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THURSDAY WRAP (links fixed): Needles in prison, a serious crash, and a fire at a homeless camp

Thursday was a busy day for first responders in Abbotsford
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Here’s your wrap up of today’s biggest local stories, and a couple … interesting ones from elsewhere. Also, all the links now don’t go to the same story, thanks to a helpful Facebook commenter.

Also also, we’re making process on the killer raccoon story alluded to yesterday. If you have pictures or video of the roving gang, please email tolsen@abbynews.com.

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Serious injuries after collision on Mt. Lehman - READ

One person was seriously hurt after a crash that closed a busy portion of Mt. Lehman Road. Read more…

Fire in tent near Salvation Army in Abbotsford was accidental, police say - READ

Initial reports suggested a driver may have thrown something at a tent, igniting it. But police now say that wasn’t the case. Read more…

Canadian prison guards outraged over needle exchange program for inmates - READ

Prison guards are unhappy with the introduction of a needle exchange program for federal inmates. Read more…

Nominations open for Community Builders Awards - READ

Nominations are now being accepted for the Abbotsford Community Services Community Builders’ Awards, which honour outstanding individuals and organizations who work tirelessly, passionately and collaboratively to make Abbotsford a better place in which to live, work and raise a family. Read more…

You’ve got male: Calgary police nab naked man driving Canada Post truck - READ

It was a clothes call for Calgary police on Wednesday when a report came in about a naked man driving a Canada Post truck. Read more…

Woman trapped under 700 pound safe overnight - READ

An Oak Bay woman was trapped under a 700 pound safe overnight before being extricated today by the Oak Bay Fire Department. Read more...

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