Agassiz-Harrison Observer
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The successor newspaper of The Agassiz Advance, The Observer has been serving the communities of District of Kent and Harrison, B.C. since 1990.
Chilliwack RCMP say they issued nine tickets to a person driving a dune buggy on a public street.
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Dune buggy incident nets 9 tickets for Chilliwack driver - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Not all vehicles belong on the roads, say Chilliwack RCMP
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February 2, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Chilliwack RCMP say they issued nine tickets to a person driving a dune buggy on a public street.
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It was another busy year for the Agassiz Fire Department in 2025.
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Agassiz firefighting 2025, by the numbers - Agassiz Harrison Observer
It was another busy year for the Agassiz Fire Department in 2025.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:45 PM
It was another busy year for the Agassiz Fire Department in 2025.
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A partnership between Harrison Hot Springs and the Fraser-Cascade School District could mean a new school for the village in the future.
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Could a new school be coming to Harrison Hot Springs? - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Current elementary school may be used as civic campus, recreation space
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January 29, 2026 at 8:47 PM
A partnership between Harrison Hot Springs and the Fraser-Cascade School District could mean a new school for the village in the future.
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Chilliwack RCMP warn public of debit card fraud after several people report scams
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Chilliwack RCMP warn public of debit card fraud after several people report scams - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Residents received calls from person falsely claiming to be employee of their bank, say police
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January 29, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Chilliwack RCMP warn public of debit card fraud after several people report scams
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A men’s community is looking for – what else – a few good men.
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Men’s Shed meeting set for Thursday in Agassiz - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Information available for men’s organization
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January 28, 2026 at 9:02 PM
A men’s community is looking for – what else – a few good men.
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There’s a new building on the rise on the shores of Harrison Lake.
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Fraser Valley Paddlers clubhouse under construction - Agassiz Harrison Observer
There’s a new building on the rise on the shores of Harrison Lake.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:57 PM
There’s a new building on the rise on the shores of Harrison Lake.
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Two hikers and their dog who were stuck on Bear Mountain are safe and sound thanks to search and rescue volunteers.
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PHOTOS: 2 lost hikers, dog saved amid frigid conditions in Harrison area - Agassiz Harrison Observer
North Shore Rescue aided with helicopter rescue
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January 27, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Two hikers and their dog who were stuck on Bear Mountain are safe and sound thanks to search and rescue volunteers.
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Locals and neighbours recently played one of the hottest new sports out there to benefit Agassiz’s future pool.
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Pickleball tournament nets $3000 for future Agassiz pool - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Locals and neighbours recently played one of the hottest new sports out there to benefit Agassiz’s future pool.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Locals and neighbours recently played one of the hottest new sports out there to benefit Agassiz’s future pool.
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The St’sailes and Sq’ewlets First Nations came together to celebrate a monumental moment in Indigenous healthcare.
VIDEO: ‘Weaving health together’: Indigenous-led health clinic opens in Harrison Mills - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Éyameth’ Health Centre is located on Sts’ailes, Sq’ewlets land
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January 26, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The St’sailes and Sq’ewlets First Nations came together to celebrate a monumental moment in Indigenous healthcare.
Local sky watchers rejoiced as they were treated again to a dazzling show of the Aurora Borealis.
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PHOTOS: Aurora returns to Agassiz-Harrison - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Local sky watchers rejoiced as they were treated again to a dazzling show of the Aurora Borealis.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Local sky watchers rejoiced as they were treated again to a dazzling show of the Aurora Borealis.
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An Ottawa man and Kent Institution inmate has been sentenced after committing manslaughter against a fellow inmate and attacking correctional officers.
Inmate sentenced for manslaughter in Agassiz prison - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Philipe Poisson of Ottawa assaulted officers, inmate in separate incidents
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January 23, 2026 at 7:22 PM
An Ottawa man and Kent Institution inmate has been sentenced after committing manslaughter against a fellow inmate and attacking correctional officers.
The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt will be closed for six hours for road repairs.
