Alina Konevski

Unemployment highest in Abbotsford-Mission

Chamber of Commerce endorses city economic plan as Abbotsford-Mission unemployment rate tops B.C. metro areas.

Bitcoins are a digital currency, but some people have taken to creating physical bitcoins as a collector's item. Physical coins typically contain a code redeemable for one electronic bitcoin.

Abbotsford real estate developer accepts bitcoins on condo deposits

Developer says move is part of a "long-term game plan."

Bitcoins are a digital currency, but some people have taken to creating physical bitcoins as a collector's item. Physical coins typically contain a code redeemable for one electronic bitcoin.
StrongStart programs require that caregivers stay with their children instead of dropping them off as they would at a preschool. Pictured from left, Gurdev Kaur helps her grand-daughter Harsimam solve a puzzle, as does Harjinder Shergill with her grand-daughter Harneet.

Abbotsford school district backs early learning program

Harry Sayers elementary has first district-funded StrongStart program.

StrongStart programs require that caregivers stay with their children instead of dropping them off as they would at a preschool. Pictured from left, Gurdev Kaur helps her grand-daughter Harsimam solve a puzzle, as does Harjinder Shergill with her grand-daughter Harneet.
Bob Dornan inside the Valley Protein feed mill in Chilliwack.

Railway delays hobble feed mill industry

Serious delays by railway companies are putting Fraser Valley feed mills – and the livestock they are trying to feed – at risk.

Bob Dornan inside the Valley Protein feed mill in Chilliwack.

Info night about Mission youth homelessness Jan. 14

Local community workers have organized a meeting at the Leisure Centre

A suspension bridge has been proposed for the Cascade Falls area.

Suspension bridge coming to Mission’s Cascade Falls

Bridge to be only the third of its type in the Lower Mainland.

A suspension bridge has been proposed for the Cascade Falls area.
This four-foot long Argentine tegu was dropped off at Mike Hopcraft's facility in early November. The sick lizard struggles to eat, drink and walk; it makes a gagging gesture after a sip of water. Two vets and many medical tests have not determined the cause.

Overloaded facility proves need for local reptile rescue

The Reptile Guy has already outgrown his year-old space in Abbotsford.

This four-foot long Argentine tegu was dropped off at Mike Hopcraft's facility in early November. The sick lizard struggles to eat, drink and walk; it makes a gagging gesture after a sip of water. Two vets and many medical tests have not determined the cause.
Former sled dogs Cooper (far right) and Coco (back) have a warm new home this Christmas, thanks to Rebecca and Curt Gebeshuber. They also have a new friend in the couple's longtime pet, Darwin the dachshund.

Warm holiday season for rescued dogs

Two former Whistler sled dogs settle into a happy Christmas at their new Abbotsford home.

Former sled dogs Cooper (far right) and Coco (back) have a warm new home this Christmas, thanks to Rebecca and Curt Gebeshuber. They also have a new friend in the couple's longtime pet, Darwin the dachshund.
Sketches of Samantha Stroman’s submission to Canada’s Breakthrough Designers.

Top marks for fashion design

Samantha Stroman is a finalist in a national competition

Sketches of Samantha Stroman’s submission to Canada’s Breakthrough Designers.
A chimney fire puts an 84-year-old man temporarily on the street.

Chimney fire a shock for blind senior

A blind 84-year-old Abbotsford man didn't know his chimney was on fire until a passerby warned him.

A chimney fire puts an 84-year-old man temporarily on the street.
Construction of Holmberg House is well underway.

Holmberg House receives $50,000 grant

FVRD approves grant to the Abbotsford Hospice Society.

Construction of Holmberg House is well underway.
Sean Lynn (centre) happily accepts congratulations from friends on his new car. To the right stand the three people that nominated him for the giveaway: Patrick Greenwood, Rev. Mike Stewart, and Debbie Poehlke.

Car for Christmas gives man new opportunities

The annual Fix Auto Christmas car giveaway at Abbotsford Nissan made one man and his family very happy.

Sean Lynn (centre) happily accepts congratulations from friends on his new car. To the right stand the three people that nominated him for the giveaway: Patrick Greenwood, Rev. Mike Stewart, and Debbie Poehlke.
School district superintendent Kevin Godden.

School district boasts record graduation rate

Abbotsford schools prioritize at-risk learners to ensure more students graduate high school than ever before.

School district superintendent Kevin Godden.
Hope Central program coordinator Carrie Prentice (far right) stands with volunteers Derek Perrault and Jean Storms at the drop-in centre.

Hope Central emerges as drop-in centre

New Heights Church fills gap left by Union Gospel Mission last year.

Hope Central program coordinator Carrie Prentice (far right) stands with volunteers Derek Perrault and Jean Storms at the drop-in centre.
MP Ed Fast (right) gets a tour of Cascade Aerospace. He is pictured here with Cascade's vice president of operations Stu McIntosh.

Mexican army planes get upgrading in Abbotsford

Local company Cascade Aerospace has begun work on its first international contract.

MP Ed Fast (right) gets a tour of Cascade Aerospace. He is pictured here with Cascade's vice president of operations Stu McIntosh.
FVRD chair Sharon Gaetz (left) and vice-chair Patricia Ross.

Gaetz re-elected to chair FVRD board

FVRD board retains status quo with re-election of Sharon Gaetz and Patricia Ross to top positions.

FVRD chair Sharon Gaetz (left) and vice-chair Patricia Ross.

Abbotsford lawyer sues fed for pot rules

Lawsuit alleges that new Health Canada medical marijuana regulations violate constitutional rights.

Mission’s Madeleine Engh says music has been a hobby of hers throughout her life.

Senior singer lands recording contract

Mission resident signs first contract at 77 years old

Mission’s Madeleine Engh says music has been a hobby of hers throughout her life.
Sam Mellace has been growing medical marijuana legally on agricultural land in FVRD Area F for a decade. FVRD's proposed zoning bylaws will permit him to remain on his land, but he will still need a new Health Canada licence.

Grow-ops welcomed in some FVRD areas; shunned in others

Big differences in how electoral areas and cities propose to regulate medical marijuana production.

Sam Mellace has been growing medical marijuana legally on agricultural land in FVRD Area F for a decade. FVRD's proposed zoning bylaws will permit him to remain on his land, but he will still need a new Health Canada licence.
Mission's Reid Taylor helped his Delta Fire Department team to a first place finish at the Firefighter Combat Challenge in Last Vegas.

Taylor helps team to first place finish

Mission resident recently competed in the international Firefighter Combat Challenge

Mission's Reid Taylor helped his Delta Fire Department team to a first place finish at the Firefighter Combat Challenge in Last Vegas.