Thursday August 12, 2010
Local News
Thieves Steal Town's Colour
Yarrow loses 20-potted flower planters in 2-weeks Submitted
arrow
is probably best known to Lower Mainlanders as the funky little town they
encounter while taking the quiet back road to Cultus Lake. Those passing
through in the past couple of years will have noticed the array of planters
which perk up our downtown ...
Wednesday August 11, 2010
Press Release
Where The Water Runs
BC Oil and Gas Water Use Report
Editors note: For the most part, the Valley Voice is Chilliwack-centric, however, for people who are concerned about this issue, we felt it was important to share this which we recently received.
VICTORIA - The BC Oil and Gas Commission (Commission) has released a report detailing the regulation of water used for oil and gas activities in British ...
Monday August 9, 2010
Exclusive
CRV Stakeholders Speak Out Against Gravel Pit
Penner says its not mines minister Hawes' decision
Craig Hill/Voice photo
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late July, provincial government representatives from the Mining Sector met
with...
Monday August 9, 2010
Letter to Ed
Voice's Eco-rally 'Blurb' Gets Help
Harrison Mills meeting was not exclusively about the CRV gravel pit
have
received your email address from both Glen Thompson and Chris Gasden. This
email is in response to the small blurb that was posted in your news paper
yesterday. Anyone reading that excerpt would surmise that the rally was held
pertaining to the Chilliwack River Valley issues only in regards to the APPs.
Sunday August 8, 2010
Exclusive
Bigham Wants Big Bus Changes
Few funds needed under her revised bus schedules
ransit
activist Jenn Bigham is turning into the prodigal daughter that bus riders
have been looking for. Just re-jig it she says.
Among Bigham's suggestions, that she will be taking to the Transportation Advisory Council Tuesday, are Cultus lake buses.
Sunday August 8, 2010
Local News
"We Oppose What You Propose"
Eco Rally at Harrison Mills unites activists
Photos by Chris Gadsden
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Saturday Glen Thompson and ratepayers from FVRD Area C were among 75-people
who attended a rally for the environment in Harrison Mills. Rafe Mair was
among those speaking out against issues like the proposed gravel pit in the
CRV.
Saturday August 7, 2010
Feature Story
Pirates in the Park
Arrr, she was a fine time
Craig Hill/Voice
vast,
me hearties! It was another gorgeous summer evening and all things
swashbuckler for Party in the Park revelers Friday.
A veritable treasure trove of crowd pleasers like Midnight Sun, from the Chilliwack Players Guild, entertained on the Coast Capital Stage singin' accapella t' an ...
Saturday August 7, 2010
Arts Scene
So, Ya Wanna
Act?
Casting call for shows in the new Arts and Culture Centre
aybe
you've got the acting chops that the Chilliwack Players Guild is looking for
with their upcoming production of "Mother Goose" – A Pantomime but you'll
never know unless you try. The Guild is looking for 6 teens and 10 adults
ages 18-80. The show is playing at the new Arts and Culture Centre Nov 24 -
Dec 4. For more info call 604-824-9790. Auditions are at the Centre, 45899
Henderson Ave., Sunday Aug 29, 2 pm teens and 7 pm adults and Monday Aug 30,
7 pm adults.
Sunday August 8, 2010
Local News
Strahl Replaced As Indian Affairs Minister
Harper cabinet shuffle moves local MP to Transportation
CTV snippet Friday
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Friday, Harper moved Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs
to the Ministry of Transportation. CTV News reported that Harper said
Strahl's "sound and steady judgment would serve him well."
Saturday August 7, 2010
Press Release
Mallory On The Move
But local photog will remain at the same historical Chilliwack location
Submitted
f
you haven't already heard, I am no longer going to be a part of Adore
pictures; a studio I opened last year in downtown Chilliwack with a business
partner. After a lot of soul searching I've come to realize that I can't do
it all and I just need to focus on doing what I love ...
Tuesday August 3, 2010
City
Hall
City Is Saving Water
Restrictions in place to end of September
Submitted press relase
part
from the restrictions already in place, there will be no further watering
restrictions at this time in the City of Chilliwack. However, the City will
continue to monitor usage as we head into the second half of our water
conservation campaign.
Friday August 6, 2010
Press Release
Chilliwack Recognizes Our Peacekeepers
Flag raising at City Hall Monday Submitted
ational
Peacekeepers' Day, on August 9, will be commemorated at Chilliwack City Hall
with the raising of the Peacekeepers' Flag. The day honours and remembers
all Canadian Peacekeepers who ...
Friday August 6, 2010
BC Gov Press Release
Chilliwack sunrise Voice photo
Zero Tolerance For Campfires
Province-wide ban in effect
Submitted
ritish
Columbia compliance officers will be out in large numbers this weekend to
enforce the campfire ban and other wildfire prevention ...
Friday August 6, 2010
Press Release
Best Home Buyers Market In A Decade
1700 homes for sale in Chilliwack gives choices
Submitted
hilliwack
has joined the list of countless BC communities that registered a
significant drop in home sales last month, creating a buyer’s market of a
magnitude not seen in more than a decade. Fears over increased housing costs
with ...
Friday August 6, 2010
Press Release
Mayor Get
s
Her Goat Up
1st annual celeb goat milking contest
Submitted
hilliwack
Mayor Sharon Gaetz and Councillor Stewart Mclean will be among six
contestants in a goat milking contest at the fair. Each goat is sponsored
for $200 and the proceeds will be going to the sponsor's choice of Charity.
The competition is on Friday, August 6th, 2010 and will be held in the main
barn at 5:00 pm.
Wednesday August 4, 2010
Press Release
On Board With The Cultural Centre
All systems are go for the launch
Submitted
he
Chilliwack Cultural Centre now boasts seven full-time staff under the
skilled direction of Michael Cade, Executive Director, who was hired last
October by the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural ...
Wednesday August 4, 201
0
Press Release
A Business Fair With Flair
Fresh! provides networking opportunities Submitted
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escape from the ordinary; a chance to learn something new. Discover unique,
independent local shops, services and artisans. Learn new ways of doing
business. Connect with the community.
Local business owners Kristi Ferguson of Double You Business Services and Danielle Knowles of Red Pencil Editing Services ...
Wednesday August 4, 2010
Press Release
FVRD Responds To Metro WtE Vote
Decision to have far-reaching effects in Fraser Valley
Submitted
he
Fraser Valley Regional District, representing communities east of Metro
Vancouver, is critical of today’s decision by the Metro Vancouver Board to
support incineration either in-region or out-of-region, in the Integrated
Solid Waste ...
Monday August 2, 2010
Feature Story
Party in the Park Gives Back To The Community
BIA thanks volunteers for making it happen
Submitted press release
entral
Community Park is hosting the largest Coast Capital Savings “Party in the
Park” yet. The crowds keep growing each week and the events runs each Friday
night from 5:00-10:00 until August 27th
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