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B.C. investigates Harrison mystery. Starlight Skating Rink to make a return to Harrison. 2 injured in 5-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Chilliwack. Missing Langley woman presumed dead after 2 weeks; search suspended. UPDATE: Highway 1 open 9 hours after semi-truck crash in …
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5 days ago · Harrison Eco Tours to operate rink, concessions for upcoming season. Nov 7, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >. Who ruined Hobo Hot Springs? B.C. investigates Harrison mystery. Spring mysteriously filled in with dirt and rocks, surprising First Nation, mayor and local users. Nov 7, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >.
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Court imposed indefinite sentence and dangerous-offender designation in 1999 in Quesnel case. about 4 hours ago Read more >.
Agassiz seek public help finding missing man
23 hours ago · 00:00:55. The Agassiz RCMP are looking for the public's assistance in finding 44-year-old Bradley Werbowski, who was reported missing on Sunday, Nov. 10. Werbowski had gone fishing with a friend on the Chehalis River near Morris Valley Road and was reported missing at about 6 p.m. on Sunday when he did not return to his vehicle.
New council members take oath in Harrison
Oct 10, 2024 · 00:05:39. Mayor Fred Talen and Coun. Mark Schweinbenz – the newest members of Harrison's village council – took their oaths of office during a special portion of the regular council meeting on Monday, Oct. 7. Talen said he was honoured and grateful to have the trust of Harrison residents as he officially took office.
UPDATE: Hwy 7 near Agassiz open after fatal head-on collision
Jul 9, 2024 · A semi truck and a car collided head-on along Highway 7 early Tuesday morning. One person was flown to hospital, and the highway was shut down for about 15 hours. Shane MacKichen/Contributed to The Agassiz-Harrison Observer. UPDATE: Wednesday, 11:50 a.m. A family of three has died in a head-on collision near Agassiz early Tuesday (July 9) morning.
Harrison mayor declares state of local emergency
May 21, 2024 · 00:04:19. Harrison Hot Springs Mayor Ed Wood has declared a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) for the village. The declaration on Tuesday (May 21) morning relates to the threat of wildfires, with the mayor stating that the threat of interface wildfire poses an imminent threat to loss of life and property within the village’s boundaries.
Wind whips through Agassiz-Harrison
Nov 5, 2024 · The Agassiz-Harrison area recorded a stronger gust of wind a few weeks before on Oct. 26 when winds reached nearly 59 km/h. B.C. Hydro reported Monday's high winds knocked out power for approximately 290,000 customers across the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. As of Tuesday morning, restoration efforts were still underway ...
6 escape from house fire in Agassiz - Agassiz-Harrison Observer
Nov 5, 2024 · Six people escaped from a residence fully engulfed in flames in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 1. At approximately 1:20 a.m., the Agassiz Fire Department was called out to a medical emergency for an individual who suffered burns. The call was quickly upgraded to a structure fire in the 2300 block of Highway 7 – between Highlands ...
Harrison by-election: What happens now?
Jul 31, 2024 · Official by-election results will be declared on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. at the village office council chambers (495 Hot Springs Road). The first council meeting with the new mayor and new councillor will be Monday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. back at Memorial Hall once more. Live, online streaming of the meeting via Zoom will also be available.