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A fire devastated a chicken barn killing 6

6,000 chickens lost in Chilliwack barn fire

Early morning barn fire claims 6,000 chickens on Keith Wilson Road

A fire devastated a chicken barn killing 6
Chilliwack’s Reece Howden battled through illness to win a bronze medal in a U-19 Canadian Nationals downhill race.

Howden in hunt at U-19 skiing nationals

Slowed by illness, Chilliwack's Reece Howden still bagged a bronze medal in the men's downhill at Canadian U-19 nationals last weekend.

Chilliwack’s Reece Howden battled through illness to win a bronze medal in a U-19 Canadian Nationals downhill race.
Clara Johnson finished first in four distances at last weekend's short-track provincial speed-skating championships.

Sardis skater flies to first at short-track championships

Clara Johnson blew away the competition, winning four races and a provincial championship in Abbotsford last weekend.

Clara Johnson finished first in four distances at last weekend's short-track provincial speed-skating championships.
Another snowfall warning issued for Fraser Valley

Another snowfall warning issued for Fraser Valley

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Abbotsford, Chilliwack and other Fraser Valley communities.

Another snowfall warning issued for Fraser Valley
The Chilliwack Museum building

Chilliwack Museum puts call out for historic photos

Chilliwack Museum and Archive staff hoping to find unseen photographs of interior of old city hall

The Chilliwack Museum building
BCHL scoring leader and Wenatchee Wild dynamo Brendan Harris (No. 23 in white) is watched by Chilliwack Chief Ben Fanjoy.

BCHL notes: Wenatchee Wild forward big winner as BCHL announces awards

Brendan Harris won three major trophies as the junior A league finalized its winners for the 2016-17 regular season.

BCHL scoring leader and Wenatchee Wild dynamo Brendan Harris (No. 23 in white) is watched by Chilliwack Chief Ben Fanjoy.
Musicians needed for Fraser Valley Concert Series

Musicians needed for Fraser Valley Concert Series

Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 12

Musicians needed for Fraser Valley Concert Series
Organizers of the annual Around the Lake Give'R Take race are donating proceeds from the 2016 event to several local groups.

Around the Lake race invests in trail running community

Organizers have earmarked $11,000 from last year's race towards local groups who focus on outdoor activities.

Organizers of the annual Around the Lake Give'R Take race are donating proceeds from the 2016 event to several local groups.
Deanna Tuchscherer is already recognized as one of the top high school basketball players in the province

GW Graham basketball star ranked among B.C.’s best

Deanna Tuchscherer is a big reason why GW Graham's senior girl's team will be a handful for any opponent at this week's AA provincials.

Deanna Tuchscherer is already recognized as one of the top high school basketball players in the province

Spartan medal march at Lower Mainland Regional swim meet

The Chilliwack Spartans made several podium appearances as they hosted the Lower Mainland meet at the Landing Leisure Centre.

Noble knocks out Deputan at B.C. Senior Women’s Curling Championships

Lisa Deputan roller-coastered her way to a 3-3 record before finally falling to eventual champion Lynne Noble.

Kayli Sartori earned another honour from the Canada West conference Monday morning.

Sartori nets Canada West all-star status

The conference announced its all-stars Monday morning with the Chilliwack native earning a spot.

Kayli Sartori earned another honour from the Canada West conference Monday morning.
Ranked No. 13 in the nation

BCHL notes: Chilliwack Chiefs hold steady in CJHL Top 20

The Chiefs are one of three BCHL teams rated among Canada's best with the Victoria Grizzlies earning honourable mention status.

Ranked No. 13 in the nation
The little brother of Chilliwack Chief Linden Hora made an impression on the 2016-17 Salmon Arm Silverbacks.

BCHL notes: Linden Hora’s brother named most improved Silverback

While Linden Hora wraps up his final BCHL season with the Chilliwack Chiefs, 17 year old defenceman Spencer Hora is just getting started.

The little brother of Chilliwack Chief Linden Hora made an impression on the 2016-17 Salmon Arm Silverbacks.
Chilliwack’s Kayli Sartori shoots over a Calgary Dino defender during a playoff game Sunday on the Abbotsford UFV campus.

Saskatchewan Huskies bring Sartori’s career to a close

Kayli Sartori's underdog University of the Fraser Valley Cascades pushed the Canada West top seed to three games in their playoff match.

Chilliwack’s Kayli Sartori shoots over a Calgary Dino defender during a playoff game Sunday on the Abbotsford UFV campus.
Unity Christian's senior girls basketball team claimed a Fraser Valley title with a win over their arch-rivals from Credo Christian.

Unity Christian Flames burn hot in Fraser Valley basketball final

Unity Christian has defeated No. 5 ranked Agassiz Christian and No. 2 ranked Credo Christian and will be a major threat at provincials.

Unity Christian's senior girls basketball team claimed a Fraser Valley title with a win over their arch-rivals from Credo Christian.
MaryRose Jerodico

Spartans enjoy home pool advantage at AA Swim B.C. Championships

The Chilliwack Spartan Swim Club had 18 athletes competing. The group produced several finals appearances and podium finishes.

MaryRose Jerodico
Kayli Sartori may add another award to her resume as a nominee for the Sport BC University Athlete of the Year.

Cascades Sartori a Canada West star selection

Chilliwack's Kayli Sartori was a force of nature during a first round playoff battle with the University of Calgary Dinos.

Kayli Sartori may add another award to her resume as a nominee for the Sport BC University Athlete of the Year.
Ironside Design Manufacturing honoured for apprentice training

Ironside Design Manufacturing honoured for apprentice training

Chilliwack’s Ironside Design Manufacturing is among 10 winners of this year’s Small Business BC awards.

Ironside Design Manufacturing honoured for apprentice training
Colin Bernard will be in Chilliwack for one more year before joining the Atlantic Hockey Conference Sacred Heart Pioneers.

Bernard commits to Sacred Heart Pioneers

The NCAA signings keep coming for the BCHL's Chilliwack Chiefs, with defenceman Colin Bernard joining the Atlantic Hockey Conference team.

Colin Bernard will be in Chilliwack for one more year before joining the Atlantic Hockey Conference Sacred Heart Pioneers.