6-hour closure planned for Coquihalla Hwy. southbound between Hope and Merritt - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Closure will take place on Jan. 22 at night
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January 22, 2026 at 7:26 PM
The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt will be closed for six hours for road repairs.
The Fraser-Cascade school board’s 2025-2026 budget has been amended to $40,002,063 due to an increase in student enrolment.
Fraser-Cascade’s 2025-2026 school budget increasing due to higher enrolment - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Budget increases to $40 million for 2025-2026 year
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January 22, 2026 at 7:08 PM
The Fraser-Cascade school board’s 2025-2026 budget has been amended to $40,002,063 due to an increase in student enrolment.
There is a new trail to explore in Agassiz-Harrison.
New trail opens in Sq’éwlets First Nation - Agassiz Harrison Observer
The Sturgeon Trail is in the Lake Errock area
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January 21, 2026 at 8:50 PM
There is a new trail to explore in Agassiz-Harrison.
An Iranian Canadian activist in Chilliwack is hoping to highlight the human rights crisis in Iran through a social media video campaign.
‘I am their voice’: Chilliwack woman creates social media campaign for Iranian people - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Iranian Canadian political activist asking others to send her 5-second videos
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January 19, 2026 at 8:40 PM
An Iranian Canadian activist in Chilliwack is hoping to highlight the human rights crisis in Iran through a social media video campaign.
During its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, the Harrison Hot Springs village council indicated support for village staff to apply for up to $200,000 in grant funding to streamline the development application process.
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Harrison council approves grant application to streamline development - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Village recieved similar grant 2 years ago
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January 19, 2026 at 6:09 PM
During its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, the Harrison Hot Springs village council indicated support for village staff to apply for up to $200,000 in grant funding to streamline the development application process.
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Minor update: Traffic is moving along the bridge, single-lane alternating. Use care travelling through the area.
January 16, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Minor update: Traffic is moving along the bridge, single-lane alternating. Use care travelling through the area.
A variety of local organizations received grant-in-aid funding from the District of Kent.
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Kent council awards grants-in-aid - Agassiz Harrison Observer
A variety of local organizations received grant-in-aid funding from the District of Kent.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
A variety of local organizations received grant-in-aid funding from the District of Kent.
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Tickets are now available for one of the biggest events of the season. The fourth annual Follow Your Heart Benefit Concert is set for Saturday, March 7.
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Tickets for Harrison benefit concert available now - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Follow Your Heart benefits Variety Children’s Charity
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January 15, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Tickets are now available for one of the biggest events of the season. The fourth annual Follow Your Heart Benefit Concert is set for Saturday, March 7.
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Heritage Park is once again throwing open its doors for the best local home show of the year.
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Home expo back at Chilliwack’s Heritage Park for three days - Agassiz Harrison Observer
2026 Chilliwack Home, Leisure and Outdoor Living Expo includes prizes, speakers and more
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January 14, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Heritage Park is once again throwing open its doors for the best local home show of the year.
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This week came in with a soaker, dropping nearly 90 millimetres of rain on Agassiz-Harrison on Monday (Jan. 12).
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Record rain hits Agassiz-Harrison - Agassiz Harrison Observer
2025 a drier-than-average year in area: Weather Canada
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January 14, 2026 at 5:09 PM
This week came in with a soaker, dropping nearly 90 millimetres of rain on Agassiz-Harrison on Monday (Jan. 12).
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The Chilliwack Players Guild is continuing a tradition of producing radio plays written decades ago, with the upcoming Beautiful For Ever. The radio was written by Austin Stone, the late father of guild member Ed Stone.
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Chilliwack Players Guild presents sixth radio play by Austin Stone - Agassiz Harrison Observer
Beautiful For Ever first aired on BBC in 1953 and is being brought back to life by author’s son
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January 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The Chilliwack Players Guild is continuing a tradition of producing radio plays written decades ago, with the upcoming Beautiful For Ever. The radio was written by Austin Stone, the late father of guild member Ed Stone.
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