Sarah Gawdin

With holiday parties in full swing, Chilliwack RCMP are urging people to ‘arrive alive’
With holiday parties in full swing, Chilliwack RCMP are urging people to ‘arrive alive’
A semi truck in the ditch near Yale exit caused traffic to slow on the number one highway near Chilliwack. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)

Ditched semi causes traffic backup on the number one highway near Chilliwack

Traffic near the Young exit is down to a single lane as crews work to remove semi from ditch

A semi truck in the ditch near Yale exit caused traffic to slow on the number one highway near Chilliwack. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)
The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce is hosting a #GivingTuesday event at the Cultural Centre on Nov. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m., that’s designed to raise money for local charities.

VIDEO: #GivingTuesday comes to Chilliwack

Chamber of Commerce hosts giving event aimed at raising $10,000 for local charity

The Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce is hosting a #GivingTuesday event at the Cultural Centre on Nov. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m., that’s designed to raise money for local charities.
Chilliwack’s Alan Reid is recognized and honoured for his community contributions

Chilliwack’s Alan Reid is recognized and honoured for his community contributions

Developmentally disabled, Reid’s employment and volunteer efforts make him stand out

Chilliwack’s Alan Reid is recognized and honoured for his community contributions
Amanda Macpherson, executive director for the Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association, accepts the UFV Betty Urquhart award on behalf of CRJYAA volunteer, Mike Straiton, on Nov. 20. (Facebook)

Chilliwack Restorative Justice wins big during national Restorative Justice Week

Organization wins 2019 Project Change Foundation grant, volunteer wins UFV’s Betty Urquhart award

Amanda Macpherson, executive director for the Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association, accepts the UFV Betty Urquhart award on behalf of CRJYAA volunteer, Mike Straiton, on Nov. 20. (Facebook)
Gulwinder Bains stands next to one of the pre-owned cars for sale at his automotive dealership lot, Bains Motors Sales & Detailing, in downtown Chilliwack. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)

At Chilliwack’s Bains Motors, it’s all about the love of people and cars

Success through great service is how Gulwinder Bains operates his business

Gulwinder Bains stands next to one of the pre-owned cars for sale at his automotive dealership lot, Bains Motors Sales & Detailing, in downtown Chilliwack. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)
Local employment company hosts food bank food drive for Chilliwack Salvation Army

Local employment company hosts food bank food drive for Chilliwack Salvation Army

From Nov. 26 to 30, GT Hiring Solutions will pick up any food bank donation within city limits

Local employment company hosts food bank food drive for Chilliwack Salvation Army
Players Guild challenges Chilliwack residents to solve classic Agatha Christie whodunit mystery

Players Guild challenges Chilliwack residents to solve classic Agatha Christie whodunit mystery

The Chilliwack Players Guild is performing Murder on the Nile from Nov. 22 to Dec. 2

Players Guild challenges Chilliwack residents to solve classic Agatha Christie whodunit mystery
Kayla Penney, winner of the 2018 Canadian Junior Dog Handler Championships, poses with GCh Brio’s Hotsicle (a.k.a. “Chick”), the CKC’s golden retriever of the year for 2017. (Submitted)

Chilliwack teen to take on the world after winning Canadian junior dog-handling national championship

Chilliwack’s Kayla Penney is heading to Crufts to compete for her first international title

Kayla Penney, winner of the 2018 Canadian Junior Dog Handler Championships, poses with GCh Brio’s Hotsicle (a.k.a. “Chick”), the CKC’s golden retriever of the year for 2017. (Submitted)
Superstore steps into vacancy left by Sears to help every family celebrate Christmas this year

Superstore steps into vacancy left by Sears to help every family celebrate Christmas this year

Ann Davis Transition Society has paired with the grocery giant to host a Christmas drive on Nov. 17

Superstore steps into vacancy left by Sears to help every family celebrate Christmas this year
Chilliwack Floral Arts Club hosts 12th annual floral demonstration fundraising event

Chilliwack Floral Arts Club hosts 12th annual floral demonstration fundraising event

Featuring Susanne Law, a top floral designer, this year’s event focuses on flowers and festivities

Chilliwack Floral Arts Club hosts 12th annual floral demonstration fundraising event
Participants in last year’s Chilliwack Independent Film Festival pose with the awards they won for their submissions. This year’s event will take place on Nov. 23, 24, and 25 at Cottonwood Theatres. (Submitted)

WATCH: Movie lovers unite for the second annual Chilliwack Independent Film Festival

