Sarah Gawdin

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Kayla Mclauchlin and Mikayla Peter sit atop one of the giant pumpkins grown this year by students from Sardis Secondary School. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)

This year’s harvest a giant success for Sardis Secondary students

Students in SSS’s agriculture program grew nine giant pumpkins this season

Kayla Mclauchlin and Mikayla Peter sit atop one of the giant pumpkins grown this year by students from Sardis Secondary School. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)
Although they’re located in Delta, the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society helps birds of prey from across the province. (Anthony Bucci)

If you find an injured/dead bird of prey, who you gonna call? The Orphaned Wildlife Rehab Society!

The non-profit organization helps more than 700 birds of prey per year and needs more volunteers

Although they’re located in Delta, the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society helps birds of prey from across the province. (Anthony Bucci)
Pat Liebault and Peter Thornton admire their teamwork: Liebault had put out a community call looking for an old piece of Rosedale fire equipment, and Thornton had a major component of what he was looking for. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)

WATCH: Chilliwack firefighter reunites antique Rosedale equipment after public call for assistance

After calling for the public’s help, Pat Liebault was able to find part of what he was looking for

Pat Liebault and Peter Thornton admire their teamwork: Liebault had put out a community call looking for an old piece of Rosedale fire equipment, and Thornton had a major component of what he was looking for. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)
For the entire month of October, Michael Cade doles our his spooktacular Halloween decorations, many of which he’s made himself over the years. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)

Chilliwack’s Michael Cade goes all out for Halloween

With a background in scene design, Cade makes most of his decorations himself

For the entire month of October, Michael Cade doles our his spooktacular Halloween decorations, many of which he’s made himself over the years. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)
The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra is lead by Gregory Johnson. (Greg Laychak/Black Press)

Jane Hayes joins Chilliwack’s CMO for its Mozart Everywhere concert event

The concert will be on Saturday, Nov. 4, at GW Graham Secondary School

The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra is lead by Gregory Johnson. (Greg Laychak/Black Press)
Saturday, Nov. 3 marks the first ever Chilliwack Crime Prevention Fair. (Hugo Wong/Saanich News staff)

Learn how to lock out crime at Chilliwack’s first annual Crime Prevention Fair

The Fair takes place at the Evergreen Hall from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 3

Saturday, Nov. 3 marks the first ever Chilliwack Crime Prevention Fair. (Hugo Wong/Saanich News staff)
Laila Cole and Doug Harrison of the Royal Canadian Legion present Mayor-elect Ken Popove with Chilliwack’s first poppy of the 2018 Poppy Campaign, which raises money for local vets who are in need. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)

VIDEO: Chilliwack’s first 2018 poppy pinned on Mayor-elect Ken Popove

The 2018 Poppy Campaign begins on Oct. 26 and ends on Remembrance Day

Laila Cole and Doug Harrison of the Royal Canadian Legion present Mayor-elect Ken Popove with Chilliwack’s first poppy of the 2018 Poppy Campaign, which raises money for local vets who are in need. (Sarah Gawdin/The Progress)
CircusWest presents its newest theatrical creation inspired by the worlds of M.C. Escher, Illusive - A Circus of Possibilities.

Illusive – A Circus of Possibilities arrives in Chilliwack on Nov. 2

Illusive – A Circus of Possibilities will be at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre this November

CircusWest presents its newest theatrical creation inspired by the worlds of M.C. Escher, Illusive - A Circus of Possibilities.
Caitriona Murphy, Megan Leitch and Kamyar Pazandeh in the Arts Club’s 2017 production of “The Piano Teacher.” (Photo by David Cooper)

The Piano Teacher arrives in Chilliwack to teach lessons on life and love

The play tells the incredibly beautiful story of the healing power of music

Caitriona Murphy, Megan Leitch and Kamyar Pazandeh in the Arts Club’s 2017 production of “The Piano Teacher.” (Photo by David Cooper)
Traffic along Evans Road negotiates lane closures and infrastructure that has been going on since the summer. (Greg Knill/ The Progress)

