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A large ramp to the Fraser River was built for a movie called Aim for the Roses, a film about Canadian stuntman Ken Carter. Filming wrapped up last week.

Filming on location in Mission

District enjoying the economic benefits of becoming a popular destination for film crews

A large ramp to the Fraser River was built for a movie called Aim for the Roses, a film about Canadian stuntman Ken Carter. Filming wrapped up last week.
The amount of developable land is decreasing in Abbotsford, but the desire for single-family homes remains high.

Changing times for development in Abbotsford

City preparing new community plan to reflect growth, land availability

The amount of developable land is decreasing in Abbotsford, but the desire for single-family homes remains high.
Abbotsford Fire Rescue hazmat team members are hosed down after going into BC Frozen Foods after ammonia leaked.

UPDATE: Ammonia leak closes Lougheed Highway in Mission

Mission emergency services personnel responded to an ammonia leak Friday morning

Abbotsford Fire Rescue hazmat team members are hosed down after going into BC Frozen Foods after ammonia leaked.
The number of bear sightings in Abbotsford/Mission is on par with past years, but the Conservation Service said come September, the number will rise due to bears' urge to eat to pack on weight before hibernation. Residents are being reminded to properly secure their trash and other attractants to keep bears away from their homes.

Few bear complaints logged recently

Abbotsford and Mission sightings on par with other years

The number of bear sightings in Abbotsford/Mission is on par with past years, but the Conservation Service said come September, the number will rise due to bears' urge to eat to pack on weight before hibernation. Residents are being reminded to properly secure their trash and other attractants to keep bears away from their homes.

Crime rates decreasing in Abbotsford-Mission CMA

Mission RCMP have been focusing on property and violent crimes

Rascal Flatts' lead singer, Gary LeVox (far right) has lost his voice, prompting the band to cancel its final three tour stops, including its show at Rockin River Music Festival in Mission on Saturday.

Rascal Flatts cancels Rockin’ River performance due to illness

Lead singer Gary LeVox loses his voice, according to band website

Rascal Flatts' lead singer, Gary LeVox (far right) has lost his voice, prompting the band to cancel its final three tour stops, including its show at Rockin River Music Festival in Mission on Saturday.

Chief and councillor remuneration figures available online

First Nations Financial Transparency Act sees requires bands to post information online

Economy predicted to grow 2.9 per cent

Conference Board of Canada report shows positive outlook for Abbotsford-Mission CMA

The Lordco Nationals are scheduled to run at Mission Raceway Sept. 4-7 after being postponed earlier this year.

Raceway facing potential $500,000 loss in revenue

BCCCA is saying repairs to the Mission Raceway track surface should be completed Sunday

The Lordco Nationals are scheduled to run at Mission Raceway Sept. 4-7 after being postponed earlier this year.
Sophie enjoys cool water at Mission's water park late last week.

Mission temperatures average 31 C since last Wednesday

Previous heat wave record set in July 2010 in the district

Sophie enjoys cool water at Mission's water park late last week.
Abbotsford residents have been looking for ways to beat the heat over the past few days.

Close, but no heat record set in Abbotsford

It hit 33 C on Sunday in Abbotsford, 0.3 degrees below a record set in 1961

Abbotsford residents have been looking for ways to beat the heat over the past few days.
Belle and Emma show off their Canadian pride at Mission's annual Canada Day celebrations at Fraser River Heritage Park.

Celebrate Canada Day at FRHP

Mission's annual party got underway at 10 a.m. and there's 12 hours of entertainment and activities still to come

Belle and Emma show off their Canadian pride at Mission's annual Canada Day celebrations at Fraser River Heritage Park.

Alcohol sales at farmers’ market praised

Provincial government legislation changes usher in new opportunities for local wineries, craft breweries

Industrial land brewery sales may be permitted in Abbotsford

Council gave first and second reading to a zoning bylaw amendment

From three high schools to one

From three high schools to one

Mission trustees approve recommendation to move to one high school and hire a consultant

From three high schools to one
Visitors to Birchwood Dairy look over a milking parlour Friday morning. The group was part of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce's annual agricultural tour.

Agri tour draws 70 people

Chamber-organized tour visits four Abbotsford dairy operations

Visitors to Birchwood Dairy look over a milking parlour Friday morning. The group was part of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce's annual agricultural tour.

BC Nature plans lawsuit challenge

Northern Gateway project approval met with resistance from organizations

Senior Cardinals 10-14 on season

Junior Cardinals currently placed third in league standings

Tamara Veitch, a former Mission resident, is coming back to the district Saturday for a book signing.

One Great Year authors in Mission this Saturday

Book signing at Black Bond Books from noon to 4 p.m. June 14

Tamara Veitch, a former Mission resident, is coming back to the district Saturday for a book signing.
Investigators have identified Mission's Curtis Gower as the victim of a homicide over the weekend.

UPDATED: Mission man identified as homicide victim

Injured man was stopped in Mission after driving from Agassiz

Investigators have identified Mission's Curtis Gower as the victim of a homicide over the weekend.