Making progress on commercial truck parking
As a major agricultural producer bisected by the Trans-Canada Highway and part of the Asia Pacific Gateway, Abbotsford is a significant transportation and trucking hub. Carriers hauling every conceivable type of freight including manufactured goods,…
Honouring our young role models
The youth of today will be the leaders of tomorrow. That’s why it’s important that they have positive role models to emulate and look to for guidance.
Role models can come in many forms. Parents, teachers and coaches are common influences, as…
Remembering Michelle Sagert
Last month, we were all deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Michelle Sagert at the young age of 35. Michelle left her mark on Abbotsford as a respected lawyer, advocate and leader.
Michelle was a member of the Abbotsford Police…
Congratulating the University of the Fraser Valley on 50 years in our community
For the past 50 years our community has been a fortunate beneficiary of being home to the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV).
Having a high-quality, local option for post-secondary education and training has been vital to our City and region…
Discussing economic growth and development with Minister Alexis
It’s not every day we have a provincial Minister of Agriculture who hails from our own backyard, but that’s the case with Pam Alexis, who is also the MLA for Abbotsford-Mission. As a result, we have no doubt that when she’s at the cabinet table, she…