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Scan the QR code in this picture to be taken to a survey that’s part of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment’s strategic planning.

Upper Fraser Valley RCMP ask for input on policing priorities

The public is invited to take an online survey or talk face-to-face at several open houses

 

Elektra Women’s Choir comes to Agassiz on Saturday, March 11. (File Photo)

Elektra Women’s Choir comes to Agassiz this weekend

Women’s choir Elektra will continue the Cheam Vista Concert series this weekend.…

 

A house for sale sign in Garrison Crossing in Chilliwack on Nov. 6, 2022. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

Chilliwack real estate market waking up after sleepy winter months

February saw an uptick in sales volume and residential properties spending less time on the market

 

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Agassiz RCMP seize illegal drugs, ammo, cash following traffic stop

2 people were arrested

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Finley Fulford, 6, stands on a BC Hydro bucket truck during a recent surprise visit. This bright young man from Agassiz is obsessed with all thing BC Hydro, beginning his illustrious career at age 3. (Photo/BC Hydro)

VIDEO: Agassiz BC Hydro superfan, age 6, surprised with visit from line tech crew

Young Finley Fulford is obsessed with his ‘career’ as a lineman

Finley Fulford, 6, stands on a BC Hydro bucket truck during a recent surprise visit. This bright young man from Agassiz is obsessed with all thing BC Hydro, beginning his illustrious career at age 3. (Photo/BC Hydro)
Former Hope councillor candidate Sue Turgeon and former School District 78 trustee candidate Marilyn Warren cannot seek office until after the 2026 General Local Elections. (Hope Standard file)

Former Hope councillor candidate and SD78 candidate on Elections BC disqualification list

Sue Turgeon and Marilyn Warren cannot run for office until after the 2026 General Local Elections

Former Hope councillor candidate Sue Turgeon and former School District 78 trustee candidate Marilyn Warren cannot seek office until after the 2026 General Local Elections. (Hope Standard file)
Chlliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon encouraged Canadians to always be inclusive and open-minded, in light of Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 22. (Photo/Kelli Paddon)

Area leaders take a stand for Pink Shirt Day

Bullying has no place in our lives

Chlliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon encouraged Canadians to always be inclusive and open-minded, in light of Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 22. (Photo/Kelli Paddon)
The vehicle is commonly referred to as an Argo, and is an eight-wheeled utility vehicle that had been stolen from the Keith Wilson Road area of Chilliwack last November. (Silodrome)

Military utility vehicle stolen from Chilliwack turns up in search of Hope property

Illegal drugs, prohibited firearm, and stolen truck also found at property

The vehicle is commonly referred to as an Argo, and is an eight-wheeled utility vehicle that had been stolen from the Keith Wilson Road area of Chilliwack last November. (Silodrome)
Police received a report that a 31-year-old man had passed out behind the wheel of the stolen truck near 3rd Avenue and Hope Street on Feb. 15. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Man arrested in Hope after passing out at wheel of truck stolen from Chilliwack

Keen-eyed citizen helps Hope RCMP recover stolen truck

Police received a report that a 31-year-old man had passed out behind the wheel of the stolen truck near 3rd Avenue and Hope Street on Feb. 15. (File photo by Advocate staff)
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Missing 12-yer-old Agassiz girl located

The 12-year-old Indigenous girl from Agassiz reported missing on Feb. 9 has…

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The provincial government announced $23.9 million in funding to help plan for and mitigate future climate-related disasters, like the flooding that hit Abbotsford and other communities in November, 2021. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

Provincial government announces $23.9 million in flood mitigation funding

49 local governments and First Nations are receiving money to create more climate change resilience

The provincial government announced $23.9 million in funding to help plan for and mitigate future climate-related disasters, like the flooding that hit Abbotsford and other communities in November, 2021. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)
A vehicle was burned in a Morrow Road parking lot in the early hours of Thursday morning. (Photo/Michael Martin)

Vehicle reportedly involved in hit-and-run burned in Agassiz parking lot

Residents heard screeching tires, bang

A vehicle was burned in a Morrow Road parking lot in the early hours of Thursday morning. (Photo/Michael Martin)
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UPDATE: 1 injured in rollover crash near Harrison Mills

Motorists advised to use caution near Mount Woodside

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Fraser-Cascade School District 78 is seeking uncertified special ed assistants for Kent Elementary and uncertified teachers teaching on call district-wide. This can be a common strategy for school districts when facing labour shortages. (Graphic/ SD78)

Fraser-Cascade school district seeks uncertified special ed assistants, on-call teachers to bolster educational labour pool

Hiring uncertified personnel common in widespread labour shortages, superintendent said

Fraser-Cascade School District 78 is seeking uncertified special ed assistants for Kent Elementary and uncertified teachers teaching on call district-wide. This can be a common strategy for school districts when facing labour shortages. (Graphic/ SD78)
A man was transported to hospital late last week with serious injuries following a hit and run incident in the Popkum area. (File Photo)

Agassiz RCMP seeking assistance in hit and run in Popkum

Pedestrian struck, suspect vehicle is newer gray pickup

A man was transported to hospital late last week with serious injuries following a hit and run incident in the Popkum area. (File Photo)
A life-sized cutout of Dolly Parton at the top of the Jinkerson stairs in Chilliwack, in June 2020. The Kent-Harrison Foundation granted the local Imagination Library $1,100 toward their cause – just in time for Dolly’s 77th birthday. (File Photo)

Kent-Harrison Foundation gives back to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

A $1,100 grant went to help ship more books across Fraser Valley

A life-sized cutout of Dolly Parton at the top of the Jinkerson stairs in Chilliwack, in June 2020. The Kent-Harrison Foundation granted the local Imagination Library $1,100 toward their cause – just in time for Dolly’s 77th birthday. (File Photo)
Correctional Service Canada officers seized more than $100,000 worth of contraband during a 10-day search. (File Photo)

Kent Institution officers seize over $100,000 in contraband, drugs during 10-day search

Contraband included MDMA, weapons

Correctional Service Canada officers seized more than $100,000 worth of contraband during a 10-day search. (File Photo)
A “cyclist on bridge” signal standing over the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge is an example of recent active transportation investments in the eastern Fraser Valley. (Adam Louis/Observer)

District of Kent, Mission receive active transportation funding

A total of $99,000 will be invested in the communities’ projects, Minister says

A “cyclist on bridge” signal standing over the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge is an example of recent active transportation investments in the eastern Fraser Valley. (Adam Louis/Observer)
A house for sale sign in Garrison Crossing in Chilliwack on Nov. 6, 2022. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

Chilliwack real estate market sees increase in strata home values

At the same time, single-family home sales and average values continued to decline in December

A house for sale sign in Garrison Crossing in Chilliwack on Nov. 6, 2022. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
Illegal harvests of maple burls is a common problem in the Agassiz-Harrison area. Agassiz RCMP are looking for the public’s help to prevent more trees from being killed by this poaching problem. (File Photo)

Agassiz RCMP seek public help as maple burl poaching problem persists

Harvesting the prized wood kills off old trees, RCMP says

Illegal harvests of maple burls is a common problem in the Agassiz-Harrison area. Agassiz RCMP are looking for the public’s help to prevent more trees from being killed by this poaching problem. (File Photo)
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