Christmas has come early for the Abbotsford Food Bank, after local businesses and fire and rescue services teamed up to raise over $ 20,000. Steve Magown is a manager of one of the eight car dealerships that lead the Fraser Valley Automall Annual Food Bank Drive each December. "It's a big group. Every year it's getting bigger, people are … [Read more...]
Abbotsford Police seize $250,000, loaded pistol
December 15, 2012 by
A loaded pistol and a quarter of a million bucks. That's what Abbotsford Police seized Friday night around 7 o'clock from a minivan carrying two Canadians and a pair of Mexicans. An experienced bike squad officer had a feeling something was amiss when he noticed the van weaving and travelling at low speed along the U.S. border in the Sumas Prairie … [Read more...]
Abbotsford abandons effort to leave Fraser Valley Regional District
December 10, 2012 by
After twice voting to try and get out of the Fraser Valley Regional District the city of Abbotsford has decided to stay put. Abbotsford city council passed a motion Monday afternoon to remain in the regional district. City staff made the recomendation citing cost savings for Abbotsford found within the FVRD's budget as well as the addition of … [Read more...]
Christmas cards for crooks in Abbotsford
December 10, 2012 by
Even the bad guys are getting Christmas cards this year. At least, those who've dealt with Abbotsford Police. The holiday greetings are being sent to prolific offenders, property offenders and known gangsters in what's being called "Operation Resolution. " The cards include a message it's … [Read more...]
Impaired driver hits car stopped at Abbotsford road block
December 9, 2012 by
Abbotsford Police had to jump out of the way as a truck slammed into a car stopped at a drinking driving road block just before 10pm Saturday night. Sergeant Lisa Shea says the man driving was going around 100 kilometers per hour, and didn't even break as he approached the blockade. "The driver of the truck has been arrested for impaired driving," … [Read more...]
Rich Coleman wades in Abbotsford South controversy
November 22, 2012 by
The Deputy Premier is wading into an internal dispute over the BC Liberal nomination process in the riding of Abbotsford South. Rich Coleman says Abbotsford councillor Moe Gill didn't even want to run in the riding. "Moe Gill signed a letter that he sent to the party saying that he wanted to no longer run in Abbotsford South but wanted to run in … [Read more...]
Missing man from Abbotsford may be in trouble
November 20, 2012 by
Abbotsford Police are searching for an 18 year old man who disappeared last night under suspicious circumstances. Sayed Mohsin Shah made a panicked phone call to a friend shortly after leaving his home in the Blueridge Drive area around 7pm. Before the conversation was cut off, he reported he was in trouble and pleaded with his friend to call his … [Read more...]
Abbotsford police officers and firefighters to help rebuild elderly couple’s burned home
November 17, 2012 by
Police officers and firefighters in Abbotsford are stepping forward to help rebuild the home of an elderly couple. The Connors lost their house in a fire on Remembrance Day, and didn't have insurance. Constable Ian MacDonald with Abbotsford Police says it's the natural reaction to help given their line of work. "Some of the staff both at Fire and … [Read more...]
Fire destroys Abbotsford home
November 11, 2012 by
A morning fire has destroyed a home in Abbotsford on Downes Road near Ross Road. Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Adams says the fire started in the chimney and spread to the rest of the house. "The home is heavily damaged, and not sure if it's repairable or not. It took quite awhile to get it put out, but finally got into all the little void spaces and … [Read more...]
Abbotsford Police searching for B&E suspect
October 24, 2012 by
Abbotsford Police are reporting a spike in residential break-ins. And most of them are happening during the day. Constable Ian MacDonald says the thieves are entering homes through unlocked windows or they break glass next to the front door and turn the handle from inside. The crooks are after cash, credit cards, jewelry and portable … [Read more...]
