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Spencer Martin mans the crease prior to the puck drop of game three of the Abbotsford Canucks playoff series against the Calgary Wranglers earlier this year. Martin was picked up on waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday (Sept. 29). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Spencer Martin a former Canuck, claimed by Columbus Blue Jackets

Martin was waived by the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday

 

The procession for Const. Rick O’Brien rolled through Abbotsford on Tuesday (Sept. 26). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Procession for fallen officer Const. Rick O’Brien rolls through Abbotsford

Ridge Meadows RCMP member was killed during an incident on Friday (Sept. 22)

 

Gagandeep Sandhu, a 29-year-old from Abbotsford, was found dead inside an underground parkade in Burnaby on Sept. 16. Police say his killing was likely targeted. (Photo courtesy of IHIT)

Abbotsford man identified as victim of fatal Burnaby shooting

Body of 29-year old Gagandeep Sandhu found inside underground parkade Saturday

 

Approximately 1,000 people volunteered over the course of the 55+ BC Games in Abbotsford this year. (55+ BC Games photo team)

PHOTOS: About 1,000 volunteers helped out at 55+ BC Games in Abbotsford

Some of the sporting event’s volunteers helped out every day to support athletes from around province

Approximately 1,000 people volunteered over the course of the 55+ BC Games in Abbotsford this year. (55+ BC Games photo team)
Participants in the 55+ BC Games competed in multiple sports over four days in Abbotsford. The event wrapped up on Saturday, Aug. 27. (55+ BC Games photo team)

PHOTOS: 55+ BC Games fourth and final day in Abbotsford

Athletes from across the province compete in cycling, darts, track and more

Participants in the 55+ BC Games competed in multiple sports over four days in Abbotsford. The event wrapped up on Saturday, Aug. 27. (55+ BC Games photo team)
Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games volunteers recently visited Centennial Pool, which will be hosting swimming competitions. (Submitted photo)

Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games still accepting volunteers

Event runs from Aug. 22 to 26 at venues in and around Abbotsford

Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus BC Games volunteers recently visited Centennial Pool, which will be hosting swimming competitions. (Submitted photo)
Students at Sandy Hill elementary in Abbotsford created banners to welcome in the participating athletes to the 55+ BC Games on Aug. 23. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

VIDEO: 55+ BC Games opening ceremony to feature artistic touch from Abbotsford youth

Sandy Hill elementary students handpainted signs to be used at August event

Students at Sandy Hill elementary in Abbotsford created banners to welcome in the participating athletes to the 55+ BC Games on Aug. 23. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Abbotsford’s Dennis Pemble worked as one of very few Wildlife Control Officers in B.C. (Submitted photo)

B.C.’s last wildlife control officer pens new memoir

Retired Abbotsford man sifted through 30 years of diaries about tracking problem animals

Abbotsford’s Dennis Pemble worked as one of very few Wildlife Control Officers in B.C. (Submitted photo)
Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt suits up for Team Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup later this month. (Instagram photo)

Final FIFA World Cup ride for Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt

Schmidt, Canada Soccer open World Cup on July 20 against Nigeria

Abbotsford’s Sophie Schmidt suits up for Team Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup later this month. (Instagram photo)
The Abbotsford Canucks 2023-24 roster became a little more clear with moves made this month.

Abbotsford Canucks make several offseason moves

Abbotsford and Vancouver Canucks loading up for 2023-24 seasons

The Abbotsford Canucks 2023-24 roster became a little more clear with moves made this month.
Abbotsford truck driver Kevin Boese has been named Driver of the Year in North America by Shell. He drives for Scamp Transport in Langley. (Submitted photo)

B.C. man named Shell’s North American Driver of the Year

Scamp Transport driver recognized for contributing to community when he’s not behind the wheel

Abbotsford truck driver Kevin Boese has been named Driver of the Year in North America by Shell. He drives for Scamp Transport in Langley. (Submitted photo)
The Funk family of Abbotsford is looking to the community for help saving their son’s life. (Aleks Sharpe Photography)

B.C. boy, 7, needs bone marrow match to save life

Young Abbotsford boy already showing damaging lesions on brain from genetic disease

The Funk family of Abbotsford is looking to the community for help saving their son’s life. (Aleks Sharpe Photography)
Azaryah Hope has been on a slow road to recovery since a June 1 drowning accident at Cultus Lake, and his family is taking him to Louisiana to pursue hyperbaric oxygen treatment that isn’t available at home.

Family of Abbotsford boy who nearly died at B.C. lake asks for help

Azaryah (Ryah) Hope needs to go to Louisiana for expensive treatment not offered in B.C.

Azaryah Hope has been on a slow road to recovery since a June 1 drowning accident at Cultus Lake, and his family is taking him to Louisiana to pursue hyperbaric oxygen treatment that isn’t available at home.
Abbotsford’s Raine Padgham, shown here with the Cloverdale Rangers, has signed with the TRU Wolfpack baseball club and is the first female to join the team. (Dave Palmer photo)

Raine Padgham becomes 1st female player on B.C. university’s baseball team

Abbotsford Senior Secondary School grad set to join Wolfpack baseball club in 2023-24

Abbotsford’s Raine Padgham, shown here with the Cloverdale Rangers, has signed with the TRU Wolfpack baseball club and is the first female to join the team. (Dave Palmer photo)
A harbour seal has been regularly spotted in the Sumas River since May.

VIDEO: Seal regularly joining rowers on Abbotsford’s Sumas River

Fraser Valley Rowing Club has consistently seen the marine mammal in river since May

A harbour seal has been regularly spotted in the Sumas River since May.
The Holloway children complete an epic four straight bottle flips. (Video capture)

VIDEO: Abbotsford siblings enter Dude Perfect contest after successful bottle flipping

Holloway children hoping to earn enough votes for trip to L.A. to meet YouTube stars

The Holloway children complete an epic four straight bottle flips. (Video capture)
Nick Taylor and his wife Andie Taylor speak following a past edition of the UFV Cascades charity golf event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)

Cheering on from Abbotsford: How Nick Taylor’s family took in the historic win

Father-in-law Phil Dodd saw Taylor emerge at Ledgeview and then become a part of his family

Nick Taylor and his wife Andie Taylor speak following a past edition of the UFV Cascades charity golf event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)
Nick Taylor swings away at Ledgeview during a charity event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)

Abbotsford’s Ledgeview Golf Club played big hand in creating Nick Taylor

GM Brad Clapp thrilled to see Ledgeview legend win RBC Canadian Open

Nick Taylor swings away at Ledgeview during a charity event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)
The new five-storey care home facility is expected to be completed by 2027. (City of Abbotsford photo)

New long-term care home coming to Abbotsford

Five-storey facility set to begin construction in 2025 and be completed by 2027

The new five-storey care home facility is expected to be completed by 2027. (City of Abbotsford photo)
Nick Taylor had a breakthrough season as a junior and helped the Huskies win a conference title. (Huskies Media Guide)

From Huskie to top dog: How Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor developed at the University of Washington

Taylor’s coaches reflect on his growth at University of Washington and his legacy left on the school

Nick Taylor had a breakthrough season as a junior and helped the Huskies win a conference title. (Huskies Media Guide)