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-Abbotsford Police think they have their man regarding a string of robberies to businesses between June 3 and June 10. They've charged 30 year old Ryan Chaffey with five counts of robbery and a count of possession of stolen property. The charges came from investigation into Chaffey's activities after he was arrested June 13th. Chaffey had been wanted on a Canada wide warrant for violating his parole.

-New documents released indicate the provincial Liberals started looking at the HST long before last year's election, even though the finance minister didn't support it.
 The Anti HST campaign claims it's proof the government mislead the public.

 Finance minister Colin Hansen claims his staff were researching the tax but it wasn't under his direction.

September1

-Over half a million kids will back at their desks starting next week. The ministry of education is gearing up for back to school as well .Minister Margaret McDiarmid says they're going to be focussing more on personalized learning. She also says they're looking forward to full day Kindergarten

-Abbotsford Police have released the name of the man killed in a head on collision with a farm vehicle on Thursday. 68 year old Alexander Hatt of Chilliwack was pronounced dead at the scene after the SUV he was driving slammed into the farm truck at Wells Line Road and Inter-Provincial Highway. Experts are still trying to determine the cause of the crash.

-There's going to be a lot of road work happening in Mission. Mayor James Atebe says the federal and provincial governments are teaming up with the District on a four million dollar expansion of Cedar street. There's also a twenty million dollar expansion for Lougheed highway between Nelson and Wren.

August 31

-The federal government is spending 15 million dollars to expand Mission Instituition to make room for 96 more inmates. The feds say they could need the space for more inmates because of initiatives like mandatory minimum sentancing.The expanded section is expected to be open by October of 2013.

-Metro Vancouver will be in Victoria tommorrow to present their contreversial waste management plan, which includes plans for an incinerator. The first choice is to have one in the region, but another option would be building one out of region, perhaps on Vancouver Island. Environment Minister Barry Penner can either accept the plan, make amendments himself, or send Metro back to the drawing board.

August 30

-The R-C-M-P say a 12-year-old boy who was abducted from a home in Chilliwack has been found, and his father has been taken into custody.
The Mounties issued an Amber Alert yesterday afternoon after three men forced their way into the home and took Daniel Sturm against his will.

-According to a report received by Abbotsford Council, BC Transit says there's the potential for the Abby transit system to expand by another five thousand service hours. Councilor Lynn Harris says if the City went down that road they'd like to improve a few areas including wait times. Council would have to come up with the funding for such an expansion.

August 27

-A collision between a farm truck and an SUV yesterday afternoon resulted in the death of one man. The accident happened at 3:30 near Wells Line Road and Inter Provincial Highway. When emergancy crews got there they saw the SUV pinned beneath a large farm truck. The driver of the SUV was already dead.

-Abby fire crews were called out to a fire at a Sikh temple on Townshipline road at four in the morning yesterday. Nobody was injured in the fire, but the building was completely destroyed. The fire is considered suspicious and is under investigation.

-It looks like Abbotsford's share of cost overruns for the Abby Mission transit service will only be 82 thousand dollars.T hat's compared to 355 thousand originally predicted by BC Transit. Councilor Lynn Harris, who sits on the Mission Abbotsford Transit Committee, says BC Transit revised their revenue estimate...s to take into account higher than expected revenue.

August 26

-Abbotsford police are looking for witnesses to a road rage incident that happened Tuesday just before noon on highway one near the Mount Lehman exit. A man from North Vancouver was hit in the head by the driver of a Mercedes van when the two pulled over to confront each other.

-Abbotsford fire chief Don Beer says a new fire hall on the corner of Blue Jay and Blue Ridge would help cut down response times to the northern and western flank of the urban core. But some people in the area are concerned that the proposed location would be on park space.

-The Abbotsford Heat start their season on the road October 8th with a three game swing through Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, and Toronto. They'll be back at the AESC for the home opener on Friday October 15th. Canucks affiliate Manitoba Moose will come to town November 26th and 27th.

August 25

-The Chilliwack school district's money man is moving down the highway to Abbotsford. Ray Velestuk will be the Abby District's new secretary treasurer starting November 1st. He'll step into the position vacated by Mark Lee back in June.

-Dale Koenders is still loose after walking away from the Chilliwack Community Corrections Center on July 7th. Abbotsford police Constable Ian MacDonald says he's been seen in and around the 32500 block of South Fraser Way as recently as a couple of days ago.

