19-year-old swimmer missing, presumably drowned at Harrison Lake

Agassiz RCMP confirmed a 19-year-old boy is missing and presumably drowned at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday while swimming in the lagoon at Harrison Lake beach. But just how the youth got into trouble wasn't clear at 5 p.m. "We're still talking to witnesses," Sgt. Glen Carrier said. "He was swimming in the... more

'No foul play' at Bridal Falls park, police say

Police are now saying suicide, not foul play, is the reason an adult male's body was found Friday in Bridal Falls provincial park east of Chilliwack. The body, lying in an open area near the parking lot, was discovered at about... more

• Fishing hopes high as salmon swim for shore
• Lawsuit could hurt school sports
• Update: No crime in dog attack, police say  

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Facing Zidane a huge thrill for Rapids captain

By Dan Kinvig, Black Press Growing up in Abbotsford, Michael Perry never would have dreamed that he'd set foot on the same soccer field as Zinedine Zidane. That improbable scenario will play itself out on Saturday at B.C. Place Stadium, when the captain... more

• Hoops camp
• Chilliwack retakes title in Vernon
• Rapids roll at Camel's Hump

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Deadlines for Chilliwack fair entries fast approaching

The 2009 Chilliwack Fair will be held Aug 7-9. That may seem like a long time away but if you want to enter your vegetables or craft project the deadline is fast approaching! The 2009 Chilliwack Fair prize book is... more

• Into the wind
• Having a ball
• Hats off to Canada

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Practice mindful eating for long term weight loss success

By Tanja Shaw – Successful weight loss is more than losing 5, 10, or 50 pounds on a specialized diet or weight loss program. Diets work, but only for a short while. In reality, most people who... more

• Add a water feature to your garden
• Ireland: Restored waterway sparkles for visitors
• The odd frontier town called ‘Chicken’

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Classic cars, classic fun, classic community spirit

Sometimes good things arrive slowly. The Village Classic car show was launched six years ago as a way to highlight the city’s downtown and take advantage of its historic setting. These kinds of car shows have been tried with success in... more  

• Music has been with us for thousands of years
• Gambling a personal choice
• The backcountry and the perils of poor judgment

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What’s the real cost of gaming?

I wish to commend the mayor and city council for their prudent approach in dealing with the issue of expanding gaming to include video slots as it assumes a high profile in the community. It is an emotional issue for... more

• Song hit's sour note
• Village Classic great success
• Road worries

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