the entire block. In selling the property, which is currently home to the West Vancouver Police Department, the district stands to earn up to $37 million. The district chose to engage Grosvenor for the land transaction proposal based on recommendations from the Ambleside Revitalization

PRICEY POLICE PROPERTY - By selling the WVPD headquarters site, the district could earn up to $37 million. Maria Spitale photo

Commission. “On financial terms what [the ARC] concluded was that this was a strong agreement, these were very good terms. Probably higher than what other developers would be willing to pay, said Mark Chan, DWV manager of corporate initiatives. The sale of the land to Grosvenor is dependent on council later approving a rezoning application, development permits, community amenity contributions and an

amendment to the Ambleside Official Community Plan. Grosvenor will have between six to nine months from the date of the approved sale to apply for rezoning with the district. “The district has two roles: one as the seller of land and one as the approver of what gets built,” said Jessica Delaney, DWV director of communications, noting that on March 5 council would not continued, PAGE 5

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www.northshoreoutlook.com continued from, PAGE 4 be committing to the scope, including height and density, of the development. The south portion of the 1300 block along with two other “special sites” on Marine Drive in Ambleside — the north side of the 1400 block and the south side of the 1600 block — have “expressly been referred to in the OCP with wording to consider buildings over four storeys,” said Chan. Grosvenor held a series of public “ideas fairs” last spring in Ambleside. Conceptual plans suggest a two-building, mixed-use development in the neighbourhood of six to eight storeys with terracing or varied heights. “For instance one of the key themes that came out of the ideas fairs was the idea of a mid-block galleria,” said James Patillo, senior vice president and general manager in Grosvenor’s Vancouver office. Residents made it clear to the developer that they did not want a tower in Ambleside. Having feedback well in advance of the rezoning application is important for Grosvenor. “It gives us comfort that we’re going to put forth something that is going to be very much liked by the public,” said Patillo. The Outlook has also learned the proposed development will likely embody celebrated architect Arthur Erickson’s flair for West Coast modernism designs. Jim Cheng, whose architectural credits include the Shangri-La hotel in downtown Vancouver, has been commissioned by Grosvenor for the 1300-block development.

“For this particular project [Cheng] studied under Arthur Erickson. And of course Arthur Erickson has important ties to West Vancouver,” said Patillo. “He’s got wonderful vision. For this project he understands mixed use. He’s a graceful designer.” Breathing new life into Ambleside is what Barbara Inglis hopes for. The owner of Beachside Forno restaurant located at 1362 Marine Dr. isn’t too worried about the foreseeable redevelopment of the entire block. Three years ago she signed a fiveyear lease that included a six-month notice demolition clause with the previous owners of the property. “I don’t know if we are typical of the other people on the block, but because my husband and I live in West Vancouver we are quite excited about it [redevelopment]. I think that block is a little on the shabby side,” said Inglis. Compensation from the sale of the district’s land is two-fold: the purchase price and community amenity contributions to offset growth costs in the area. “The purchase price is very likely to go into the endowment fund which is standard for the district’s practice,” said Chan. “And then from there it can be used for whatever purposes council decides are in accordance with the endowment fund bylaw including the potential public safety building.” Council voted on Feb. 6 to receive public input on the sale of district land to Grosvenor. Visit the DWV website, westvancouver.ca, to submit comments by noon on Feb. 29 for council’s consideration.

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ICING ON THE CAKE - Ted Barton finished as high as 16th at the World Figure Skating Championships when he was a competitive skater; now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helping BC figure skaters reach new heights as the executive director of Skate Canada BC/Yukon. Mario Bartel photo cut deep into the arch of his right foot and stuck there. When they pulled the skate out blood spurted all over the ice. In typical Canadian athletic fashion, Barton sucked it up and competed in the Canadian championship. But it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy with a boot full of blood. Doctors tried freezing his foot to keep the pain down but it was his landing foot and no amount of freezing could make the agony subside or stop the bleeding every time he landed. continued, PAGE 16

