Justin Beddall

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Dave Kyle at Hemingway’s New and Used Books holds tiny antique volumes.

The enduring power of print

Despite a rise in popularity of e-books and tablets, independent bookstore owners are busier than ever

Dave Kyle at Hemingway’s New and Used Books holds tiny antique volumes.
Denis Kelly led W.J. Mouat to three provincial championships in nearly three decades at the school.

Mouat coaching legend to return to university football

Denis Kelly launched W.J. Mouat’s football program in 1987 and guided team to three championships

Denis Kelly led W.J. Mouat to three provincial championships in nearly three decades at the school.
Valley Stars Titanium will be competing at the Summit All-Star Cheerleading Championship.

Lots to cheer about for Valley Stars

Abbotsford squad headed to Orlando for international cheering competition

Valley Stars Titanium will be competing at the Summit All-Star Cheerleading Championship.
Nakisa Levale, the captain of the Panthers, scores a try against crosstown rival Robert Bateman during league action last week.

Panthers hunt for another title

Abbotsford Sr. squad has won five out of six possible championships in last three years

Nakisa Levale, the captain of the Panthers, scores a try against crosstown rival Robert Bateman during league action last week.
Rohit Khanna, district manager at Horizon Sports and Street Wear in Abbotsford, is looking forward to the Canucks’ playoff run.

Abby businesses cheer on Canucks

Post-season play a boon for local bars, restaurants and specialty stores

Rohit Khanna, district manager at Horizon Sports and Street Wear in Abbotsford, is looking forward to the Canucks’ playoff run.
Harj Hadani’s website is skinnyroti.com.

A recipe for healthy meals and six-pack abs

Mother-of-two Harj Hadani shares tips on getting fit and eating healthy

Harj Hadani’s website is skinnyroti.com.
Abby sports hall of fame induction ceremony takes place Saturday

Two Abbotsford athletes head to the hall

Amy Gough and Harry Toews to be inducted into the Abbotsford Hall of Fame on April 25

Abby sports hall of fame induction ceremony takes place Saturday
Norman Gilbert Riel escaped from Mission Institution on August 24, 2014.

RCMP wanted list reveals more about Mission Institution escapee

Norman Gilbert Riel escaped last August and his whereabouts remains a mystery

Norman Gilbert Riel escaped from Mission Institution on August 24, 2014.
John Nuttall and Amanda Korody in a still image from RCMP undercover surveillance video.

Undercover sting into alleged legislature bomb plot ends in Abbotsford motel

Courtroom sees undercover video of the hours leading up to the arrest of Surrey's John Nuttall and his wife Amanda Korody.

John Nuttall and Amanda Korody in a still image from RCMP undercover surveillance video.
Sophie Buitendyk began climbing at the Project Climbing Center in Abbotsford when she was eight.

Abby rock climber qualifies for youth worlds

Sophie Buitendyk’s dream is to make a living rock climbing

Sophie Buitendyk began climbing at the Project Climbing Center in Abbotsford when she was eight.
Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame inductee and charter member of the Valley Concert Society, Liz Carter, passed away on Wednesday at age of 79.

‘An inspiration and example to live by’

Liz Carter leaves a legacy of tireless volunteerism

Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame inductee and charter member of the Valley Concert Society, Liz Carter, passed away on Wednesday at age of 79.
Yale Lions players celebrate 69-63 thriller over Terry Fox on Saturday night, capturing the 2015 B.C. High School Boys 4A Championship.

Yale Lions crowned B.C. champs

‘No words in the dictionary for this’: Bennett-Boire

Yale Lions players celebrate 69-63 thriller over Terry Fox on Saturday night, capturing the 2015 B.C. High School Boys 4A Championship.
After Saturday's shutout performance, Skapski posted Instagram pictures from the game, with this message: 'First NHL shutout. I want to thank and recognize All of my teammates throughout my minor, junior and pro hockey for being a big part of this.'

Skapski earns first NHL shutout

Abbotsford netminder has now beat the Sabres twice this season

After Saturday's shutout performance, Skapski posted Instagram pictures from the game, with this message: 'First NHL shutout. I want to thank and recognize All of my teammates throughout my minor, junior and pro hockey for being a big part of this.'
Yale players celebrate after winning championship.

UPDATED: Yale Lions capture Quad A boys basketball title

Lions defeat the Terry Fox Ravens 69-63 at the Langley Events Centre

Yale players celebrate after winning championship.
Mackenzie Skapski first dressed for the Rangers in a game against Boston on Feb. 4.

Abby goalie Mackenzie Skapski gets second start with Rangers on Saturday

Goaltender got his first start - and win - against the Sabres on Feb. 20

Mackenzie Skapski first dressed for the Rangers in a game against Boston on Feb. 4.
Riley Braich of Yale controls the ball during a game against Queen Charlotte at the B.C. High School Boys 4A Basketball Provincial Championships at Langley Events Centre on Wednesday. Braich scored 45 points in the game.

Dynamic backcourt duo leads Yale to final four at 4A championships

Lions face Kelowna on Friday night in semifinals of 2015 Boys BC 4A High School Boys Basketball Championships

Riley Braich of Yale controls the ball during a game against Queen Charlotte at the B.C. High School Boys 4A Basketball Provincial Championships at Langley Events Centre on Wednesday. Braich scored 45 points in the game.
Robert Bateman's Austin Schulz (24) scored 12 points for the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Robert Bateman wins first-ever game at boys provincial basketball championships

Bateman makes first trip to provincials in the school's 21-year history

Robert Bateman's Austin Schulz (24) scored 12 points for the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
Mackenzie Skapski dressed for his first NHL game on February 4 against the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Mackenzie Skapski’s call-up with Rangers lasting longer than he expected

Rookie goalie from Abbotsford expected to be around for only a game or two

Mackenzie Skapski dressed for his first NHL game on February 4 against the Boston Bruins at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Mackenzie Skapski made his debut as a New York Ranger on Wednesday. Here, he's pictured during warm-up with Rangers forward Martin St. Louis in the background.

Abby goalie gets call-up to NHL’s Rangers

With starting goalie Henrik Lundqvist injured, Mackenzie Skapski was in uniform for Wednesday's Rangers vs. Boston Bruins game

Mackenzie Skapski made his debut as a New York Ranger on Wednesday. Here, he's pictured during warm-up with Rangers forward Martin St. Louis in the background.
Robert Barnes holds a picture of Jelly Bean at the park where the small dog was attacked.

Owner grieves loss of dog mauled at on-leash park

Robert Barnes' small dog Jelly Bean was attacked by two collies in Abbotsford

Robert Barnes holds a picture of Jelly Bean at the park where the small dog was attacked.