Erin Knutson

Harrison App promotes local tourism

App promotes local tourism

Weemedical Dispensary Society storefront in Agassiz forcibly shut down by RCMP

Weemedical Dispensary Society storefront in Agassiz forcibly shut down by RCMP

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Harrison Festival of the Arts announces lineup for 39th annual summer event

Harrison Festival of the Arts announces lineup for 39th annual summer event

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Callie and her mom. Callie is searching to find her perfect heart.

Finding Callie’s perfect heart fundraiser

Agassiz woman needs help as she searches for the perfect match for a new heart

Callie and her mom. Callie is searching to find her perfect heart.
Cougar in the wild.

When a cougar comes calling

Encounters with wildlife in the great outdoors of Harrison Hot Springs

Cougar in the wild.
Francis Oliver speaks on Youth Outloud at TEDxChilliwack.

ACE student empowers others at TEDxChilliwack

Francis Oliver opens up about the road to TEDx and taking leadership to the stage

Francis Oliver speaks on Youth Outloud at TEDxChilliwack.
Legendary tree is demolished in Pioneer Park by Scotts Tree Care Ltd, after sustaining damage during ice storm. From left to right: Scott Borle and crew member Jake.

Tree demolished in Pioneer Park

An eighty year old tree was cut down in Pioneer Park after posing a threat to public safety

Legendary tree is demolished in Pioneer Park by Scotts Tree Care Ltd, after sustaining damage during ice storm. From left to right: Scott Borle and crew member Jake.
The Harrison Festival Society celebrates its annual lineup release party and new website launch on Apr. 12 at the Ranger Station Art Gallery.

Harrison Festival Society reveals its new line-up

A stellar list of artists are planned for the 2017-2018 season in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs

The Harrison Festival Society celebrates its annual lineup release party and new website launch on Apr. 12 at the Ranger Station Art Gallery.
The team at Remedy's Rx celebrates five years of successful pharmaceuticals. From left to right: Anne Evans, Tareq Youssef, Natalie Bolan, Mohamed Hasanine,Kayla Anderson and Mostafa El Hennawy.

Remedy’s Rx celebrates five years

Local pharmacy treats customers and employees like family as they celebrate their fifth year on the scene.

The team at Remedy's Rx celebrates five years of successful pharmaceuticals. From left to right: Anne Evans, Tareq Youssef, Natalie Bolan, Mohamed Hasanine,Kayla Anderson and Mostafa El Hennawy.
The 28th Annual Bread & Roses Celebration hosted by BC NDP Candidate for Chilliwack-Kent Patti MacAhonic, featuring guest speaker former MLA for Chilliwack-Hope Gwen O'Mahony.

NDP candidate for Chilliwack-Kent and former MLA rally for female politicians

Patti MacAhonic and former Chilliwack-Hope MLA Gwen O'Mahony speak out for female representation in politics at Bread & Roses Celebration

The 28th Annual Bread & Roses Celebration hosted by BC NDP Candidate for Chilliwack-Kent Patti MacAhonic, featuring guest speaker former MLA for Chilliwack-Hope Gwen O'Mahony.
AESS Senior Girls Basketball Team 1999: Back row, from left to right: Mr. Watson, Nikki Van Beneen, Sherilyn Mosa, Carrie Watson, Lindsay Crane, Kelly Watson, Mrs. Watson; Front row, from left to right: Andrea Bolan, Jennifer Gafka, Esther Thompson, Robin Winstanley, Michelle Chanpradith, Carolyn Putt.

AESS Annual Basketball Tournament on the horizon

Seventy former Chieftain alumni and 30 former Eagle alumni have confirmed to attend the tournament

AESS Senior Girls Basketball Team 1999: Back row, from left to right: Mr. Watson, Nikki Van Beneen, Sherilyn Mosa, Carrie Watson, Lindsay Crane, Kelly Watson, Mrs. Watson; Front row, from left to right: Andrea Bolan, Jennifer Gafka, Esther Thompson, Robin Winstanley, Michelle Chanpradith, Carolyn Putt.
Coun. Pranger (left) and Mayor John Van Laerhoven

Agassiz Avenue Improvement Project goes ahead with funding of $1.1 million

The District of Kent revealed its plans for the Agassiz Avenue Project at its second open house

Coun. Pranger (left) and Mayor John Van Laerhoven
Black Widow, an unexpected house guest in Harrison Hot Springs.

An unexpected house guest in Harrison

A fierce looking spider with a reputation arrives in the cabin of an unsuspecting tenant on Harrison Lake

Black Widow, an unexpected house guest in Harrison Hot Springs.
KHESS coordinator Pierre Groenenboom, Agassiz Deputy Fire Chief Gerald Basten, and Deputy Emergency Program Coordinator Derek Dubiellak at The Hemlock Coffee Company in Agassiz.

Kent Harrison Emergency Social Services offers support when disaster strikes

The volunteer-based provincially funded program offers 72 hours reprieve for local disaster victims

KHESS coordinator Pierre Groenenboom, Agassiz Deputy Fire Chief Gerald Basten, and Deputy Emergency Program Coordinator Derek Dubiellak at The Hemlock Coffee Company in Agassiz.
Michele Silva Brazilian journalist will be featured in The Observer over the coming months.

Brazilian journalist to begin educational series

Insiders look at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre by Brazilian journalist Michele Silva coming to The Observer

Michele Silva Brazilian journalist will be featured in The Observer over the coming months.
From left to right: Coun. Buckley, mayor Leo Facio, Jamie Benton (FVRD), coun. Hansen at the Curbside Organics Collection Program Open House at Memorial Hall on Thursday Mar. 23.

Organics collection program on its way to the Village of Harrison Hot Springs

New mandatory organics curbside collection program coming to the Village in June

From left to right: Coun. Buckley, mayor Leo Facio, Jamie Benton (FVRD), coun. Hansen at the Curbside Organics Collection Program Open House at Memorial Hall on Thursday Mar. 23.
Linda Payette at her home studio in Harrison Hot Springs. The painter will be featured at the Monday Painters 56th Annual Art Show on Saturday Apr. 8. Payette enjoys working in different mediums and trying new experimental techniques.

Linda Payette to be featured at Monday Painters 56th Annual Art Show

Versatile artist explores different mediums for upcoming exhibition at the Agassiz United Church

Linda Payette at her home studio in Harrison Hot Springs. The painter will be featured at the Monday Painters 56th Annual Art Show on Saturday Apr. 8. Payette enjoys working in different mediums and trying new experimental techniques.
ACE Principal Sandy Balascak outside of the school's location in Agassiz.

ACE principal inspires at TEDxLangleyED

Alternate school principal gives TED Talk to end the stigma surrounding students

ACE Principal Sandy Balascak outside of the school's location in Agassiz.
Andrew Allen.

Andrew Allen to perform live in an intimate acoustic performance

Andrew Allen with special guest Corey Primus to perform at the Acoustic Emporium

Andrew Allen.

Workshop to build bridges of understanding hosted by Agassiz Christian School

A unique workshop hosted by Kathy Camilleri will give insight into the exploration of the revival of Indigenous Values