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Abbotsford residents can now enjoy enhanced outdoor recreation opportunities with the completion of three park improvement projects.
The City of Abbotsford has re-opened many outdoor recreation facilities in alignment with the Province of British Columbia’s Re-start Plan, however, the Centennial Outdoor Pool will not be re-opening for Summer 2020.
Abbotsford’s outdoor sports fields have re-opened for public and user group bookings today. User groups who make bookings from now until August 19, 2020 will receive a new Facility Use License (“FUL”). The FUL will require user groups to have a COVID-19…
As one of the most diverse communities in Canada, we recognize that Abbotsford residents have their own lived experiences and challenges. We stand with our community members and want to work alongside you. We know that diversity is our strength, and now…
Abbotsford’s spray parks will be open with new community safety protocols on June 13. The re-openings includes Mill Lake Park, Shadbolt Park and Spud Murphy Park.
The Aberdeen cemetery will be under construction from April 1 – June 30. During construction, the entrance gate on Fraser Highway will be closed. Visitors will be able to access the cemetery through a new entrance adjacent to the Fire hall. Signage will…
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Seasonal weather during the snow melt season is a critical factor in determining the size of the freshet, and whether or not flooding will occur. Intense or prolonged rainfall and extreme temperatures are important factors that can lead to larger…
Our vloggers Megan and Beth share information on how to safely manage your waste during the COVID-19 pandemic.
View the video on our YouTube channel.
As part of the RestartBC plan, The City of Abbotsford has taken action to support local businesses by temporarily permitting food-primary, liquor-primary and manufacturer licensees, such as wineries, breweries and distilleries the expansion of service…
Abbotsford celebrated BC Seniors Week over the first week of June to recognize the contribution of seniors to our community.
The City of Abbotsford will start re-opening playgrounds, starting Monday June 1. With over 70 playgrounds across Abbotsford, re-opening may take a few days to be completed. Residents are asked to wait to use the playgrounds until staff can fully remove…
On July 1st the City of Abbotsford will be launching a month long Virtual Canada Day celebration in place of the traditional community celebration held at Rotary Stadium. The celebration may look a bit different this year, but Canada Day favourites can…