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(contributed) Maple Ridge's Kate Meredith signs her scholarship letter to play NCAA division 2 softball and study special education at Concordia University in Portland, Oregon.

Meredith hits home run with NCCA scholarship

Maple Ridge softball standout heading to Concordia in Portland, Oregon on four-year commitment

(contributed) Maple Ridge's Kate Meredith signs her scholarship letter to play NCAA division 2 softball and study special education at Concordia University in Portland, Oregon.
(file/THE NEWS) The Ridge Meadow Flames will look to get back in the win column against the Langley Trappers on Friday, Nov. 10 at Planet Ice after dropping three straight games in PJHL action.

Flames losing streak hits three games

Ridge Meadows drops 4-2 decision to North Delta Ice Hawks in PJHL action

(file/THE NEWS) The Ridge Meadow Flames will look to get back in the win column against the Langley Trappers on Friday, Nov. 10 at Planet Ice after dropping three straight games in PJHL action.
(file/THE NEWS) The Ridge Meadow Flames will look to get back in the win column against the Langley Trappers on Friday, Nov. 10 at Planet Ice after dropping three straight games in PJHL action.

Flames losing streak hits three games

Ridge Meadows drops 4-2 decision to North Delta Ice Hawks in PJHL action

(file/THE NEWS) The Ridge Meadow Flames will look to get back in the win column against the Langley Trappers on Friday, Nov. 10 at Planet Ice after dropping three straight games in PJHL action.
Ridge Meadows RCMP is issuing a public warning about a new economic scam

RCMP warn of gifting pyramid scam

Ridge Meadows RCMP looking for help on new scam in region

Ridge Meadows RCMP is issuing a public warning about a new economic scam
(files/THE NEWS) Playoffs are just around the corner in Haney Masters’ curling.

Playoff berths on the line

Haney Masters' Curling sees playoff spots up for grabs as season winds down

(files/THE NEWS) Playoffs are just around the corner in Haney Masters’ curling.
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Lest we forget

Webster's Corners elementary students share tea and music with veterans ahead of Remembrance Day

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(Tim Fitzgerald/THE NEWS) Maple Ridge councillor Corisa Bell says bullying by her colleagues has resulted in health problems and will now use Facebook to document any harassment, although without naming names.

Bell singing a new chime as she fights bullying on council

Maple Ridge councillor says she is the subject of bullying by fellow colleagues

(Tim Fitzgerald/THE NEWS) Maple Ridge councillor Corisa Bell says bullying by her colleagues has resulted in health problems and will now use Facebook to document any harassment, although without naming names.
A 25-year-old representative from the Anita Place Homeless Camp in Maple Ridge talks about how the amount of homeless youth are underestimated in official counts. (Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS)

Anita Place Tent City to hold press conference

Homeless will speak Friday at 1:30 p.m. on 223rd St. after Maple Ridge intends to seek injunction

A 25-year-old representative from the Anita Place Homeless Camp in Maple Ridge talks about how the amount of homeless youth are underestimated in official counts. (Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS)
(Tim Fitzgerald/THE NEWS) A resident of Anita Place Tent City makes their way through the camp following a press conference on Friday, Oct. 27

Homeless fight back against city’s planned injunction

Homeless press conference disputes city's argument to decamp based on health and safety concerns

(Tim Fitzgerald/THE NEWS) A resident of Anita Place Tent City makes their way through the camp following a press conference on Friday, Oct. 27
(Scott Robarts photo)

Pumpkin Cross adds spice to cycle cross

Cycle Cross event will feature more than 300 racers Sunday in Maple Ridge

(Scott Robarts photo)
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Marauders mauled by Saints

Langley runs over Pitt Meadows in junior Varsity action

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(files/THE NEWS) The city of Pitt Meadows early budget numbers call for a 3.38 per cent tax hike for 2018.

Pitt proposes 3.38 per cent tax hike for 2018

Pitt proposes 3.38 per cent tax hike for 2018

(files/THE NEWS) The city of Pitt Meadows early budget numbers call for a 3.38 per cent tax hike for 2018.
Ridge Meadows RCMP are looking out for Caucasian male, approximately 5-foot, 9-inches tall and was wearing a red hat after a purse snatching incident

Ridge Meadows RCMP on the lookout for purse snatcher

Police looking out for Caucasian male, approximately 5-foot, 9-inches tall and was wearing a red hat

Ridge Meadows RCMP are looking out for Caucasian male, approximately 5-foot, 9-inches tall and was wearing a red hat after a purse snatching incident
(Tim Fitzgerald/THE NEWS) Former Liberal MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission Marc Dalton (left) introduces BC Liberal leadership hopeful Andrew Wilkinson at a luncheon Friday.

Wilkinson hopeful province wide tour lands him B.C. Liberal leadership job

B.C. Liberal leader candidate Andrew Wilkinson looks to drum up support in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

(Tim Fitzgerald/THE NEWS) Former Liberal MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission Marc Dalton (left) introduces BC Liberal leadership hopeful Andrew Wilkinson at a luncheon Friday.
Maple Ridge BCSPCA branch manager Jenn Stack will take part in the Lock in for Love fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 22 from noon to 5 p.m. as the shelter has seen a recent surge in small animals being dropped off.

Maple Ridge BCSPCA looks to unlock donations

Lock in for Love fundraiser set for Sunday, Oct. 22 from noon to 5 p.m.

Maple Ridge BCSPCA branch manager Jenn Stack will take part in the Lock in for Love fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 22 from noon to 5 p.m. as the shelter has seen a recent surge in small animals being dropped off.
(file/THE NEWS) The $9 million renovation of the Leisure Centre pool that was scheduled to begin in November has been pushed back until the new year.

Maple Ridge Leisure Centre pool closure delayed until new year

City rejects proposals as bids fail to meet city's purchasing and procurement policy

(file/THE NEWS) The $9 million renovation of the Leisure Centre pool that was scheduled to begin in November has been pushed back until the new year.
Luke Warner fends off a Capilano defender in men's division 3 league play Saturday in Vancouver.

Bruins have up and down weekend

Maple Ridge women's rugby team wins big, men lose tight game

Luke Warner fends off a Capilano defender in men's division 3 league play Saturday in Vancouver.
(Tim Fitzgerald/THE NEWS) Titans’ running back Cody Hogarth is chased down from behind by a Robert Bateman Timberwolves defender in junior varsity action at SRT on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Titans run roughshod over Timberwolves

Samuel Roberts junior varsity football team improves to 2-1 after a 30-6 win over Robert Bateman

(Tim Fitzgerald/THE NEWS) Titans’ running back Cody Hogarth is chased down from behind by a Robert Bateman Timberwolves defender in junior varsity action at SRT on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
The City of Maple Ridge has approved the opening of the library on Sundays during the summer months starting in 2018.

Maple Ridge Library to open Sundays in summer of 2018

City had closed library from July to Labour Day

The City of Maple Ridge has approved the opening of the library on Sundays during the summer months starting in 2018.
(Paul Evans Photography) The BCLA denied a Maple Ridge request to move the Port Coquitlam Saints to Planet Ice.

Intermediate lacrosse absorbed by Junior B

BCLA votes to realign intermediate division and denies Maple Ridge Junior A franchise

(Paul Evans Photography) The BCLA denied a Maple Ridge request to move the Port Coquitlam Saints to Planet Ice.