Alina Konevski

The Mission Outlaws fell 5-4 to the Abbotsford Pilots on the weekend.

Outlaws earn split on the weekend

Mission hockey squad loses 5-4 in Abbotsford but bounced back for a 7-1 win over the Ridge Meadows Flames.

The Mission Outlaws fell 5-4 to the Abbotsford Pilots on the weekend.
Hawes asks this question: If communities such as Mission are bumping up against Stage 4 water restrictions this year,  how will any of them ever be able to supply enough water to their residents when the population is much larger in the future?

EDITORIAL: Long-term thinking

It's time to plan for a sufficient water supply, especially as community populations expand.

Hawes asks this question: If communities such as Mission are bumping up against Stage 4 water restrictions this year,  how will any of them ever be able to supply enough water to their residents when the population is much larger in the future?
There has been no increase in serious crashes along Highway 1 in Abbotsford over previous years.

Highway 1 collision numbers stable along Abbotsford portion

Between 2010 and 2013, there were seven people each year who suffered serious injuries due to collisions on the highway

There has been no increase in serious crashes along Highway 1 in Abbotsford over previous years.
The Ruskin Dam is being nearly completely rebuilt. For instance, the cement piers that held up Hayward Street are being taken apart, and replaced with stronger columns that will hold up a wider road.

Historic dam gets major facelift

$748 million upgrades in progress at Ruskin Dam north of Mission.

The Ruskin Dam is being nearly completely rebuilt. For instance, the cement piers that held up Hayward Street are being taken apart, and replaced with stronger columns that will hold up a wider road.
Abbotsford school district superintendent Kevin Godden.

Abbotsford schools jump forward on Fraser rankings

District performs better on annual Fraser Institute list.

Abbotsford school district superintendent Kevin Godden.
Clearbrook Waterworks District won its third gold medal for best tap water in the world.

Clearbrook water best in world

The waterworks district in Abbotsford won its third gold medal for its tap water at a premier international competition.

Clearbrook Waterworks District won its third gold medal for best tap water in the world.

Ringette: Thompson-Okanagan takes home gold

Thompson-Okanagan proved itself the strongest ringette team in the province when it beat Fraser River Delta 9-2 for gold.

Abbotsford couple Danielle Synotte and Jamie Deba are in Sochi this week after winning tickets to see the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Cheering for Canada in Sochi

An Abbotsford couple is in Sochi, Russia, after winning tickets to see the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Abbotsford couple Danielle Synotte and Jamie Deba are in Sochi this week after winning tickets to see the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Raymond Lee Caissie served 22 years in jail for a sexual assault incident in Abbotsford.

Convicted sex offender returns to jail on theft

Raymond Lee Caissie served 22 years for sexually assaulting a woman in Abbotsford.

Raymond Lee Caissie served 22 years in jail for a sexual assault incident in Abbotsford.
Students at Cherry Hill Elementary had their first opportunity to check out iPads donated to the school at an open house Feb. 5. The evening was an opportunity for the school to thank Pavi and Gurdeep Toor for spearheading the campaign that raised $17,500 to purchase an iPad lab for the school. Local credit union, Prospera, donated half of the funds for the project.

iPad lab set up at Cherry Hill Elementary

Mission school now has 28 iPad 2s after local parents’ fundraising efforts.

Students at Cherry Hill Elementary had their first opportunity to check out iPads donated to the school at an open house Feb. 5. The evening was an opportunity for the school to thank Pavi and Gurdeep Toor for spearheading the campaign that raised $17,500 to purchase an iPad lab for the school. Local credit union, Prospera, donated half of the funds for the project.
Parents Bob Allan and Jean King want daughter Rosalie to call. Cst. Ian MacDonald stands in the far right.

Parents seek missing Abbotsford woman

Rosalie Allan, 46, was last seen in October. Her boyfriend Jonathan Wood, 45, is also sought by police.

Parents Bob Allan and Jean King want daughter Rosalie to call. Cst. Ian MacDonald stands in the far right.
From left, Mayor Ted Adlem, and Couns. Dave Hensman, Jeff Jewell, and Tony Luck at the town hall on Jan. 30.

Legal opinion finds alleged conflict of interest ‘not clear and obvious’

Three councillors suggest opinion was an 'incomplete review'

From left, Mayor Ted Adlem, and Couns. Dave Hensman, Jeff Jewell, and Tony Luck at the town hall on Jan. 30.

Mission school district struggles to raise six-year completion rates

Overall rate stagnant, but significant improvement in aboriginal and special needs graduations.

Barry McLeod addressed Mission council Jan. 20.

Committee wants youth resource centre in Mission

Mission's Youth Homelessness Committee is looking for a local solution.

Barry McLeod addressed Mission council Jan. 20.
From right, Deroche letter carrier Angel Hoare, Port Coquitlam carrier Elaina Zogas, and two retired carriers are collecting signatures in Mission to prevent cuts to Canada Post services.

Carriers campaign to stop Canada Post service cuts

Canada Post plans to faze out door-to-door mail delivery within five years.

From right, Deroche letter carrier Angel Hoare, Port Coquitlam carrier Elaina Zogas, and two retired carriers are collecting signatures in Mission to prevent cuts to Canada Post services.
Couns. Jeff Jewell and Jenny Stevens.

UPDATED: Two councillors quit political slate

Couns. Jeff Jewell and Jenny Stevens issued public statements Thursday morning

Couns. Jeff Jewell and Jenny Stevens.
Insp. Richard Konarski

Mission sees rise in business break-ins

Overall violent and property crime down in Mission during last quarter.

Insp. Richard Konarski
Coun. Dave Hensman

Conflict controversy unquenched

A motion to refer allegation for a court ruling fails, with councillor involved compelled to vote.

Coun. Dave Hensman
Linda Pipe, chair of the B.C. Nurses’ Union is concerned about the level of violence by patients against nurses.

Nurses face dozens of incidents of violence in hospitals

Chair of nurses' union Linda Pipe is increasingly concerned by the levels of violence at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Mission Memorial

Linda Pipe, chair of the B.C. Nurses’ Union is concerned about the level of violence by patients against nurses.
Coun. Dave Hensman

UPDATED: Motion fails on conflict of interest issue

Councillors debate whether to refer allegation for court ruling.

Coun. Dave Hensman