The three-day event begins on Nov. 23, and features 33 films from around the globe

Participants in last year’s Chilliwack Independent Film Festival pose with the awards they won for their submissions. This year’s event will take place on Nov. 23, 24, and 25 at Cottonwood Theatres. (Submitted)
Chilliwack/Hope MP, Mark Strahl, is seeking public contributions for his 2019 Annual Calendar, which will be delivered to every household in his constituency. (File photo)

Mark Strahl wants to help get your photo in every home from Chilliwack to Hope

The MP wants local photos for his 2019 Annual Calendar, to be delivered to every home in the region

Chilliwack/Hope MP, Mark Strahl, is seeking public contributions for his 2019 Annual Calendar, which will be delivered to every household in his constituency. (File photo)
Strap in for an exhilarating evening of spectacular winter sports as Warren Miller Entertainment’s 69th full-length feature film, “Face of Winter,” takes you on a thrilling ride. (Cam McLeod)                                Strap in for an exhilarating evening of spectacular winter sports as Warren Miller Entertainment’s 69th full-length feature film, “Face of Winter,” takes you on a thrilling ride. (Cam McLeod)

Get your adrenaline pumping with Warren Miller’s Face of Winter at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre

The feature film celebrates Warren Miller, the man who became known as the face of winter

Strap in for an exhilarating evening of spectacular winter sports as Warren Miller Entertainment’s 69th full-length feature film, “Face of Winter,” takes you on a thrilling ride. (Cam McLeod)                                Strap in for an exhilarating evening of spectacular winter sports as Warren Miller Entertainment’s 69th full-length feature film, “Face of Winter,” takes you on a thrilling ride. (Cam McLeod)
Chilliwack’s Patti MacAhonic wins provincial Award of Distinction for her crime prevention efforts

Chilliwack’s Patti MacAhonic wins provincial Award of Distinction for her crime prevention efforts

The 21st annual Community Safety and Crime Prevention Awards launched Crime Prevention Week 2018

Chilliwack’s Patti MacAhonic wins provincial Award of Distinction for her crime prevention efforts
Joan Goosen and Tracy Kucey sit at the Pearl Centre’s dining table, where women who live on the street or who are involved in prostitution can eat, read, or put together a puzzle, and rest their heads with no strings attached. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)

Pearl Life Renewal Society hosts annual fundraiser to help get Chilliwack’s women off the streets

Held on Nov. 24, money from this year’s event will be used to open a specialized recovery house

Joan Goosen and Tracy Kucey sit at the Pearl Centre’s dining table, where women who live on the street or who are involved in prostitution can eat, read, or put together a puzzle, and rest their heads with no strings attached. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)
Marti Rogers accepts the Laurel Lang Memorial Bursary from Patti MacAhonic, executive director of the Ann Davis Transition Society. (Submitted)

The Chilliwack Ann Davis Transition Society renames bursary to honour past employee Laurel Lang

Laurel Lang was hired by ADTS in 2007, and died of cancer in 2015

Marti Rogers accepts the Laurel Lang Memorial Bursary from Patti MacAhonic, executive director of the Ann Davis Transition Society. (Submitted)
Veterans and active members of the Canadian Forces enjoy a light afternoon luncheon with students before a performance of “Solider Boy” an original G.W. Graham play written to honour their military service. For video from the event, find this story online at www.theprogress.com (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)

WATCH: Chilliwack veterans honoured by local high school students with longstanding tradition

For the first time in 18 years, the Remembrance Project was hosted at G.W. Graham

Veterans and active members of the Canadian Forces enjoy a light afternoon luncheon with students before a performance of “Solider Boy” an original G.W. Graham play written to honour their military service. For video from the event, find this story online at www.theprogress.com (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)
There’s no shortage of young musical talent in Chilliwack—Find your new fave at The Centre Rocks XIV

There’s no shortage of young musical talent in Chilliwack—Find your new fave at The Centre Rocks XIV

Energizing the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre once more with vibrant local talent…

There’s no shortage of young musical talent in Chilliwack—Find your new fave at The Centre Rocks XIV
Check out “God is a Scottish Drag Queen: The Second Coming,” and enjoy a highly acclaimed night of comedy with everyone’s favourite deity.

Award-winning Canadian comedian, Mike Delamont, returns to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre

On Nov. 15, Delamont stars in “God is a Scottish Drag Queen: The Second Coming”

Check out “God is a Scottish Drag Queen: The Second Coming,” and enjoy a highly acclaimed night of comedy with everyone’s favourite deity.