Samantha Anderson

Ryder Wright in saddle bronc at the Cloverdale Invitational Rodeo in Cloverdale, British Columbia, on May 20, 2018. (Ryan McLeod)

Saddle up: Cloverdale Rodeo returns this May long weekend

The 73rd annual rodeo, 131st annual country fair return to Cloverdale Fairgrounds this May

Ryder Wright in saddle bronc at the Cloverdale Invitational Rodeo in Cloverdale, British Columbia, on May 20, 2018. (Ryan McLeod)
Aldergrove-born Matt Reisig is battling the onset of a rare, paralyzing condition in an Abbotsford ICU after a typical bout with the flu. His wife, Ashley, stands by his side with their one-year-old daughter Ayla. (Submitted)

Cloverdale’s 5 most-read stories of the week, March 17-22

Lottery ticket lawsuit, mysterious holes in tree trunks, and more

Aldergrove-born Matt Reisig is battling the onset of a rare, paralyzing condition in an Abbotsford ICU after a typical bout with the flu. His wife, Ashley, stands by his side with their one-year-old daughter Ayla. (Submitted)
Cloverdale residents can weigh in on the future Cloverdale Town Centre Plan at a final open house on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. (City of Surrey / surrey.ca)

Cloverdale residents invited to review new town centre plan

Final public open house will take place Thursday, April 11, 2019

Cloverdale residents can weigh in on the future Cloverdale Town Centre Plan at a final open house on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. (City of Surrey / surrey.ca)
The Fibres West show at the Cloverdale Agriplex on Friday and Saturday is sure to delight local spinners, weavers and fibre-art enthusiasts. (Paul Hanaoka / Unsplash)

Hooked on yarn? Check out this fibre art convention in Cloverdale Friday, Saturday

Eleventh-annual fibre art convention rolls into town

The Fibres West show at the Cloverdale Agriplex on Friday and Saturday is sure to delight local spinners, weavers and fibre-art enthusiasts. (Paul Hanaoka / Unsplash)
The 11th-annual Fibres West show is coming to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday. (Fibres West 2019 / fibreswest.com)

What’s happening in Cloverdale this weekend, March 22 to 24

Looking for something to do in Cloverdale this weekend?

The 11th-annual Fibres West show is coming to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday. (Fibres West 2019 / fibreswest.com)
Surrey mother Jennifer Newby and her son Brian in their North Surrey home. Newby is furious with a new deal she says is detrimental to some children with disabilities. (Amy Reid)

Cloverdale’s top stories for the week of March 10-15

First look at proposed Walmart, Clovies finalists announced, and more

Surrey mother Jennifer Newby and her son Brian in their North Surrey home. Newby is furious with a new deal she says is detrimental to some children with disabilities. (Amy Reid)
Celtic Fest at the Museum of Surrey on Saturday, March 16, is a free, family-friendly event featuring local community organizations. (City of Surrey)

What’s happening in Cloverdale this weekend, March 15 to 17

Looking for something to do in Cloverdale this weekend?

Celtic Fest at the Museum of Surrey on Saturday, March 16, is a free, family-friendly event featuring local community organizations. (City of Surrey)
The Cloverdale Business Improvement Association is joining other Surrey business organizations in calling for ridesharing services, such as Uber or Lyft, to come to Surrey. (Thought Catalog / Unsplash)

Cloverdale needs ridesharing, as current transit ‘woefully inadequate,’ says BIA

Cloverdale BIA joins Surrey business organizations in the call for ridesharing services

The Cloverdale Business Improvement Association is joining other Surrey business organizations in calling for ridesharing services, such as Uber or Lyft, to come to Surrey. (Thought Catalog / Unsplash)
The Cloverdale Business Improvement Association office in downtown Cloverdale. (Samantha Anderson)

Cloverdale BIA to form ‘supportive housing task force’

Group of community stakeholders to weigh-in on future Cloverdale development

The Cloverdale Business Improvement Association office in downtown Cloverdale. (Samantha Anderson)
Boxer Pouyan Abedini (red) faces off against Melvin Teagai at the 2017 Jim Gallagher Memorial Amateur Boxing Show. (Grace Kennedy photo)

