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UFVRD launches online crime reporting portal

Select, non-emergency crimes can now be reported through web site

  • Mar 27, 2020
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UPDATE: SD78 launches COVID-19 web portal, plans learning opportunities

Learning opportunity plans slated for unveiling April 6

  • Mar 27, 2020
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Hang up – Local RCMP renews warning about tax season scammers

CRA agents will not ask for info via phone or email, RCMP warns

  • Mar 26, 2020
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An empty parking lot in Harrison Hot Springs in what would have otherwise been a busy day. The local state of emergency – now suspended – closed off a number of roads and facilities to visitors in an effort to stop the pandemic spread. (Contributed Photo/Anne White)

UPDATE: Harrison to continue visitor deterring measures, beef up COVID-19 rule enforcement

B.C. Minister of Public Safety seeking to unify COVID-19 response

  • Mar 26, 2020
An empty parking lot in Harrison Hot Springs in what would have otherwise been a busy day. The local state of emergency – now suspended – closed off a number of roads and facilities to visitors in an effort to stop the pandemic spread. (Contributed Photo/Anne White)
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‘This is a community coming together’ Harrison Mayor delivers updates, praise for COVID-19 efforts

Mayor Leo Facio applauds essential businesses, frontline workers in Wednesday's address

  • Mar 25, 2020
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Harrison Hot Springs Village Hall. (File Photo)

COVID-19 dominates Harrison council agenda

Other topics discussed include ride-sharing regulations

  • Mar 25, 2020
Harrison Hot Springs Village Hall. (File Photo)
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Deadline for Teacup properties survey approaches

Feedback to be in by Thursday, March 26. Link to survey is below

  • Mar 25, 2020
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TRAFFIC: St. Alice Street bus stop closed

Closed due to surrounding road closures

  • Mar 25, 2020
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Orange fencing surrounds the Pioneer Park Playground on March 24. The District of Kent has temproarily closed all recreational facilities until further notice. (Adam Louis/Observer)

All Kent recreation facilities temporarily closed

District of Kent tightens COVID-19 restrictions

  • Mar 24, 2020
Orange fencing surrounds the Pioneer Park Playground on March 24. The District of Kent has temproarily closed all recreational facilities until further notice. (Adam Louis/Observer)
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LETTER: Stand strong against Teacup development

Rose Tustian of Agassiz seeks to rally residents against developing Teacup properties

  • Mar 24, 2020
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Harrison Hot Springs Resort cuts off reservations amid COVID-19 concerns

Reservations will resume in May, according to current plan

  • Mar 23, 2020
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UPDATE: Harrison Hot Springs declares state of emergency, officially closed to visitors

Village announcement and open letter from residents express concern for community amid COVID-19

  • Mar 22, 2020
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Grande trouble: BBB warns of bogus COVID-19 Starbucks gift card scam

Scammers disguise phishing scheme as COVID-19-related gift

  • Mar 20, 2020
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Please don’t visit senior communities for now, District of Kent says

COVID concerns will keep visitors away until further notice

  • Mar 18, 2020
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Canada Safety Council hosts National Farm Safety Week

Farmers are important and should take extra care, council says

  • Mar 14, 2020
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LETTER: Yes, but where are the jobs?

Martin Sparkes of the District of Kent advocates against the Teacup properties removal

  • Mar 14, 2020
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‘Harrison is a great place to go’

Tourism Harrison updates Council on marketing strategies

  • Mar 11, 2020
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Agassiz speed skater Mya Onos competed in five events during the 2020 B.C. games in Fort St. John this past weekend. (File photo)

B.C. GAMES: Agassiz speed skater breaks through top 10 three times

Mya Onos competed with top speed skaters in province

  • Feb 26, 2020
Agassiz speed skater Mya Onos competed in five events during the 2020 B.C. games in Fort St. John this past weekend. (File photo)
Rosie and the Riveters are (left to right) Alexis Normand, Farideh Olsen and Allyson Reigh. (Contributed Photo)

Rosie and the Riveters storm Harrison stage

Folk-pop trio performs on Feb. 29

  • Feb 23, 2020
Rosie and the Riveters are (left to right) Alexis Normand, Farideh Olsen and Allyson Reigh. (Contributed Photo)
Forever Plaid is an off-Broadway musical coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 22. The musical stars a hapless quartet trying to pull off a heaven-worthy concert. (Ann Goudswaard/Contributed Photo)

Forever fifties, Forever Plaid

Off-Broadway musical lands in Fraser Valley

  • Feb 18, 2020
Forever Plaid is an off-Broadway musical coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Feb. 22. The musical stars a hapless quartet trying to pull off a heaven-worthy concert. (Ann Goudswaard/Contributed Photo)