Abbotsford – The City of Abbotsford announced that Erick Peterson will be assuming the position of Fire Chief to lead the City of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Services department. Peterson will start his new role on September 12, 2022 and joins the City of Abbotsford from the City of Williams Lake where he most recently held […]
Mission – Mission Raceway Park presents THE event of the summer. Smoke, Fire and Thunder presented by Lordco Parts Ltd.. is back August 18-21 with a HUGE lineup of fun for this FOUR DAY event. Nitro, Nitro, Nitro…nostalgia funnycars are BACK with a big thanks to Titanium Autogroup for making it happen! The Dark Side […]
District of Kent – District of Kent is advising walkers and hikers that the walking trail between Morrow Road and McDonald Road will be closed to the public on Thursday morning, August 18, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Contractors from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (Emil Anderson) will be brushing blackberry bushes along […]
Fraser Valley – A 45 year old Abbotsford man is facing impaired driving related charges after a collision in Chilliwack on Saturday night (11:30 PM August 13). Chilliwack RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver after witnesses observed a collision on Vedder Road near Wells Road. Investigation determined that a pickup truck struck […]
Abbotsford – The Fraser Valley Conservancy Nature Stewardship School Event is Saturday August 27 at the Abbotsford campus of UFV. The topic: Learn to Avoid the Top 5 Mistakes Frequently Made When Caring for Nature. This in-person workshop event will take place from 1:00 – 4:30 PM on Saturday, August 27th. Tickets for this Nature […]
Chilliwack – “They are a very special group of athletes and have represented and will continue to represent the Valley well.” Colin Boyd, Vice President of the Chilliwack Giants Football Program is beaming, and some players and coaches are off to Las Vegas and the NFL Flag Football Showcase. Boyd told FVN: They are a […]
Chilliwack – Lost in the scrutiny of the Tuesday (August 16) Council Decision for the YMCA to manage the two major recreation centres and Rotary Pool, was an environmental package. City Council approved the City’s updated Corporate and Community Climate Action Plans. These two plans outline greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for the City and […]
Fraser Valley – A Heat Warning is in effect for the Fraser Valley focusing on Wednesday and Thursday where daytime highs could reach 35C. It is important residents stay cool, plan ahead and stay out of the sun as much as possible, particularly during the peak heat hours late afternoon and early evening. Residents are […]
Kent/Agassiz – Kent Council Highlights for August 15 Meeting: Farmland Advantage Councillor Schwichtenberg reported on the re-start of the Farmland Advantage program. The program will be administered by the Investment Agricultural Foundation and funded with $20 million dollars provided by the Provincial government, with an estimated $250 million to be provided by the Federal government […]
Chilliwack – AUGUST 16 UPDATE – Chilliwack Council Approved the $160,000 for an automated weather station. Councilor Sue Knott made it painfully obvious that after last November’s rains, Chilliwack Airport “needed to get into 2022” with such a system and that it will help Chilliwack Airport into future growth. Council also released their statement on […]
