Local History

Southern Irrigation caused a stir on April 1 when they made social media posts suggesting Chilliwack’s iconic pink car was getting crushed, but it turned out to be a cheeky April Fool’s joke. (Southern Irrigation/Facebook)

Chilliwack’s iconic pink car the subject of April Fool’s joke

Locals were riled up April 1 after Southern Irrigation made Facebook posts about the car’s future

 

Vernon’s Larry Kwong is given his 2011 Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame induction plaque by Vernon student Gavin Donald. A push to have Kwong inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame continues. (Morning Star - file photo)

75 years ago today: B.C. player makes hockey history

Larry Kwong became first person of Asian descent to play in NHL when he suited up for the NY Rangers

 

Nanaimo city council, at a meeting this week, voted to repeal a bylaw relating to public morals which prevented people from making use of any “profane, obscene, blasphemous or grossly insulting language.” (City of Nanaimo image)

B.C. city repeals 130-year-old bylaw banning drunken singing

City of Nanaimo retains bylaw banning nuclear weapons, but takes several other bylaws off the books

 

A Chilliwack home that was built in 1912 for an estimated $900 is now on the market for $1,249,000. (Clark Hitchcock photo)

Chilliwack heritage home comes with fascinating history

On the market now for $1,249,000, Proctor House was built in 1912 for an estimated $900

A Chilliwack home that was built in 1912 for an estimated $900 is now on the market for $1,249,000. (Clark Hitchcock photo)
The Hope Station House came perilously close to demolition in 2019, but with funding committed from the District of Hope, the building will get a new lease on life. (Photo/ Adam Louis)

District of Hope commits $450,000 to Hope Station House

The project hinged on funding from the District, and otherwise would have died on the vine

The Hope Station House came perilously close to demolition in 2019, but with funding committed from the District of Hope, the building will get a new lease on life. (Photo/ Adam Louis)
The fate of the Hope Station House remains uncertain, with a plan to save it contingent on funding from the District of Hope. (Photos/ Adam Louis)

Hope Station House project hinges on District funding commitment

Ryan Ellan from the Tashme Historical Society says District money is needed or the project is dead

The fate of the Hope Station House remains uncertain, with a plan to save it contingent on funding from the District of Hope. (Photos/ Adam Louis)
Ken and Shirley Mackinnon next to the famous Alexandra Lodge stove, which will need significant restoration to bring it back to its former cinnamon bun-baking glory. (Eric J. Welsh/ Hope Standard)

Alexandra Lodge stove an exciting relic from the past

The metal stove dates back to at least 1941, but may have been part of the original building in 1891

Ken and Shirley Mackinnon next to the famous Alexandra Lodge stove, which will need significant restoration to bring it back to its former cinnamon bun-baking glory. (Eric J. Welsh/ Hope Standard)
The Choirboy and the Bellydancer is a memoir written by Christine Potter. It is a love story of the Fort Langley couple who met in the U.K as teenagers and moved to Canada in late ‘90s.

Choir boy and belly dancer settle in B.C. after roller coaster love story

Christine and Christopher met as teens in the United Kingdom

The Choirboy and the Bellydancer is a memoir written by Christine Potter. It is a love story of the Fort Langley couple who met in the U.K as teenagers and moved to Canada in late ‘90s.
Alexandra Lodge, covered in a blanket of white after a recent snowfall. To the right is the RV that new owners Shirley and Ken MacKinnon are staying in while they work to make the top floor of the building livable. (submitted photo)

New owners get to work refurbishing historic Alexandra Lodge

Shirley and Ken MacKinnon face a huge task fixing up the long-neglected building

Alexandra Lodge, covered in a blanket of white after a recent snowfall. To the right is the RV that new owners Shirley and Ken MacKinnon are staying in while they work to make the top floor of the building livable. (submitted photo)
The Tashme Museum recently announced a 400-square-food renovated addition to the museum and an upcoming new exhibit, all preparing for re-opening to the public in May. (Photo/Tashme Museum)

Tashme Museum welcomes renovation, new exhibit

The museum will reopen to the public in May

The Tashme Museum recently announced a 400-square-food renovated addition to the museum and an upcoming new exhibit, all preparing for re-opening to the public in May. (Photo/Tashme Museum)
An undated picture of the Hope Station House. (Photo/Save The Hope Station House)