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hris Kennedy is no â&#x20AC;&#x153;carpet cop.â&#x20AC;? In police talk, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the term for deskjockey officers with little street cred. Kennedy, on the other hand, has spent much of his career on the front lines. Today, North Vancouver RCMPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new boss is dressed in a crisp white shirt adorned with epaulets and seated at a table inside his spacious office on the top floor of the detachment on 14th Street. With a shaved head and steely eyes, Kennedy, 55, looks all business. But in conversation, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendly and engaging. When it comes to discussing career highlights, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like the hockey player who scored a hat trick but would rather tell reporters what a great team effort it was. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Policing is about working with people and for people,â&#x20AC;? he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;bottom line.â&#x20AC;? But clues in his office reveal more about the new superintendent â&#x20AC;&#x201D; like a plaque with a dagger with a matte black finish on the wall beside him. Asked about it, Kennedy says he was a member of Burnaby RCMPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ERT team from 1984-92, team commander for the last two years. Clad in bulletproof vests, balaclavas and masks, the heavily armed team was deployed around 35 times in during his time with the unit, from domestics to gangs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just like you see on TV,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone sees it as being very risky and dangerous, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really the opposite,â&#x20AC;? he explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a layout and you know your movements before you go in and what your confronting in essence, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like running a basic play in football.â&#x20AC;? And for most, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely some pre-game jitters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[If] I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have butterflies then I shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be going in. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way you felt. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the butterflies and your nerves are there, but its not panic mode. Because if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re panicked you shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be going in.â&#x20AC;? Of course, this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only street-level experience Kennedy brings to his new job. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got extensive investigative chops as a plainclothes officer, where he worked fraud, sex crimes, property crimes and serious crimes. And in 2003, he was seconded to be the lead investigator on Project EPIVOT which looked at complaints made by the Pivot Legal Society against the Vancouver Police. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know the Hollywood term, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;internal,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? he explains of the role. But unlike the movies, internal guys arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t treated as outsiders for investigating professional standards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think any police officer who is moral and ethical expects their comrades to also be moral and ethical.â&#x20AC;? COFFEE In 2007 Kennedy earned WITH the rank of inspector as operJustin Beddall ations support officer in North editor@northshore Van and a year later was outlook.com transferred to operations officer. When Supt. Tonia Enger announced she was leaving in 2011, the search committee quickly homed in on Kennedy. On paper, Kennedy officially took command July 28, while vacationing at his cottage on Lake Eerie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a very good day. I was out on the water in that boat right there,â&#x20AC;? he says, pointing to a photograph of small racing sailboat on his wall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My vision is to continue with the crime reduction,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basically targeting those who commit criminal offences here and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gonna go after them, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fraud or break-and-enter, theft. I would say on a daily basis we have a very good idea of whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committing crime and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to target them.â&#x20AC;? His new role comes with added responsibility, he says, reciting the old President Harry S. Truman adage, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the buck stops here.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;No longer am I the operations manger turning to the superintendent saying, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Well itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your decision. They are now turning to me and sometimes thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a certain aspect of vulnerability.... But you trust yourself and you trust your people.â&#x20AC;? Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had a long list of mentors in the Force, including former North Van RCMP superin-

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Patrick Paradis, CHENA head coach, says he’s looking forward to his team getting an all-important taste of high-level competition. The average age of a male Olympian is 26 and for females its 24, he adds. His squad is much younger but Paradis believes a glimpse at the big time is a good way to “kick start [one’s] senior swimming experience.”

