Samantha Anderson

Amateur skater Yuzuki Kawasaki, 8, competing at the 2017 World Freestyle Round-Up Skateboard Championships. (Grace Kennedy)

Skateboarders head to Cloverdale for world-renowned freestyle competition

World Round-Up Freestyle Skateboarding Championships return to fairgrounds this May long weekend

Amateur skater Yuzuki Kawasaki, 8, competing at the 2017 World Freestyle Round-Up Skateboard Championships. (Grace Kennedy)
The 2019 Clovies awards, hosted by the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce, honoured the best of Cloverdale businesses. (Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce)

Clovies honour best of Cloverdale businesses, citizens

Clovies business awards recognized exemplary businesses, not-for-profits, individuals

The 2019 Clovies awards, hosted by the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce, honoured the best of Cloverdale businesses. (Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce)
Worlds of Wonder, a new Lego-based exhibit at the Museum of Surrey, will have its grand opening event on Sunday, April 28. (Samantha Anderson)

What’s happening in Cloverdale this weekend, April 26 to 28

Looking for something to do in Cloverdale this weekend?

Worlds of Wonder, a new Lego-based exhibit at the Museum of Surrey, will have its grand opening event on Sunday, April 28. (Samantha Anderson)
These heritage fruit trees were planted more than 100 years ago, shortly after the Scott family arrived in Cloverdale in 1912. They were in full bloom during the informal opening ceremony for the park on April 16, 2019. (Jim Foulkes)

Cloverdale’s newly named Henry Houston Scott Park opens

Park named for African-American settlers who came to Surrey in 1912

These heritage fruit trees were planted more than 100 years ago, shortly after the Scott family arrived in Cloverdale in 1912. They were in full bloom during the informal opening ceremony for the park on April 16, 2019. (Jim Foulkes)
Surrey provincial courthouse. (Photo: Tom Zytaruk)

Trial delayed for former Cloverdale pastor and wife charged with sex assault

Trial for Samuel and Madelaine Emerson will be continued in September

Surrey provincial courthouse. (Photo: Tom Zytaruk)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves are a reminder of Bjorn Storness-Bliss’s lost son. They were stolen from his front yard mid-day on Easter Sunday. (Submitted)

‘We’re devastated’: Reminders of lost son stolen from Cloverdale family on Easter Sunday

For the second time in a year, several garden ornaments stolen from family's front garden

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves are a reminder of Bjorn Storness-Bliss’s lost son. They were stolen from his front yard mid-day on Easter Sunday. (Submitted)
There is an application before council to divide this lot along 172 Street into two lots, each of which would have one house and potentially suites. (Google Maps)

Subdivision, townhome proposals for Cloverdale neighbourhood move forward

Cloverdale Community Assocation opposes subdivision, agrees with BIA's support of townhomes

There is an application before council to divide this lot along 172 Street into two lots, each of which would have one house and potentially suites. (Google Maps)
Surrey residents check out the updated Cloverdale Town Centre Plan at an open house on Thursday, April 11, 2019. (Ankedo Zake)

Cloverdale residents get final chance to review new town centre plan

Open house is held, survey open until April 18

Surrey residents check out the updated Cloverdale Town Centre Plan at an open house on Thursday, April 11, 2019. (Ankedo Zake)
The Black Press Extreme Education and Career Fair will take place at the Cloverdale Agriplex on Thursday, April 25, from 1 to 6 p.m. The fair brings together local educational institutions and employers with prospective students and job seekers. (Black Press Media file photo)

It’s all about the hustle: Find the right school, career at upcoming fair

Black Press Extreme Education and Career Fair returns to Cloverdale on April 25

The Black Press Extreme Education and Career Fair will take place at the Cloverdale Agriplex on Thursday, April 25, from 1 to 6 p.m. The fair brings together local educational institutions and employers with prospective students and job seekers. (Black Press Media file photo)
The scene after a fire destroyed Jack’s Public House in Surrey on April 11. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

Cloverdale’s 5 most-read stories of the week, April 14-19

Car fire at auto yard, Surrey pub a 'total loss' after suspicious fire, and more

The scene after a fire destroyed Jack’s Public House in Surrey on April 11. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
Three top-level football players from Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School signed scholarship papers on Thursday, April 11. From left: Kojo Odoom, Addison Sadler and Braeden Hutchinson. (Ankedo Zake)

