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Residents at a public hearing provided mixed input on a proposed development that would include a Cabela's.

Mixed response to McCallum Road project

Major development would feature Cabela’s as anchor

Residents at a public hearing provided mixed input on a proposed development that would include a Cabela's.
Dignitaries break ground for a new 50-bed mental health facility on Marshall Road on Friday. From left: Nick Blackman, Dave MacIntyre, Stan Kuperis, Abbotsoford South MLA Darryl Plecas, Mayor Henry Braun and Karen Matty.

Construction underway on 50-bed mental health facility in Abbotsford

Project will provide 20 assisted-living units and 30 licensed mental-health beds

Dignitaries break ground for a new 50-bed mental health facility on Marshall Road on Friday. From left: Nick Blackman, Dave MacIntyre, Stan Kuperis, Abbotsoford South MLA Darryl Plecas, Mayor Henry Braun and Karen Matty.
The Abbotsforward community plan update is underway.

Big ideas for Abbotsford’s future

Official community plan update sets out seven key concepts

The Abbotsforward community plan update is underway.
Lois Wilson donated her kidney to 'pay it forward' after her husband received a kidney donation.

Abbotsford kidney donor pays it forward

After husband gets a kidney, Lois Wilson donates to sister-in-law

Lois Wilson donated her kidney to 'pay it forward' after her husband received a kidney donation.
Norrish Creek

Extensive damage at Norrish Creek water plant

Facility supplies water to Abbotsford and Mission

Norrish Creek
The opening of the newly redeveloped Kinghaven Treatment Centre was held on Friday.

Newly redeveloped Kinghaven Treatment Centre opens in Abbotsford

Centre received additional $1 million in funding for pilot project

The opening of the newly redeveloped Kinghaven Treatment Centre was held on Friday.
A proposal for three sports fields will not include a field house at this time.

Plan for new turf fields moves forward

Project proceeds without proposed field house, smaller skate park

A proposal for three sports fields will not include a field house at this time.
Sketches in a city report show the proposed development of a commercial centre, including a Cabela’s.

Major McCallum development proposal moves to public hearing

Cabela’s would anchor the 130,000-square-foot commercial centre

Sketches in a city report show the proposed development of a commercial centre, including a Cabela’s.

City paid down $8.5M in debt in ’14

The city is paying down its debt and saw a surplus last year, according to the 2014 annual report

Opposition continues against proposed electoral boundary changes in Abbotsford.

More opposition to proposed provincial riding changes in Abbotsford

Mayor, tourism director join chamber’s opposition

Opposition continues against proposed electoral boundary changes in Abbotsford.
Outdoor water-saving kits can be purchased at city hall.

Sprinkling restrictions in effect

Twice-weekly watering until Sept. 30

Outdoor water-saving kits can be purchased at city hall.
Four loaded grain cars derailed in Abbotsford along SRY tracks along Gladys Avenue in Abbotsford.

Grain cars derail on SRY tracks

200 feet of track damaged along Gladys Avenue

Four loaded grain cars derailed in Abbotsford along SRY tracks along Gladys Avenue in Abbotsford.
Ted Clugston spoke at an event at UFV on Tuesday.

A change of heart about homeless

Medicine Hat mayor speaks in support of housing-first approach

Ted Clugston spoke at an event at UFV on Tuesday.
The chamber has come out in opposition to proposed changes to Abbotsford ridings.

Chamber opposed to proposed provincial riding changes

Plans would see five MLAs for Abbotsford in next election

The chamber has come out in opposition to proposed changes to Abbotsford ridings.
Abbotsford Heat

Final Heat supply fee payment hit $2.7 million

Total fees reached almost $8 million over five-year period

Abbotsford Heat
Truck parking in Abbotsford leads to big rig dilemma

Truck parking in Abbotsford leads to big rig dilemma

Parking heavy haulers poses complex challenges, including land use issues, bylaw infractions and public controversy

Truck parking in Abbotsford leads to big rig dilemma
Scene of accident where large signs may have played a role in blocking sight lines.

City considers election sign restrictions

Feedback reveals concerns about unsightliness, safety

Scene of accident where large signs may have played a role in blocking sight lines.
Proposed changes to Abbotsford elecotral districts would see give MLAs in the city.

Small turnout for electoral riding hearing in Abbotsford

Changes would see five electoral districts in Abbotsford, up from three

Proposed changes to Abbotsford elecotral districts would see give MLAs in the city.
Fewer than 10 per cent of the call-outs for the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service were related to fires in 2014.

Half of firefighter responses in 2014 involved medical issues

Only eight per cent call-outs are for fires

Fewer than 10 per cent of the call-outs for the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service were related to fires in 2014.
Abbotsford Centre

Abbotsford Centre sees changes, loss of $1.7 million in 2014

Facility still looking for major tenant following exit of Abbotsford Heat

Abbotsford Centre