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B.C. students are just days away from the scheduled start of a new school year but there's little sign of a break in the teachers strike that has dragged on through the summer.

Th e fi nal week of summer holiday opened Sunday with a demand in Kamloops from B.C. Teachers Federation president Jim Iker for an immediate start to mediation.

No formal bargaining dates are scheduled, but Iker, Education Minister Peter Fassbender and government negotiator Peter

Cameron were to meet Wednesday aft ernoon in Victoria, raising hopes for some movement.

Teachers have also stepped up picketing as both sides prepare for the strike to stretch into September.

A mass rally outside the premier's Vancouver cabinet offi ces is also set for Sept. 5.

Veteran mediator Vince Ready is monitoring the talks and has indicated he will step into full mediation if it would be productive to do so.

Both sides blame the other for a gulf between positions that's too wide for Ready to attempt to bridge.

Th e province says the teachers' pay and benefi ts demands remain far in excess of settlements reached with other public sector unions.

Teachers, meanwhile, accuse the government of insisting on preconditions to talks that would unravel the union's past court victories over the province on the stripping of contract terms on class size and special needs support.

Th e province is appealing the latest court ruling against it.

Also gaining prominence in recent days has been an opt-out clause that the government has tabled that would allow either side to terminate

a new collective agreement if it dislikes the ultimate court outcome from either the B.C. Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court of Canada.

An education ministry spokesman said he was surprised it has become an issue now.

It was disclosed in mid-June by government negotiators who pitched it as a "pragmatic and creative" way to give the union comfort it wouldn't be handed a massive defeat in court and could therefore shelve those issues and negotiate an interim agreement while the appeal proceeds.

Wednesday meeting a glimmer of hope to end dispute

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Harrison Lake was alive with colour on the weekend as the resort community hosted a Hobie Cat Rigatta. Competitors from throughout the region took advantage of sunny skies and great sailing weather to take part in the event.

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Positive tests for West Nile virus in two horses near Cache Creek serve as a fresh reminder that humans could also be infected by the mosquito-borne disease, health offi cials say.

"It's not too surprising," said deputy provincial health offi cer Bonnie Henry. "But it would be the fi rst

indication we have this year of any West Nile virus activity."

She noted the two horses haven't yet been confi rmed as West Nile cases by the province. Th ey were reported Monday by the Society of B.C. Veterinarians, which cautioned owners of horses against scrimping on their vaccinations.

Th ere have been three bitten-in-B.C. West Nile infections among people over the years, in addition to the more than 40 other cases contracted out of province.

All the local infections happened in 2009 in the Southern Interior, Henry said, with most

of the positive tests of mosquitoes and birds occurring in the South Okanagan.

Henry said horses act as "end hosts" like humans – they don't act as a virus reservoir like corvid birds and increase the risk of transmission to people.

"Th is is another indicator that West Nile virus can be out there," she said. "Th is would be the highest risk time of year."

Most people bitten by an infected mosquito have no symptoms but in about 20 per cent of cases, those infected develop a fever, headaches and rash. About one in 150 will experience severe

complications such as meningitis and about one in 1,000 will die.

Th e best way to avoid West Nile virus is to prevent mosquito bites: wear light-coloured long-sleeved shirts and

pants, especially inthe early morning andevening; use repellantswith DEET and lemoneucalyptus oil; andeliminate standingwater in your yard.

Infected horses serve as West Nile reminderCache Creek tests first sign of virus this year

Book sale benefits libraryTh e Agassiz Library Society: Friends of the

Library served up a great day at their recent Annual Boot and Book Sale.

Th ere were books aplenty, great food, fun for kids and a variety of goods and treasures sold by local people in the form of a group garage sale.

Th e funds raised at this event goes towards supporting Agassiz Library’s programs and literacy activities for our children and supporting their library to be the best ‘little library with big ideas’ ever.

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Beautiful British Columbia is home to a vast and diverse community of professional artisans and craft ers. Th is Labour Day weekend the Harrison Festival Society will be showcasing a sampling of this creative culture at their annual Harrison Craft Market, August 30 from 11am to 6pm and August 31 from 11am to 5pm in and around the historic Harrison Memorial Hall. Artisans and craft ers from as far away as the Okanagan and Kootenay regions will be joining a strong showing from the local Fraser Valley.

"Th e Fraser Valley has a vibrant arts scene and we are very pleased to be welcoming such a broad selection of unique local vendors to our small lake side Village," says Harrison Festival Society General Manager, Mel Dunster.

Th e more than 30 plus vendors that make up this cozy indoor craft market off er the highest quality of a wide range of one-of-a-kind home decor, body care, food, fashion and artful creations amidst the small town atmosphere and hospitality of Harrison Hot Springs.

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locally produced handmade products." says Dunster " As a grassroots organization we know fi rsthand the importance of community minded small business in contributing to healthy communities."