August 24

-A proposed development on Suman Mountain Road in Abbotsford has neighboring residents concerned. Many people in the area are on a well system and some are worried that adding another 65 units will tap out all the available water. The developer's hydrologist said they've hit a new aquafir that should meet the development's water supply needs.Council deferred second and third reading to a future meeting.

-Drivers who use the new Port Mann Bridge will be paying a toll when it opens in 2012, even though it won't be completely finished. You'll be paying 3 bucks each way when the bridge opens to 8 lanes in late 2012 - 3 general purpose and 1 H-O-V in each direction. Its full capacity is 10 lanes, but the other two won't be open until a year later.

August 23

- A dispute in the parking lot of Finnegan's pub in Abbotsford turned violent early Sunday morning when a 23 year old man was stabbed.The suspect tried to flee the scene but was caught by police and charged with assault with a weapon.The victim is in serious but stable condition.

-The Liberal express rolled into Abbotsford yesterday, with Federal liberal leader Michael Ignatieff making a stop at the Ecodairy. Close to two hundred people came out to see Ignatieff.He says that's a sign people are looking for an alternative to the Harper government.

August 20

-Big news for Heat fans: The AHL will be showcased in a set of games on the CBC this season to mark the league's 75th anniversary, and the Abbotsford Heat will be a big part of that with three games on the national -network. All three games will be on a Sunday; January 16th, 23rd, and March 27th.

-Federal liberal leader Michael Ignatieff will be paying a visit to Abbotsford this weekend.He'll be at the Eco Dairy on Sunday, shaking a few hands and chatting with some locals.No formal speech or events are planned, organizers say it's basically a chance to say hi.

-A customer at a financial institution in the 2100 block of Sumas Way got suspicious about a couple of bits of plastic attached to an ATM and called police.

Turns out there was a pinhole camera and credit card skimmer that would have allowed someone to get PIN numbers and other bank card information.

Constable Ian MacDonald says you should try to use familiar ATM's when you can so you can spot anything that looks different

August 19

-Traffic detours on Highway one next week from 9 PM to 5 AM: Westbound traffic on Monday and Tuesday will get off at McCallum, head down Marshall road, and rejoin the freeway at Clearbrook road. Wednesday and Thursday Eastbound traffic detours off Highway one at Townline east of Mount Lehman, goes down Marshall and back on to the Freeway at Clearbrook road.

-A 30 year old man is in hospital with life threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Abbotsford last night. The man was hit by a passing vehicle around 9:30 in the morning on Gladwin road near Harris road. The driver called 911 and the man was airlifted to Vancouver. Police say impairment doesn't seem to be a factor and are continuing to investigate.

August 18

-The boy behind the inspiration for Matthew's house in Abbotsford has died.Matthew Froese passed away Saturday morning. His parents said he had the flu but it didn't seem out of the ordinary.Froese had disabilities and his parents started the Matthew's House project as a respite house for parents with disabled children.

-For the next year new Telus customers in Abbotsford will be helping out the Abbotsford Hospice Society. Every time Telus signs someone up for Optik TV they'll donate one hundred dollars to the Hospice. The Society plans to build a hospice as part of the Campus of Care alongside Canuck Place and Matthew's House.

-An impaired driver caused some havoc to a house on Tretheway on Sunday afternoon. He hit a signpost, went across some lawns, through a fence, and into the side of a house. The impact knocked over a hutch inside the house, destroying several antique collectables. He tried to escape but didn't manage to get very ...far, and police found him in a lawn chair on Astoria. He faces impaired driving charges.

August 17

-A semi-trailer crashed through the guard rail of the bridge over the Vedder canal, sending the rig tumbling into the water below.
R-C-M-P confirm one person died when the cab of the truck landed upside down in the canal.
The trailer of the rig stayed on the bridge but flipped on its side.

-Units haven't gone on sale yet but a story in the Abbotsford News says one third of the 185 units in the Mahogany at Mill Lake have been spoken for. Quantum properties CEO Diane Delves says their company respects that many people don't like to see drastic changes in their neighborhood, but hopes that people will change their mind once they see the finished product.

-We have another air quality advisory for Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley thanks to the smoke blowing in from the forest fires. It's recommended that you avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Also infants, the elderly, and people with respiratory problems should limit the time they spend outside. The advisory is expected to last for most of the afternoon.

