Abbotsford News

1 week ago | abbynews.com | Jenna Hauck

Cumberland Park in Chilliwack has been saved – for now. The unofficial park, located on a residential lot in Sardis, has been taken off the market, a representative from the City of Chilliwack stated on June 18. "We can confirm that due to the slow real estate market, the city will not be proceeding with the sale of 44692 Cumberland Avenue at this time," Jaimie Tocher, communications assistant with the city, wrote in an email to The Chilliwack Progress.

1 week ago | abbynews.com | Colleen L. Flanagan

A book that challenges the perceptions of aging, inviting readers to embrace life in their senior years, is hitting the shelves. Maple Ridge resident Miranda Sutherland, the former reverend at Holy Spirit Anglican Church in Whonnock, wrote "Age-ing Out Loud" in an effort to help seniors view aging not as a period of decline, but an opportunity for continued growth, connection, and meaningful contribution.

1 week ago | abbynews.com | Colleen L. Flanagan

Despite signage in Golden Ears Provincial Park warning visitors not to leave food unattended, a bear was filmed on top of a picnic table containing a cooler, and other food items, including an open container that it was rummaging through. The video was posted on June 1 by Pamela Rubio, who was camping at the Alouette North campgrounds, She said her group was warned by park rangers about active bears and signs were posted everywhere not to leave any food unattended.

1 week ago | abbynews.com | Ben Lypka

Pete Nuij has been hired as the Abbotsford School District's new assistant superintendent. The district made the announcement on Monday (June 16) and he will work alongside fellow assistant superintendent Bruce Cunnings and superintendent Sean Nosek. Nuij joins Abbotsford after more than two decades in public education and served as a teacher, school administrator, principal and director of instruction.

1 week ago | abbynews.com | Ben Lypka

W.A. Fraser Middle School students are hoping that a random fence in a parking lot will now become a beacon of hope and resiliency. Fraser students completed the final phase of their art project designed to raise awareness about the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.