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Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA, speaks during the official opening of 25 new wheelchair-accessible cabins at Maple Bay Campground on Saturday. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)

25 new wheelchair-accessible cabins open at Cultus Lake Provincial Park

Maple Bay Campground is now home to 25 new wheelchair friendly cabins, a first for BC Parks

Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA, speaks during the official opening of 25 new wheelchair-accessible cabins at Maple Bay Campground on Saturday. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
Nine-year-old Ryan Tyson, seen here with mom Sheryl, holds some of the few remaining pieces of the fairy village at River’s Edge that was destroyed last month. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)

Fairy village built by B.C. kids destroyed twice in a week

Children who made the whimsical village in the Chilliwack neighbourhood said they will rebuild

Nine-year-old Ryan Tyson, seen here with mom Sheryl, holds some of the few remaining pieces of the fairy village at River’s Edge that was destroyed last month. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
An RCMP officer walks past camping gear on the road which fell out of a pickup truck that rolled over on the Vedder Road off-ramp Tuesday morning. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)

Vedder Road off-ramp blocked with camping gear, truck following rollover in Chilliwack

No one was seriously hurt in the single-vehicle collision which happened Tuesday morning

An RCMP officer walks past camping gear on the road which fell out of a pickup truck that rolled over on the Vedder Road off-ramp Tuesday morning. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
Sparks fly as SUV speeds wrong way down Highway 1 trying to flee RCMP

Sparks fly as SUV speeds wrong way down Highway 1 trying to flee RCMP

Captured on video, the vehicle headed westbound against oncoming traffic before crashing

Sparks fly as SUV speeds wrong way down Highway 1 trying to flee RCMP
RCMP on scene of a shooting on Victor Street near Bole Avenue in Chilliwack. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)

Woman in her 40s remains in critical condition after Fraser Valley shooting

RCMP say this was not a random incident and a suspect is at large

RCMP on scene of a shooting on Victor Street near Bole Avenue in Chilliwack. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
RCMP on scene of a shooting on Victor Street near Bole Avenue in Chilliwack. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)

WATCH: Shooting reported in downtown Chilliwack

RCMP spokesperson: ‘There is no indication that there is any risk to the public’

RCMP on scene of a shooting on Victor Street near Bole Avenue in Chilliwack. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, takes place at two locations in B.C. this year, Chilliwack and Surrey. (Tim Tebow Foundation)

WATCH: Giving the special needs community a Night to Shine

Global event offers people with special needs a full prom experience in Chilliwack, Surrey

Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, takes place at two locations in B.C. this year, Chilliwack and Surrey. (Tim Tebow Foundation)
Katharine and Johnathan Wall have decorated their house with a Nightmare Before Christmas theme for the holidays this year. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)

Oogie Boogie, Sandy Claws and coffin sleigh part of B.C. couple’s holiday display

Chilliwack couple decorates their house for the holidays using Nightmare Before Christmas theme

Katharine and Johnathan Wall have decorated their house with a Nightmare Before Christmas theme for the holidays this year. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
Michael Verhoef, the new GameSense advisor at Chances Chilliwack, chats with dignitaries during the launch of BCLC’s new resource on Thursday. Chances Chilliwack is the first Community gaming centre to have a GameSense advisor plus information booth. The program is dedicated to supporting players with healthy-play habits, and referring those experiencing challenges with their gambling to the support resources they need. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)

B.C.’s responsible gambling program expands to all gaming centres

GameSense to operate at more locations and in cozier environments

Michael Verhoef, the new GameSense advisor at Chances Chilliwack, chats with dignitaries during the launch of BCLC’s new resource on Thursday. Chances Chilliwack is the first Community gaming centre to have a GameSense advisor plus information booth. The program is dedicated to supporting players with healthy-play habits, and referring those experiencing challenges with their gambling to the support resources they need. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
Submitted photo                                 Team Wark includes (from left) Michelle Dunn (lead), Jen Rusnell (2nd), Kristen Pilote (3rd), and Sarah Wark (skip). The women have teamed up with Canadian Blood Services and start a blood drive to get more people donating during the busy holiday season.

