Agassiz

A Kent Institution inmate has been assaulted and sent to outside hospital for treatment. (Observer File Photo)

Kent Institution inmate hospitalized after assault

Multiple inmates identified

A Kent Institution inmate has been assaulted and sent to outside hospital for treatment. (Observer File Photo)
(File Photo/Darryl Dyck)

Change of command at Agassiz’s Kent Institution

June 22 ceremony welcomes a new warden

(File Photo/Darryl Dyck)
Ivan Styles of Agassiz was arrested on Wednesday (May 31), facing one count of child pornography possession. (Observer File Photo)

Agassiz sex offender out on bail

Ivan Styles will appear in court again on July 4

Ivan Styles of Agassiz was arrested on Wednesday (May 31), facing one count of child pornography possession. (Observer File Photo)
The Chehalis River wildfire has razed about 800 hectares since Saturday and remains classified as “out of control” and as a wildfire of note as of Thursday (photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)
The Chehalis River wildfire has razed about 800 hectares since Saturday and remains classified as “out of control” and as a wildfire of note as of Thursday (photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)
Air tankers are heading to Harrison Lake to help fight a wildfire that is burning out of control east of the Chehalis River on Saturday afternoon. (Screenshot/Kamscan)

Out of control wildfire reported north of Agassiz-Harrison

The cause and size of the wildfire is currently unknown

Air tankers are heading to Harrison Lake to help fight a wildfire that is burning out of control east of the Chehalis River on Saturday afternoon. (Screenshot/Kamscan)
Ivan Styles of Agassiz was arrested on Wednesday (May 31) and has been charged with one count of child pornography possession. (Adam Louis/Observer)

VIDEO: Agassiz sex offender on probation for child-porn offences arrested on another child-porn charge

Agassiz RCMP apprehended Ivan Styles on May 31 for alleged April 7 offence

Ivan Styles of Agassiz was arrested on Wednesday (May 31) and has been charged with one count of child pornography possession. (Adam Louis/Observer)
A motorcyclist is loaded into a B.C. Air Ambulance after 8 p.m. on May 29, 2023 in Rosedale Park in Chilliwack after a crash that happened shortly after 7 p.m. (Submitted photo)

VIDEO: Vehicle-versus-motorcycle crash in Chilliwack stops traffic

Air Ambulance lands in Rosedale Park after 8 p.m. to pick up injured rider

A motorcyclist is loaded into a B.C. Air Ambulance after 8 p.m. on May 29, 2023 in Rosedale Park in Chilliwack after a crash that happened shortly after 7 p.m. (Submitted photo)
High temperatures are contributing to an air quality advisory issued for the eastern Fraser Valley (File photo)

Heat-related air quality advisory issued for Fraser Valley

Current AQ is low risk, but it’s expected to nudge up to moderate risk this evening and overnight

High temperatures are contributing to an air quality advisory issued for the eastern Fraser Valley (File photo)
(Black Press File Photo)

Driver going twice the speed limit busted in front of Agassiz RCMP detachment

Driver clocked at 100 km/h, vehicle impounded for a week

(Black Press File Photo)
Creekside Creamery has made an annual event out of their springtime release of their cows, drawing dozens to watch the happy herd jump for joy upon seeing fresh grass again. (Photo/Larry Kimber)

PHOTOS: Agassiz dairy cows greet the spring sun for the first time this year

Creekside Creamery’s spring cow release a hit every year

Creekside Creamery has made an annual event out of their springtime release of their cows, drawing dozens to watch the happy herd jump for joy upon seeing fresh grass again. (Photo/Larry Kimber)
Recyclable ag plastics are compressed into bales for more efficient transportation. (Photo/UFV)

PHOTOS: Kent farmers test out prototype ag plastic compressor

Compressing agriculture plastics into bales makes for easier recycling

Recyclable ag plastics are compressed into bales for more efficient transportation. (Photo/UFV)
Finley Fulford, 6, stands on a BC Hydro bucket truck during a recent surprise visit. This bright young man from Agassiz is obsessed with all thing BC Hydro, beginning his illustrious career at age 3. (Photo/BC Hydro)