An annual community event for more than 20 years, this market is one of the main fundraising activities for the Harrison Festival Society with 10% commission collected on all vendor sales to help support the Societies' year round events.

“Not everyone realizes that we present world class entertainment throughout the year,” says Dunster, “and that

we have been doing so for almost as long as we have been organizing the July Harrison Festival of the Arts.”

Th is fall will mark the Societies 26th Season of Performing Arts with an opening concert Oct 04 featuring captivating Dene singer/songwriter Leela Gilday in the intimate Harrison Memorial Hall. But you don’t have to wait for the leaves to start changing colour to enjoy quality music in Harrison.

Coinciding with the Harrison Craft Market is the highly successful Bands on the Beach event presented by Tourism Harrison. (See related story, page 16.) With the breathtaking

scenery of Harrison Lake as it’s backdrop, this increasingly popular two day concert series showcases some of the Fraser Valley’s best country folk music talent including Nicki Meier, Amanda Th ate, Whiskey Jane, Headwater, Sean Hogan, GB Roots and Harrison's own Todd Richard.

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But a BCTF spokesman said it's the province not teachers who want an escape hatch, adding it suggests the government fears it will lose in court again and is seeking to block that outcome.

He credited BCTF members on Twitter for bringing the clause into public focus.

Th e Liberal government has promised to pay parents $40 a day for each child under 13 who misses school if the strike continues.

Various organizations and businesses are scaling up their day camp and other supervised care off erings for September in anticipation of a continued school shutdown.

Th e province also promised Tuesdayto cover supported child developmentcosts for in-school hours for specialneeds children now accessing services.

Fassbender on Monday reiteratedthe government's position that it has nodesire to legislate the teachers back towork.

Th e lumpsum payouts to parentsfollowing the end of the strike willconsume all of the $12 million a day instrike savings the government wouldhave amassed going forward.

Parents can sign up for the paymentsat bcparentinfo.ca, a government-createdwebsite that seeks to prepare parents foran ongoing strike this fall.

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ICBC seeks 5.2 per cent basic rate hikeJeff NagelBLACK PRESS

ICBC is asking regulators to approve a 5.2 per cent increase in basic auto insurance rates.

Th e public auto insurer said the rate hike would cost the average customer an extra $40 per year if approved by the B.C. Utilities Commission.

Th e rate hike is to take eff ect Nov. 1 on an interim basis while the BCUC reviews the application.

A previously approved 5.2 per cent rate hike that took eff ect in 2013-14 means drivers will soon be paying 10.4 per cent more than they did in 2012 for basic coverage.

ICBC blamed the latest increase on a continued rise in injury claims

costs paid to crash victims for pain and suff ering, future care and lost wages.

Bodily injury claims hit $1.9 billion in 2013, up $73 million from 2012 and by more than $500 million from fi ve years earlier. Legal and medical costs are also up.

Drivers' rapidly growing use of cellphones and other personal electronic devices behind the wheel is one of the factors ICBC cited for the rise in injury claims.

Distracted driving is the second leading cause of fatal car crashes in B.C. – killing 88 people a year – and is the leading cause of rear-end crashes that oft en cause injuries, spokesman Adam Grossman said.

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Grossman was unable to providedetails justifying why basic ratesshould be 10.4 per cent higher than2012 when the injury claim costincrease from 2012 to 2013 wasonly four per cent. Th e full rate hikeapplication is to be fi led Friday.

Consumers Association ofCanada president Bruce Cran saidit continues a pattern of steeperincreases in basic rates on whichICBC has a monopoly but morerestraint on optional coverage rateswhere it must compete.

He also took aim at the provincialgovernment's continued raiding ofICBC coff ers for general revenue.

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Bonnie of UZUME Taiko had hearts beating as she and her partner played a parade of tiako drums outside the library for the annual Summer Reading Club wind up party.

Everyone got a chance to enjoy the sheer volume of the drums as well as learn of their historical value to the Japanese people. “Taiko” is the Japanese word for ‘big drum’ and Uzume derives from the name of the goddess of laughter ‘Ame No Uzume No Mikoto’.

Th ere were demonstrations of how the drums were used to inspire warriors, calm babies, and celebrate good harvests from land and sea.

Th is show wound up a great summer of reading and entertainment for local kids and adults with the support of Fraser Valley Regional Library, the Royal Bank, District of Kent and Village of Harrison Hot Springs, the Agassiz Library Society: Friends and many community partners.

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The Summer Reading Club wound up its summer reading program with demonstration of Japanese drumming.

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VICTORIA – Th e month-long Agricultural Land Commission consultation closed Aug. 22, and the B.C. government is compiling the feedback received from a province-wide tour and invitation to comment.

I can’t tell you much about the offi cial input. Th e consultation sessions were by invitation only, with no media allowed, and the submissions via website are also not public.

