Pets & Animals: Mighty Joey The Possum
By Mike Archer and JD Archer, Abbotsford Today. When Mighty Joey the Possum visited Kendall De Menech at the K9 H20 aquatherapy pool Thursday it was because he was having problems walking with his back legs. [Click On Image For Full Story]
Agricultural Issues: Freeways, Farms And The ALC
An issue that affects all Fraser Valley communities – development vs farmland – drew a big yawn this week in Langley Township. Despite efforts by a variety of farm groups only 300 people turned up for a meeting on the use of agricultural land.[Click On image For Full Story]
Federal Politics: Bradner’s Robert ‘Bob Douglas’ Becomes An NDP Hero
Long time NDP supporter and Bradner resident Robert Douglas has become a hero to the New Democrats after leaving his 60-acre farm to the party. Federal NDP candidate David Murray interviewed Mr. Douglas for Abbotsford Today. [Click On Image For Full Story]
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Women in Focus
Bollywood actress Leena Manro appears on the Omni TV show “Women in Focus” to raise awareness of issues facing women in the Indo-Canadian community. Her message is delivered through a skit by the “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Chicken” Comedy Troupe.
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Today: Abbotsford At Your Fingertips
03 September 2010
If you can’t find what you’re looking for on Abbotsford Today, tell us about it. We’ll find it for you. Providing you with ‘The Other Side Of The News’ has been one of the reasons so many people visit our site every day. Finding what you’re looking for is also what we’re all about.
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Leisure: Abbotsford Walking, Activity Group To Walk Mill Lake (Trail)
07 September 2010
The Abbotsford Walking/Activity Group was formed August 19 and has already been on several jaunts through the area. From the Discovery Trail to the groups Fort to Fort walk in Fort Langley they have been busy.
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Sports Feature: The Christian Junior Hockey League
07 September 2010
The CCJHL is a Christian Junior “non-contact” Hockey League based out of the Abbotsford/Chilliwack area. Its enrolment is predominantly Boys and Girls ages 6 through 19 from families in good standing within their local Christian Church Community.
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Abbotsford News: Crews Inspecting, Cleaning Sewer Pipes
06 September 2010
The City of Abbotsford included funds in the Capital Works Program for camera inspection and cleaning of sewers pipelines in the following area: Bounding west and east by Clearbrook Road and McCallum Road and bounded north and south by Downes Road and South Fraser Way.
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Issues: Was Money For Peary’s Foreign Junket Well Spent
05 September 2010
UPDATED 05/09/10 – COMMENTS RECEIVED – By Mike Archer. Like free Olympics tickets, or tickets to a Heat Game, round trip excursions like the one Mayor Peary and his entourage just took to Fukagawa, Japan, cost taxpayers money. Do we get any bang for those bucks?
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From The Cheap Seats: The Teacher And The Cowboy Boots
05 September 2010
With school starting back up again Sept 7 we figured it was time to give our techers a little giggle to help them through the first stressful week. Did you hear about the Texas teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots?
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Abbotsford News: Gravel Opponents Plan Peachland Rally
05 September 2010
Opponents of the Provincial Government’s handling of the issue of gravel extraction in the Abbotsford, the Chilliwack River Valley and in areas across the Lower Mainland and the rest of BC are planning a rally in Peachland September 11 leaving Chilliwack at 7:30 a.m.
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Columns: After Neanderthals Collect Their Pounds Of Flesh Langley’s Jordan Bateman Will Survive
04 September 2010
UPDATED 04/09/10 – COMMENTS RECEIVED – By Mike Archer. Langley Township Councillor and Liberal Riding Association President (for Rich Coleman) Jordan Bateman has been pilloried and called names on his blog and in the media for daring to recant and apologize for comments he made Thursday about Finance Minister Colin Hansen.
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Sports: Abbotsford Falcon Football Schedules
04 September 2010
The Abbotsford Falcon Football squads kicked off their 2010 regular season this week after finishing their summer tournament schedule. All three squads (Atom, Junior Bantam and PeeWee) faced off against Chilliwack at Townsend Park in Chilliwack.
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The Bookman’s Shelf: Coconut Curry Soup? – The Humble Cookbook
04 September 2010
By Amber Short. I’ve always loved books, and thanks to my mother, was lucky enough to be reading fluently before hitting grade school. They have shaped the way that I view myself, and in turn, the world.
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Letters: Prudent But Difficult Choice Made About Liberation Treatment For MS
04 September 2010
Dear Editor. I have been following the discussions in the news about the Liberation Treatment for MS patients. When the Health Minister decided that the Canadian Government will not fund a critical trial of the Liberation Treatment, I had conflicted feelings about it.
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Pets & Animals: SAINTS Rescue’s Wishes & Whiskers Charity Dinner Sept 18
04 September 2010
SAINTS Rescue of Mission will be holding the The 4th Annual Wishes Whiskers Charity Dinner & Auction on Sat, Sept. 18 at the Pitt Meadows Golf Course at 6:00 p.m. THe cost is $60 per person or $400 for a table of eight.
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Abbotsford News: Be Careful On Long Weekend Cops And SAR Ask
03 September 2010
Submitted. Following what has already been a busy summer, the B.C. Search and Rescue (SAR) Association and the Abbotsford Police Deaprtment (APD) are urging all British Columbians and visitors who may be heading out to enjoy B.C.’s backcountry over the long weekend to play safe and plan ahead.
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Columns: Peary Should Take All The Time He Needs Negotiating With Heat Owners
03 September 2010
By Mike Archer. The City of Abbotsford’s financial report on the Abbotsford Heat and the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre (AESC) for 2009-2010 is overdue. But I would suggest we don’t rush things if it means getting a better deal for taxpayers.
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The Arts: The Magic, The Mystery, The Moment in Time We Choose To Be Canadian
03 September 2010
By Katie Powell. Join the MSA Museum Society for a patriotic exploration of our past that ultimately defined our future as Canadians. The Magic Lantern Show created by Canadian Pacific Railroad were photographs on glass projected by lanterns and shown all over the world to promote Canada.
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Live Entertainment: Envision Coffee House Concert Series Returns Saturday
03 September 2010
Abbotsford Arts Council, in partnership with Envision Financial, is pleased to announce the return of the very popular Envision Coffee House Concert Series.
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What’s Up With That: Should Hansen Resign?
03 September 2010
With the release of documents to the media as a result of a Freedom of Information request, it appears the HST was on the Liberal government’s radar long before the election.
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Federal Politics: Canada’s Leadership in Space Exploration
03 September 2010
By Ed Fast. On Sept. 2, Canada’s Conservative government announced that veteran astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield will be the first-ever Canadian to command the International Space Station. The announcement reaffirmed Canada’s role as one of the world’s leaders in space exploration.
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Community News: Katie And Evan Jump To 23,356 Votes
03 September 2010
UPDATED 09/03/10 – By Mike Archer. Abbotsford’s Katie Powell and Evan Hunken are gettiong closer to their quest – a trip to the UK spomnsored by the ‘Get Rid of Me’ website. Last week they released a YouTube video and their total has now increased to over 23,000.
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