Harrison Hot Springs

On Friday, Feb. 16, the Sts’ailes community gathered at the longhouse for a ceremony to celebrate asserting their jurisdiction over their own child and family services laws. In a ceremony two months later, the province signed a coordinating agreement supporting the First Nations community (Observer File Photo)

Province signs historic child and family services agreement with B.C. First Nation

Province supports Sts’ailes asserting their own family services laws

 

There are no legislative provisions to dissolve Harrison’s council, according to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. (Observer File Photo)

Beleaguered B.C. village council cannot turn itself off

No legislative provisions allow for a council to fire itself, after Harrison Hot Springs mayor asks

 

Thousands of bald eagles arrive in Harrison Mills to feast on pink salmon in the Harrison River. The Harrison River is among the most productive pink salmon areas in Canada. (Photo/Tourism Harrison)

PHOTOS: World’s biggest gathering of bald eagles feast in B.C.’s Fraser Valley

Thousands of eagles descend on Harrison River to eat salmon on migration route

 

Harrison Mayor Ed Wood delivers opening remarks at the local Terry Fox Run at Civic Plaza. (Observer File Photo)

The Village Mole: Anonymous letters continue to plague Harrison leadership

Harrison mayor Ed Wood condemns ‘political attack’ about his past

Harrison Mayor Ed Wood delivers opening remarks at the local Terry Fox Run at Civic Plaza. (Observer File Photo)
Harrison Hot Springs Fire Chief Trevor Todd has resigned from his position, according to a report to village council. (Observer File Photo)

Harrison fire chief resigns

Trevor Todd is the latest of several departures from the village since election day

Harrison Hot Springs Fire Chief Trevor Todd has resigned from his position, according to a report to village council. (Observer File Photo)
The Chehalis River wildfire, like the other wildfires in the Harrison area, has not shown significant growth over the Labour Day weekend. (Screenshot/BCWS)

Harrison area wildfires show no growth: BCWS

Three wildfires remain listed as out of control in the Harrison Hot…

The Chehalis River wildfire, like the other wildfires in the Harrison area, has not shown significant growth over the Labour Day weekend. (Screenshot/BCWS)
A wisp of smoke comes off of Bear Mountain near Harrison Hot Springs. This was one of a handful of wildfires that started early this week when thunderstorms rolled through the Fraser Valley. While the Bear Mountain fire is out of control, there are no open flames at this time. (Photo/Michelle Sharma)

UPDATE: BCWS deploys rappel team to remote Harrison area fire

Local situation largely shows more improvement as the week goes on

A wisp of smoke comes off of Bear Mountain near Harrison Hot Springs. This was one of a handful of wildfires that started early this week when thunderstorms rolled through the Fraser Valley. While the Bear Mountain fire is out of control, there are no open flames at this time. (Photo/Michelle Sharma)
A B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter lands near Cogburn Creek. Multiple wildfires were discovered this week in the Harrison Hot Springs-Harrison Lake area, most of which were caused by lightning from passing thunderstorms. (Photo/Harrison Adventure RVing)

Wildfire situation in Harrison area improves

1 fire is out, 2 are coming under control

A B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter lands near Cogburn Creek. Multiple wildfires were discovered this week in the Harrison Hot Springs-Harrison Lake area, most of which were caused by lightning from passing thunderstorms. (Photo/Harrison Adventure RVing)
Lightning started a wildfire outside of Harrison Hot Springs during Monday evening’s thunderstorms. (Screenshot/BCWS)

UPDATE: Four new wildfires discovered in Harrison Lake area on Tuesday

Local firefighters assessing the situation

Lightning started a wildfire outside of Harrison Hot Springs during Monday evening’s thunderstorms. (Screenshot/BCWS)
A wildfire was discovered on the south end of Chehalis Lake north of Harrison Hot Springs on Sunday (Aug. 27) afternoon. (Screenshot/BCWS)