I reached Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick as he was traveling around B.C. with his camper van, conducting his own meetings with farmers. He’s not saying much either, except that a summary of the fi ndings should be made public in September as the government considers new regulations.

Th e aim of this exercise is to consider relaxing rules around secondary farmland uses in the Interior, Kootenay and North regions, as well as food processing and retail sales of food and beverages on farmland. Also under consideration is allowing breweries and distilleries, as wine and cider production are now allowed, and relaxing rules to permit more off -farm products to be sold from farms.

Letnick defended the 30-day summer consultation as adequate. It’s based on 11 questions developed with staff , farm groups and local government. He’s also not counting how many emails were stacked up by proponents or critics.

“I’m not conducting a plebiscite,” Letnick said. “What I’m trying to do is come up with the best balance of recommendations to make to government that can hold their own based on the idea and the potential positive and negative

consequences.”NDP agriculture critic Lana

Popham was more forthcoming. She was invited to the formal sessions, and also won’t talk about them directly. But she’s not

backing away from her criticisms.Th e government is proposing

to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for several kinds of decisions, including subdivision for family use or into properties of 160 acres or more.

“I think the general idea was that people trust the ALC to make that decision, and it should still go through the commission,”

Popham said. “Actually the commission has been making those decisions anyway, and I think they’ve been quite fair when somebody applies.”

She said farmers also aren’t sold on the notion of easing the rules for secondary businesses.

“You will already fi nd situations where there’s, let’s say a welding shop or something like that attached to somebody’s residence who lives on ALR land,” Popham said. “Th at sort of stuff has been allowed, but it’s always had to go through the ALC or some sort of process that’s been in place. Th is leaves that process out, and so I think that’s the problem people are having.”

She noted that non-farm activities have a way of growing until they become the main business.

A reader who attended the Kelowna session said even winery operators aren’t thrilled about the proposal to enlarge retail space

and allow sales of wine or beer not made on site. He said “not one” participant there liked the idea of increasing industrial activity such as food processing or retailing. And he agreed with Popham that the ALC is doing a good job with subdivision applications.

Popham also clarifi ed the situation with the leased craft gin distillery on her own Vancouver Island farm. It started as a winery, and the conversion needed only local government approval because the production facility was already considered and taxed as light industrial.

Victoria Gin has been a model for the government’s push to allow distilleries, breweries or meaderies on farmland. Given the B.C. Liberals’ love of liberalized liquor, I expect that change to go through.

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

Ruts in road to farmland changes

Life: Pass it onOrgan donation isn’t for

everyone. Depending on religious beliefs or personal preference, some people choose to not donate their organs aft er death. But for those of us who don’t have any stipulations about organ donation, the question remains — why don’t more of us register to become donors?

According to B.C. Transplant, there is a critical shortage of organs available for transplant not only in B.C., but all over the world.

In 2013, B.C. had the highest living donor rate in the country of 28 per million and 14.5 per million in deceased donor rate – equalling the national average. Th ere were 346 transplants and the number of organ donors (130 living and 67 deceased) increased as well. But the numbers are still very low compared to the number of people that die in the province each year.

Volunteers with B.C. Transplant say some people still aren’t aware they even have to register to become a donor.

Fift een years ago, the method of becoming a donor included simply putting a dot on your drivers licence.

Now, that method is no longer valid and people wishing to become donors must register directly with B.C. Transplant.

Aft er death, each person has the ability to help up to 75 diff erent people and save or extend the lives of as many as seven people by becoming an organ donor.

Currently there are 473 people in B.C. waiting for vital organs.

Many of these people will wait years for an organ to become available, and for some it may be too late.

As of June, only 13 per cent of people living in the Fraser Health Region had registered as donors – 18 per cent in Chilliwack.

Th e numbers speak for themselves. More of us need to step up and take the few minutes it requires to register as an organ donor at www.transplant.bc.ca.

You could end up saving a life right in your own backyard.

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“The government is proposing to bypass the Agricultural Land

Commission for several kinds of decisions....”

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MailbagSupport for bottling plant

It is with accolades to Chris Lepine of Harrison Mills, that myself and my Political proponents would recommend that the communities of the eastern Fraser Valley give the go ahead for his proposed drinking water facility in Harrison Mills, BC.

It is with this type of entrepreneurial sponsorship that these types of smaller communities can grow and produce long term economic growth and productive development, with minimum ecological impact as well.

Chris has already proven that this is possible through his current endeavors, while maintaining harmony with his and our pristine environment.

Th ere is no system, in any economic proposal that is one hundred percent perfect to the environment or a fi x all, to all members of any community. But, having said that, it is up to all of us to weigh the long term good versus the bad. It is this weighing of good and bad, with the proper checks and balances, that it comes upon us to choose the greater

good, with the least harm to all of the community and to weigh the ecological impact, which is relatively low, if not nil.

