Abbotsford News Staff

Thousands of cheerleaders were in Abbotsford for the BC Provincial Championships 2024 at the Tradex in Abbotsford on Saturday, March 9, 2024. (John Morrow/ Abbotsford News)

PHOTOS: Thousands of B.C. athletes in Abbotsford for cheer championships

BC Sport Cheer held provincial championships at Tradex in Abbotsford

Thousands of cheerleaders were in Abbotsford for the BC Provincial Championships 2024 at the Tradex in Abbotsford on Saturday, March 9, 2024. (John Morrow/ Abbotsford News)
A 31-year-old man has died after being struck by a truck with a snow plow on Thursday morning (Jan. 18). (File photo)

Man dies after being hit by snow plow in Abbotsford

Police say man, 31, abandoned stuck car on Highway 1 and began walking

A 31-year-old man has died after being struck by a truck with a snow plow on Thursday morning (Jan. 18). (File photo)
Pickleball competitors hit the court at UFV. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)

PHOTOS: BC 55-Plus Games action continues on Friday

Sports featured include: pickleball, cycling, golf, softball and more

Pickleball competitors hit the court at UFV. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)
An 8-Ball player lines up his shot. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)

PHOTOS: Action continues on Thursday at Abbotsford BC 55-Plus Games

Sports debuting on Thursday include: 8-Ball, swimming, five pin bowling and more

An 8-Ball player lines up his shot. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)
Athletes packed the stands to take in the Opening Ceremony. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)

PHOTOS: Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games Opening Ceremony rocks Rotary Stadium

Hundreds attend official opening of Games on Wednesday (Aug. 23)

Athletes packed the stands to take in the Opening Ceremony. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)
Darts competitors line up. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)

PHOTOS: Competition begins at the Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games

Athletes battling it out in a variety of sports at venues all across Abbotsford

Darts competitors line up. (BC 55-Plus Games photo team)
Over the course of six months in 2019, the SPCA took in 136 cats from one cat hoarder to three Fraser Valley shelters. This is the weekend to adopt and help the BC SPCA, with an adoption event happening at all locations. (Jenna Hauck/ Black Press file)

Half-priced adoption fees at all BC SPCA locations this weekend

‘There is a perfect match out there for every animal,’ says BC SPCA

Over the course of six months in 2019, the SPCA took in 136 cats from one cat hoarder to three Fraser Valley shelters. This is the weekend to adopt and help the BC SPCA, with an adoption event happening at all locations. (Jenna Hauck/ Black Press file)
A new Plant and Animal Health Centre will be built by the province in the Fraser Valley, as the current building is at risk of flooding again someday. The ministry of agriculture and food will have a business plan with some suitable locations highlighted by the end of 2023. (Pixabay photo)

Province announces plans to replace Abbotsford plant and animal health facility, citing flood risk

Current facility in Abbotsford was damaged by the flooding in 2021 but back in operation for now

A new Plant and Animal Health Centre will be built by the province in the Fraser Valley, as the current building is at risk of flooding again someday. The ministry of agriculture and food will have a business plan with some suitable locations highlighted by the end of 2023. (Pixabay photo)
Abbotsford Police are investigating a possible attempted child abduction that occurred on Monday night (Aug. 15). (File photo)

B.C. child OK after nearly being yanked out ground-floor window in abduction attempt

Abbotsford Police investigating Aug. 15 evening incident

Abbotsford Police are investigating a possible attempted child abduction that occurred on Monday night (Aug. 15). (File photo)
The Donaldson family of Bradner Farms has received the Century Farm Award from the provincial government. Robert Donaldson (in the centre in the plaid shirt) passed away on Aug. 11. (Photo from Bradner Farms)

Abbotsford family honoured for more than 100 years of farming

Bradner Farms celebrates 4 generations of farming with provincial award

The Donaldson family of Bradner Farms has received the Century Farm Award from the provincial government. Robert Donaldson (in the centre in the plaid shirt) passed away on Aug. 11. (Photo from Bradner Farms)
(Pixaby photo)

B.C.’s seniors advocate urges seniors and caregivers to prepare for rising temperatures

Dual focus during high temperatures is to keep the room cool and to keep the body cool

(Pixaby photo)
If you are a producer and want your flock safe, follow the guidelines to avoid Avian Influenza or bird flu. (Angie Mindus/Black Press file)

Avian flu detected in birds at commercial farm in Abbotsford

This is the first case in the Fraser Valley as H5N1 virus spreads across province

If you are a producer and want your flock safe, follow the guidelines to avoid Avian Influenza or bird flu. (Angie Mindus/Black Press file)
Arrowsmith Search and Rescue helped evacuate residents impacted by the flooding on Martindale Road on Monday, Nov. 15. (Michael Briones photo)

14 B.C. First Nations and communities receiving funds to create new evacuation plans

Disasters in 2021 proved importance of evacuating people quickly in large-scale emergency situations

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue helped evacuate residents impacted by the flooding on Martindale Road on Monday, Nov. 15. (Michael Briones photo)
The diking system on Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford is among future infrastructure upgrades that are estimated to cost $3 billion, according to the city. Several breaches to the system, which have since been repaired, occurred during the November 2021 floods. (Photo: Abbotsford Police Department)

B.C. and Washington to work together on Nooksack flooding initiative

Initiative will work on both sides of border to address flood prevention and response

The diking system on Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford is among future infrastructure upgrades that are estimated to cost $3 billion, according to the city. Several breaches to the system, which have since been repaired, occurred during the November 2021 floods. (Photo: Abbotsford Police Department)
The Fraser Valley Toy Drive took place at at 360 Collision Centres in Abbotsford on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (John Morrow/ Abbotsford News)

Fraser Valley Toy Drive in Abbotsford supports Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau

Cash and toy donations will go to communities throughout the region

The Fraser Valley Toy Drive took place at at 360 Collision Centres in Abbotsford on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (John Morrow/ Abbotsford News)