VIDEO: Agassiz BC Hydro superfan, age 6, surprised with visit from line tech crew

Young Finley Fulford is obsessed with his ‘career’ as a lineman

Finley Fulford, 6, stands on a BC Hydro bucket truck during a recent surprise visit. This bright young man from Agassiz is obsessed with all thing BC Hydro, beginning his illustrious career at age 3. (Photo/BC Hydro)
The vehicle is commonly referred to as an Argo, and is an eight-wheeled utility vehicle that had been stolen from the Keith Wilson Road area of Chilliwack last November. (Silodrome)

Military utility vehicle stolen from Chilliwack turns up in search of Hope property

Illegal drugs, prohibited firearm, and stolen truck also found at property

The vehicle is commonly referred to as an Argo, and is an eight-wheeled utility vehicle that had been stolen from the Keith Wilson Road area of Chilliwack last November. (Silodrome)
Illegal harvests of maple burls is a common problem in the Agassiz-Harrison area. Agassiz RCMP are looking for the public’s help to prevent more trees from being killed by this poaching problem. (File Photo)

Agassiz RCMP seek public help as maple burl poaching problem persists

Harvesting the prized wood kills off old trees, RCMP says

Illegal harvests of maple burls is a common problem in the Agassiz-Harrison area. Agassiz RCMP are looking for the public’s help to prevent more trees from being killed by this poaching problem. (File Photo)
Huge blocks of ice line the Fraser River near the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge following a severe cold snap and subsequent winter storms. (Photo/Valerie Pentz)

PHOTOS: Smart car-sized ice blocks build up near Agassiz after severe winter storms

Ice buildup along Agassiz-Harrison stretch of Fraser River captivates nature lovers

Huge blocks of ice line the Fraser River near the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge following a severe cold snap and subsequent winter storms. (Photo/Valerie Pentz)
The CP Holiday Train stopped in Agassiz this weekend for the first time in three years. Hundreds of people lined the tracks to check out the holiday display on wheels. (Adam Louis/Observer)

VIDEO: CP Holiday Train’s long-awaited return draws hundreds to Agassiz

Country music and Christmas cheer warmed up a cold, rainy night

The CP Holiday Train stopped in Agassiz this weekend for the first time in three years. Hundreds of people lined the tracks to check out the holiday display on wheels. (Adam Louis/Observer)
Hank, a 2-year-old hound mix, relaxes in his Harrison Hot Springs home. No one is sure where he came from, but kind strangers and capable caretakers all helped nurse the dog back to health after a frightening experience. (Photo/Heather MacPherson)

Everyone’s Dog: How one miraculous pup won the heart of Agassiz-Harrison

On the edge of death, Hank was nursed back to health thanks to savvy caretakers, generous people

Hank, a 2-year-old hound mix, relaxes in his Harrison Hot Springs home. No one is sure where he came from, but kind strangers and capable caretakers all helped nurse the dog back to health after a frightening experience. (Photo/Heather MacPherson)
Two Kent Institution inmates have been assaulted in just as many weeks. Correctional Service Canada and the Agassiz RCMP are investigating. (File Photo)

2 inmates assaulted in 2 weeks at Kent Institution in Agassiz

Both inmates transported to outside hospital for treatment

Two Kent Institution inmates have been assaulted in just as many weeks. Correctional Service Canada and the Agassiz RCMP are investigating. (File Photo)
Smoke can plainly be seen and smelled in the Agassiz-Harrison Mills area as two late-season wildfires burn. (Adam Louis/Observer)

2 Agassiz-area wildfires being tackled by multiple crews

State of local emergency declared, emergency operations centre activated

Smoke can plainly be seen and smelled in the Agassiz-Harrison Mills area as two late-season wildfires burn. (Adam Louis/Observer)
Fire on Limbert Mountain off Highway 7 in Agassiz. (Facebook/Corrina Lanyon)

Early-morning wildfire broke out on Limbert Mountain near Agassiz

Fire crews were on-scene as of 4:30 a.m. watching for sparks and possible flareups

Fire on Limbert Mountain off Highway 7 in Agassiz. (Facebook/Corrina Lanyon)