It is through Chris and his family, that historically have put this area of the eastern Fraser Valley on the map of BC. Th at their dedication to the growth of their families, their communities, and the growth of the Province of BC, that make all of us stand proud as Canadians as a whole.

Th is proposal might well be the catalyst that leads Harrison Mills to the forefront of farming communities, with a balance of alternate green jobs, that produce economic growth, stability, and sustainability for the present and far into the future.

It is with all these considerations, that we recommend that this proposal gets green lit, and look forward to using Chris's endeavor as an example for future environmentally sustainable economic growth projects.

Art Green

Re: Farm changes a great leap forward (B.C. Views, Aug. 13).

Tom Fletcher’s opinions are not shared by any farmers I know.

Th e government’s post-facto “public consultation process” is farcical given that Bill 24, which amends the Agricultural Land Commission Act, was passed this May. An authentic public consultation process should have been multi-year and province-wide, not invitation-only meetings and a one-month-long token public feedback process which highlight yet again

the magnitude of our democratic defi cit.

Fletcher’s analogy to Mao Tse-tung’s Great Leap Forward is apt, however, given B.C.’s democratic defi cit and because Mao’s vision gave rise to China’s Great Famine, resulting in tens of millions of deaths. Th e Great Leap Forward has been defi ned as “a very expensive disaster.”

British Columbians will also pay a high price for the B.C. Liberal scheme to drastically change the ALR, as our food insecurity will increase and farm land even more polluted. Th e “farming” activities proposed by the

B.C. Liberals will reduce the land available to grow food. Alcohol has very limited nutritional value.

Th e B.C. Liberals’ continued support for industrial agriculture.

Manure from organic farms is worth far more as fertilizer than as fodder for anaerobic digesters; only conventional farmers would seek to use their contaminated manure to generate power.

Th e B.C. Liberals need to remember that we all eat, including their buddies in the petroleum and the liquor sectors.

Louise TaylorGrand Forks

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...to the following businesses for donations in the way

of prizes towards the Lakeside Car Show Harrison Hot

Springs, August 16th. Your support helped to make this

a successful event.

A big thank you to Al Simpson, John Buckley, all the

volunteers and car enthusiasts. We appreciate your

dedication and support of this event.

See you next year!

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STS’AILES COMMUNITY SCHOOL REGISTRATION2014-2015

Families in the Chilliwack, Agassiz and Mission area are invited to register for the K4-12 program. The school offers full Ministry of BC

Education programs as well as superior reading, math and tech-nology based learning. Small class sizes, local cultural and histor-ical education, athletics and sports teams, fi eld trips, tremendous

resources and individiual student support services provide students with an exceptional learning opportunity. All program supplies,

transportation and lunches are provided. Secondary students are eligible to write provincial BC Dogwood Diploma exams. The school is open to all children who are funded through public education and

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Prize List Bookfor this year’s fair!

Pictures are to be dropped off at the Agricultural Hall Thurs., Sept. 11th from 3 - 9 pm.

Children 5 & Under - FREE to EnterRegistration is required on Sept. 3rd from 7 - 9 pm or Sept. 4th from 2 - 9 pm

at the Agricultural Hall located on Pioneer Avenue.

Agassiz Fall Fair

Colouring ContestColouring Contest$500.00REWARD!

Offered for information leading to the prosecution of thieves who stole cash, keys, sunglasses and liquor from vehicles, homes and campsites in Harrison Hot Springs overnight Sunday, Aug. 10th.

Call RCMP 796-2211 file #14-26786John Allen 604-796-9117

Interested persons wishing to enter thewishing to enter the

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& Round Bale Contest& Round Bale ContestCorn King Competition


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& Round Bale Contest& Round Bale Contest

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Friends,Fishing and the Fraser River: Gerhard and Diana Korff and Helle Hansen try their luck to catch a salmon on theshores of the Fraser River.

Sue Williams

Summer Snapshots

It’s not too late!You can still register your child for hockey!

Register at the Hope Arenaon September 2 from 6-7pm

For more information, please contact Rhonda at

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NOTICE OF MUNICIPALTAX EXEMPTIONS

This bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, in the Municipal Office located at 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, B. C. Enquiries may be directed to the undersigned at (604) 796-2235.Judy Lewis, Director of Financial ServicesDated this 25th day of August, 2014

In accordance with Section 227 of the Community Charter, the District of Kent gives notice of its intention to adopt the bylaw cited as “2015 Non-Profit Organizations Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 1512, 2014” at the Regular Council meeting scheduled on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.

