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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…

The City of Abbotsford has completed its 2025 Point-in-Time Homeless Count which helps to guide ongoing local response efforts by providing a snapshot of the minimum number of people experiencing homelessness in the community on a single night. The one-…

The City of Abbotsford is excited to mark the completion of a brand-new neighbourhood park in West Abbotsford and invite the community to a grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration on October 25. Engineer Park is located between Fraser Highway and…

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…

The City of Abbotsford and Abbotsford Board of Education are celebrating the completion of the synthetic turf replacement at Latham Field at W.J. Mouat Secondary School with a grand reopening and special Mouat Hawks football game on Friday, September 26…

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:    …