Sam Bates

Seven-year-old Angus Hurrie and his mom posted his first woodworking project on a Chilliwack bidding site. They were blown away by the community's response.

Young woodworker crafts joy online

Seven-year-old Angus Hurrie and his mom posted his first woodworking project online. They were blown away by the community's response.

Seven-year-old Angus Hurrie and his mom posted his first woodworking project on a Chilliwack bidding site. They were blown away by the community's response.
The new Healing Choices Recovery Group

Recovery program reaches out to community

The new Healing Choices Recovery Group, organized by Ruth & Naomi's Mission, will run Tuesday evenings at Evergreen Hall, beginning Jan. 12.

The new Healing Choices Recovery Group
UFV Theatre students perform The Romeo Initiative Jan. 14 to Jan. 17 at the Canada Education Park campus. Students take on all cast

UFV production offers real test for students

For the first time, UFV Theatre students will perform a production where the entire show is produced and presented exclusively by students.

UFV Theatre students perform The Romeo Initiative Jan. 14 to Jan. 17 at the Canada Education Park campus. Students take on all cast
Kickstart your new year with a rejuvenating community walk through the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve on Jan. 1 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Greet the new year with a nature walk

Kickstart your new year with a rejuvenating community walk through the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve on Jan. 1 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Kickstart your new year with a rejuvenating community walk through the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve on Jan. 1 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Many of the Aboriginal Pre-Cadet Training Program participants go on to pursue careers in the RCMP. Pictured

Aboriginal pre-cadet program recruits

Recruitment is open until Jan. 4 for the Aboriginal Pre-Cadet Training Program, which could proceed in summer of 2016.

Many of the Aboriginal Pre-Cadet Training Program participants go on to pursue careers in the RCMP. Pictured
CSOPA Mainstage students rehearse Mary Poppins: The Musical in their new home at UFV North Campus. Front left

CSOPA brings Mary Poppins to stage

CSOPA Mainstage students will perform Mary Poppins: The Musical at the Cultural Centre Jan. 15 to 24.

CSOPA Mainstage students rehearse Mary Poppins: The Musical in their new home at UFV North Campus. Front left
Originally from Chilliwack

Sardis grad at fore of medical breakthrough

Originally from Chilliwack, Dr. Ryan Alkins is part of a team that have come up with a game-changing drug delivery method.

Originally from Chilliwack
A young volunteer asks Christmas hamper recipients which fresh veggies they would like. Christmas Sharing Program hampers were distributed Dec. 21 and 22.

Santa makes early deliveries to Chilliwack

Dec. 21 and 22 were the pick-up days for the annual Christmas Sharing Program, filling approximately 1,500 applications.

A young volunteer asks Christmas hamper recipients which fresh veggies they would like. Christmas Sharing Program hampers were distributed Dec. 21 and 22.
RCMP Inspector Davy Lee (left) tries on a 'scoodie

Scoodies provide warmth to makers and wearers

Women from the Fraser Valley Institution in Abbotsford have made 100 'scoodies,' which were distributed to charitable groups in Chilliwack.

RCMP Inspector Davy Lee (left) tries on a 'scoodie
Creative Outlet studio performs A Nutcracker Ballet at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Dec. 29.

A Christmas classic returns

Creative Outlet dance and theatre studio presents their annual Nutcracker Ballet for the community to enjoy on Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Creative Outlet studio performs A Nutcracker Ballet at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Dec. 29.
Lisa Hultin (right) with Sandi Van Unen (left) and Danielle DenAdmirant helped distribute care packages and warm clothing on Alexander Ave to people in need on Dec. 15.

Individual efforts to help others

Lisa Hultin gathered donations and volunteers to distribute care packages and warm clothing to people in need on Dec. 15.

Lisa Hultin (right) with Sandi Van Unen (left) and Danielle DenAdmirant helped distribute care packages and warm clothing on Alexander Ave to people in need on Dec. 15.
Towers and Trees from Victoria perform at the Acoustic Emporium on Jan. 8 during their West Coast tour across B.C. and Alberta.

Towers and Trees makes the connection

Towers and Trees performs at the Acoustic Emporium Jan. 8. Singer Adrian Chalifour discusses the inspiration behind their latest album.

Towers and Trees from Victoria perform at the Acoustic Emporium on Jan. 8 during their West Coast tour across B.C. and Alberta.
Anne and Fred Hails provide a tour of the Christmas village that they have built up over 17 years. The village is open until Jan. 9.

Capturing the wonder of Christmas

The Dickens Christmas Village is a community-oriented project 17 years in the making. It continues to enchant children and adults today.

Anne and Fred Hails provide a tour of the Christmas village that they have built up over 17 years. The village is open until Jan. 9.
Lynnwood Retirement residents and staff load up a car with gifts and food for the five Chilliwack families that they have sponsored through the Salvation Army Adopt-A-Family program.

Lynnwood seniors adopt five families

Chartwell Lynnwood Retirement residents and staff provided gifts and food for five families via the Salvation Army Adopt-A-Family program.

Lynnwood Retirement residents and staff load up a car with gifts and food for the five Chilliwack families that they have sponsored through the Salvation Army Adopt-A-Family program.
John Boris (left)

Coat campaign eases winter’s chill

Murray Honda and Canadian Tire Chilliwack invite the community to help provide new winter coats to more than 650 kids in our community.

John Boris (left)
Chilliwack's own 17 year-old Mary Victoria Johnson holds her debut novel Boundary

Young writer sees published success

Mary Victoria Johnson, 17, has recently received her second publishing contract. Her first novel Boundary was officially released Dec. 11.

Chilliwack's own 17 year-old Mary Victoria Johnson holds her debut novel Boundary
BeNanna Bakery owners Ben and Anna Van Eck have moved their business to Alexander Ave

Fresh treats at BeNanna Bakery

Ben and Anna have moved BeNanna Bakery to a new location on Alexander Ave, providing speciality pastries, cakes, artisan breads and more.

BeNanna Bakery owners Ben and Anna Van Eck have moved their business to Alexander Ave
G.W. Graham Secondary School and Newbury Art Concepts are teaming up for a community production

Community audition call for Oliver

G.W. Graham and Newbury Art Concepts invite the entire community to audition for Oliver, The Musical - auditions are Jan. 4, 5, and 6.

G.W. Graham Secondary School and Newbury Art Concepts are teaming up for a community production
Realtor team (from left) Deborah Williamson

Bells ring out for kettle drive

Businesses and groups are encouraged to volunteer at a Salvation Army Christmas Kettle and match all donations raised during the day.

Realtor team (from left) Deborah Williamson
Gary Moran (pictured) and the Fantasy Farms team prepare for their annual A Christmas To Remember event

Making it ‘A Christmas to Remember’

Fantasy Farms prepares for A Christmas To Remember, where deserving families are showered with a feast, gifts, and a worry-free day of fun.

Gary Moran (pictured) and the Fantasy Farms team prepare for their annual A Christmas To Remember event
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