August 16

-The Canada Economic Action Plan is giving Cricket Canada 28 thousand dollars for a new cricket pitch at Rotary Stadium. Cricket Canada Second vice president Vimal Hardat says they're building it so they can bring some international competition to BC. Hardat says Rotary Stadium fields have the right dimensions for a pitch, and the nearby airport makes Abbotsford an ideal location for international games.

-An Abbotsford man faces charges of possession of a controlled substance for trafficking in Edmonton. Trevor Arsenault was arrested after police found 25 thousand ecstacy pills in the car he was in. Also arrested was Paul Francis Pazder, of Edmonton.

August 13

-The Abbotsford Campus of Care has moved one step closer to reality. The City has signed a lease with the Abbotsford Hospice Society, Canuck Place, and Matthew's House. Construction on Canuck Place starts this November, Matthew's Place next year, and the Abbotsford Hospice in about two and a half years.

-An american sex offender wanted in California and BC turned himself in to Abbotsford Police yesterday. According to police Andrew Huggins turned himself in because of the attention focussed on him through the media. He was wanted in California for violating conditions and up here for production of a controlled substance.

-Abbotsford police have arrested a man who was on a practicum in an Abbotsford high school for having an inappropriate relationship with a 15 year old girl. Police allege Brian Davis made friends with the girl and kept in touch with her through social networking sites and text messages. Davis was then allegedly with her physically on April 3rd. He's been charged with sexual interference.

August 12

-Be on the lookout for a man wanted in California and BC who was seen in the downtown core in Abbotsford over the last month.

Adam Huggins is a registered sex offender in California and is wanted for violating conditions down there.

He's also wanted in BC for production of a controlled substance.

He has a violent criminal history that includes robbery, assault, and sex offences involving children.

He's white, , 5'11" tall, 220 pounds, with blonde and grey hair and blue eyes.  He has tattoos on his stomach, back, chest and arms.

-Abbotsford police are investigating a possible credit card fraud ring operating out of the city. Constable Ian MacDonald says they made three seizures that involved information on people's credit cards. MacDonald says with one of the seizures they arrested Ryan Plotnikoff of Surrey. He was pulled over and police found a pair of stolen point of sale terminals with information on thousands of credit cards.

-According to Environment minister Barry Penner the southern part of the province is in decent shape for water supply compared to the rest of the province. However he says without the wet June we'd be facing some water supply issues. He says he's expecting river levels to drop if we don't get more rain in the next month or two.

August 11

-Conservation is still the name of the game when it comes to Abbotsford's water supply. Mayor George Peary says if they can keep their water use down in the summer it means they might be able to delay spending big money on new water facilities. Then when more developments like the High Street mall come in the City will be in far better shape to pay for the infrastructure.

-If you're still hoping for a spot at University of the Fraser Valley this fall you might be out of luck. They're reporting that they are at 108 percent of their government set capacity for the coming academic year. Vice president academic Eric Davis says it's great having a high demand for post secondary education in the Valley but it means they don't have enough space for everyone

August 10

-Abbotsford Council voted to give second and third reading to a rezoning to allow a multi unit development on land at Marshall Road and Old Yale Road. A number of people are opposed to the removal of trees on the land. Councilor Patricia Ross says since it's private land it will get developed regardless. She says a multi unit development would preserve more green space than a number of single houses would.

-It seems a there's a few contractors out there offering services under the table as away to avoid charging HST. Simone Lis with the Better Business Bureau says they don't recommend going down that road. because there's no protection is something goes wrong with the work. In addition you'd be liable if any of the workers get injured on the job.

-August 18th is Lunch Money Day. You can bring your lunch from home and donate what you would have spent getting that sushi or cheeseburger to the Abbotsford food bank. Money will go to help support food bank programs andt o help families with getting school supplies. For more information you can call 859-5749 or go to the food bank office on Essendene.

August 9

-According to a story in the Abbotsford News police made an arrest connected to the murder of 22 year old Mandy Johnson, but didn't press charges. Cpl. Dale Carr with the Homicide Team says an arrest doesn't indicate whether the person is or isn't a suspect. He says if a person isn't cooperating with questionning police can arrest and hold them for 24 hours.

-Some sad news to report...The body of Harold Demorest was found on Friday afternoon. He was discovered off a hiking trail near Chilliwack Lake Road close to where his vehicle was found. It seems he lost footing while hiking in steep terrain.