This bylaw will establish a tax exemption from land and improvements for the year 2015 for the properties listed below. An estimate of the amount of taxes that would be imposed on the properties if they were not exempt for the year in which the proposed bylaw is to take effect and the following two years is described as follows:

ORGANIZATION PID # Estimated Tax Exemption2015 2016 2017

Agassiz Harrison Community 010-863-486 9,386 9,668 9,958Services Society

Agassiz Harrison Senior 009-288-732 14,935 15,383 15,845 Citizen’s Housing Society 003-520-897 003-520-927

Agassiz Harrison Senior 008-017-662 4,002 4,122 4,246Citizen’s Housing Society(Friendship House)

Agassiz Harrison 007-527-365 9,223 9,499 9,784Historical Society

Kent-Harrison Search and 028-740-157 2,151 2,216 2,282Rescue Team Society

Harrison Mills Community Club 011-067-152 1,186 1,222 1,258

Boy Scouts of Canada Roll: 1320-47801 1,533 1,579 1,626

Community

Kim VeriginSPECIAL TO THE OBSERVER

How many servings of fruits and vegetables is your child required to have each day? According to Health Canada your 2-6 year old should have 4-5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. One serving is a half cup. Summer is the ideal time to give your child fresh fruit and vegetables. So how do we get our kids away from the sugary popsicles, ice cream and lemonade for more healthy foods and drinks? Here are some successful ideas.

Most children love the sweet juicy tastes of fruit like strawberries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, and watermelon. Th ey can be eaten raw right in its original form or cut up into small pieces for your child to select diff erent colours of the rainbow. Fruit can also be transformed into delicious healthy treats like smoothies, sauces, and crisps. Try making healthy fruit jam using approximately 1 pound of fruit with 2 tbs of chia seeds. A sweetener is optional.

It seems that most parents have trouble getting their little ones to eat their vegetables. Fortunately there are ways around this problem. If you are lucky enough to have your own garden then you may fi nd your child voluntarily roaming around the garden, picking and eating vegetables- dirt and all. Th ere is nothing sweeter than freshly picked vegetables warmed by the sun.

Get your child involved in the process of preparing the vegetables. Have your child help select the types of vegetables the family will be eating. If they are interested they can help prepare them too. Kids can help by getting veggies out of the refrigerator,

washing and peeling. Older kids can help grate and cut under proper adult supervision. When your children are involved in the process of preparing food they are more likely to eat it.

Th ere is also the wonderful trick of puree! Puree your vegetables and beans when you are preparing sauces, soups, casseroles and desserts- virtually any snack or meal. You can easily hide beans and vegetables into your favourite recipes and most kids won’t even notice. Are you feeling adventurous? Try avocado pudding; In a blender blend 1 ripe avocado, ½ cup

milk of choice, and 1 tbs honey. Top with nuts or granola. Add cocoa powder for chocolate pudding.

Smoothies are a delicious way to get your daily dose. Frozen fruit coupled with greens usually kale or spinach are used because they are so easy to blend and is readily available. If your child detects something is up it is usually because of the green colour of the leafy greens. Th e beautiful dark colour of blueberries is great for hiding the greens. If you want a protein and omega boost add fl ax seeds, hemp seeds and chia seeds.

Raw vegetables can

easily be eaten while preparing dinner. Cut up a variety of veggies and put them on a plate for the kids to snack on. Th e plate will be wiped out just before you sit down to eat especially if they see you snacking on them as you cook.

Introduce you child to as many colours of fruits and vegetables as possible. All the diff erent colours mean diff erent nutrients, vitamins and minerals which are all important to a healthy body and mind. Th e goal should be to eat the rainbow. Have fun and enjoy experiencing new fruits and vegetables which can be exciting to everyone in the family.

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Sports

Th e AHA swim team, consisting of Anton and Justine Stoeckly, Logan Sparkes, Nashon Douglas, Jaydin and Taylor Lees, Randolf and Hebrina McInroy, Alex Schwitenberg, Rachel Deschenes and Jordan Torok spent last weekend in Kamloops as part of the Fraser Valley regional team competing in the summer provincial swim competition.

All of the swimmers swam extremely well last weekend. Th e meet ran with fi nals and consolation fi nals, meaning that both places 1-8 and 9-16 swam again in fi nals. Ribbons were awarded to the top 16 swimmers. Every swimmer got at least one best time and everyone came home with a ribbon or a medal. In personal events, most of the swimmers placed in fi nals or consolation fi nals: Anton came 8th in 50 free, Logan came

16th in 50 fl y, Nashon came 8th in 50 fl y,Randolph came 9th in 50 breast, Hebrinacame 15th in 50 fl y, Jordan came 15th in50 free and Rachel came 13th in 50 fl y.

Swimmers on regional relays wereselected from their division to representthe region with other top swimmers on arelay team. Anton helped his relay teamwin a bronze medal in the 200 IM relay!Alex, Nashon Anton and Jordan swamthe 200 free relay together and came11th. Th e regional girls Division 7 medleyteam was all Agassiz girls - Jaydin, Justine,Rachel and Taylor - and they came 12th.

So now the swimming is over till nextMay. Jordan says he is really proud of howwell everyone swam. AHA really showedthe province that Agassiz has a stronggroup of swimmers to contend with.

