Erin Knutson

The Backpack Project is an initiative to keep kids fed over the weekend.

Community raises $20,000 for Backpack Project

An initiative between Agassiz-Harrison Community Services and Kent Elementary will keep students fed

The Backpack Project is an initiative to keep kids fed over the weekend.
This smiling Jester featured at Canwest Art Gallery On The Lake is from the Xenis Collection.

Unique business partnership brings new concept to Canwest Art Gallery On The Lake

Local gallery features a quality line-up of Canadian artists

This smiling Jester featured at Canwest Art Gallery On The Lake is from the Xenis Collection.
ACE students Leslie Johnson, Emma Potts, and Frances Oliver will take the stage at the upcoming tryouts for TEDxChilliwack.

ACE headed to TEDxChilliwack

Three ACE students prepare for TEDxChilliwack tryouts on Feb. 16

ACE students Leslie Johnson, Emma Potts, and Frances Oliver will take the stage at the upcoming tryouts for TEDxChilliwack.
Hunter Ramey at Wood'n Beans in Agassiz

In conversation with Hunter Ramey

Meet the diverse UFV student and Observer contributor from Agassiz

Hunter Ramey at Wood'n Beans in Agassiz
Family Literacy Day encourages reading amongst families.

Family Literacy Day encourages readership

The big day celebrates literacy while encouraging families to participate in reading as an activity

Family Literacy Day encourages reading amongst families.
Master chef Tammy Wood tells all in her state of the art kitchen.

Saucy’s Got Game

Local master chef Tammy Wood steps up to the plate with a new book and television series

Master chef Tammy Wood tells all in her state of the art kitchen.
Hemlock Coffee Company inspires with antiques and a down home atmosphere. Store manager Sarah Dueck (left) and Sherri Thiessen enjoy a moment together at the store.

Hemlock Coffee Company tranports guests back in time

A coffee shop in the heart of Agassiz offers more than a good cappuccinno and fresh baking

Hemlock Coffee Company inspires with antiques and a down home atmosphere. Store manager Sarah Dueck (left) and Sherri Thiessen enjoy a moment together at the store.
Kitty Niiranen inspires friends on one of her many snowshoeing trips in Harrison

Celebration of a woman of substance

Community prepares to say good bye to 'a force to be reckoned with'

Kitty Niiranen inspires friends on one of her many snowshoeing trips in Harrison
Paper Tigers is one of three films to be shown, addressing the challenge of parenting in the digital era. The film is scheduled Thursday Jan. 12 5:30 p.m. at the Kent Recreation and Cultural Centre in Agassiz.

Film series inspires conversation amongst youth and parents

The challenge of parenting in the digital era is addressed by a set of films being screened in Agassiz.

Paper Tigers is one of three films to be shown, addressing the challenge of parenting in the digital era. The film is scheduled Thursday Jan. 12 5:30 p.m. at the Kent Recreation and Cultural Centre in Agassiz.
Tourism Harrison's executive director Robert Reyerse presents at a Village council meeting.

Algorithm campaign a success for Harrison

A new hash tag called "Just up the road" attracts attention to the community

Tourism Harrison's executive director Robert Reyerse presents at a Village council meeting.
Earl Grey Classic, a Black Tea Blend from Karla's Specialteas blends, that can be found in Agassiz at Heritage Coffee House on Pioneer Ave.

Special teas warm up the season

A line of teas promise to inspire and warm the heart this time of year

Earl Grey Classic, a Black Tea Blend from Karla's Specialteas blends, that can be found in Agassiz at Heritage Coffee House on Pioneer Ave.
Penny Trites, Team Leader, with the Agassiz and Fraser Canyon Child and Family Services Team with the Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD), receives the 2015 Emerging Leader Premier Award from Premier Christy Clark.

Penny Trites leads the way in social work

Social work builds better futures with lessons learned from difficult past

Penny Trites, Team Leader, with the Agassiz and Fraser Canyon Child and Family Services Team with the Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD), receives the 2015 Emerging Leader Premier Award from Premier Christy Clark.
Chilliwack-Hope MLA says grace at this year's Grinchmas hosted by ACE at the Legion.

Grinchmas grows hearts for Christmas

Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas stole hearts in Agassiz with a reading of the classic children's book and feast prepared by volunteers

Chilliwack-Hope MLA says grace at this year's Grinchmas hosted by ACE at the Legion.
New amendments to an existing bylaw regarding agritourism have given the trend more stability despite the lack of consultation with its recent implementation

Council irked by lack of consultation over bylaw amendment

Recent amendments to an existing bylaw look favourably to the trend of agritourism, regardless of community input on its approval.

New amendments to an existing bylaw regarding agritourism have given the trend more stability despite the lack of consultation with its recent implementation
Local volunteers match themselves with inmates in the M2W2 program which helps prisoners build meaningful lives within the prison system while planning to reintegrate into society.

Mentorship program helps rebuild lives

M2W2 makes a difference inside prison and on the outside

Local volunteers match themselves with inmates in the M2W2 program which helps prisoners build meaningful lives within the prison system while planning to reintegrate into society.
Local band Leaded to play Roc the Mic tonight in Vancouver.

Local band Leaded to rock out at tonight’s Rock the Mic concert

Leaded to compete at The Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino in Vancouver to see who will come away as rock legends

Local band Leaded to play Roc the Mic tonight in Vancouver.
A formal apology was made by The Board of Education for School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) by Board Chair Linda Kerr on behalf of trustee Rose Tustian who was absent from the Nov. 15 meeting.

Legal fees mount as school district employee awaits apology

Fraser-Cascade trustee censure by board for comments she made

A formal apology was made by The Board of Education for School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) by Board Chair Linda Kerr on behalf of trustee Rose Tustian who was absent from the Nov. 15 meeting.
Josephine Ellis show's off her new children's book Sir Ratford's Christmas at Pioneer Park.

Sir Ratford Returns

Agassiz's favourite rat returns for the holiday season

Josephine Ellis show's off her new children's book Sir Ratford's Christmas at Pioneer Park.
Chris (left) and Ian Wilson are partnered for life as a father-son team in the Scouts. Ian was the recipient of a Kent-Harrison Foundation Scholarship.

Salute to the scouting way of life

Father son duo acknowledge the good life in the great outdoors

Chris (left) and Ian Wilson are partnered for life as a father-son team in the Scouts. Ian was the recipient of a Kent-Harrison Foundation Scholarship.
New Osprey promises top notch rescue on Harrison Lake.

Upgraded rescue craft ready to spread its wings

Osprey promises to deliver top notch service to the communities of Kent-Harrison

New Osprey promises top notch rescue on Harrison Lake.