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Abbotsford Police Const. Marc Le Quesne presents Owen Wall

Abbotsford Police launch Project Band-Aid

Stuffed toy police dogs handed out to kids in the hospital

  • May 30, 2012
Abbotsford Police Const. Marc Le Quesne presents Owen Wall
RCMP blocked off 216th Street where Angus Mitchell was shot.

Burnaby murder suspect shot dead in Maple Ridge

Gun battle takes place in around 216th Street near dikes in Maple Ridge

RCMP blocked off 216th Street where Angus Mitchell was shot.
Police, hazmat and others respond to caller's concerns

Police, hazmat and others respond to caller’s concerns

A phone call from a man concerned about a friend's behaviour results in scene on Pandora Avenue in Abbotsford

Police, hazmat and others respond to caller's concerns
Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service crews wait on scene of a chemical incident at Matsqui Recreation Centre.

Chemical incident at Matsqui Recreation Centre

About 60 people were evacuated from the Abbotsford site while crews ensured air quality was safe

Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service crews wait on scene of a chemical incident at Matsqui Recreation Centre.

Stats show high rate of domestic violence in Abbotsford-Mission

But local police say the numbers released by Statistics Canada can be deceiving

Target to replace Zellers in Abbotsford

The new store is set to open early next year at the site on Sumas Way

Police issue tickets to 14 drivers speeding by more than 30 km/h

Abbotsford Police conducted an enforcement blitz on Maclure Road, which has a posted speed limit of 60 km/h

  • May 29, 2012
Accused rioters who face possible jail time and can't afford a lawyer may be refused legal aid under the latest job action spearheaded by the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C.

Lawyers plan to boycott legal aid for riot suspects

Latest tactic a follow-up to four-month escalating strike

Accused rioters who face possible jail time and can't afford a lawyer may be refused legal aid under the latest job action spearheaded by the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C.
The driver of this van was killed after crashing into a Ford pickup on Hwy. 11 on Tuesday afternoon.

UPDATE: Truck in fatal crash was making a left turn

Collision occurred on Highway 11 in the vicinity of Bateman Road

The driver of this van was killed after crashing into a Ford pickup on Hwy. 11 on Tuesday afternoon.

UPDATED: Harm reduction debate continues: Mayor wants detox centre

Harn reduction debate will go public as Abbotsford council wants more information and input on needle exchange.

No hammer yet for cities holding off on RCMP renewal

No hammer yet for cities holding off on RCMP renewal

Deadline looms to sign contract or else replace Mounties.

No hammer yet for cities holding off on RCMP renewal
Police investigators place pylons to mark where the driver went off the road into the ditch.

Driver of fatal accident identified

A single occupant vehicle went off the road at Dewdney Trunk Road and Welch Avenue

Police investigators place pylons to mark where the driver went off the road into the ditch.

Driver airlifted to hospital after crash on 58 Avenue

Preliminary report indicate the vehicle ran into a tree

  • May 28, 2012

RCMP officer charged in connection to fatal collision

Const. Jordan Baird accused of crossing centre line and crashing head-on into car driven by Steven Genberg of Mission

Ray Zahab and Ferg Hawke led the Run for Water's inaugural ultra marathon on Saturday.

Run for Water’s first ultra marathon: Another drop in the bucket

Eleven brave runners who wanted more than "just another marathon" completed 56 kilometres in Run for Water's inaugural ultra marathon.

  • May 28, 2012
Ray Zahab and Ferg Hawke led the Run for Water's inaugural ultra marathon on Saturday.

Car flips and rolls Saturday night

Man found lying in the middle of South Parallel Road

  • May 27, 2012
A record-breaking capacity crowd of 4

Abbotsford’s fifth annual Run for Water breaks records

A record crowd of 4,254 runners hit the streets of Abbotsford on Sunday morning for the fifth annual Run for Water.

A record-breaking capacity crowd of 4

New interregional park formed on Sumas Mountain

The Sumas Mountain Interregional Park will include existing park lands managed by the FVRD and also incorporate green space on the mountain

Abbotsford News 90th anniversary open house draws thousands

Abbotsford News 90th anniversary open house draws thousands

The Abbotsford News kicked off its 90th anniversary festivities by welcoming the community for an open house today.

Abbotsford News 90th anniversary open house draws thousands
Bateman students cover News 90th celebration

Bateman students cover News 90th celebration

People have gathered to celebrate the 90th Anniversary at the Abbotsford News.

  • May 26, 2012
Bateman students cover News 90th celebration