Did you know Matsqui village was founded by Scandinavians? Come view images and items from our collection and learn about the history of Matsqui. Read the full story

The Fraser Valley Organic Producers Association (FVOPA) is a non-profit self-sustaining organic certification body established in 2001. Their website provides an eye-opening look at the benefits of organic produce. Read the full story

One of the interesting websites we’ve found is the Abbotsford Photo Arts Club’s site. Featuring works by some of the best photographers Abbotsford has to offer, the site offers a beautiful gallery of photos. Read the full story

The Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley (WRSFV) has a proud history steeped in grassroots action that has allowed it to grow from a handful of concerned women into a multi-layered, equality seeking, anti-violence organization. In 1975, women all over the country were gathering in small groups called “consciousness raising groups”. Read the full story

The Valley Royals came into being in 1980 when a group of parents who had until that time been involved with the Abbotsford TC decided that they wanted to go in a different direction. Read the full story

The Abbotsford Skydive Centre is situated in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley with a view to Vancouver, Mt Baker (US) and Vancouver Island from jump Altitude and open for jumps up to 12,500 ft, 7-days-a-week, weather permitting. Read the full story

This week, the Abbostford Community Foundation announced that Ken and Betty Voth will serve as honorary chairs of the inaugural Neighbourhood Ball, October 3rd, 2009. We thought it was a good time to introduce the foundation. Read the full story

Agriculture provides a strong foundation under the Abbotsford’s economy. As one of the most intensively farmed areas in Canada, Abbotsford supports
significant berry, vegetable, greenhouse, dairy, poultry and hog operations. Read the full story

UPDATED 8/15/2009 – COMMENTS RECEIVED – The Abbotsford Salvation Army operates a great many programs from their Centre of Hope headquarters on Gladys Avenue. Once of the most successful is the Cascade Culinary Arts School. Read the full story

A group of local programming enthusiasts has set up a club called the Fraser Valley Ruby Brigade (FVRB).

They meet every Wednesday from 7 to 9pm in Abbotsford. Read the full story