Kerrie-Ann Schoenit

Ivory Coast is one of five up-and-coming Abbotsford bands that will play in the Battle of the Bands contest on Friday.

Up-and-comers ready to rock Abby’s Battle of the Bands

Five local bands will face off on Friday in the second annual…

Ivory Coast is one of five up-and-coming Abbotsford bands that will play in the Battle of the Bands contest on Friday.
Lillix sisters Lacey-Lee

Lillix promotes new album, including stop in Abbotsford

Lillix is back on the road with a new album. After years absent from the music industry, sisters Lacey-Lee and Tasha-Ray Evin independently released Tigerlily last August. Their third record is a personal reflection on losing their former management team, record label, and the return to music.

Lillix sisters Lacey-Lee
(From left) Jonathan Tobin plays piano

Casino Jazz Trio blends musical styles

Three budding musicians are challenging the boundaries of progressive jazz.

(From left) Jonathan Tobin plays piano
Tony deWaal works out under the guidance of trainer Yoshia Burton

Abbotsford family sheds bad habits

Shared fitness goals are bringing the deWaals closer together.The local family has…

Tony deWaal works out under the guidance of trainer Yoshia Burton
Abbotsford producer Brandon Loewen is putting together a short film in just one week

Abbotsford team producing under pressure

Local producer Brandon Loewen shares the spiritual message of second chances in his latest film project.

Abbotsford producer Brandon Loewen is putting together a short film in just one week
Jared Friesen has cerebal palsy

Variety club brings smiles to local kids

Jared Friesen loves his new set of wheels, which provides him with…

Jared Friesen has cerebal palsy
Mike Farnsworth

NDP leadership hopeful Farnworth says change on the horizon

NDP leadership hopeful Mike Farnworth stopped by Abbotsford on Sunday morning to assure party supporters that change is on the horizon.
He pledged to build a pragmatic platform that meets the needs of communities around the province.

Mike Farnsworth
Mabel splashes delightedly during a therapeutic swim at the K9 H20 Canine Aquatic Facility.

Mabel is a happy duck; new therapy helps her arthritis

An indoor swimming pool has helped an arthritic duck find her water wings.

Mabel splashes delightedly during a therapeutic swim at the K9 H20 Canine Aquatic Facility.
Rick Hansen Grade 12 aviation students Daymen Deol and Josh Cercel go over their flight plan with Coastal Pacific flight instructor Seiji Inouye. The pair were among 16 Grade 12 students in the aviation program who had the opportunity to try the flight simulator.

Rick Hansen Secondary students take wing: Aviation program offers career boost

Grade 12 aviation students from Rick Hansen Secondary stepped into the cockpit for their final exam last week.

Rick Hansen Grade 12 aviation students Daymen Deol and Josh Cercel go over their flight plan with Coastal Pacific flight instructor Seiji Inouye. The pair were among 16 Grade 12 students in the aviation program who had the opportunity to try the flight simulator.
Connor Harrison (left) plays Chad and Shaylene Tielmann performs as Natalie in Yale Secondary’s musical theatre production of All Shook Up.

Yale students perform musical All Shook Up!

Yale Secondary Musical Theatre pays tribute to the king of rock ‘n’ roll in its upcoming production of All Shook Up!
The 1950s jukebox musical by Joe Dipietro is based on William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. It follows the comedic love triangle of a small-town girl who disguises herself as a man to get close to the guy she loves.

Connor Harrison (left) plays Chad and Shaylene Tielmann performs as Natalie in Yale Secondary’s musical theatre production of All Shook Up.
Dianne Oliver is retiring after 21 years of teaching.

Teacher retires after 21 years at young parenting program

New Beginnings bids farewell to its longest-serving teacher on Monday.
Dianne Oliver is retiring after 21 years with the young parent program. Throughout that time, she has helped hundreds of students complete their high school education.
“This has been an amazing job that’s allowed me to create and bend the rules,” said

Dianne Oliver is retiring after 21 years of teaching.
Dolores Hay with her mother Irene

An emotional journey: Caregiver shares the realities of life with dementia

Dolores Hay recognized the signs.
It was more than just memory loss related to her parents’ age. The stove would frequently be left on, medication was not taken and baths were sporadic. There was also the confusion, personality changes, mood swings and poor judgment.

Dolores Hay with her mother Irene
Betty Spackman at her exhibit at The Reach.

Exhibit at The Reach down to the bones

Betty Spackman uses thousands of animal bones to help illustrate the impact…

Betty Spackman at her exhibit at The Reach.
Members of the Student Connections team are (left to right

Youth in action: Abbotsford students look to increase volunteerism

A group of high school students are working to boost youth engagement in Abbotsford.

Members of the Student Connections team are (left to right