*** If having a goal is a key motivational piece to Diering’s balancing-act days, then the target of the next few months might FEELING OLYMPIC - CHENA team member Mike Diering register as the most important in (foreground and on opposite page) and the squad's coaches his athletic career. Darryl Ruldolf (left) and Patrick Paradis (right). On March 30, the Olympic Rob Newell photos and Paralympic trials for this summer’s event in London, England begin. Diering is eyeing one of the coveted spots in the 50-metre “For all six of the swimmers, this will be their freestyle heat. His race is scheduled for April 5 first try. I had the fortune of being the assistant and, according to Diering’s coach Darryl Rudolf, coach with the Hamilton Aquatic Club and there’s a bit of work to be done between now we sent 11 rookies to Montreal [for the 2008 and then. Olympic trials],” says Paradis. For a paralympian competing in Diering’s dis“What they got out of that was so positive. cipline, the standard time for Olympic qualifying That’s what I want for these guys. They’re talis 27.11 seconds. Currently, Diering’s clocking ented now but at the physical level they’re at a between 27.73 and 27.72 seconds per attempt. disadvantage. But they’ll grow.” “He pushes. He works really hard. But he’s But how much time he’ll have to watch got to take six-tenths of a second off for the and help shape that development, at least 50 metres. It’s quite a bit but I think he can with Diering, may be running out. After the improve by more than a second-and-a-half. He Olympics, Diering says he’s planning to retire can get below 27 seconds,” says Rudolf, who from competitive swimming to focus on his himself missed the 2008 Beijing Olympics by studies and plot his future in the mining indusonly two-tenths of a second. try. “It’s all over so fast, you have to be ready to He’s yet to decide what aspect of mining go no matter what. And we put that onus on interests him most as it’s a career that offers a him all the time.” host of potential specialties, Diering notes. And if the chance to don a Maple Leaf on But no matter what that choice ends up being, one of the world’s largest athletic stages isn’t Diering stresses, he’ll never stray too far from enough, adds Rudolf, Diering’s got some added the pool. He’s had too much fun and learned in-pool motivation. too many lessons for that. “He’s 21 and swims with our younger group,” “Swimming is something competitive and says Rudolf. self-improving. The harder you work, the better “They’re between 13 and 15 years old, so he’s it gets. It’s the kind of thing where you always done well managing that and making sure they learn from your mistakes. You learn to trust don’t beat him.” yourself and improve,” he says. “After practice, going to school and writing a *** test feels like a piece of cake.” While Diering is the only CHENA swimmer taking a run at this year’s Paralympics, there are five other swimmers, ranging in age from 15 to 17 years old, with their sights locked on an Olympic appearance in the summer.

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oni Mitchell’s famous environmental anthem lyrics rang true in Tofino. Vanessa LeBourdais’ landlord paved paradise and literally put up a parking lot. LeBourdais is the executive director of a water conservation skit, H2WHOAH, currently touring North Shore elementary schools. She awoke one morning, in 1992, to the sounds of the rainforest under attack outside her bedroom window in Tofino. “There was a note on the kitchen table that said ‘don’t go outside, there are trees falling,’” recalled

LeBourdais, who was abhorred to learn her landlady was in the process of clear-cutting a couple acres of trees on her property to make way for a parking lot. A year later LeBourdais was on the front lines peacefully fighting for the preservation of Clayoquot Sound, through song. “When I saw a clearcut, I thought I have to go stand in it. What was so lush and beautiful and had animals running through it became dead,” said LeBourdais. After the events in Clayoquot Sound, she felt a calling to go back to theatre, which she studied in the ‘80s. But LeBourdais was also conflicted with the decision. “The forests are dying, why am I going to do musicals?” she asked herself. Then an opportunity arose for her to strike a natural balance between activism and developing light-hearted, yet educational environmental awareness. LeBourdais, backed by her non-profit theatre company DreamRider, was hired by the City of Vancouver

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superhero from the Planet Protection Agency, has to figure out how to stop him. Her goofy sidekick Goober, played by Gschwind, starts to panic because he had a long shower this morning. In between the laughs and hijinks the students are taught to turn off the tap when brushing their teeth and take a fiveminute shower, among other water conservation tips. “The kids become deputized as apprentice planet protectors. Their mission is to go home and protect water,” said LeBourdais. DreamRider wraps up its North Shore elementary school tour on Feb. 23.