Hope council must consider all options for Station House: B.C. Ombudsperson

Investigation ‘revealed flaws in District’s process,’ statement said

An undated picture of the Hope Station House. (Photo/Save The Hope Station House)
Peter Scherle shared this 1958 photo of his father, then-Town Chairperson Paul Scherle (centre) speaking with Queen Elizabeth II with Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in the background. Prince Philip passed away April 9 at the age of 99. (Photo/Peter Scherle)

PHOTOS: Hope residents remember Prince Philip, royal visits to Fraser Valley

Prince Phillip died at age 99 at Windsor Castle on April 9

Peter Scherle shared this 1958 photo of his father, then-Town Chairperson Paul Scherle (centre) speaking with Queen Elizabeth II with Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in the background. Prince Philip passed away April 9 at the age of 99. (Photo/Peter Scherle)
Dozens of demonstrators reach the Hope Station House, gathered in support for preserving the 1916 building. (Photo/Christian Ward)

LETTER: Station House supporters should fund restoration

Lorne Fortune of Hope questions keeping the Station House

Dozens of demonstrators reach the Hope Station House, gathered in support for preserving the 1916 building. (Photo/Christian Ward)
(April 2001) The local group “Jonah” plays at The Blue Moose on the first Friday evening of each month (left to right) Mark Friesen, La Vern Klassen and Jason Homey have a wide repertoire, spiced with harmonies and instrumentals. The group is part of a recent surge of live entertainment, throughout the community. (Photo/Barry Stewart)

Hope In History: April 2001, 1981 and 1961

Take a peek at the past through The Standard’s archives

(April 2001) The local group “Jonah” plays at The Blue Moose on the first Friday evening of each month (left to right) Mark Friesen, La Vern Klassen and Jason Homey have a wide repertoire, spiced with harmonies and instrumentals. The group is part of a recent surge of live entertainment, throughout the community. (Photo/Barry Stewart)
The earliest known drawing of Woodside Farm in the 1850s. (Contributed - Sooke Region Museum)

Woodside sold: Sooke couple buys Western Canada’s oldest working farm

South Island’s Woodside Farm is the oldest continuously operated farm west of the Great Lakes

The earliest known drawing of Woodside Farm in the 1850s. (Contributed - Sooke Region Museum)
Dozens of demonstrators reach the Hope Station House, gathered in support for preserving the 1916 building. (Photo/Christian Ward)

Coalition to save Hope Station House ‘exploring all options’ to preserve building

Ombudsperson’s investigation into district’s handling still ongoing

Dozens of demonstrators reach the Hope Station House, gathered in support for preserving the 1916 building. (Photo/Christian Ward)
Email letters to news@hopestandard.com, and we will publish online and in print.

LETTER: Council must listen to the public

Editor: Having recently read the District of Hope Integrated Official Community Plan,…

Email letters to news@hopestandard.com, and we will publish online and in print.
About 80 demonstrators walked through Hope with signs in support of saving the Station House. (Photo/Christian Ward)

LETTER: Council should meet with the coalition

Arlene Webster of Hope applauds sustained efforts to save the Station House

About 80 demonstrators walked through Hope with signs in support of saving the Station House. (Photo/Christian Ward)
(photo courtesy of Gerda Borden)

LETTER: A plea to reason about Hope Station House

Former First Blood film worker pleads his case for the Station House

(photo courtesy of Gerda Borden)
Construction workers throw a table down from the Hope Station House as they worked to clear the structure out early Friday morning. The work was halted the same day as Hope officials agreed to stop for one week while the Ombudsperson’s office investigated claims brought up by concerned citizens. (Photos/Adam Louis)

Hope Station House granted demolition stay until March 22 as Ombudsperson’s office investigates

Coalition to save the Station House has planned a protest for March 20

Construction workers throw a table down from the Hope Station House as they worked to clear the structure out early Friday morning. The work was halted the same day as Hope officials agreed to stop for one week while the Ombudsperson’s office investigated claims brought up by concerned citizens. (Photos/Adam Louis)