Top-level Tweedsmuir football players sign with renowned universities

Kojo Odoom, Addison Sadler and Braeden Hutchinson commit to collegiate football programs

Three top-level football players from Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School signed scholarship papers on Thursday, April 11. From left: Kojo Odoom, Addison Sadler and Braeden Hutchinson. (Ankedo Zake)
Cloverdale’s Koko, Instagram darling and local superstar, will be judging Canada’s Next Top Dog competition at the Kids Expo and Pet Fair on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. (Submitted)

What’s happening in Cloverdale this weekend, April 12 to 14

Looking for something to do in Cloverdale this weekend?

Cloverdale’s Koko, Instagram darling and local superstar, will be judging Canada’s Next Top Dog competition at the Kids Expo and Pet Fair on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. (Submitted)
The inaugural Clover Valley Beer Festival in 2018 was a sold-out success. This year, the Property Twins return as a charity sponsor, and partial ticket proceeds will be donated to Twins Cancer Fundraising. (Clover Valley Beer Festival / cvbf.ca)

Clover Valley Beer Festival music lineup has ‘something for everyone’

Best Night Ever and more to play Cloverdale beer festival

The inaugural Clover Valley Beer Festival in 2018 was a sold-out success. This year, the Property Twins return as a charity sponsor, and partial ticket proceeds will be donated to Twins Cancer Fundraising. (Clover Valley Beer Festival / cvbf.ca)
Surrey RCMP investigate a crash and shooting in Guildford that are believed to be connected. The incidents happened on April 1 near 100th Avenue and 158th Street. (Photos: Shane Mackichan)

Cloverdale’s 5 most-read stories of the week, March 31-April 5

Tragic end to hostage situation, Cloverdale community supports homeless man, and more

Surrey RCMP investigate a crash and shooting in Guildford that are believed to be connected. The incidents happened on April 1 near 100th Avenue and 158th Street. (Photos: Shane Mackichan)
The BC Log Home and Cottage Show is in town this weekend. (Daizen Joinery Ltd.)

What’s happening in Cloverdale this weekend, April 5 to 7

Looking for something to do in Cloverdale this weekend?

The BC Log Home and Cottage Show is in town this weekend. (Daizen Joinery Ltd.)
Douglas Willoughan, known locally in Cloverdale as “Irish,” recently underwent surgery to remove a cancerous lesion from his lung. If not for the support of community members, he would have recovered on the streets. (Samantha Anderson)

Homeless man would have recovered from lung surgery on the streets, if not for Cloverdale group

Cloverdale community fundraises to help find a temporary home for 'Irish' as he recovers from surgery

Douglas Willoughan, known locally in Cloverdale as “Irish,” recently underwent surgery to remove a cancerous lesion from his lung. If not for the support of community members, he would have recovered on the streets. (Samantha Anderson)
Cloverdale Athletic Park’s proposed field house, as it originally appeared before council on Nov. 19. (City of Surrey)

Cloverdale field house construction moves forward after design is ‘toned down’

'Red barn' design was a bit too red, so city staff 'tempered it a bit'

Cloverdale Athletic Park’s proposed field house, as it originally appeared before council on Nov. 19. (City of Surrey)
Samuel and Madelaine Emerson. (Surrey RCMP photos)

First day of trial for former Cloverdale pastor, wife charged with sexual assault

Samuel and Madelaine Emerson have pleaded not guilty to multiple charges

Samuel and Madelaine Emerson. (Surrey RCMP photos)
The April 2018 Cloverdale Antique and Collectible Show. (Kieran O’Connor/Black Press Media)

Cloverdale Antique and Collectible Show returns to fairgrounds in April

Popular show featuring 'vintage treasures' returns April 20 at the Cloverdale Agriplex

The April 2018 Cloverdale Antique and Collectible Show. (Kieran O’Connor/Black Press Media)
The old Fuller Lake Arena Zamboni. (Don Bodger)

Want a Zamboni? Port Kells business is the only place in B.C. where you can buy one

Kendrick Equipment acquires 'exclusive Zamboni distribution' for B.C.

The old Fuller Lake Arena Zamboni. (Don Bodger)