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16 Thursday, February 16, 2012 continued from, PAGE 14 that while the sun shone all year in California, he preferred the change of seasons. So when he heard there was a teaching position open in West Van and that the school also needed a head football coach, his bags were packed. For almost the next three decades he was the face of West Van High football (and wrestling for the first eight years) along with assistant and former head coach Roger Kronquist with whom he worked for 15 years. The pair built the program from the bottom up. Literally. They converted storage space they called “The Pit”, below the school’s small gym, into special football rooms for the senior and then the junior and Grade 8 teams. He convinced the students’ council to purchase a mobile popcorn-making

www.northshoreoutlook.com machine and used it to raise funds, with regular Friday afterschool sales in the hallway that were perfectly promoted by the sweet smell of freshly-made popcorn wafting through the halls as the afternoon bell rang. Schwertfeger was an early and concurrent version of football coach Hayden Fox, the star of the popular Schwertfeger Coach TV series from 1989-97. It never ceased to amaze me that whenever a phone call came in for Gary at noon hour or after school in the 1990s, there would be an announcement over the P.A. saying, “There’s a call for Coach on line so-and-so.” Even though there were numerous other longtime coaches in the school at the time – Kronquist,

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continued from, PAGE 6 His Olympic dreams were toast. However, he got to compete a couple of months later in the world championships in Gothenburg, Sweden where, busted foot and all, Barton finished 16th with the top Canadian being the flamboyant Toller Cranston in fourth. Barton didn’t have the bucks to keep going for another Olympic cycle so he signed up with Ice Follies, skating for four years doing solo, pairs and comedy. He also drove the truck, sold programs and worked the concessions. “I had cotton candy all over my hair and moustache,” jokes Barton. Barton went on to do some coaching before starting with the Canadian Figure Skating Association, now called Skate Canada, in 1983 and becoming executive director for B.C. in 1991. “My journey prepared me to be an executive,” he says. “I try to do everything that everyone around me is doing so I know what it’s about. You can’t assume you know everything because you’re an executive director unless you do it. But if you know a little that changes everything for some people.”

Important lunch date At first, he worked out of Sport BC’s offices on West Broadway in Vancouver. Then one day their neighbours, Canlan Sports, invited him to lunch. Canlan had a four-sheet facility in Burnaby they were converting into eight rinks and office space. “Would you be interested in leasing some of the office space?” they asked him. “Yes, we would, on one condition,” replied Barton. “That you set aside one sheet for us.” They balked at first. Canlan didn’t mind skaters buying ice time, but were reluctant to take it away from hockey. Barton stood firm, pointing out how popular a sport figure skating actually was and saying, “We will not move there if we’re considered a second-class citizen.” He got his rink. Barton wanted to establish a centre of excellence at the new facility. The Lower Mainland had elite skaters and good coaches, but they were all over the place. Consolidating them in one place made sense. “You could only argue against it emotionally. You could not argue against it factually,” says Barton. “You can’t succeed in life without taking some risks.” At first it was unpopular with the local clubs because their stars were being taken away from them. Barton’s view was all the clubs had something a skater needed, but not everything, such as off-ice workout facilities and committed ice time. “You couldn’t turn out international athletes from a municipal club,” says Barton. “[The local clubs] have to meet the needs of the masses, and not of the few.” According to Barton, it took about two years to build the centre up. But to take it to another level he went looking for a world-class coach. He reached out to Richmond Hill, Ont., to bring in Joanne McLeod. With McLeod running the show, the concept has been a big success as it churns out Canadian champions and world-class skaters. “We’ve changed the culture. Our results are through the roof. [B.C.] went from Alberta killing us to being the top per capita medal producing province in Canada,” says Barton proudly. These days, the Skate Canada facility at Burnaby 8-Rinks has about 550 skaters training at various levels. In 2008, Barton’s work was recognized when he was inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame. Now he’s looking forward to his induction into the Burnaby hall tonight (Feb. 16). “It’s a bit embarrassing because it’s not just me that did it. I have vision, I want to win, but I have staff here and a board of directors. So when one person gets an award for something many people did, it’s embarrassing, but not in a bad way. When I know so many people were involved I’m shy. It has a little to do with me and a lot of people to carry the vision out.”

