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Obituaries - Agassiz-Harrison Observer
WEBMay 18, 2024 · Catharina Pieternella Van Oort (nee Klaassen) June 7, 2024 . Margaret George (née Burger)
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WEBSep 27, 2024 · Canoe gifted from Sqwá to be installed in Chilliwack on Sept. 30. Carved by Ralph Leon Sr. of Sts’ailes, canoe will be dipped in water before being paraded, installed at Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Sep 27, 2024 11:11 AM Read more >.
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WEB6 days ago · Williams Lake woman fears for young dog, missing in Vancouver. A young Williams Lake goldendoodle is lost in Vancouver and Vancouverites are coming out to help try to find the lost pup. about 6 hours ago Read more >.
UPDATE: Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge open after multi-vehicle crash
WEB5 days ago · A motor vehicle incident has closed both sides of the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge as of approximately 11 pm on Saturday, Sept. 28. Scanner traffic indicates there are possibly three people injured. Witnesses on the bridge reported multiple vehicles were involved with the possibility of a head-on collision. …
Arguments heard in court over encampment at Abbotsford City Hall
WEB1 day ago · 00:05:30. A BC Supreme Court justice has reserved her decision about whether an encampment outside of Abbotsford City Hall should be allowed to temporarily remain in place. A day-long hearing took place Wednesday (Oct. 2) in Abbotsford after an application was filed by the Abbotsford Drug War Survivors (DWS), seeking an interim injunction that ...
Candidates reflect as Harrison by-election winds down
WEBSep 21, 2024 · Observer File Photo. The final hours of the Harrison Hot Springs by-election are approaching as voters await the results this evening. The village is set to decide on a new mayor and a new councillor to serve out the remainder of the 2022-2026 term. Council hopeful Gary Webster said he trusts the voters of the village to make the right decision.
Hurricane Helen claims 84 lives in the U.S., number expected to rise
WEB4 days ago · With at least 25 killed in South Carolina, Helene is the deadliest tropical cyclone for the state since Hurricane Hugo made landfall north of Charleston in 1989, killing 35 people. Deaths also have been reported in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. Moody’s Analytics said it expects $15 billion to $26 billion in property damage.
Kent mayor urges faster action to address housing
WEBDec 14, 2023 · District of Kent Council held an extended discussion surrounding plans for a four-storey mixed-used building proposed for Pioneer Avenue. During the regular meeting on Monday (Dec. 11), council voted to refer a development permit back to staff.
Harrison mayor declares state of local emergency
WEBMay 21, 2024 · 00:04:19. Harrison Hot Springs Mayor Ed Wood has declared a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) for the village. The declaration on Tuesday (May 21) morning relates to the threat of wildfires, with the mayor stating that the threat of interface wildfire poses an imminent threat to loss of life and property within the village’s boundaries.