Curling team organizes blood drive to help save lives

Team Wark has teamed up with Canadian Blood Services to bring in much-needed units of blood

Submitted photo                                 Team Wark includes (from left) Michelle Dunn (lead), Jen Rusnell (2nd), Kristen Pilote (3rd), and Sarah Wark (skip). The women have teamed up with Canadian Blood Services and start a blood drive to get more people donating during the busy holiday season.
Jenna Hauck/ The Progress                                 David Voth leads the junior and intermediate members of the Chilliwack Youth Orchestra through rehearsal. For video, find this story online at www.theprogress.com.

CYO prepares perfect pitch for benefit concert in Chilliwack

The Chilliwack Youth Orchestra is gearing up for its December benefit concert for Ruth and Naomi’s

Jenna Hauck/ The Progress                                 David Voth leads the junior and intermediate members of the Chilliwack Youth Orchestra through rehearsal. For video, find this story online at www.theprogress.com.
Nietzsche, the cat who works at The Book Man in Chilliwack, has made the cover of Bookstore Cats by New York author Brandon Schultz. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)

Cover boy for Nietzsche the cat in Chilliwack

Well-known cat, Nietzsche from The Book Man, has made the cover of newly released book Bookstore Cats

Nietzsche, the cat who works at The Book Man in Chilliwack, has made the cover of Bookstore Cats by New York author Brandon Schultz. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
A better way to shoot a bear

A better way to shoot a bear

Chilliwack photographer thinks revenue can still be made, despite the province’s end to grizzly bear trophy hunting

A better way to shoot a bear
JENNA HAUCK/ THE PROGRESS                                Professional photographer, Carsten Arnold, has started Fraser Valley Photo Walks — a variety of easy, two-hour walks in unique locations throughout the Fraser Valley where people learn the basics of good composition and camera skills.

Photo walks offer new views at unique sites throughout Fraser Valley

A Chilliwack photographer has started up Fraser Valley Photo Walks with events running from Langley to Hope

JENNA HAUCK/ THE PROGRESS                                Professional photographer, Carsten Arnold, has started Fraser Valley Photo Walks — a variety of easy, two-hour walks in unique locations throughout the Fraser Valley where people learn the basics of good composition and camera skills.
Ron James brings his Pedal to the Metal comedy show to the Abbotsford Arts Centre on May 5. Richard Beland photo

Ron James brings comedy show to Abbotsford

Pedal to the Metal comes to Abbotsford Arts Centre on May 5

Ron James brings his Pedal to the Metal comedy show to the Abbotsford Arts Centre on May 5. Richard Beland photo
Staff with Fraser Valley Regional District’s CARE (Community Animal Response and Education) Centre has been caring for six puppies since they were rescued on Remembrance Day. Now

FVRD seeks names for abandoned puppies in Chilliwack

A six-pack of cute, fluffy puppies in Chilliwack are in need of names after being rescued on Nov. 11 by FVRD staff.

Staff with Fraser Valley Regional District’s CARE (Community Animal Response and Education) Centre has been caring for six puppies since they were rescued on Remembrance Day. Now
Sophia Wright (left) formerly of Voodoo Derby Dollz and Alanna Morley formerly of Reign Valley Vixens have amalgamated the two local roller derby leagues and created Fraser Valley Roller Derby Association.

Fraser Valley roller derby leagues team up

The Fraser Valley Roller Derby Association, which brings together clubs from Chilliwack and Abbotsford, hosts an open house March 10

Sophia Wright (left) formerly of Voodoo Derby Dollz and Alanna Morley formerly of Reign Valley Vixens have amalgamated the two local roller derby leagues and created Fraser Valley Roller Derby Association.
'Schwarzemegger' with the Faster Pussycats of Vancouver's Terminal City Rollergirls takes part in a flat-track roller derby game against the Doomsday Bunnies of the Mainland Misfits on July 7 at Minoru Arena in Richmond.

Bunnies take on ‘Cats in roller derby game

Doomsday Bunnies of Fraser Valley's Mainland Misfits went head-to-head with the Faster Pussycats of Vancouver's Terminal City Rollergirls.

'Schwarzemegger' with the Faster Pussycats of Vancouver's Terminal City Rollergirls takes part in a flat-track roller derby game against the Doomsday Bunnies of the Mainland Misfits on July 7 at Minoru Arena in Richmond.