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Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma and mechanical aptitude. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; bcclassified.com gprc.ab.ca/fairview. September 2012. GAIN ENTRY Level Skills in ATV, Snowmobile, Watercraft Technology. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. Oncampus residences. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. GO TO YOUR NEXT job interview with 2nd year apprenticeship skills. New Heavy Equipment Certificate program. GPRC, Fairview Campus. 34 week course. 1st & 2nd period HET technical theory. Intense shop experience. Safety training. Oncampus residences. 1-888-9997882; gprc.ab.ca. TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

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An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051

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BBD is seeking an experienced person to join our Finance team full time, in the Port Coquitlam office. You will be accountable for the coordination and completion of all the financial day to day duties and responsibilities. The successful candidate must have Strong/Solid AP and Current Software skills; Closing Date: Feb 17, 2012 (www.bbd.ca for full posting) submit resume in confidence to: hr@bbd.ca

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

LEMARE LAKE is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Processor Operator • Line Machine Operator • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Welders • Machinists Full time permanent, union wages and camp positions. Please fax resume to 250-956-4888 or email office@lemare.ca.

LOGGING TRUCK DRIVER’S NEEDED IMMEDIATELY for Interior and Vancouver Island for well established Company (Kurt Leroy Trucking Ltd). Full time for 12 months. Please fax resume and drivers abstract to 250-287-9914. NO PHONE CALLS!!!!

UP TO $20/HR

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advertising Representative

We need 12 CSR reps now!

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!! ERICA @ 604-777-2195

Live-in-Caregiver Req’d F/T w/exp. to look after kids; supervision of kid’s activities; taking care of general hygiene; preparing & providing meals. Salary: $10/hr. English required. Punjabi is an asset. Contact: Gurinder Email: bandeshab@yahoo.ca Fax: 250-364-3353 Location: Vancouver, BC

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Vancouver's Urban Weekly, is seeking a full time retail advertising/ marketing representative. This opportunity is for a results oriented individual. Candidates for this position will possess the ability to service existing clients and develop new business in an extensive and varied territory. Must enjoy outside sales. If you have a proven track record in sales and customer service, thrive on working in a fast-paced environment, are highly motivated, career oriented with strong organization and communication skills, we would like to hear from you. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and combines a salary/benefit package designed to attract and retain outstanding employees. Please send your application in confidence to: Gail Nugent Advertising Manager WE 280-1770 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC V6J 3G7 email: admanager@WEVancouver.com Closing date: March 1, 2012

www.bcnewsgroup.com

Run AB, SK, BC on a FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE! Do you want to: • Work a Tuesday – Saturday schedule? • Work a Sunday – Thursday schedule? • Work a Monday – Friday night schedule? • Be home every second day/night? …or tell us what works for you! We can work with our available options to help create the position you have been waiting for – we are busy in the West! Get into the Driver’s seat with a recognized industry leader earning the income you deserve! Are you a quality Class 1 Driver or Owner Operator? Our Recruiters are ready to take your call!

1.800.462.4766

Recruit@BisonTransport.com www.bisondriving.com Bison Transport is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity.

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

LPN Bayshore Home Health Currently has day shifts available for a Licensed Practical Nurse in the North Shore / Seymour area. This position is to provide care to medically fragile young adults who require assistance with ADL’s. One young adult is trached and vented at night, and has a G-tube. If you are an experienced LPN, we would like to hear from you. We do offer client specific training, Trach / Vent courses and other ongoing training supports as required. Interested encouraged resume to:

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INSIDE SALES PERSON

An est. pet industry leader is looking for a highly motivated salesperson with knowledge of Salt Water Aquarium equipment. Sales Experience is a must. Base salary plus commission Opportunity to grow.

