A person dressed as a witch stands on a paddle board, holding a paddle, on Harrison Lake. It is a foggy, cloudy day in the autumn. There is a paper with the number 100 on their chest.
This is a cool shot from Becci Corder from this year's Witches' Paddle on Harrison Lake. The event raised $235 for cancer research.
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Harrison council supports underwater Search and Rescue drone
Council approved up to $3,500 for purchase of new drone
Harrison Hot Springs has aided local search and rescue efforts in a big way this week.
05.11.2025 17:18 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Ex-Stsβailes chief sentenced to probation for public mischief
Ralph Leon will serve 15 months probation following 2022 incident
A former chief of the Stsβailes First Nation has been sentenced to 15 months of probation for public mischief.
03.11.2025 19:06 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
First poppies delivered in Agassiz-Harrison
Poppy season has arrived.
30.10.2025 16:37 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Residents have been calling this a positive
move toward government transparency.
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This photo accompanying a news story about the heist at the Louvre is perfection.
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Not to be THAT dictionary, butβ¦
Itβs βper se,β not βper say.β
Itβs βdog-eat-dog world,β not βdoggy-dog world.β
Itβs βhunger pangs,β not βhunger pains.β
Itβs βone and the same,β not βone in the same.β
It's 'buck naked,' not 'butt naked.'
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PHOTOS: Stuck duck successfully rescued in Harrison
Juvenile pie-billed grebe set free thanks to volunteers, wildlife rescuers
A young duck has a new lease on life thanks to volunteers and rescue workers in Harrison Hot Springs.
20.10.2025 17:37 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Agassiz's hazelnut industry comeback remains a tough nut to crack
UFV researchers dedicated to bringing farmers back into the black
More than 8,000 hazelnut trees planted in an Agassiz orchard fell victim to the dreaded Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB), virtually wiping out the local industry.
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Agassiz Legion asks council for veterans memorial crosswalk
Similar crosswalk installed in Alberta earlier this year
A tribute to veterans may well be on its way to a local crosswalk in Agassiz.
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Barenaked Ladies to perform on Agassiz Holiday Train stop
Canadian music greats ride the CPKC Holiday Train to Agassiz Dec. 19
A big name in the Canadian music scene will grace the stage during the Agassiz Holiday Train stop this year.
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'Deadman's Curse' searches for more clues in Harrison area
The History Channel show recently started its third season
Explorers on the hunt for a gold mine worth billions have set foot once again in the Harrison Lake area.
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Upcoming masquerade gala in Harrison supports good causes
A night of glamour and giving is on the horizon for Harrison Hot Springs.
09.10.2025 18:01 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Ex-Chilliwack MLA slams B.C. Conservatives for walking out on ARPA vote
Kelli Paddon called out 'inclusive' Chilliwack MLA ΓΚΌaκlΓya Warbus
Former Chilliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon called out current Chllliwack-Cultus Lake MLA ΓΚΌaκlΓya Warbus and the Conservatives for walking out on a vote condemning the views of the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA).
07.10.2025 21:01 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
PHOTOS: 'Stronger together': Agassiz-Harrison observes Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Sept. 30
The Sts'ailes First Nation carried a message with them as dozens of people marched nearly 4 kilometres in observance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: We are here, and we are resilient.
01.10.2025 19:12 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Harrison receives $15K grant for DEI plan
Harrison's grant goes to build a DEI plan for village
B.C. Healthy Communities has invested $15,000 in a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) plan for the village of Harrison Hot Springs.
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Agassiz restaurant makes cameo in Netflix rom-com
Sossy's Salloon makes a big screen appearance
An Agassiz restaurant recently made a cameo in a Netflix movie that premiered this month.
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Ex-Sts'ailes chief to be sentenced for public mischief
Sentencing set for Oct. 31
Former Sts'ailes First Nation Chief Ralph Leon is set to be sentenced for public mischief stemming from a 2022 incident.
24.09.2025 19:03 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
PHOTOS: Agassiz-Harrison runs for Terry Fox
Event raised at least $6,000 for cancer research
Dozens of Agassiz-Harrison runners finished the race on behalf of Canadian hero Terry Fox.
19.09.2025 16:59 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
PHOTOS: Fall kicks off with Agassiz Fall Fair, Corn Festival
Fair weekend draws thousands every year
"It never rains at the Agassiz Fall Fair" was inscribed on umbrellas for sale at arguably one of the biggest local weekends of the year.
And this time, the umbrellas were right.
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The timing on this could be an issue, given the increased interest among locals concerning an proposed housing complex in Harrison that has stirred up a great deal of controversy. We shall see.
15.09.2025 16:08 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Sq'Γ©wqel nation calls for respect as sockeye fishing underway
Seabird Island community urges peaceful fishing for all
The Sq'Γ©wqel (Seabird Island) First Nation is speaking out as fishing fever grips anglers with the abundant return of sockeye salmon.
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Agassiz-Harrison swimmers close out a successful 2025
Aquanauts hit personal records, brought home medals
It was another outstanding swim season for our very own Agassiz-Harrison Aquanauts (AHA).
26.08.2025 19:05 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
PHOTOS: Storytime in the Park closes another successful chapter
Beloved summer event ends with a ninja kick
One of summer's most beloved events has shut the books on yet another successful year.
25.08.2025 16:17 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
2 rescued from Harrison Lake after falling overboard
No injuries reported after Wednesday afternoon rescue
Two people were successfully rescued after the fell into the cold waters of Harrison Lake on Wednesday (Aug.20) afternoon.
21.08.2025 18:37 β π 0 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Weekend rainfall shatters 113-year record
Nearly 40 mm of rain fell in 1 day
Agassiz-Harrison received practically a month's worth of rain fall in a single day this past week.
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Bear Creek wildfire north of Harrison under control
Wildfire has been burning since July 29
Agassiz-Harrison can breathe a collective sigh of relief now that the 242-hectare wildfire near Bear Creek is under control.
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Agassiz artist to make her mark at Chilliwack Mural Festival
Agassiz artist Kayla Neufeld Gowans is taking her talents across the bridge.
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FCC invests $1 million into Agassiz dairy data hub
UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre to take data collection to a whole new level
A new $1-million investment in an Agassiz research centre is set to usher in a new era of data-driven agricultural research.
08.08.2025 17:57 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
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