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Nguyen and David Vuu were at the New Directions English Language School booths. The school takes part in Arts Alive, displaying the art of its students. Nguyen makes clay sculptures to order based on photographs. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

VIDEO: Saturday was devoted to the arts in Langley City

The 25th annual Arts Alive festival took over a main thoroughfare.

Nguyen and David Vuu were at the New Directions English Language School booths. The school takes part in Arts Alive, displaying the art of its students. Nguyen makes clay sculptures to order based on photographs. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
Robert Van Zytveld picked up his Lotto Max winnings recently. (BCLC photo)

Langley Lotto Max winner didn’t believe ticket scanner winning message

A local man plans to take an exotic vacation after winning $500,000.

Robert Van Zytveld picked up his Lotto Max winnings recently. (BCLC photo)
Several barbecue stands are on site for Ribfest. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

VIDEO: Langley Rotary clubs team up to tempt tastebuds at Ribfest

The aroma of barbecue greets the public as they arrive at McLeod Athletic Park.

Several barbecue stands are on site for Ribfest. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
The Greater Vancouver Mustang Association has the popular Mustang Round-Up on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the George Preston Recreation Centre. (GVMA website photo)

Think you better slow your mustang down… and head to Langley car show

The 35th annual Mustang Round-Up will feature six decades of the beloved sports car.

The Greater Vancouver Mustang Association has the popular Mustang Round-Up on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the George Preston Recreation Centre. (GVMA website photo)
A bear was spotted in the Yorkson area on Tuesday evening. (Robert Currie photo)

UPDATE: Small black bear photographed in Langley driveway

The Conservation Office is monitoring the bear with the hopes of relocating it.

A bear was spotted in the Yorkson area on Tuesday evening. (Robert Currie photo)
Aaliyah Rose was found dead at a unit in a condo building in Willoughby on the evening of July 22. Her funeral is Aug. 7. (Family photo)

VIDEO: Little Aaliyah Rosa’s funeral is today

IHIT said it expects progress soon but no arrest has been made in her murder.

Aaliyah Rose was found dead at a unit in a condo building in Willoughby on the evening of July 22. Her funeral is Aug. 7. (Family photo)
Phyllis Atkins was one of the artists who took part in an exhibit at the Langley Centennial Museum in 2017 and is part of the team doing the outdoor sculpture for the Surrey Museum. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

Langley artists honoured to be selected to make Surrey public art

Husband and wife team from Kwantlen First Nation and an artist friend will construct an iconic work.

Phyllis Atkins was one of the artists who took part in an exhibit at the Langley Centennial Museum in 2017 and is part of the team doing the outdoor sculpture for the Surrey Museum. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
Five salmon species live on the West Coast. (Fisheries and Oceans website art)

DFO is cautioning Langley residents about illegal salmon sales

With the West Coast salmon fisheries all but closed, DFO is concerned about illegal activity.

Five salmon species live on the West Coast. (Fisheries and Oceans website art)
The Langley Rams versus the Westshore Rebels on Saturday afternoon. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

VIDEO: Langley Rams home opener a tight scrap

The visiting Rebels took the game 19-16.

The Langley Rams versus the Westshore Rebels on Saturday afternoon. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
Emergency crews were called to the 2300 block of 200th Street around lunchtime on Saturday, Aug. 4 for a single-vehicle crash. (Curtis Kreklau photo)

VIDEO: Mid-day rollover closes South Langley street Saturday

One person was sent to hospital from a rollover at 23rd Avenue and 208th Street.

Emergency crews were called to the 2300 block of 200th Street around lunchtime on Saturday, Aug. 4 for a single-vehicle crash. (Curtis Kreklau photo)
Langley City mayoral candidate switches to race for council seat

Langley City mayoral candidate switches to race for council seat

Paul Albrecht announced in April a run for mayor but has decided to make a change.

Langley City mayoral candidate switches to race for council seat
Langley squad suits up for Bball Nationals Friday afternoon

Langley squad suits up for Bball Nationals Friday afternoon

More than 80 teams are taking part in the Bball Nationals with the girls on the court this weekend.

Langley squad suits up for Bball Nationals Friday afternoon
Activities run Saturday, Sunday and Monday with the annual waterfront brigade arrival on Monday. (Langley Advance files)

Stand on the shores of the Fraser River and greet Langley’s brigade

The annual Brigade Days features a special waterfront gathering on holiday Monday.

Activities run Saturday, Sunday and Monday with the annual waterfront brigade arrival on Monday. (Langley Advance files)
Kevin LeClair’s truck, with a window shattered by bullets, outside the Walnut Grove IGA on Feb. 6, 2009. (Langley Advance files)

Ontario man arrested in 2009 Langley murder

Kevin LeClair's shooting was part of the fighting between the Red Scorpions and the UN Gang.

Kevin LeClair’s truck, with a window shattered by bullets, outside the Walnut Grove IGA on Feb. 6, 2009. (Langley Advance files)
Rides, games, displays, music, competitions, and of course treats were on tap at the Aldergrove Fair this past weekend. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

Aldergrove Fair offered fun on hot summer days

The annual fair was a three-day celebration of rural life, modern fun, and family.

Rides, games, displays, music, competitions, and of course treats were on tap at the Aldergrove Fair this past weekend. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
IHIT is investigating the murder of little Aaliyah Rosa. (IHIT provided photo)

Childcare workers create GoFundMe campaign for murdered Langley child

Five women want to raise funds to help with her funeral expenses.

IHIT is investigating the murder of little Aaliyah Rosa. (IHIT provided photo)
(File photo)

Langley City apartment altercation includes fall from balcony

A man suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in a Wednesday incident.

(File photo)
President Melanie Teed-Murch joined staff at the Langley Toys 'R Us recently for a shopping spree for a sick child. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

VIDEO: Langley toy store serves as model for company’s other locations

The 45,000 square foot flagship location in Langley has been open for about a year.

President Melanie Teed-Murch joined staff at the Langley Toys 'R Us recently for a shopping spree for a sick child. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
A dog was heard yelping and crying in a vehicle at Willowbrook Shopping Centre and two bystanders broke a window to help it. The police and LAPS also attended the scene. (Photo provided)

Car window broken to free dog at Langley mall – but only stuffed toy freed

A heat warning was issued in the Lower Mainland, something to keep in mind when transporting pets.

A dog was heard yelping and crying in a vehicle at Willowbrook Shopping Centre and two bystanders broke a window to help it. The police and LAPS also attended the scene. (Photo provided)
The Prospera Valley Granfondo participants started in Fort Langley and ride as much as 160 kilometres through the eastern Fraser Valley. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)

VIDEO: B.C.’s best granfondo tours the Fraser Valley

A mass, long distance bike ride is Sunday, with participants riding from Langley as far as Yarrow.

The Prospera Valley Granfondo participants started in Fort Langley and ride as much as 160 kilometres through the eastern Fraser Valley. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)