Alina Konevski

Expanded options for French education

A greater pool of students is now eligible to attend Chilliwack's French school, La Vérendrye, thanks to new rules.

Victory for early French immersion

School Board reverses earlier decision and approves 2014 start for early French immersion in Chilliwack.

Chilliwack students bring home medals

Sardis Secondary students led the pack at last week's Skills Canada national competition.

Corn farmer Gord Mitchell (left) is refusing to let Spectra Energy access his land to replace a natural gas pipeline that runs underneath his cornfields because of extensive damage that was done the last time the company did work there. Mitchell is seen here with neighbouring farmer

Farmers defiant as gas company demands access

Chilliwack farmers refuse access to Spectra Energy to replace a gas pipeline under their land, under threat of a forced entry order.

Corn farmer Gord Mitchell (left) is refusing to let Spectra Energy access his land to replace a natural gas pipeline that runs underneath his cornfields because of extensive damage that was done the last time the company did work there. Mitchell is seen here with neighbouring farmer

Chilliwack home sales buck Fraser Valley trend

As a wave of declining home sales sweeps the Lower Mainland, Chilliwack has been relatively immune, keeping its housing market stable.

Alternate suspension pays dividends

Rather than going home, students suspended from school head to a unique program that encourages a change in behaviour.

Dick Clegg prepares to band one of three young owls in a barn in Chilliwack. See this owlet

What’s killing the barn owls of the Fraser Valley?

Fraser Valley is home to most of Canada's barn owls, but the harmless birds' survival is threatened by factors such as rat poison.

Dick Clegg prepares to band one of three young owls in a barn in Chilliwack. See this owlet
Amie Peters practices her culinary skills in Chilliwack ahead of the Skills Canada competition.

Students test their skills on the national stage

Four Chilliwack students are competing in Skills Canada nationals this week.

Amie Peters practices her culinary skills in Chilliwack ahead of the Skills Canada competition.

Hike for Hospice this Sunday in Chillliwack

Chilliwack Hospice Society holds its 12th annual Hike for Hospice fundraiser Sunday, June 9 at 2 p.m. at Townsend Park.

At Strathcona elementary

Digital literacy in the computer age

The Chilliwack school district is in the final stages of a $3 million technology makeover.

At Strathcona elementary

No surprises in final vote tally

Absentee votes couldn't shake the Liberals' wins in the Chilliwack ridings.

Sardis secondary students will now be able to grow field crops

Fertile new ground for Sardis ag program

The Chilliwack school board has finally approved using vacant school district land for Sardis Secondary's agricultural program.

Sardis secondary students will now be able to grow field crops
Jesse Reusch

Program gets kids geared up for school

A bike shop provides C.H.A.N.C.E. Alternate students with one more reason to come to school.

Jesse Reusch
Dancers perform during Yarrow Days last year. The 45th annual Yarrow Days take place this weekend.

Yarrow Days celebrate ‘small-town living’

For the 45th year running, Yarrow is hosting Yarrow Days to celebrate small-town living.

Dancers perform during Yarrow Days last year. The 45th annual Yarrow Days take place this weekend.
Kinder Morgan pipeline twinning near Jasper

FVRD hears pipeline pros and cons

Local residents confront Kinder Morgan and the Fraser Valley Regional District on the pipeline twinning project.

Kinder Morgan pipeline twinning near Jasper

Metro Van bills FVRD for incinerator info request

Metro Vancouver won't waive fee to provide incinerator-related documents to Fraser Valley Regional District.

A new gate blocks access to Vedder Mountain from Majuba Hill Road.

New gate goes up on Vedder Mountain

In an effort to limit activities on Vedder Mountain, a new gate now blocks access from Majuba Hill Road.

A new gate blocks access to Vedder Mountain from Majuba Hill Road.

New hope for Chilliwack early French immersion program

School board trustee Silvia Dyck, who previously voted against EFI, has a new plan.

Laurie Throness on election night

Newly minted MLA Throness ready to get down to business

The Progress sat down with MLA-elect for Chilliwack-Hope, Laurie Throness, to find out what Chilliwack can expect under his leadership.

Laurie Throness on election night
John Martin on election night

MLA-elect Martin looks forward starting the new job

John Martin, MLA-elect for Chilliwack, sat down with The Progress to talk healthcare, education, and the environment in Chilliwack.

John Martin on election night