Local swimmers do well at provincials

The Agassiz Harrison Mens Golf Club held their annual Club Championships on Aug. 19 andAug. 26. The winner was Ron Tamke with a net score of 65 for 18 holes.

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August 2014Community Community

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For KidsKidz at the Cross - Harrison Elementary - Thurs. 6 - 7:30 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registration & team leader - Carol Cartmell 604-793-0171 or [email protected] Crafts • Games • LessonAgassiz Kids At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822

Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. Tues. 10 am to 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313

Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161.Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place - Meet friends, old & new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds. & Thurs. 9:30 am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow

Rd. FMI call 604-796-0313Coff ee Break/Story Hour - A weekly Bible Study for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call or text 604-997-44841789 The Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet Corps - Westie Army Cadets Training at

the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - 344 Fort Street Hope Wed. 6:30 PM - 9 pmFree for ages 12 - 19 Captain M.E. Sam Ronholm, CDEmail [email protected] call 604-799-8897

For SeniorsSeniors Friendship House Drop-In - Mon. Seniors Walking to Music at 10 am, Sit & Fit at 10:30 am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to Line Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422.

Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email [email protected]

Agassiz Harrison Senior Peer Support - Knit & Natter Group: We meet every Thursday at Dogwood Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Everyone welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841

Groups and Activities

The Kent Harrison Arts Council hosts

Johnny Beach - Wild Earth Portfolio at

the Ranger Station Art Gallery from August

2 - September 2. 98 Rockwell Dr., Harrison Hot

Springs. FMI cal 604-796-2723

Twilight Concert Series presents Her

Brothers - Friday, August 29 6:30 - 8pm at the

outdoor stage in Centennial Park. Concert is free

and appropriate for a general audience. Bouncy

castle for the kids, hot dogs and cold drinks

concessions. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket!

6th Annual Movie in the Park - Featuring

Disney’s Frozen. Friday, August 29 8:30pm-10pm

(following Twilight Concert Series performance).

Admission by donation and loonie concession

on site.

Harrison Craft Market - Saturday, August

30 from 11am-6pm and Sunday, August 31

from 11am-5pm at the Harrison Memorial

Hall. Handcrafted fi nds as unique as you! Free

admission. FMI visit harrisonfestival.com

4th Annual Harrison Hot Springs

Bands on the Beach - Saturday, August 30

and Sunday, August 31. Live music on the beach

from 1-6 each day, with local singer Todd Richard

headlining. Free admission.

Community Events

Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 7452

Morrow Rd. Sun. at 10 am. Call 604-703-9558

Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed

Highway. 604-796-2680 Agassiz United Church

Sunday Service & Sunday School at 10:30 am.

All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9

Highway, Agassiz. Holy Eucharist at 10 am Sun.

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237

Morrow Road. Sunday 9 am & 11 am, Tues. to Sat.

9am. Everyone Welcome. Contact Father Joaquim

Dias 604-796-9181.

Central Community Church Meets at the

Ag Hall at 6800 Pioneer Ave. Sunday 10:30 am

Kids Ministry as well. For more info visit www.

central365.org

The Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday

Worship Service begins at 10:30 am. 514 Lillooet

Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGDistrict of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1510, 2014

What:Public hearing on the proposed District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1510, 2014.

When:Please join us at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2014 when Council will be receiving input from the public on the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments. You can speak in person at the hearing or by providing a written submission to the Director of Development Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 or [email protected] before 3:00 p.m., September 8, 2014.

Where:The public hearing is to be held in the Centennial Centre of the Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.

What is it?A Zoning Bylaw amendment to provide options with respect to home occupation businesses operating on rural and agricultural zoned lots greater than 0.8ha (2 acres) that exceed the 234m2 (2,508 ft2) home occupation business building area.

What changes?In general, the proposed changes in the Zoning Bylaw Amendment are to:

• allow up to a maximum of 325 m2 (3,500 ft2) of home occupation building area in return for payment of a cash amenity of $10,000; or



• allow up to a maximum of 928 m2 (10,000 ft2) of home occupation building area in return for payment of a cash amenity of $200,000.

Amenity payments received may be used for downtown façade improvements, farm recy-cling services and other analogous purposes designed to offset the impact of greater density of commercial or individual uses in agricultural areas.

Need more info?The bylaw, staff report, and other relevant background material are available for review by the public at the reception desk in the District’s Office, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from August 28, 2014 to September 8, 2014 inclusive. You may also contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at 604-796-2235 for more information.

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Pretty Estate Resort is seeking Housekeeping Personnel

Preference will be given to candidates with housekeeping experience and with their own vehicle. Wages will commensurate with experience.