Lineup announced for Jim Gallagher boxing tourney this Saturday

Surrey, Langley boxers featured on Cloverdale card

Boxer Pouyan Abedini (red) faces off against Melvin Teagai at the 2017 Jim Gallagher Memorial Amateur Boxing Show. (Grace Kennedy photo)

Finalists for the 2019 Cloverdale business awards announced

Clovies awards night will be held April 25, 2019

Equipment is still stacked throughout Bill Reid Millenium Amphitheatre despite Art of Lights ending on Feb. 10. Art of Lights’ deadline to remove displays and equipment has been extended due to the previously snowy weather. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

Cloverdale’s top stories for the week of March 3-9

Cloverdale's lantern festival clean-up delayed, overdose alert issued and more

Equipment is still stacked throughout Bill Reid Millenium Amphitheatre despite Art of Lights ending on Feb. 10. Art of Lights’ deadline to remove displays and equipment has been extended due to the previously snowy weather. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
ScentTopia, at the Museum of Surrey on Saturday, will include nosework demonstration, as seen here in a photo from last year’s Surrey Animal Resource Centre’s Doors Open. (Samantha Anderson)

What’s happening in Cloverdale this weekend, March 8 to 10

Looking for something to do in Cloverdale this weekend?

ScentTopia, at the Museum of Surrey on Saturday, will include nosework demonstration, as seen here in a photo from last year’s Surrey Animal Resource Centre’s Doors Open. (Samantha Anderson)
Langley boxer Tyler Chambers celebrates winning his tune-up bout for his upcoming event against Rob Mason-Brown in the March 16 amateur boxing card at the Cloverdale Legion. From left: Port Kells head coach Al Harper, Langley boxer Tyler Chambers, coach Chris McGill. (Contributed)
Langley boxer Tyler Chambers celebrates winning his tune-up bout for his upcoming event against Rob Mason-Brown in the March 16 amateur boxing card at the Cloverdale Legion. From left: Port Kells head coach Al Harper, Langley boxer Tyler Chambers, coach Chris McGill. (Contributed)
Boys’ Team of the Year (U13–U18) went to U13 Storm at the 2019 Surrey United Soccer Club awards night. (@surreyunitedsoccer / Instagram)

Surrey United Soccer recognizes leaders on and off the field

Outstanding players, volunteers given recognition at annual awards banquet

Boys’ Team of the Year (U13–U18) went to U13 Storm at the 2019 Surrey United Soccer Club awards night. (@surreyunitedsoccer / Instagram)
The Cloverdale Business Improvement Association held its annual general meeting on Monday, Feb. 25 at the Cloverdale Legion. (Samantha Anderson)

Cloverdale BIA has big projects on the books for 2019

Parking enhancements, beautification projects scheduled to be completed this year

The Cloverdale Business Improvement Association held its annual general meeting on Monday, Feb. 25 at the Cloverdale Legion. (Samantha Anderson)
The project proposes 166 townhomes for three lots at 18738, 18726 and 18702 74 Avenue. The completed townhomes would be released in ‘phases,’ in an attempt to alleviate pressures on Clayton-area schools. (City of Surrey

‘Phase-in’ process proposed to better introduce townhomes, students to Clayton area

166 townhouses proposed for Clayton would be released in 'phases'

The project proposes 166 townhomes for three lots at 18738, 18726 and 18702 74 Avenue. The completed townhomes would be released in ‘phases,’ in an attempt to alleviate pressures on Clayton-area schools. (City of Surrey
The 2019 badge for the Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition. (@CloverdaleRodeo / Twitter)

Cloverdale Rodeo’s annual general meeting next week

Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Association AGM will take place Feb. 25

The 2019 badge for the Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition. (@CloverdaleRodeo / Twitter)
Former North Delta pastor, son 'preyed upon shared spirituality' to defraud investors of $450K: BCSC

Former North Delta pastor, son ‘preyed upon shared spirituality’ to defraud investors of $450K: BCSC

BCSC panel publishes financial sanctions against Alan and Jerry Braun, Steven Maxwell

Former North Delta pastor, son 'preyed upon shared spirituality' to defraud investors of $450K: BCSC
Dawson Ballard and Josh Miki. (Submitted)

Cloverdale curler headed to Canada Winter Games

Dawson Ballard, teammates will play as Team BC

Dawson Ballard and Josh Miki. (Submitted)