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The City of Abbotsford has downgraded the Evacuation Orders for Castle Fun Park and Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre, moving both properties to Evacuation Alert. Both businesses should remain prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice, should…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 once again inviting elementary school students to help spread Christmas cheer by taking part in the sixth annual Mayor’s Christmas Card Contest.
Young artists in kindergarten through grade five are encouraged to submit a festive…
To help support the creation of new community activities, programs and events, the City of Abbotsford has launched its first Arts and Culture Grant Program. The new dedicated program will distribute $25,000 in grants to local artists, cultural…
The City of Abbotsford has been awarded a 2025 Employer of Choice award in the 500+ category from Canadian HR Reporter. This national recognition highlights organizations that excel in attracting, developing and retaining employees, with a strong…
The City of Abbotsford is pleased to recognize the outstanding achievements, excellence and dedication to the community of two Abbotsford residents, John LeBlanc and Harry Schmidt, and have named them as recipients of the 2025 civic awards.
“On behalf of…