Wildfire north of Harrison grows to 28 hectares

Fire has jumped in size shortly after discovery

A wildfire was discovered on the south end of Chehalis Lake north of Harrison Hot Springs on Sunday (Aug. 27) afternoon. (Screenshot/BCWS)
A wildfire has been discovered on the south end of Chehalis Lake north of Harrison Hot Springs. (Screenshot/BCWS)

Second wildfire discovered north of Harrison Hot Springs

Wildfire 2 hectares in size

A wildfire has been discovered on the south end of Chehalis Lake north of Harrison Hot Springs. (Screenshot/BCWS)
The Sts’ailes First Nation flag flies beside the Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia and Canadian flags in the village. (Observer File Photo)

Harrison Mayor apologizes after missing land acknowledgement on Canada Day

Ed Wood wrote a formal letter to Sts’ailes First Nation

The Sts’ailes First Nation flag flies beside the Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia and Canadian flags in the village. (Observer File Photo)
A woman (seen at the counter, light blue shirt) throws her gelato at employees at Chantilly Gelato and Cafe in Harrison Hot Springs during the B.C. Day long weekend. (Screenshot/Harrison Hot Springs News and Views)

VIDEO: Customer throws gelato at Harrison shop employees, storms out

Locals, visitors quick to defend beachfront gelato shop

A woman (seen at the counter, light blue shirt) throws her gelato at employees at Chantilly Gelato and Cafe in Harrison Hot Springs during the B.C. Day long weekend. (Screenshot/Harrison Hot Springs News and Views)
Coast Salish artist Francis Horne, Sr. holds up a t-shirt featuring his design. A lawsuit from Indigenous art wholesaler Native Northwest alleges Sasquatch Gifts and Souvenirs sold t-shirts that featured his design without permission. (Photo/Native Northwest)

First Nations art organization sues B.C. business for art theft

T-shirt sold at local souvenir shop looks like Coast Salish artist’s work, lawsuit says

Coast Salish artist Francis Horne, Sr. holds up a t-shirt featuring his design. A lawsuit from Indigenous art wholesaler Native Northwest alleges Sasquatch Gifts and Souvenirs sold t-shirts that featured his design without permission. (Photo/Native Northwest)
(File Photo/Darryl Dyck)

Change of command at Agassiz’s Kent Institution

June 22 ceremony welcomes a new warden

(File Photo/Darryl Dyck)
The Statlu Creek wildfire grew slightly over the course of the past few days. (Photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)

Harrison-area wildfires holding steady as cooler weather arrives

The local wildfire situation remains largely unchanged heading into Friday as the…

The Statlu Creek wildfire grew slightly over the course of the past few days. (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)

2 wildfires blaze out of control north of Harrison Hot Springs

Nearly 900 hectares burned

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 Francis Lake wildfire north of Harrison Hot Springs, shown here from the air, is being held as of Tuesday (June 6). (Photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)

Chehalis River wildfire north of Harrison doubles in size on Tuesday to 300 hectares

Three wildfires in Agassiz-Harrison area, two out of control

The Francis Lake wildfire north of Harrison Hot Springs, shown here from the air, is being held as of Tuesday (June 6). (Photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)
Wildfire number V10588 (Chehalis River) has burned 30 hectares as of Monday afternoon near Harrison Hot Springs. (BC Wildfire Service)

3 wildfires burn at least 42 hectares near Agassiz-Harrison

1 fire known to be human-caused

Wildfire number V10588 (Chehalis River) has burned 30 hectares as of Monday afternoon near Harrison Hot Springs. (BC Wildfire Service)
Former councillor John Buckley (second from the right) and dozens of his fellow Harrison Hot Springs residents look over and discuss the updated proposal for development at 511 Lillooet Avenue. Buckley resigned effective immediately on Monday, June 5. (Observer File Photo)

Harrison councillor resigns as turmoil with new leadership continues

The multi-term councillor cites conflict with mayor as reason for departure

Former councillor John Buckley (second from the right) and dozens of his fellow Harrison Hot Springs residents look over and discuss the updated proposal for development at 511 Lillooet Avenue. Buckley resigned effective immediately on Monday, June 5. (Observer File Photo)