City, motorists fed up with roadwork in Chilliwack

The work of multiple agencies has caused construction congestion on local roads

Traffic along Evans Road negotiates lane closures and infrastructure that has been going on since the summer. (Greg Knill/ The Progress)
Esteem Coffee House dazzles downtown Chilliwack with fancy drinks and superior service

Esteem Coffee House dazzles downtown Chilliwack with fancy drinks and superior service

The recently opened coffee shop sports a variety of made-for-you coffee drinks and yummy baked goods

Esteem Coffee House dazzles downtown Chilliwack with fancy drinks and superior service
Mark Hellman pays a transcendent tribute to legendary folk singer Pete Seeger that will have you humming and singing along in “The Incompleat Folksinger.” (Submitted)

Pete Seeger’s The Incompleat Folksinger with Mark Hellman comes to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Directed by Ross Desprez, the show takes place at the Cultural Centre on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Mark Hellman pays a transcendent tribute to legendary folk singer Pete Seeger that will have you humming and singing along in “The Incompleat Folksinger.” (Submitted)
Chilliwack residents are fuming over the cost of local gas prices in relation to nearby communities. (Photo by MURRAY CRAWFORD/Advocate staff)

Are Chilliwack gas prices too high? Some say yes

The amount at the pumps has locals fuming over what they say are too-high gas prices

Chilliwack residents are fuming over the cost of local gas prices in relation to nearby communities. (Photo by MURRAY CRAWFORD/Advocate staff)
Mental health first aid course comes to Chilliwack

Mental health first aid course comes to Chilliwack

The two-day course will take place at the Coast Hotel on Nov. 1 and 2 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Mental health first aid course comes to Chilliwack
Submitted photo: Belle Voci bring their beautiful vocal harmonies to St. John’s Anglican Church on Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. Admission is through donation.

Chilliwack’s Belle Voci to perform in Sardis in November

Enjoy a great night out and support the city’s a cappella group on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.

Submitted photo: Belle Voci bring their beautiful vocal harmonies to St. John’s Anglican Church on Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. Admission is through donation.
Sharon Gaetz lost in Chilliwack’s mayoral election, but is ‘grateful for the 22 years the city gave me.’

Sharon Gaetz lost in Chilliwack’s mayoral election, but is ‘grateful for the 22 years the city gave me.’

Gaetz spent 12 years as a city councillor before moving into the mayor’s spot for the past decade

Sharon Gaetz lost in Chilliwack’s mayoral election, but is ‘grateful for the 22 years the city gave me.’
A clipping from Feb. 6, 1946 edition of The Progress tells how the local chapter of Toastmasters originally got its start after a presentation by the Vancouver club.

One of Chilliwack’s oldest clubs, Toastmasters, hosts an open public speaking event this month

An open house will take place on Oct. 24 at the Mt. Cheam Lions Club Hall at 7:15 p.m.

A clipping from Feb. 6, 1946 edition of The Progress tells how the local chapter of Toastmasters originally got its start after a presentation by the Vancouver club.
Members of the Chilliwack PieceMakers Guild prepare for this year’s “PieceMaking in the Valley” quilting show. (Kate Davies)

‘PieceMaking in the Valley’ quilting show returns to Chilliwack

Hosted every two years, the event showcases the work of the Chilliwack PieceMakers Quilting Guild

Members of the Chilliwack PieceMakers Guild prepare for this year’s “PieceMaking in the Valley” quilting show. (Kate Davies)
Singer and songwriter Rob Berg hosts his first concert in Chilliwack in nearly three decades. (Submitted)

On Oct. 19, gospel musician, Rob Berg, hosts first concert in Chilliwack in 25 years

Held at the Sardis Community Church, the concert celebrates his career and new album release

Singer and songwriter Rob Berg hosts his first concert in Chilliwack in nearly three decades. (Submitted)
Ivan Decker is one of the hottest rising comedic stars in the nation, and will be tickling funny bones this year at the first annual Fraser Valley Comedy Festival. (Submitted)

The Fraser Valley Comedy Festival hosts its first annual 10-day festival

With low-cost shows featuring top comics, the FVC Festival is sure to tickle your funny bone

Ivan Decker is one of the hottest rising comedic stars in the nation, and will be tickling funny bones this year at the first annual Fraser Valley Comedy Festival. (Submitted)
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