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Each spring the City of Abbotsford monitors the levels of the Fraser River during the annual snowmelt season to assess the flooding risk along the Matsqui Dikes. As of April 1, 2022, the snow basin index in the Fraser River at Hope is slightly above…
City of Abbotsford staff will be presenting flood risk reduction and mitigation options to Abbotsford City Council for their information on April 4, 2022, as community engagement with residents, businesses and neighbouring governments commence.
Following…
To help beautify our neighbourhoods and contribute to environmental stewardship in our community, the City of Abbotsford is once again looking for volunteers to participate in this year’s Community Clean-Up Month. From April 1 to 30th, Abbotsford…
The City of Abbotsford, in partnership with the Abbotsford Arts Council, is looking for a new artist, or collective of artists, for a paid artist summer residency through the Go Play Outside Artist in Residence program.
The Artist in Residence Program…
The City of Abbotsford, in partnership with the Abbotsford Arts Council, is proud to present a new art exhibition showcasing the works of Zaira Ramirez Luis, the City’s Go Play Outside’s 2021 Artist in Residence.
The exhibit, titled “Devotion to Nature…
The City of Abbotsford is pleased to once again partner with theVancouver Foundation and the Abbotsford Community Foundation to launch the Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program in Abbotsford, and help bring local community projects to life, foster…
In the weeks since the floodwaters started receding across Sumas Prairie, the City of Abbotsford has been working hard on assessing and repairing the damage left behind.
In December, Abbotsford City Council stood up a Recovery team, which includes City…
Based on the direction from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and the BC Government, the City of Abbotsford is reducing services at Matsqui Recreation Centre and Abbotsford Recreation Centre and cancelling all gatherings booked at City…
The City of Abbotsford has issued a Do Not Use Water (Flush Only) Advisory for Sumas Prairie. This is being done under the attached notice in conjunction with Fraser Health.
This Advisory replaces the previous BOIL WATER ADVISORY issued on November…
The City of Abbotsford will be restoring water supply to the existing isolated Sumas Prairie water distribution system. This is being done under the attached Boil Water Advisory in conjunction with Fraser Health.
Water will be introduced pipe by pipe, as…
The City of Abbotsford is issuing an immediate and urgent notice to all residents that did not evacuate the Sumas Prairie earlier today to evacuate immediately.
Conditions within the Sumas Prairie within the last hour have escalated and pose a…
A state of local emergency has been declared for the City of Abbotsford following extreme rainfall that has resulted in several localized emergencies within the City. Various small mud slides and localized flooding have occurred in many areas within the…
The City of Abbotsford is currently experiencing heavy rainfall that has resulted in several localized emergencies within the City. Various small mud slides and localized flooding have occurred in many areas within the City. Currently no injuries have…
The City of Abbotsford is committed to providing a safe workplace, as well as protecting staff and members of the public who may be utilizing our services.
To further support this commitment, the City will be implementing a COVID-19 Vaccination…
In celebration of culture, heritage, and the arts, a variety of free in-person and virtual workshops and fun arts and culture activities are being offered throughout Abbotsford beginning September 24 as part of a national Culture Days initiative.
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