August 6

-Abbotsford police have located Harold Demorest's vehicle thanks to a tip from a hiker. Demorest was reported missing earlier this week and hasn't been seen since July 26th. The green Toyota rav4 was found on a service road off Chilliwack Lake road. Abby police, Chilliwack RCMP, and Chilliwack search and rescue are searching the area.

-Shape Properties broke ground at the site of their newest development, a 600 thousand square foot shopping centre just off Mount Lehman road exit across from the auto mall. It's going to be an open air shopping centre rather than enclosed, and Walmart and London Drugs have already been signed on as tenants.

-That smoke that blew in from the forest fire region is still hanging around. That means the air quality advisory is still on for the rest of today. Infants, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems should limit their exposure to the air, and others should avoid strenuous activity outdoors. Hopefully the... rain in the forecast will help clean up the air by tomorrow.

August 5

-BC waters have claimed another life, this time on the Chilliwack river in Chilliwack. RCMP and Chilliwack search and rescue were combing the Vedder after getting a report of a fisherman floating down the river. They found his body in the mouth of the river at Chilliwack lake in the later afternoon.

-A 45 year old Abbotsford man has been reported missing.Harold Demorest hasn't been seen by his landlord since July 26th, and he hadn't contacted friends or family. His family say this is out of character for him, since he doesn't have any drug, mental health, or financial issues.

-An air quality advisory was issued yesterday for the Fraser Valley, and Environment Canada figures the bad air could last until this afternoon. Weather conditions have pushed smoky air from the wildfire regions down into the lower mainland. You should avoid outdoor strenuous activity for now. Plus infants, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems should limit exposure to the air.

August 4

-A few fires started up over the weekend in the Fraser Canyon and Manning Park areas thanks to some lightning strikes. Coastal fire information officer Mike McCulley says the areas for now are safe to drive through. However anyone with respiratory issues could give the area a miss.

-The Fraser Valley Regional District is voicing criticism of the Metro Vancouver board's decision to look into building a new waste to energy facility. Metro says they'll be looking at options in and out of region but FVRD Board chair Patricia Ross says they'd hoped incineration would be off the table altogether. The next step in that process is for the idea to go to the ministry of environment for approval.

August 3

-A man had to be rescued after he fell 60 feet into Cascade Falls in the Davis Creek area near Mission last night (Monday).
Inspector Davis Wendell with Mission RCMP says he's recovering in hospital with non life threatening injuries but further details aren't available.
He says the rescue took three hours and involved about 30 search and rescue crew members.

-On Friday the Metro Vancouver board voted to consider incineration and other waste to energy options as part of its waste management strategy.However such a facility won't necessarily be in the lower mainland as the board will consider options in and out of the region. The waste management strategy will now have to be sent to the ministry of the environment for approval by minister Barry Penner.

July 30

-22 year old Mandy Johnson of Langley has been identified as the victim in Wednesday morning's shooting in Abbotsford.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says Johnson was known to police and have linked the shooting to the street level drug trade.
It still hasn't been confirmed that Johnson was the intended target.

-The Supreme Court has unanimously rejected serial killer Robert Pickton's bid for a new trial.
Pickton was convicted in December 2007 for the murders of six Vancouver women.
He had appealed his conviction on the grounds that the trial judge erred in amending his instructions to the jury.
But the Crown had argued that even if there was a mistake, it wasn't serious enough to warrant a new trial.

-Abbotsford Council is taking steps to sustain and grow the agriculture industry, the backbone of our economy. Council plans to engage local farmers and industry leaders in the process. Mayor George Peary says one thing he'd like to see is a food research lab in the community.

July 29

-The cyclist hit on Highway One near the Mount Lehman exit Tuesday has died.
The 65-year-old man was rushed to hospital during the noon hour.
His family doesn't want his name released.
RCMP say pedestrians and cyclists are not allowed to use the freeway.

-The University of the Fraser Valley has appointed Doctor Eric Davis to the position of Vice President Academic. He's been the acting Vice President for the last year and previously was the dean of arts for four years. Davis' position will involve overseeing the academic programming at the school.

- Travis Vader may be a person of interest to the RCMP in the disappearance of Lyle and Marie McCann from Edmonton but his sister, Bobbi-Jo, says she doesn't believe he is connected. The couple were on their way to Abbotsford but haven't been seen since July 3rd. Their motorhome was found burning near the Minnow ...Lake campground July 5th and police found their SUV more than a week later not far from the fire.

