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The City of Abbotsford has downgraded Evacuation Orders for 39 additional properties in Sumas Prairie. These properties remain on Evacuation Alert and should stay prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice, should conditions change.   Evacuation…
The City of Abbotsford has downgraded Evacuation Orders for 248 properties in Sumas Prairie. These properties remain on Evacuation Alert at this time. As a Flood Warning remains in effect for Sumas River, and heavy rain is expected tomorrow, residents on…
The City of Abbotsford has lifted existing Evacuation Alerts for 1,069 properties in Sumas Prairie West and Sumas Prairie East. In addition, a total of 160 properties have been downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Alert. This includes…
Out of concern for public safety, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit has closed Highway 1 from Sumas Way to No. 3 road due to floodwater on the highway. The City of Abbotsford has issued new Evacuation Orders for seven properties north of Highway…
As floodwaters from the Nooksack River have now started crossing into Abbotsford, the City of Abbotsford has issued new Evacuation Orders for 82 properties in Huntingdon Village, up to 2nd Ave. and Sumas Way. An Evacuation Order remains in place for 371…
Floodwaters in Sumas Prairie and Huntingdon Village are expected to peak within the next 12 hours. Water levels on the Abbotsford side of the border continue to rise and based on current modelling and data from the 1990 flood event, water is anticipated…
The City of Abbotsford has declared a State of Local Emergency and has issued an evacuation order for 371 properties in Sumas Prairie West due to risk of flooding. Residents in the affected area must leave immediately. Evacuation Alerts have also been…
The current heavy rainfall has resulted in localized flooding in low-lying areas in Abbotsford. The BC River Forecast Centre has recently upgraded their advisory to a Flood Warning for the Fraser Valley as rain is expected to continue throughout the…
The City of Abbotsford is issuing evacuation alerts for properties in Sumas Prairie West and Clayburn Village.  Image This follows a Flood Warning issued earlier today by the BC River Forecast…
Abbotsford City Council will discuss the proposed 2026 budget on February 10 and 11, 2026, and will vote on the final 2026 budget later that month.  The meetings, which were originally scheduled for December 2 and 3, 2025, will now take place on…
Rogers becomes naming partner of Rogers Forum, expanding longstanding partnership with the Vancouver Canucks The home of the 2025 Calder Cup champion Abbotsford Canucks is getting a brand-new name.  Formerly the Abbotsford Centre, the venue is being…
The City of Abbotsford is seeking community feedback on options for the development of a draft Aquatic Services and Facilities Strategy to help enhance amenities and shape the future of aquatic services for Abbotsford families. The feedback will form…
To celebrate Tree Canada’s National Tree Day, the City of Abbotsford is hosting a community tree planting event at Amblewood Park on Saturday, September 27. City staff will work alongside volunteers to plant 12 new park trees and will be giving away 150…
The City of Abbotsford has announced that a school board trustee by-election will take place on October 11, 2025. Key Dates Nomination Period Starts:   Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Nomination Period Ends:    …
The City of Abbotsford is now accepting nominations for three annual civic recognition awards: the Order of Abbotsford, the Community Champion Achievement Award and the Community Recognition Award. These awards honour individuals and/or groups who have…