Vanessa Broadbent

Dignitaries sign a new MOU at the 2016 UBCM in Victoria

FVRD signs new MOU with Ministry of Energy

Ministry of Energy and Mines, adopts soil removal bylaw agreement aims to reduce conflicts over gravel extraction

Dignitaries sign a new MOU at the 2016 UBCM in Victoria
The vigil will be on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 8:00 p.m. at the Agassiz United Church. For more information visit nwac.ca.

Vigil to shine light on missing women

Vigil aims to raise awareness for missing and murdered Aboriginal women across Canada.

The vigil will be on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 8:00 p.m. at the Agassiz United Church. For more information visit nwac.ca.
The thrift store will now officially be called The Agassiz Thrift Store.

New name selected for Thrift Store

An Agassiz-Harrison Community Services fundraiser determined the thrift store's new name.

The thrift store will now officially be called The Agassiz Thrift Store.
Bob Perry (right) is heading up the Speed Watch program in Harrison, with the help of William Winch (left).

Speed Watch program works to slow down school zone traffic

 With school now in session, school zone speed limits are back in place.

Bob Perry (right) is heading up the Speed Watch program in Harrison, with the help of William Winch (left).
Prison book promises insider’s look

Prison book promises insider’s look

Harrison Hot Springs resident, and now author, Neil MacLean has written a tell-all book on his time as a correctional officer.

Prison book promises insider’s look
Nikki Gabriel, her son Jack (11), twin daughters Jordynne and Jillian (4) and her husband (not pictured) are staying in a trailer on Seabird Island until their home is rebuilt.

Seabird Island family rebuilds after devastating house fire

Nikki gabriel's 10-year-old son credited with saving his sleeping mom

Nikki Gabriel, her son Jack (11), twin daughters Jordynne and Jillian (4) and her husband (not pictured) are staying in a trailer on Seabird Island until their home is rebuilt.
The Frayn family is hoping that a service dog will help Chase focus on his schoolwork, like George, a rabbit in Chase's first grade class, did.

Agassiz family raising funds for son’s service dog

The Frayn family says the animal will help him in school.

The Frayn family is hoping that a service dog will help Chase focus on his schoolwork, like George, a rabbit in Chase's first grade class, did.
Sgt. Rennie of the Agassiz RCMP wants to kickstart volunteer Speed Watch and citizen patrol programs. The two crime prevention initiatives come just as students are returning to school and property crimes continue to rise.

Local RCMP looking for volunteer support

Police hope public will join two crime prevention initiatives.

Sgt. Rennie of the Agassiz RCMP wants to kickstart volunteer Speed Watch and citizen patrol programs. The two crime prevention initiatives come just as students are returning to school and property crimes continue to rise.
Residents of 8386 Qualq Rd. we able to leave the house unharmed after a fire started due to electrical problems.

Electrical problems cause house fire on Seabird Island

Problems with an electrical outlet caused a house at 8386 Qualq Rd. to catch fire Wednesday morning

Residents of 8386 Qualq Rd. we able to leave the house unharmed after a fire started due to electrical problems.
Some of Roxanne Gagnon's work on display at the Ranger Station Art Gallery.

‘Hand Built’ marries function with beauty

Roxanne Gagnon's exhibit Hand Built, which is showing at the Ranger Station Art Gallery, combines beauty with functionality.

Some of Roxanne Gagnon's work on display at the Ranger Station Art Gallery.
The Todd Richard band will be taking the stage at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 at the sixth annual Bands on the Beach.

Bands on the Beach back for sixth year

Before school starts again and the weather starts to cool off, Bands on the Beach is back for the sixth year.

The Todd Richard band will be taking the stage at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 at the sixth annual Bands on the Beach.
Local tourism groups say there’s something about the Agassiz-Harrison area that attracts visitors, despite the value of the Canadian dollar.

Low dollar brings more tourists to Agassiz-Harrison

As August brings the warmer temperatures to the Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs areas, the tourism industry is in full swing.

Local tourism groups say there’s something about the Agassiz-Harrison area that attracts visitors, despite the value of the Canadian dollar.
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District of Kent requests additional funds for Kilby campground

Plans to expand the Kilby Historic Site Campground have temporarily been put on hold due to a lack of funding.

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Tom Baldwin at the Agassiz Speedway with a new automatic defibrillator.

More automated defibrillators in Agassiz

Life-saving devices are becoming an important part of emergency preparedness.

Tom Baldwin at the Agassiz Speedway with a new automatic defibrillator.
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Twilight concert series returns to Agassiz

Concerts are on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Rio Samaya will be performing on August 3.

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Harrison Dragon Boat Regatta returns for 12th year

Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club is hosting its 12th annual Harrison Dragon Boat Regatta July 23.

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Sasquatch Days featured canoe races, drum making workshops, a salmon barbecue, artisan displays and traditional dancing.

Dancing highlight of Sasquatch Days

Cultural significance of Sts'ailes tradition being rediscovered and shared.

Sasquatch Days featured canoe races, drum making workshops, a salmon barbecue, artisan displays and traditional dancing.
The District of Kent plans to install no parking signs on the east side of a section of Heath Rd. in Agassiz by the end of June.

Too many ‘close calls’ force parking change

Residents of Gallagher Landing cite safety concerns in appeal to council.

The District of Kent plans to install no parking signs on the east side of a section of Heath Rd. in Agassiz by the end of June.
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Kent plans for flood season

With flood season approaching fast, a new Floodplain Management Bylaw is in the works at the District of Kent.

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Members of the Agassiz chapter of the Elks Club competed in the Elk’s National Darts Championships held in Okotoks, Alta.

Agassiz Elks aim for bullseye

Members of the Agassiz chapter of the Elks Club competed in the Elk’s National Darts Championships held in Okotoks, Alta., recently.

Members of the Agassiz chapter of the Elks Club competed in the Elk’s National Darts Championships held in Okotoks, Alta.