E-mail: shane@ prolineaquatics.com

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BC Company accepting resume’s for: Journeyman Sheet Metal, Plumbers, Gas B or A Fitters, Welders, Millwrights & 4th yr plumbers. Comprehensive package. Forward resumes, certifications with cover stating pay rate to: Box 694, C/O The Tribune, 188 - 1st Ave N, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8. EXPERIENCED DRILLERS, Derrickhands, Motorhands and Floorhands. Seeking full rig crews. Paying higher than industry rates and winter bonus. Send resume c/w valid tickets. Fax 780-955-2008; info@tempcodrilling.com Phone 780-955-5537. EXPERIENCED HYDRAULIC Technical Salesperson; Great Wages & Co. htihyd@gmail.com

GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos. Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca HYDRAULIC Technician Trainees; Must have 3+ yrs as Mechanic; A Great Career; htihyd@gmail.com JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC - required at HMI Industries, a growing metal recycling company based in Red Deer. Please fax or email resumes to 403.346.3953 resumes@hazco.com WELDER FABRICATOR ASSEMBLY LINE WORKERS A well established truck & trailer company has immediate openings for several experienced positions at their location in Surrey. These are permanent positions, wages are negotiable. Candidates who fulfill the requirement should: Fax resume 604-596-3106

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Rio Tinto Alcan is the aluminum product group of Rio Tinto, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Building on more than a century of experience and expertise, Rio Tinto Alcan is the global leader in the aluminum industry. With over 24,000 employees in 27 countries, Rio Tinto Alcan is a global supplier of high-quality bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum. Its AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark and its enviable hydroelectric power position delivers significant competitive advantages in today’s carbon-constrained world. As part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America, the company’s BC Operations is based in Kitimat, British Columbia and is one of the largest industrial complexes in the province. Employing about 1400 people and contributing more than $269 million annually to the provincial economy, the Kitimat based aluminum operation is poising for future growth. Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking to fill the following role at our Kitimat, BC operations with a successful candidate who will reside in the Kitimat/Terrace area. KEMANO ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGIST Reference KIT0001Z Under management supervision, the Kemano Electrical Maintenance Technician provides technical support to the hydro generation process. He/she will interpret test results, provide information/advice, and will assist with the diagnosis and correction of various types of technical challenges. He/she will have to define the spare parts list and define standard maintenance procedures for equipment. This position is required to perform work at the company’s remote site of Kemano, BC which is located approximately 88 kilometres south of Kitimat, accessible by marine or air transport only. The work schedule involves a routine departure from Kitimat via company-provided boat service on Tuesdays with return on Fridays. Technical aspects of role: - Ensure effectiveness and compliance of the preventive, predictive, periodic maintenance (PPPM) activities by providing safe and reliable equipment, and ensuring that follow-up work is carried out according to work priorities - Update PPPM programs as required - Support asset survey, evaluate asset condition and carry-out actions assigned on improvement plans - Maintain and review equipment hierarchy, criticality rating and technical files - Develop guidelines, specifications and standards to repair/refurbish equipment To be eligible for this position, the candidate must meet the following criteria: - Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Previous experience in a smelting process or other process plant preferred - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience - Technical knowledge relating to high voltage substations - Eligibility for registration as an Applied Science Technologist with ASTTBC - Preferred skill set in: Protection and control, static excitation and voltage regulation - Good computer skills The rewards and benefits of working for Rio Tinto are market benchmarked and very competitive, including an attractive remuneration package, regular salary reviews, incentive programs, employee savings plan, competitive pension plan, a self education assistance policy, and comprehensive health & disability programs. To apply, please submit an on-line application (resume) directly at our website at jobs.riotinto.ca. Resumes must be received by Friday, 9 March, 2012. Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

PETS 477

PETS

REAL ESTATE 626

TRANSPORTATION

HOUSES FOR SALE

810

AUTO FINANCING Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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LEGAL SERVICES

