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There’s a family of four red pandas at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, following the delivery of twin cubs – one girl, one boy – last June. Now they need names. (Screengrab Greater Vancouver Zoo)

Twin red panda cubs need names

Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove is holding a contest for the pair of recent additions

There’s a family of four red pandas at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, following the delivery of twin cubs – one girl, one boy – last June. Now they need names. (Screengrab Greater Vancouver Zoo)
The Greater Vancouver Zoo welcomed the delivery of twin red panda cubs – a girl and a boy – last June. Now they need names. (Screengrab Greater Vancouver Zoo)

Twin red panda cubs in Greater Vancouver Zoo conservation program need names – you can help!

A pair of Aldergrove’s cutest, furry red twins need a name and…

The Greater Vancouver Zoo welcomed the delivery of twin red panda cubs – a girl and a boy – last June. Now they need names. (Screengrab Greater Vancouver Zoo)
There’s a family of four red pandas at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, following the delivery of twin cubs – one girl, one boy – last June. Now they need names. (Screengrab Greater Vancouver Zoo)

Twin red panda cubs need names

Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove is holding a contest for naming rights – prizes included

There’s a family of four red pandas at the Greater Vancouver Zoo, following the delivery of twin cubs – one girl, one boy – last June. Now they need names. (Screengrab Greater Vancouver Zoo)
A little extra money was handed out to two of Aldergrove’s food charities just ahead of Christmas thanks to the Rotary Club of Aldergrove. Rotarian Karen Long delivered the good news and a $1,000 donation to Tannis Percival at the Aldergrove Food Bank. (Special to The Star)

Rotary helps fill tummies during the holidays

In addition to helping light up Aldergrove, the Rotarians also donated to 2 local food charities

A little extra money was handed out to two of Aldergrove’s food charities just ahead of Christmas thanks to the Rotary Club of Aldergrove. Rotarian Karen Long delivered the good news and a $1,000 donation to Tannis Percival at the Aldergrove Food Bank. (Special to The Star)
Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman, who’s also the member for much of Aldergrove, spoke this week in the legislature about the cost-of-living crisis. (Screengrab)

Make life more affordable: Banman

MLA speaks about cost-of-living crisis in the legislature

Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman, who’s also the member for much of Aldergrove, spoke this week in the legislature about the cost-of-living crisis. (Screengrab)
The zoo’s amphitheatre has been transformed into gourd-ville and ready for photos. (Greater Vancouver Zoo/Special to The Star)

Zoo hosting ‘fang-tastic’ 2-day event

Saturday and Sunday season-themed festivities feature facepainting, crafts, and a photo contest

The zoo’s amphitheatre has been transformed into gourd-ville and ready for photos. (Greater Vancouver Zoo/Special to The Star)
Jonathan Sedman prepared fireworks for discharge. (Special to The Star)

Tribute lights up the skies over Aldergrove Fair

Fireworks are returning as a part of the festivities on Saturday, July 16 at 10:20 p.m.

Jonathan Sedman prepared fireworks for discharge. (Special to The Star)
Robin McIntosh is president of the Aldergrove Fair and speaks to efforts to make it into a week-long community-wide event. (Special to The Star)

Week-long lead up to Aldergrove Fair

New this year, a few events ahead of main festivities

Robin McIntosh is president of the Aldergrove Fair and speaks to efforts to make it into a week-long community-wide event. (Special to The Star)
Angela Wonitowy and Darlene Sherwin were among the handful of volunteers who recently came out to help rid Creekside Park of ivy. (Special to Black Press Media)

Bidding adieu to ivy in Creekside Park

A small team of volunteers perform an extensive weed pull in and Aldergrove park, more people needed

Angela Wonitowy and Darlene Sherwin were among the handful of volunteers who recently came out to help rid Creekside Park of ivy. (Special to Black Press Media)
A greeting from our family to yours. (Aldergrove Star illustration)

Wishing you and yours the very best today

There’s so much to be thankful for, including you – our readers

A greeting from our family to yours. (Aldergrove Star illustration)
Work is underway to complete an amphitheatre for live performances at Willoughby Community Park in commemoration of Canada’s 150th birthday. The new facility will be officially opened by the Township of Langley with a free community concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 25.

Concert officially opens Canada 150 amphitheatre

The Township of Langley is getting a unique gift in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday: the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment in the great outdoors

Work is underway to complete an amphitheatre for live performances at Willoughby Community Park in commemoration of Canada’s 150th birthday. The new facility will be officially opened by the Township of Langley with a free community concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 25.
May Day bracelet returns to Fort Langley

May Day bracelet returns to Fort Langley

Newest item in Fort Langley museum’s collection

May Day bracelet returns to Fort Langley
Township grants available for Canada 150 celebrations

Township grants available for Canada 150 celebrations

Canada is turning 150 years old and the Township of Langley wants to help its communities celebrate.

Township grants available for Canada 150 celebrations
New sorted bins for public waste begins in Langley Township.

Trash gets sorted in Langley Township

Public spaces waste management strategy piloted in Walnut Grove

New sorted bins for public waste begins in Langley Township.
War history tour of Fort Langley Cemetery

War history tour of Fort Langley Cemetery

Historian hosts Great War cemetery tour: May 28

War history tour of Fort Langley Cemetery
Winners of “Upcycling Design Challenge” selected

Winners of “Upcycling Design Challenge” selected

Winners of the Township of Langley’s “Upcycling Design Challenge” have been selected.

Winners of “Upcycling Design Challenge” selected
Bradner celebrates May Day

Bradner celebrates May Day

Bradner community hosts its 98th annual May Day celebrations with all kinds of old-fashioned fun, May 22

Bradner celebrates May Day
Langley nature walk explores trees

Langley nature walk explores trees

“The Wonderful World Of Trees” will be explored in a nature walk at Campbell Valley Regional Park

Langley nature walk explores trees
Skate Canada award to Aldergrove’s Kortney Story

Skate Canada award to Aldergrove’s Kortney Story

Skate Canada recognized the achievements of figure skaters in B.C. and the Yukon with the Section 2017 Awards

Skate Canada award to Aldergrove’s Kortney Story