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Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service is planning community events for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6 to 12.

Remember to keep your home safe from fires



Fire Prevention Week is upon us and it’s the perfect time to make sure that your home is fire-safe.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no…

Stetís ímexstowx is an annual event commemorating Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation taking place Monday, Sept. 30 around the Civic Precinct.

Walking together towards Truth and Reconciliation



“Stetís ímexstowx” is a Halq’eméylem expression meaning “walk beside us.” It is the name of the Truth and Reconciliation recognition event planned by local community partners taking place Monday, Sept. 30, at various locations around the Civic…

On Sept. 10, a delegation from UBC’s Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes presented findings of a report on substance use service access in Abbotsford to City Council. The following week, City Council successfully advocated for UBCM to endorse a resolution for more detox and treatment options in BC.

Abbotsford resolution for more detox beds endorsed by Union of BC Municipalities



Abbotsford led the way today in advocating for more detox and treatment options for people in BC at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Vancouver.

We are grateful for the support we received for our resolution, and pleased that…

The 13U Abbotsford Angels AA and AAA minor baseball teams unveiled their Western and National champion banners and Mayor Siemens and Councillor Barkman were there to honour the players and coaches.

From local fields to the top of their game



From our rec league players to our Olympic competitors, Abbotsford athletes are regularly making us proud and bringing us together in celebration of their accomplishments and our community spirit.

This summer, some of our junior baseball and…

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Who does what: A quick guide to the different levels of government



With three levels of government in Canada – local, provincial and federal – all at work in our daily lives, it can be confusing to figure out which one is responsible for what and who you need to contact if you have questions. This is especially true…