Agassiz Observer

Damage to Rockwell Drive rendered the Harrison Hot Springs street unrecognizable and utterly destroyed by this weekend’s floods. More than 40 homes needed to be evacuated from the area. (Colin Caldwell/Contributed)

Mayor: Destruction to District of Kent’s Rockwell Drive due to heavy storms may take weeks to repair

More than 40 homes evacuated after landslides, floods

  • Feb 4, 2020
Damage to Rockwell Drive rendered the Harrison Hot Springs street unrecognizable and utterly destroyed by this weekend’s floods. More than 40 homes needed to be evacuated from the area. (Colin Caldwell/Contributed)
A convoy of vehicles leaves Hemlock Valley Road on Monday, escorted by an Emil Anderson Maintenance vehicle. Those staying at the resort have been stranded because of a landslide barring access to the road early this past weekend. (Emil Anderson Maintenance/Contributed)

UPDATE – Rescue efforts to resume Wednesday, days after landslide strands hundreds on Sasquatch Mountain

Route closed early Tuesday morning, will open again Wednesday morning

  • Feb 4, 2020
A convoy of vehicles leaves Hemlock Valley Road on Monday, escorted by an Emil Anderson Maintenance vehicle. Those staying at the resort have been stranded because of a landslide barring access to the road early this past weekend. (Emil Anderson Maintenance/Contributed)
People stranded at the Sasquatch Mountain Resort line up for helicopter rides to Chilliwack after being stranded on top of the mountain by a landslide. (Vickie MacKenzie)

Sasquatch Mountain ground evacuation plans underway

Cars could be escorted down Monday if conditions are safe, MOTI says.

  • Feb 3, 2020
People stranded at the Sasquatch Mountain Resort line up for helicopter rides to Chilliwack after being stranded on top of the mountain by a landslide. (Vickie MacKenzie)
A convoy of formerly stranded vehicles finally makes its way down Hemlock Valley Road on Monday. People at the Sasquatch Mountain Resort were stranded for two days. (Emil Anderson Maintenance/Contributed)

WATCH: Sasquatch Mountain evacuation successful

More than 50 vehicles escorted down mountain

  • Feb 3, 2020
A convoy of formerly stranded vehicles finally makes its way down Hemlock Valley Road on Monday. People at the Sasquatch Mountain Resort were stranded for two days. (Emil Anderson Maintenance/Contributed)
People stranded at the Sasquatch Mountain Resort line up for helicopter rides to Chilliwack after being stranded on top of the mountain by a landslide. (Vickie MacKenzie)

$150 helicopter shuttle offered to people stranded on Agassiz’s Sasquatch Mountain

Resort says all activity has come to a halt until road crews can assess the extent of the slide

  • Feb 2, 2020
People stranded at the Sasquatch Mountain Resort line up for helicopter rides to Chilliwack after being stranded on top of the mountain by a landslide. (Vickie MacKenzie)
Kia Felix-Williams

RCMP seeking help in locating 13-year-old Seabird Island girl

Kia Feix-Williams is missing, contact RCMP with information

  • Feb 2, 2020
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REAL ESATE: B.C. markets to feel global discord in 2020

Real estate columnist Freddy Marks delivers market insight following a trip to Europe

  • Feb 2, 2020
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The remains of Hemlock Valley road, pictured on Feb. 1, 2020, leading up to Sasquatch Mountain Resort in Agassiz. (Zandy Modeste/Contributed)

Hundreds stranded at Agassiz’s Sasquatch Mountain after heavy rain, landslide

Resort says all activity has come to a halt until road crews can assess the extent of the slide

  • Feb 1, 2020
The remains of Hemlock Valley road, pictured on Feb. 1, 2020, leading up to Sasquatch Mountain Resort in Agassiz. (Zandy Modeste/Contributed)
Rockwell Road in Harrison Hot Springs is closed in both directions, due to a washout. (Jen Joynt/Contributed Photo)

Rockwell Drive closed in both directions

Washout between Dogwood and Rockwell Lane

  • Feb 1, 2020
Rockwell Road in Harrison Hot Springs is closed in both directions, due to a washout. (Jen Joynt/Contributed Photo)
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State of Emergency declared in District of Kent

Roadways, water infrastructure severely damaged, residents evacuated

  • Feb 1, 2020
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Passengers wear masks to prevent an outbreak of a new coronavirus in a subway station, in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The first case of coronavirus in Macao was confirmed on Wednesday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The infected person, a 52-year-old woman, was a traveller from Wuhan. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

B.C. VIEWS: New coronavirus outbreak an important reminder

Walking the line between cautious and alarmist

  • Jan 31, 2020
Passengers wear masks to prevent an outbreak of a new coronavirus in a subway station, in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The first case of coronavirus in Macao was confirmed on Wednesday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The infected person, a 52-year-old woman, was a traveller from Wuhan. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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Agassiz structure fire causes $500,000 in damages

No injuries to public or firefighters

  • Jan 30, 2020
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3D illustration of coronavirus. Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu said while there are a small number of Canadians have contracted the disease, the Chinese-born virus is of low risk to Canada as of press time. (BC CDC/Contributed Graphic)

Coronavirus currently poses little concern for Fraser Valley, B.C.

One reported, isolated case in province, three in Canada

  • Jan 30, 2020
3D illustration of coronavirus. Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu said while there are a small number of Canadians have contracted the disease, the Chinese-born virus is of low risk to Canada as of press time. (BC CDC/Contributed Graphic)
Two earthquakes shake Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs

Two earthquakes shake Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs

No damage reported, 1.6 and 2.4 magnitude respectively

  • Jan 30, 2020
Two earthquakes shake Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs
The members of the District of Kent Council share a smile during Monday's reenactment of the inaugural 1895 meeting. This event marks the kickoff of the year-long 125th anniversary celebration of the district. (Adam Louis/Observer)

CELEBRATING 125: District of Kent Council revisits 1895

Reenactment kicks off year-long festivities

  • Jan 29, 2020
The members of the District of Kent Council share a smile during Monday's reenactment of the inaugural 1895 meeting. This event marks the kickoff of the year-long 125th anniversary celebration of the district. (Adam Louis/Observer)
Fraser-Cascade School District 78’s administration office. (File Photo)

SD78 looking for calendar feedback

Email the superintendent to provide feedback

Fraser-Cascade School District 78’s administration office. (File Photo)

VIDEO: District of Kent reenacts 1895 meeting

Event kicks off year-long celebration of 125 years as district

  • Jan 28, 2020
A sidewalk along a city-owned property is one of many around Abbotsford that have gone unshovelled over the past week.

COLUMN: Cities should enlist teenagers to clear sidewalks for absentee owners

Connecting shovelers with property owners could make cities more walkable after a snow storm

  • Jan 26, 2020
A sidewalk along a city-owned property is one of many around Abbotsford that have gone unshovelled over the past week.
The earthquake hit 3 km east-northeast of Agassiz with a 1.6 magnitude. (National Geographic)

Rude awakening: 1.6-magnitude earthquake rouses residents from their sleep

The quake was detected 3 km east-northeast of Agassiz

  • Jan 24, 2020
The earthquake hit 3 km east-northeast of Agassiz with a 1.6 magnitude. (National Geographic)
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UFVRD RCMP issues missing person alert in Agassiz

89-year-old Carol Hepnar is missing, last beleived to be driving to Harrison Hot Springs

  • Jan 24, 2020
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