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

RTA Accounting - Corporate & Personal Tax - Full Cycle Bookkeeping - Payroll, T4s. Call 604-889-0410

260

ELECTRICAL

✶ Electrical Contrator ✶ Residential / Commercial ✶ Advanced lighting control (iPhone, iPad integration)

Call 604-802-6722

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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LANDSCAPING

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MOVING & STORAGE

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Chihuahua pups, born news years eve, dewclaws, deworm, 1st shots, 1 m/2 f, sable, $750. (604)796-8685

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

Dble. yellow head Amazon parrot w/extra large cage. Exp. lrge bird keepers only.$1400. 604-823-6782.

1-800-910-6402

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GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

NEED A VEHICLE? EASY FINANCE!! Low Payments! $99 Delivers 24 Hour Approval. We Deliver! 3,000 Vehicles to choose. Call Now! Marty 1-800-916-1737 Big Discounts! www.eagleridgegmc.com WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in February, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

MINI SCHNAUZER pups. 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked, vet ✓ $800/ea. Call 604-657-2915. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com Yorkshire Terrier, 10 wks M&F Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 778-708-7932

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GRYF PAINTING & DECORATING Family owned and operated Interior /Exterior, Residential/Commercial, Drywall/Texture repairs. Projects done on time and budget. Licenced & Insured. Free written estimates. Call Peter 604-614-2222

818

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

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SUNDECKS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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FURNITURE

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477

PETS

AMERICAN Terrier Pitbulls purebred. $1,000. negot. Vet ✔, 3 wks old. Reseve now. 604-217-2983 BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $400. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, Ready to go. Var. colors $800 Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978

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HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, where healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “the most friendly country on earth”! 1-780952-0709; www.CanTico.ca.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

NORTH VANCOUVER

CENTURY APT 250 East 15th Ave. Spacious 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 2 Blocks from Lonsdale Quay. Balcony parking at back. Laundry fac. avail. Swim pool & sauna.

Call 604-830-7587 www.aptrentals.com

Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy

NORTH VANCOUVER

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Recently renovated 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 1 Block from Lonsdale Quay. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, laundry facility, u/g parking, balcony. Includes heat & water. Elevator.

MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

PETS

2003 CHEVY MALIBU, 110,000 km., auto, V6, Air Cared, good tires, $4300 obo (604)531-3251 2003 CHEVY MALIBU, 110,000 km., auto, V6, Air Cared, good tires, $4300 obo (604)531-3251

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

AL ISAAC (Former owner of West Van Shell) & son Colin

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

TOWNHOUSES

ABBOTSFORD. TOWNHOUSE in 55+ complex. 1200 sf, 2 bdrm. 1.5 baths, large living room, oak kit, 2 decks. Small pet ok. Walk to shops. Quiet area. Moving ~ must sell. $184,000. 604-308-0451 8am-7pm.

CARS - DOMESTIC

2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, senior driven, 89,000kms, $4500. Hope (604)869-7329 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519 2006 IMPALA LS, all options, original owner. $5500 obo. Call 604581-0589.

The Scrapper

Auction Water/Wine Bottling Line, Bottling Line, s/s tanks, filtration system, restaurant equipment & more. Feb 25, 11AM, West Kelowna, BC, View photos at (Special Auction) doddsauction.com 1-866-545-3259

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GARDENING

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

604.

AUTO SERVICES

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

CAPILANO Landscaping - Full service, fair prices. Free est. 604-8781300 capilanolandscaping.com

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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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

LEIGHTON APT 130 East 11th Ave.

Call 604-830-7587

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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TRANSPORTATION 810

PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY STEEL OF A DEAL - BUILDING SALE! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960. 40X60 $15,915. 47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

AUTO FINANCING

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883

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TRUCKS & VANS

1999 CHEVY VENTURE, white, auto, rebuilt trans, head gasket, new brakes, $2495. (604)826-0519 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 180K, full load $15,500/obo. 604-812-1278

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