July 28

-Abbotsford Police are confirming one person is dead after an early morning shooting. Police got a call this morning around 3 of shots fired and a vehicle taking off at high speed. They got there to find one person dead and another uninjured.

-A homeless man suffered serious injuries after being run over by a train in Abbotsford Sunday night. The accident happened near Essendene and Gladys in the old downtown section. According to Abby Police the man was either sleeping or passed out on the tracks when he was run over by three railway cars. The man s...ustained head and internal injuries, as well as a pelvic fracture and broken arm.

-The Abbotsford Heat will be auctioning off another set of jerseys. This set includes Cam Cunning, Garth Murray, Olivier Latendresse, and Jon Rheault among others. The auction will be on ebay for the next ten days. All proceeds of the auction will benefit the newly created Abbotsford Heat Foundation, which will... share funds with several charities throughout the Fraser Valley.

July27

-Homicide investigators have searched two homes in Abbotsford, following the death last week of 34-year-old Amarjit Kaur Khosa.
Her body was found Wednesday in a home she shared with her mother.
Police say the other is the home of a family member.

-A surrey provincial court judge has found Carol Berner is guilty on all counts.
Berner was charged after four-year-old Alexa Middelaer was killed and her aunt was severely injured when they were hit by a car while feeding a horse at the side of a Delta road.

- A lot of people in Abbotsford have crime on the mind. That's according to the results of a community survey that found that 30% of respondants felt crime was the most significant issue facing the City. That's above a BC average of 16%. Despite the crime worries 95% of people in the survey felt their quality of life was good or very good.

July 26

-Last week Metro Vancouver's solid waste committee recommended to go ahead with plans to build a waste to energy facility in the lower mainland despite opposition. Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce executive director David Hull says he doesn't think an incinerator would have a direct impact on businesses relocating... or not coming to the valley, but says high tax bills to pay for it could make businesses unhappy.

-Police are on the hunt for Frank Joseph FEDERICI after he violated his parole conditions. The 33 year old man was released in 2007 after serving part of a 14 year sentance for a 1998 manslaughter charge in Abbotsford. He's considered violent and police warn not to approach him if you see him. He's 5'6", 159 lbs...., with brown hair, green eyes and has tattoos on his upper right arm and right leg.

July 23

- A 34 year old woman was found dead in her home on Austin Avenue in Abbotsford Wednesday night. Abby police's Major Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Unit is calling the death suspicious. Constable Ian MacDonald says they don't think it was drug or gang related and says the woman didn't appear to have a criminal record.

-There was a train derailment shortly before 2 Wednesday afternoon in Abbotsford. Six cars went off the rails near the recycling depot. CP rail says there were no hazardous materials in any of the cars, and nobody was injured. They'll continue to investigate to find a cause.

-The owner of a company that teaches the traffic control person course says drivers need to keep an eye out when they see signs indicating there's a flagger working. Last week a flagger was killed by a car, and it's possible glare from the sun may have prevented the driver from seeing the worker. Don Lowe from D...L Safety also says when you see a flagger you need to slow down when they tell you.

July 22

-Investigators say the death of a man in Mission last month was a homicide.
Corporal Dale Carr with the Homicide Team says they were called to a home on Keystone Avenue on June 28th and says an autopsy confirmed foul play, but they're not releasing how 38 year old Trevor Ronald Sanderson was killed. Investigators are asking people in the area who saw anything suspicious to give them a call.

-Kids wanting to play sport in the community got a boost from the Abbotsford Heat yesterday.The team donated 21 hundred dollars to the Abbotsford Kidsport chapter to use to help kids get involved in organized sports. Abbotsford Kidsport chair Steve Kellock says they're also planning to approach other fundraising bodies in the community.

-Metro Vancouver's waste management committee has decided to forge ahead with their waste to energy plans. Their first choice is to have the plant in the lower mainland, but they may be asked to tender contracts outside of the region, perhaps on the Island.

-Abbotsford Police have released the name of the 87 year old man killed in a farming accident on Monday.

James MacDonald, who owned the farm, was killed when his tractor rolled over while he was driving it.

