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Abbotsford’s RAD Torque Systems has donated $50,000 to help with flood relief efforts in the Fraser Valley and challenges other businesses to follow suit. (RAD Torque Systems Facebook photo)

Abbotsford’s RAD Torque Systems donates $50,000 to flood relief efforts

Local torque wrench company challenges other businesses to do the same to help community

 

Students in Mrs. Dorsey’s Grade 3 class at Dr. Roberta Bondar Elementary School wrote letters to the military thanking them for helping in Abbotsford during the recent flooding. (Submitted)

Abbotsford students write thank-you letters to soldiers who provided flood aid

Mrs. Dorsey’s Grade 3 class at Dr. Roberta Bondar Elementary School thank Canadian Armed Forces

 

An Abbotsford woman created this painting and auctioned it off as a way to help raise money for the Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund. (Shaina Conn Instagram)

Abbotsford woman raises close to $1,000 for flood relief with cow painting

Sumas Prairie resident Shaina Conn’s creation captures moment of heroism during floods

 

A contingent of Chilliwack volunteers helped Abbotsford officials by sandbagging the Barrowtown pump station on Nov. 16, 2021. (Thomas Thalen/Instagram screenshot)

LETTER: Post-disaster emergency review needed

Writer states that provincial disaster preparedness needs a thorough review

A contingent of Chilliwack volunteers helped Abbotsford officials by sandbagging the Barrowtown pump station on Nov. 16, 2021. (Thomas Thalen/Instagram screenshot)
Tide is offering free laundry service for those impacted by flooding at Abbotsford’s Tradex. (Tide Instagram photo)

Tide offering free laundry service for Abbotsford residents hit hard by flooding

Loads of Hope program will be providing service on Monday’s and Thursday’s at Tradex

Tide is offering free laundry service for those impacted by flooding at Abbotsford’s Tradex. (Tide Instagram photo)
An Abbotsford teen has launched a fundraiser to help the homeless during the recent extreme weather. (File photo)

Abbotsford teen launches GoFundMe to help homeless during floods

16-year-old Alexis Mulder hoping to purchase tents and blankets for those impacted by extreme weather

An Abbotsford teen has launched a fundraiser to help the homeless during the recent extreme weather. (File photo)
Sandbags in Huntingdon Village keep floodwaters from topping the railway tracks in the area of Second Avenue and Boundary Road on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

Water levels rising in Abbotsford’s Huntingdon Village

Floodwaters continue to increase in southern Abbotsford neighbourhood on Monday afternoon

Sandbags in Huntingdon Village keep floodwaters from topping the railway tracks in the area of Second Avenue and Boundary Road on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)
A mudslide has led to evacuation orders for seven properties in the Forest Ridge neighbourhood on Whatcom Road. (Andy Holota/Black Press)

VIDEO: Mudslide leads to evacuation orders on Abbotsford’s Whatcom Road

Seven units in Forest Ridge neighbourhood issued evacuation orders on Sunday

A mudslide has led to evacuation orders for seven properties in the Forest Ridge neighbourhood on Whatcom Road. (Andy Holota/Black Press)
Abbotsford’s Robert Bateman Secondary and W.J. Mouat Secondary, as well as the University of the Fraser Valley will not be having in-person learning this week.

Two Abbotsford secondary schools, UFV move to remote learning due to flooding

Robert Bateman Secondary and W.J. Mouat Secondary using virtual learning this week

Abbotsford’s Robert Bateman Secondary and W.J. Mouat Secondary, as well as the University of the Fraser Valley will not be having in-person learning this week.
Bateman’s Nolan Watrin avoids a Barsby defender during semifinal action at BC Place on Saturday (Nov. 27). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford’s Robert Bateman Timberwolves advance to final

Bateman defeats John Barsby Bulldogs 41-19 to advance to regional championship

Bateman’s Nolan Watrin avoids a Barsby defender during semifinal action at BC Place on Saturday (Nov. 27). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
The Abbotsford Canucks have announced the Season of Giving promotion for the club’s next six games, which will help benefit local charities. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks announce Teddy Bear Toss as part of Season of Giving

Next six home games will see AHL team support several local charities hit hard by flooding

The Abbotsford Canucks have announced the Season of Giving promotion for the club’s next six games, which will help benefit local charities. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
The Vancouver Foundation has announced they are committing $2 million to help the Fraser Valley and the Interior of B.C. deal with recent extreme weather. (Vancouver Foundation Facebook photo)

Vancouver Foundation commits $2 million to flood relief in Fraser Valley and Interior

$1 million to go to Canadian Red Cross, $1 million as grants to local organizations on the ground

The Vancouver Foundation has announced they are committing $2 million to help the Fraser Valley and the Interior of B.C. deal with recent extreme weather. (Vancouver Foundation Facebook photo)
Abbotsford’s WestGen has donated $100,000 for flood relief efforts in B.C. (WestGen Facebook photo)

Abbotsford’s WestGen donates $100,000 to flood relief efforts

Locally based livestock genetics company gives $100,00 to BCDA’s disaster relief fund

Abbotsford’s WestGen has donated $100,000 for flood relief efforts in B.C. (WestGen Facebook photo)
Highway 1 is expected to be re-open tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 25). (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)

Highway 1 likely to re-open through the Fraser Valley on Thursday

B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Rob Fleming reveals re-opening plans

Highway 1 is expected to be re-open tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 25). (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)
A do not use water advisory has been issued for parts of Abbotsford’s Sumas Prairie. (City of Abbotsford photo)

Do not use water advisory issued for parts of Abbotsford’s Sumas Prairie

Notice replaces the existing boil water advisory which was issued on Nov. 18

A do not use water advisory has been issued for parts of Abbotsford’s Sumas Prairie. (City of Abbotsford photo)
An incident is occurring at Yale Secondary, with a large police presence at the school. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Lockdown lifted at Abbotsford schools, police searching for suspect

Report of a suspicious male in the school was made to police at 9:30 a.m., cops looking for suspect

An incident is occurring at Yale Secondary, with a large police presence at the school. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
The Vancouver Canucks have helped raise $1 million for flood relief efforts in Abbotsford and B.C. (Canucks photo)

Vancouver Canucks raise $1 million for flood efforts in Abbotsford and B.C.

National Hockey League team held special 50/50 draws at recent home stand to raise money

The Vancouver Canucks have helped raise $1 million for flood relief efforts in Abbotsford and B.C. (Canucks photo)
Glenda Pevie, from Newfoundland, was one of many who used Tradex as an ERC. (Colleen Flanagan/Black Press)

Abbotsford’s Tradex transforms into emergency reception centre

Facility is aiding about 50 people per day, could be used for several months if needed

Glenda Pevie, from Newfoundland, was one of many who used Tradex as an ERC. (Colleen Flanagan/Black Press)
Members work on clearing culverts. (CAF photo)

VIDEOS & PHOTOS: Canadian military lends a hand in Abbotsford and Fraser Valley

Members help out with a number of tasks related to the flooding of the region, aid ongoing

Members work on clearing culverts. (CAF photo)
Margarita and her baby are now resting at the Cooper farm on McMillan Road. (Submitted)

Margarita’s miracle baby – Abbotsford cow gives birth at former home farm

Cow moves from home to WestGen to former home at Cooper farm, gives birth in former stall

Margarita and her baby are now resting at the Cooper farm on McMillan Road. (Submitted)