PAIGE ROPES IN AWARD

Paige Roper of Pitt Meadows was one of five finalists at this year's Canada's Top Teen Philanthropist award.

This is the fifth year for the contest, which recognizes teens who have made the biggest difference in Canada with their charitable work. As a finalist, 17year-old Paige receives $500 in cash and $500 that will be directed in her name to the charity of her choice.

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FISCAL SAFETY TAUGHT

A workshop on financial literacy is being held for older adults and their families on Feb. 21 at the Maple Ridge Library from 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. Financial abuse of older adults is a growing problem in society. Learn how to help aging parents protect their finances, recognize and respond to financial abuse, and access community resources for further information. To register, contact 604-7867404 or htreleaven@shaw.ca.

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HELP TO HIRE STUDENTS

Employers have a month to apply for funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program. "Through Canada Summer Jobs, we are helping Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and Mission employers create meaningful summer job opportunities for students, while strengthening our community's economy," said Randy Kamp, MP for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission. Employers can apply online at servicecanada.gc.ca/csj2013 or print an application from the website. The deadline in Feb. 28.

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RAVE SENTENCING

A sentencing hearing for Maple Ridge's Dennis Warrington will take place on Feb. 6 at Port Coquitlam Provincial Court.

On Dec. 20 Warrington changed his plea to guilty of a lesser charge.

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