Natasha Jones

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Langley aims for curbs on landfill disputes

After hearing several delegations, some with compelling stories, Township council acted to craft a new policy to regulate land fills.

Langley Township considers tougher landfill policy

Langley Township council is acting to craft a new policy to regulate landfills on agricultural land.

Janice De Ruiter is the woman behind the successful Scoop-N-Save cake decorating shop which celebrates 30 years on Saturday with a party. Left: Decoarting beads.

The sweet taste of success

Scoop-N-Save will celebrate 30 years of business on Saturday with entertainment for the whole family

Janice De Ruiter is the woman behind the successful Scoop-N-Save cake decorating shop which celebrates 30 years on Saturday with a party. Left: Decoarting beads.

Kwantlen people weigh in on Gray Pit sale

Opponents of Langley Township’s plan to sell Gray Pit in Glen Valley have a new ally in their fight

Stella Sandyke, a volunteer at the Brookswood CPO, checks to see if the owner of this vehicle has left valuables in the truck. Sandyke is taking part in the RCMP’s Lock Out Auto Crime campaign.

Lock Out Auto Crime campaign now kicking into high gear

Volunteer ambassadors offer guidance for keeping thieves at bay

Stella Sandyke, a volunteer at the Brookswood CPO, checks to see if the owner of this vehicle has left valuables in the truck. Sandyke is taking part in the RCMP’s Lock Out Auto Crime campaign.
Police are searching for this suspect in an assault on Aug. 26.

Suspect sought in Walnut Grove teen mugging

Fourteen-year-old girl pushed to the ground by male suspect on Aug. 26

Police are searching for this suspect in an assault on Aug. 26.
Simon Jottey, a traffic enforcement officer with the Township, is urging parents to act more cautiously in school zones.

School zone safety to be strictly enforced

Parents are often the ones putting children at risk, says enforcement officer

Simon Jottey, a traffic enforcement officer with the Township, is urging parents to act more cautiously in school zones.
John Reidl and Ruth Sweet of south Langley say the most pressing issue about blueberry cannons is the safety of horses, which bolt when frightened, and their riders.

Blueberry cannons drawing fire

Neighbours of Langley blueberry farms say constant blasts are keeping them up at night and endangering the safety of riders

John Reidl and Ruth Sweet of south Langley say the most pressing issue about blueberry cannons is the safety of horses, which bolt when frightened, and their riders.
Marianne Smith checks the PH balance of a batch of goats milk. The milk in the vat is enough to make about 10 wheels each weighing about 10 pounds, plus cheese curds. Bottom: Wheels of goat cheese are in the final stages of the ripening process.

Milking a business for all it’s worth

Langley's Milner Valley Cheese is noticing a surge in business

Marianne Smith checks the PH balance of a batch of goats milk. The milk in the vat is enough to make about 10 wheels each weighing about 10 pounds, plus cheese curds. Bottom: Wheels of goat cheese are in the final stages of the ripening process.
At top, Jacob Monson of Aldergrove’s Betty Gilbert Middle School sizes up the big and delicious fresh berry pie that is the specialty of Krause Berry Farms. Below, youngsters enjoy playing in the sandbox at Krause Berry Farms, among other activities. With berry season in full swing the farm offers plenty of activities for the family such as their petting zoo, as well as a full menu of pies, ice crea, lattes and fresh roasted corn. The farm is open seven days a week at 6179 - 248 Street.

Krause Berry Farm to move into wine business

Its good soil and proximity to Vancouver and the border, puts Krause Berry Farms and other area producers in a unique position.

At top, Jacob Monson of Aldergrove’s Betty Gilbert Middle School sizes up the big and delicious fresh berry pie that is the specialty of Krause Berry Farms. Below, youngsters enjoy playing in the sandbox at Krause Berry Farms, among other activities. With berry season in full swing the farm offers plenty of activities for the family such as their petting zoo, as well as a full menu of pies, ice crea, lattes and fresh roasted corn. The farm is open seven days a week at 6179 - 248 Street.
Photo of Barry Steven Maslanka-Ewing in 2002 at age 48. He has been identified as the man whose remains were found in Aldergrove last year.

Police seek information on deceased man

A man known as the "Big Bear" whose remains were found in Aldergrove last year, has been identified as Barry Steven Maslanka-Ewing.

Photo of Barry Steven Maslanka-Ewing in 2002 at age 48. He has been identified as the man whose remains were found in Aldergrove last year.
Police have said the body found on Department of Defence land in Aldergrove last November was that of Barry Steven Maslanka-Ewing.

Remains found on Department of Defence land in Aldergrove identified

Langley RCMP seeking public's help to fill in gaps of Barry Steven Maslanka-Ewing's life

Police have said the body found on Department of Defence land in Aldergrove last November was that of Barry Steven Maslanka-Ewing.

Men caught red-handed in Aldergrove B & E

Local residents credited with quick apprehension of two Abbotsford men

Artist sketch of suspect in attempted abduction of 10-year-old girl

Hunt on for dangerous predator

Lynden, Wash., police broaden search for would-be abductor of girl, 10

Artist sketch of suspect in attempted abduction of 10-year-old girl

‘Project X’ axed as police presence upped

Weekend mega party promoted on Facebook fails to materialize

Langley expands water tanker shuttle accreditation

Rural residents seeing huge reduction in home insurance rates

Jennifer Fruno arranges trays of bergonias, the last of the summer flowers at Gibbs Nurseryland which is closing at the end of September.

Blooms fading on Gibbs Nurseryland

Township of Langley pays $5.75 million for 200 Street landmark

Jennifer Fruno arranges trays of bergonias, the last of the summer flowers at Gibbs Nurseryland which is closing at the end of September.

Blueberry cannon ban coming on council’s autumn agenda

Township Councillor Kim Richter presented several notices of motion at the final public meeting before council's summer break.

A travel trailer worth about $10,000 was destroyed in Aldergrove on Monday by a fire that broke out when paint thinner was accidentally spilled onto a stove.

Three fires in three days

A trailer, house and mill catch fire within a three day span, keeping Township firefighters busy.

A travel trailer worth about $10,000 was destroyed in Aldergrove on Monday by a fire that broke out when paint thinner was accidentally spilled onto a stove.

Much more needed in fund for Murrayville overpass

A pedestrian overpass of Fraser Highway is expected to cost between $2.5 and $3 million.