Alina Konevski

Mink farm

Group claims responsibility for releasing mink on Abbotsford farm

A member of the Animal Liberation Front has allegedly admitted to cutting 800 mink cages on an Abbotsford farm in early October.

Mink farm
This year, Masa Shiroki has produced over triple the amount of rice that he had last year. He stands at his new rice dehusker, one of several machines he has imported recently to Abbotsford.

Farmer triples yield on Abbotsford’s only rice farm

Masa Shiroki has tripled his harvest from last year, just two years since he opened Canada's first sake rice farm in an Abbotsford valley.

This year, Masa Shiroki has produced over triple the amount of rice that he had last year. He stands at his new rice dehusker, one of several machines he has imported recently to Abbotsford.
A groggy bear adjusts to his surroundings on Sumas Mountain after a brief tranquilizer nap.

City bear relocated to Sumas Mountain

A small black bear was captured and relocated from the city to Sumas Mountain on Monday.

A groggy bear adjusts to his surroundings on Sumas Mountain after a brief tranquilizer nap.

FVRD director ordered to return funds to district

At least one director will have to reimburse the Fraser Valley Regional District for expenses he failed to support during an audit.

No jail time for driver responsible for two fatalities

Steven Lineker, whose inattentive driving led to two fatalities in Mission, will not serve jail time.

Lilee-Jean Putt (Dec. 5, 2010 – Sep. 10, 2013). Below, Lilee-Jean spent her first birthday at B.C. Children's Hospital. Lower down, parents Andrew Putt and Chelsey Whittle took their daughter on vacation to Hawaii.

Community celebrates life of Lilee-Jean

Abbotsford Pentecostal was packed on Saturday as people came to celebrate the all-too-brief life of Lilee-Jean Putt.

Lilee-Jean Putt (Dec. 5, 2010 – Sep. 10, 2013). Below, Lilee-Jean spent her first birthday at B.C. Children's Hospital. Lower down, parents Andrew Putt and Chelsey Whittle took their daughter on vacation to Hawaii.
Simon Arestov performs his Rolla Bolla balancing act at Cirque Musica.

Cirque Musica heads to Abbotsford for tour’s only Canadian stop

Cirque Musica, an energetic circus-and-orchestra show, will be in Abbotsford on Oct. 5, 2013.

Simon Arestov performs his Rolla Bolla balancing act at Cirque Musica.
The new Fraser Valley Express bus would connect Chilliwack to Langley, through Abbotsford, in under one hour.

FVRD approves bus for Chilliwack–Abbotsford–Langley route

A BC Transit express bus from Chilliwack to Langley through Abbotsford has been approved. It could be running as early as Sept. 2014.

The new Fraser Valley Express bus would connect Chilliwack to Langley, through Abbotsford, in under one hour.
Above, Robert Bateman carves the waterfall feature at his namesake school in 1993. Directly below, the school facade hasn't changed much in 20 years. And lower down, Bateman and the school's first principal Steve Carlton (right) considered the falcon, wolf, cougar, and coyote as mascot before settling on the timberwolf. Carlton now serves as assistant superintendent at the school district.

Bateman anniversary celebrates alumni

Robert Bateman Secondary is holding a big 20th anniversary party on Saturday, and you're invited.

Above, Robert Bateman carves the waterfall feature at his namesake school in 1993. Directly below, the school facade hasn't changed much in 20 years. And lower down, Bateman and the school's first principal Steve Carlton (right) considered the falcon, wolf, cougar, and coyote as mascot before settling on the timberwolf. Carlton now serves as assistant superintendent at the school district.
Exchanging explicit images between consenting teenagers - a form of 'sexting' - is legal, explains Darren Laur. But circulating those images outside of the couple is not.

Info on social networks is never private: expert

An internet safety talk by a Victoria police officer has Abbotsford students and parents reconsidering their online behaviour.

Exchanging explicit images between consenting teenagers - a form of 'sexting' - is legal, explains Darren Laur. But circulating those images outside of the couple is not.

Abbotsford shows off cultural side

Abbotsford is getting ready for the city's biggest cultural celebration, Culture Days, to be held this Friday to Sunday.

One suggested solution to Abbotsford's ongoing homelessness issues is to set up a designated area for people to stay, much like Portland's Dignity Village.

Solution for homelessness?

Dignity Village in Oregon has been called an "affordable, alternative strategy," but Portland doesn't encourage creating more campgrounds.

One suggested solution to Abbotsford's ongoing homelessness issues is to set up a designated area for people to stay, much like Portland's Dignity Village.

Chilliwack on the LNG highway

The Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) refuelling station in Chilliwack will be the first in B.C.

Former Chilliwack MLA John Les

Les joins lobby to block WTE

Former Chilliwack MLA John Les has registered as a lobbyist to oppose incineration in Metro Vancouver.

Former Chilliwack MLA John Les
Mayor Sharon Gaetz presents nine-year-old Kai Manning with a certificate from the City of Chilliwack on Tuesday for his fundraising efforts for B.C. Children's Hospital.

Lemonade fund raiser earns Chilliwack council’s applause

Nine-year-old Kai Manning earns mayor's certificate of recognition for cancer fundraising efforts.

Mayor Sharon Gaetz presents nine-year-old Kai Manning with a certificate from the City of Chilliwack on Tuesday for his fundraising efforts for B.C. Children's Hospital.
Central elementary principal Jim Edgcombe holds the school's new logo. The school is changing its mascot from the Sharks to the Sockeyes.

New year, new look for Central Elementary

Chilliwack Central Elementary is rebranding itself to better represent its students.

Central elementary principal Jim Edgcombe holds the school's new logo. The school is changing its mascot from the Sharks to the Sockeyes.

Farmed salmon protesters claim victory

Local environmental group rejoices as Safeway becomes the latest store to adopt a sustainable seafood policy.

School district names new secretary-treasurer

School district optimistic that latest hire will end the revolving door of the senior staff position.

Strahl to run in new Chilliwack-Hope riding

Local MP Mark Strahl announces he will run in new Chilliwack-Hope federal electoral riding in 2015.

Squiala First Nation CEO David Jimmie stands in some of the 22 acres yet to be developed at Eagle Landing.

Squiala fly solo for rest of Eagle Landing in Chilliwack

The north portion Eagle Landing shopping centre will be developed exclusively by Squiala First Nation, the band has confirmed.

Squiala First Nation CEO David Jimmie stands in some of the 22 acres yet to be developed at Eagle Landing.