If you are interested in this position, please send your résumé with an attached cover letter to [email protected]

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1 ANNIVERSARIES

Jim & Ellen Rogerson’s Celebrated their anniversary

Monday, August 25, 2014

5 IN MEMORIAM

Suzuki, Andrew ArthurMay 11, 1952 - August 27, 2014

The years may wipe out many things

But this they’ll wipe out never,

The memory of those happy days

Which we have spent together.

Vicki

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74 TIMESHARE

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76 VACATION SPOTS

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

SOON GOVERNMENT LAW will mandate every bar provide a brea-thalyzer. Learn how to be the fi rst in your area to cash in. Call 1-800-287-3157 ext. 3breathalyzerineverybar.com.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EXPERIENCE is an asset - We of-fer FREE recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll-free: 1-855-286-0306.

111 CARETAKERS/RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

LIVE-IN CARETAKER COUPLE required to work along

side another couple in a busy Seniors Complex in New

Westminster. Exp. in cleaning, plumbing and electrical required.

For more info call 604-521-8636 or fax

604-521-9694 or email: [email protected]

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

Class 1 Driver Wanted

Part-time, fl ower hauling. Must be able to drive from

Rosedale to Burnaby, 3-5 loads per week.

Ph.604-794-3238 or email [email protected]

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent

employee benefi ts package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest

will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

115 EDUCATION

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130 HELP WANTED

NOW HIRINGF/T & P/T sandwich artists & management at both Agassiz & Popkum (opening in Fall 2014) locations.Looking for friendly, motivated, responsible team players. If you would like to work in a fun, fast paced environment, send resume w/ references to:Michelle MailhotPO Box 174 Agassiz, BC V0M1A0or drop off in person at:Agassiz Subway 1-1824 #9 Hwy

8-14W S27

An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

Atlas Power SweepingLABOURERS NEEDED

Pressure Washing Parkades & Sidewalks. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract req’d.

Email: [email protected] or Fax: 604-294-5988

33 INFORMATION


130 HELP WANTED

CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s

TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay

Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944

Help wanted - looking for worker willing to work on new home con-struction mainly exterior fi nishing. piece work or hourly. Location Agassiz, Chilliwack, and Hope. I’m willing to pick up if in Agassiz. Please call 604 798 6760

33 INFORMATION


130 HELP WANTED

Labourers PCL Energy - Now Hiring Labourers with over 2 years of in-dustrial experience for IMMEDIATE SHUTDOWN work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer competitive wages and benefi ts. Retention and completion bonuses paid! Send resume to:[email protected] or fax:1-888-398-0725.

138 LABOURERS

CEDAR Shake Mill re saw trimmer & tapersaw clipperman - one job Call Dean - 604-556-9066

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

• ROOFERS• LABOURERS

Required for Hazelmere Roofi ng Company, Surrey based. F/T opportunity available.Start Now!Excellent Wages & Benefi ts! Andy 604.808.1655 E-mail:

hazelmereroofi [email protected]

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

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33 INFORMATION

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Cred-it / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

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604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

260 ELECTRICAL

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

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

130 HELP WANTED


300 LANDSCAPING

knoke trucking

320 MOVING & STORAGE

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPINGAcross the street - across the world

Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

“

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130 HELP WANTED

Phone: 604.796.4300 Toll Free: 1.866.865.4460Toll Free: 1.866.865.4460email: [email protected]: [email protected]

YOUR COMMUNITYYOUR CLASSIFIEDS

bcclassified.com

Your source forbusiness newswww.bcclassifi ed.com

Thursday, August 28, 2014, Agassiz Harrison Observer 15

LAND ACT:Notice of Intention

to Apply for aDisposition of Crown Land

Take notice that Statlu Statlu Resources

Inc. of 7902 Burdock Street, Mission, BC

intends to make application to the Prov-

ince of British Columbia for a Licence of

Occupation for Heavy Industrial use in-

cluding transfer and storage of aggregates

covering 3.36 ha situated on Provincial

Crown land located at Harrison Mills, BC.

THAT PART of SE 1/4 SEC 34 TP 3 RANGE

30 W6M NWD

The Land File Number is 2410957 Com-

ments on this application may be submit-

ted in two ways:

1) Online via the Applications and Reasons

for Decision Database website at: www.

arfd.gov.bc.ca/applicationPosting/in-

dex.jsp where details of this application,

including maps can also be found.

2) By mail to the Senior Land Offi cer at 200

- 10428 153 Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1.

Comments will be received by the Minis-

try of Forests Lands and Natural Resourc-

es Operations until September 22, 2014.

Comments received after this date may

not be considered.

Be advised that any response to this ad-

vertisement will be provided to the Pub-

lic upon request. For information contact

the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests

Lands and Natural Resource Operations

regional offi ce.

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

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338 PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofi ng & Siding. WCB

Re-roofi ng, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

.A East West Roofi ng & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

362SECURITY /

ALARM SYSTEMS

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

& all others• Medical & Fire• Free* Alarm Systems

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

551 GARAGE SALES

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378 VACUUMS

from $499 (Made in BC)Repairs & Service. We extend

warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change!

