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Chilliwack Chiefs forward A.J. Lacroix commits to Michigan State University
CHILLIWACK - West Vancouver product and Chilliwack Chiefs forward A.J. Lacroix has a bright future ahead of him. The Chilliwack Chiefs announced Thursday (Sept. 22) that Lacroix, a 6-foot, 194-pound s...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 22, 2022

Rick Klassen Field to be dedicated next week at Sardis Secondary in honour of the late CFL great
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack product Rick Klassen made a name for himself on the gridiron in both the high school ranks and the Canadian Football League. Standing 6'2" and playing lineman, Klassen made an ...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 22, 2022

Cultus Lake embarks on main beach dock restoration work that will take about 12-15 weeks
CHILLIWACK - Reconstruction of the Cultus Lake docks following last year's atmospheric river events has begun, but the Cultus Lake Park Board won't be the recipient of any disaster relief funding from...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 22, 2022

Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl seeks photography submissions from Chilliwack-area constituents for yearly calendar
CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack-Hope MP Mark Strahl is launching his yearly call for photographs taken by constituents for his 2023 constituency calendar.In 2023, back by popular demand, 13 different photogra...
Sep 22, 2022

Structure Fire spreads to Weeden Park
CHILLIWACK - At approximately 10:45 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Chilliwack Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire located in the 4700 block of Teskey Road. Upon arrival, firefight...
Marcus Gordon Sep 21, 2022

'Breaking down cultural and religious barriers' Abbotsford mayoral candidate, Coun. Ross Siemens
ABBOTSFORD - When driving through the city of Abbotsford, it's easy to spot Coun. Ross Siemens' election signs. The third-generation owner/operator of Hub Motor Service in downtown Abbotsford, said he...
Marcus Gordon Sep 21, 2022

Eight Chilliwack Fire Dept. units respond to Promontory fire; City says it's under control and hot spots are being put out
CHILLIWACK - The City of Chilliwack reported on social media Wednesday afternoon that upwards of eight Chilliwack Fire Department units that responded to a blaze up in Promontory have now controlled t...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 21, 2022

'It's really what happens' Ann Davis Society wins award for music video
CHILLIWACK - Patti MacAhonic, executive director for Chilliwack's Ann Davis Tansition Society, was excited to announce the local non-profit had won a Purple Ribbon Award for their "Walk through that d...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 21, 2022

Longtime educator and former school principal to run for Chilliwack school board
CHILLIWACK - Some candidates for public office in this fall's municipal election don't have a picture or a slogan on their signs. For what's it worth, Chilliwack resident and longtime educator and adm...
Mike VandenBosch Sep 21, 2022

'We need to start having these tough conversations' Abbotsford mayoral candidate Manjit Sohi
ABBOTSFORD - Manjit Sohi is running for mayor of Abbotsford, and he is confident his experience will mitigate positive change-especially where affordable housing is concerned. "Our city is growing, ou...
Marcus Gordon Sep 20, 2022