July 21

- The latest crime stats from Statistics Canada are a good news bad news situation for the Abbotsford Mission Area.The good news is crime fell 22 percent 2009 compared to 2008.The bad news is we still led the country in murders rate with 9 homicides, and we're ranked 6th overall in crime rate.

-The City of Abbotsford is making sure the fields at Exhibition Park and other facilities stay watered this summer, despite a citywide ban on lawn watering for homes.The City says because the fields are on sand rather than soil if they're not watered the grass on these fields would die. The City says watering t...he fields isn't using up the City's water supply because Exhibition Park has its own well system.

July 20

-A farm accident involving a rolling tractor in Abbotsford yesterday has resulted in the death of an 87 year old farmer.
Constable Ian MacDonald says the coroner is investigating, but says the steep incline of the farm property was likely a contributing factor.

-Abbotsford Victim Services is hoping some people in the community will donate their time for their program.
The program assists victims of crime with things like emotional support, information on the court system, and referrals to various agencies.

- A 22-year old man is dead after what Mounties are calling an accident at a Mission park...
 It happened just before five Monday afternoon at Cascade Falls.
 The man was with some friends when he dove into the water and became trapped underneath the falls.

JULY 19

-Hope Search and Rescue investigating possible drowning on Lake of the Woods.
-17 yr old international student drowns at Alice Lake, near Squamish, on the weekend.
-2 deadly accidents this weekend in Langley and Mission claim 3 lives.
-Investigators still searching for clues as well as their "person of interest", Thomas Vader, in the disappearance of Lyle and Marie McCann.
-Hwy 1 speed changes between Langley and Vancouver kick in today, and will be in place for the next 3 yrs.  Fines for speeding in the construction zones have also gone up.
-City of Abbotsford defends their watering of local sports fields, despite implementing a complete residential watering ban this summer.
-Chilliwack Community Services hoping to win a $5000 grant from Pepsi, for one of their programs.
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JULY16

-A jury has found Davey Mato Butorac guilty of two counts of second degree murder. Butorac had been charged with killing two valley sex trade workers in 2007.
-49 yr old Flagperson from Langley killed after being hit by a car in Mission on Thursday.  Police say speed doesnt appear to be a factor.
-16 yr old girl who nearly drowned in the Chehalis River on Wednesday is home recovering after being rescued.
-Kids dirtbike camp in Chilliwack called off after 15 bikes were stolen overnight Wednesday.
-BC now the first jurisdiction in North America to offer legal online casino gambling.
-City of Abbotsford launches the Good Neighbour Project, which will focus on crime reduction in individual neighbourhoods.

 

JULY15

 

-16 yr old girl alive today after nearly drowning in the Chehalis River yesterday.  RCMP are hailing all the people who help save her life as heroes.
-There have been reports of sightings of a green Hyundai Tuscon in Prince George, that may belong to an Alberta couple who were reported missing after failing to show up at a family gathering in the valley.  Marie and Lyle McCann still havent been found.
-Metro Vancouver held their final public consultation last night, with calls from a number of people to build their waste to energy plant on Vancouver Island instead of the Lower Mainland.  A decision from Metro will come on July 30th.
-59 yr old Terence Jackman of Abbotsford charged with extortion, after a 43 yr old immigrant woman in his building had her possessions stolen and a ransom note was left.
-Victoria aiming to become the one of the only jurisdictions in Canada to ban anyone under 18 from using a tanning bed.

 

JULY14

 

-Members of the Sto:Lo First Nation may stage a protest fishery for the early Stuart sockeye run, despite being refused federal licenses.
-Abbotsford Police say 27 suspicious fires have been set around town since April, many of them at local parks and schools.
-Fundraiser for 5 yr old Clare Shelswell's family tonight at Duke of Dublin in Abbotsford from 6-midnight.  $5 cover, and great items to be auctioned off.
-Man killed after a shooting early this morning in Surrey.
-Fraser Health asking anyone with a small water system (any separate system that supplies up to 500 people) to report it by calling 1-866-749-7900, so someone can come out and assess the water for safety.
-Tonight is the final public consultation by Metro Vancouver on their waste to energy plans.  It will be at their board office in Burnaby.
-3 Abbotsford rec centres to get AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) for the public to use in an emergency.  Training sessions are 1) Wednesday July 21, 4:00 - 6:00pm 2) Friday July 23, 4:00 - 6:00pm 3) Saturday July 24, 12:00 - 2:00pm