604-792-8055 / 854-8055

PETS

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

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

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso)

1 Purebred blue female.Ready to go. 1st shots &

tails / dew claws done. 18 sold.ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIANPet homes. $500. 604-308-5665

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

SHIH TZU x JACK RUSSELLPuppies. Very Cute! $500/each.

Call 604-588-0633

Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604-300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com

VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, vet✓ champion lines, $1200. 604-819-2115. [email protected]

YORKIE/POM X, adorable 2.15 lbs, 14 wk, fem. 1st & 2nd vac, deworm, vet checked. Partly trained. $850. 604-463-3635 or 604-440-3634.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit.Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

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STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS...”STEEL OVERSTOCK SALE!” 20X20 $4,055. 25X24 $4,650. 30X32 $6,586. 32X34 $7,677. 40X48 $12,851. 47X70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC• All Prices • All Situations •

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604-657-9422

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

Agassiz. 1783 #9 Highway, one bedroom apartment. Comes with a fridge and stove. good cond. coin laund. pet negot.. Avail. Sept. 1 $500.00/month. Please call Ross Fullbrook at Royal LePage to view at 604-792-0077.

Harrison Hot SpringsBeach Front Condo

660 sq. ft., 1 bdrm, quiet area. Long term only, all apps. incl. N/P N/S, Avail. imm., ref. req’d $ 780/mth + util. 1 mth d/d. Contact Kelly 604-819-1936HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Call 604-819-6422

736 HOMES FOR RENT

Agassiz, 7089 York Cr. 3bdrm, 2 bath rancher. 3 appl. well land-scaped, quiet area. excellent cond. 2 car garage, no pets, avail. Oct 1 $1350/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077

747 RV PADS

MONTHLY RV Sites Available October 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 -$415/ month plus power & taxes. Includes water, sew-er, basic cable. Outdoor winter RV storage is also available $75.00/month - no services. Camp Bridal RV Park 53870 Bridal Falls Rd in Bridal Falls BC. For more info Phone:604-745-2267 email:[email protected]

Rosedale. RV pads available. $420/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. call 604-794-7361

757 WANTED TO RENTLONG-TERM rental wanted: 1 - 2 bdrm $500 - $700 p/mo. utilities & Wifi included preferred. Gentleman empl. f/t seeks rental with in Hope - Agassiz area immediately. Fur-nished or [email protected] or 604-788-7221

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

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TRANSPORTATION

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851 TRUCKS & VANS

2005 - Chevy 1 ton Good rubber, 103000 mi, c/w tommy lift, $9500 obo 604-869-1130

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

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Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Society

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

at 7 pm

Location:Cheam VillageConference Room1525 MacKay CrescentAgassiz, BC V0M1A3

551 GARAGE SALES

Harrison Hot Springs

Multi FamilyGarage Sale

730 McCombsSaturday, Aug. 30

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Bands on the Beach set to rock Harrison this weekendNicolle HodgesSPECIAL TO THE OBSERVER

Th e annual Labour Day long weekend music festival is back. Bands on the Beach is a family friendly event that brings some of the best local musicians from the Fraser Valley to the shoreline of Harrison for two days of foot-stomping fun.

Local musician Todd Richard headlines the event, and says it has been exciting to watch it grow over the past four years, as anticipation

builds and new acts are able to participate.

“Folks can experience and look forward to diversity in the acts with indie rock, country and country rock, folk, and blues rock,” says Richard.

Th e bands set to perform between Saturday and Sunday include Nicki Meier, Amanda Th ate, Whiskey Jane, GB Roots, Headwater, and Sean Hogan.

With people traveling from all over Canada to attend Bands on

the Beach, the event certainly helps to increase tourism, but Richard assures that it is more than just generating numbers.

“It gives folks something more to do,” he says. “Th ey get to experience some live music on what's quickly being known as the most beautiful backdrop for an outdoor concert.”

Robert Reyerse of Tourism Harrison agrees.

“Th is is one of the few free festival concerts and it has really added to Harrison’s reputation as

a great music destination,” he says.Tourism Harrison and the

Chamber continue to support Bands on the Beach not only because it provides entertainment for locals and day-trippers alike, but also because of the overall positive impact it has on the community.

“A common complaint in the past has been there is nothing going on during the Labour Day weekend and this event has changed Harrison into a happening place

that weekend,” says Reyerse. “Ithas helped to improve Harrison’sreputation in the Fraser Valley.”

Bands on the Beach takes placeon August 30 and 31, rain or shine.In the event of poor weather, thelocation will be moved to the St.Alice Hall at the Harrison Hotelproperty.

“Hopefully we can luck out fouryears in a row and it will be niceand sunny,” says Richard. “Fingers,toes and everything crossed.”

agassiz observer, august 28, 2014

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