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The District of Mission wants first right of purchase when the historic post office building on First Avenue becomes available for sale.

Future of the downtown Mission post office unclear

Mission council is asking for the first right of purchase when the downtown post office building goes up for sale.

The District of Mission wants first right of purchase when the historic post office building on First Avenue becomes available for sale.
Mission Downtown Business Association executive director Jamie Hayes looks some of the material inside the swag bags that will be given out during the food truck festival.

Food trucks will fill downtown Mission streets

About 20 food trucks will line First Avenue for the Fraser Valley Food Truck Festival on April 18.

Mission Downtown Business Association executive director Jamie Hayes looks some of the material inside the swag bags that will be given out during the food truck festival.
More than 60 lots proposed for Hatzic Bench

More than 60 lots proposed for Hatzic Bench

Combined, the properties located at 8455 and 8502 McTaggart Street, are 5.64 hectares (13.93 acres) in size.

More than 60 lots proposed for Hatzic Bench
Mission BC Winter Games president Brian Antonson announces legacy funds.

$60,000 legacy from 2014 BC Winter Games in Mission

Funds dedicated for sports, arts and culture as well as a permanent art piece to commemorate event.

Mission BC Winter Games president Brian Antonson announces legacy funds.
Another gas station in Silverdale is in the works.

Silverdale gas station moves forward

Mission council unanimously approves third reading after reviewing additional information

Another gas station in Silverdale is in the works.
Left to right: Crime Prevention Office volunteers Dwight Elliott and Karan Rattan, along with ICBC road safety coordinator Don Miller, Mission RCMP Const. Alyn Beerda, and Insp. Ted De Jager look for distracted drivers on the Cedar Valley Connector earlier this month.

Police continue to look for distracted drivers

Last month police and volunteers teamed up with ICBC to enforce and educate distracted drivers on the Cedar Valley Connector.

Left to right: Crime Prevention Office volunteers Dwight Elliott and Karan Rattan, along with ICBC road safety coordinator Don Miller, Mission RCMP Const. Alyn Beerda, and Insp. Ted De Jager look for distracted drivers on the Cedar Valley Connector earlier this month.
Some experts say the sale of the Silverdale lands could be a good thing for Mission.

Silverdale lands could be sold in parcels

A development opportunity of this size is rare and there would be “tremendous potential” for an interested developer.

Some experts say the sale of the Silverdale lands could be a good thing for Mission.
Forum on French Immersion

Forum on French Immersion

The first of two forums to discuss changes to Mission’s French Immersion program will take place April 8 at Mission Central.

Forum on French Immersion
More than 60 lots proposed for Hatzic Bench

Mission tax increase now at 1.36%

Council is expected to formally adopt the budget at an April 20 meeting.

More than 60 lots proposed for Hatzic Bench
Aaron Billesberger, James Mason and Chris Coburn visited several Mission schools on Monday to raise cancer awareness and begin the Cops for Cancer fundraising campaign.

Kicking off the Cops For Cancer campaign

Mission RCMP Const. James Mason, Correctional Service of Canada manager Aaron Billesberger, and radio host Chris Coburn visit local schools.

Aaron Billesberger, James Mason and Chris Coburn visited several Mission schools on Monday to raise cancer awareness and begin the Cops for Cancer fundraising campaign.
Genstar Development Company has ended its plan to create a huge residential area in Silverdale. The San Diego-based company, along with the Madison Development Corporation, has put more than 1,150 acres of land up for sale.

Genstar development plans cancelled

More than 710 acres of Genstar-owned property is up for sale, along with 460 acres of land owned by Madison Development Corporation.

Genstar Development Company has ended its plan to create a huge residential area in Silverdale. The San Diego-based company, along with the Madison Development Corporation, has put more than 1,150 acres of land up for sale.
Signs supporting door-to-door mail delivery are being posted on many Mission homes.

Mission council wants to meet with Canada Post

Hopes to discuss changes to door-to-door delivery service at an open public meeting on April 20.

Signs supporting door-to-door mail delivery are being posted on many Mission homes.
Mission homeowner Geoff Hackett points to the water line on his living room fireplace. Up to four feet of water filled his home after a flash flood on Saturday.

UPDATED: Flooding damages a dozen Mission homes

Water from Windebank Creek rose quickly and spilled over a retaining wall, causing damage to McRae Avenue area homes.

Mission homeowner Geoff Hackett points to the water line on his living room fireplace. Up to four feet of water filled his home after a flash flood on Saturday.
Left to right: Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce president Ann Harper and newly elected directors Alana Martens, Tony Luck, Heather Scoular, Ilona Klimczak, and Doug Elias are sworn into their roles at the annual general meeting Thursday.

New chamber directors take oath

The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting on Thursday and elected a new slate of directors.

Left to right: Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce president Ann Harper and newly elected directors Alana Martens, Tony Luck, Heather Scoular, Ilona Klimczak, and Doug Elias are sworn into their roles at the annual general meeting Thursday.
A new artificial turf field in 2016 will allow local sports teams to play rain or shine.

New artificial turf field expected in 2016

The location for the new field has not yet been identified, but this week, Mission released a work plan and time line for the project.

A new artificial turf field in 2016 will allow local sports teams to play rain or shine.
Bob Strachan, a senior technician at Xtreme Environmental Solutions, scrubs off graffiti from around the West Coast Express Station. He spent about three and a half hours cleaning on Wednesday afternoon.

Graffiti artists tag downtown

Railway Avenue was hit with graffiti on Wednesday, police are investigating.

Bob Strachan, a senior technician at Xtreme Environmental Solutions, scrubs off graffiti from around the West Coast Express Station. He spent about three and a half hours cleaning on Wednesday afternoon.
Carla Harris gazes at a makeshift shrine she put up in memory of her dog Diva. The 10-year-old pug died March 4 after two larger dogs allegedly broke through a wooden fence and attacked. Animal Control is investigating the incident.

Pug killed during dog attack

Neighbour apologetic and cooperating with animal control as it investigates tragic mishap.

Carla Harris gazes at a makeshift shrine she put up in memory of her dog Diva. The 10-year-old pug died March 4 after two larger dogs allegedly broke through a wooden fence and attacked. Animal Control is investigating the incident.
Homelessness continues to be an issue throughout the Fraser Valley and across the province.

Homeless numbers rising in Mission

All communities need more services, and the increases in Abbotsford and Mission indicate more work is needed.

Homelessness continues to be an issue throughout the Fraser Valley and across the province.
Students at Dewdney Elementary School receive lessons in gardening last year. The school is planning to expand its Community Outdoor Recreation and Environment programs.

Dewdney elementary to expand its CORE program

Community Outdoor Recreation and Environment program will expand to include aboriginal elements, an outdoor classroom and a greenhouse.

Students at Dewdney Elementary School receive lessons in gardening last year. The school is planning to expand its Community Outdoor Recreation and Environment programs.
Mission council will discuss ambulance response times at its next meeting set for March 2.

Mission council to examine response times

Mayor Randy Hawes said the population of the Fraser Valley has increased and wants to know if service levels will grow as well.

Mission council will discuss ambulance response times at its next meeting set for March 2.