Agassiz-Harrison Observer

Public meeting set for development on former Bungalow Motel site

Meeting is next Thursday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. at Harrison Beach Hotel

  • Aug 19, 2021

Evacuation order for Long Island cancelled

Order lasted for 11 days

  • Aug 17, 2021

Harrison Council considers parking proposal

Council votes 4-1 to award parking plan contract

  • Aug 17, 2021

FVRD air quality alert canceled, Long Island wildfire holding steady

Only one fire listed as out of control in Harrison Hot Springs area

  • Aug 16, 2021

EDITORIAL: Wildfires vs. COVID: A matter of visibility

As I work every day to keep up with the latest developments of our local wildfires, I'd like to take some time to say thank you.

  • Aug 15, 2021

Agassiz recorded as hottest place in the country: Weather Canada

At 11 p.m. on Thursday, temps hit 30.6 C, making it the hottest place in Canada at that time

  • Aug 13, 2021

District of Kent opens temporary clean air shelters

Shelters offer relief from the poor air quality

  • Aug 12, 2021

Firefighters double their efforts to battle July Mountain wildfire

July Mountain blaze has burned more than 6,500 hectares

  • Aug 12, 2021

Music from Avonlea: ‘Anne of Green Gables’ concert on tap at Kilby Historic Site

Three showings scheduled for Aug. 20 and 21

  • Aug 12, 2021

Smoky air in Agassiz-Harrison as firefighters work to contain Harrison wildfires

Weather Canada advises against strenuous outdoor activity while air quality is bad

  • Aug 12, 2021

Two new cases of COVID-19 for Agassiz-Harrison

There's an average of 5.5 local cases of COVID per week for 2021

  • Aug 12, 2021

UPDATE: Agassiz Fire Department responded to wires hanging down, discovered old wire

No immediate danger as firefighters re-secure the line

  • Aug 12, 2021

Agassiz’s celebrity chef set to open Sossy’s Saloon soon

Tammy Wood set to open her new saloon next month

  • Aug 11, 2021

Harrison answers pressing lagoon questions

GetIntoItHarrison hosts a recently-published FAQ page

  • Aug 11, 2021

Aggressive dog shot by police after seriously injuring owner in Agassiz

Police say dog could not be restrained

  • Aug 10, 2021

Clear Creek wildfire surpasses 2018 Mt. Hicks fire: BCWS

Largest wildfires in area have burned more than 900 hectares combined

  • Aug 9, 2021

Coq Highway to remain open despite wildfire on both sides: MOTI

31 wildfires of note burning in B.C.

  • Aug 9, 2021

UPDATE: Biggest wildfires in Harrison area have burned 900 combined hectares

Seven fires currently burning with two under control

  • Aug 7, 2021

Village of Harrison sniffs out public input for potential off-leash dog park

Village officials suggest six possible locations

  • Aug 7, 2021

EDITORIAL: Sit in your car and think about highway safety

Every choice in life has some kind of risk attached.

  • Aug 6, 2021