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More than 300 players and coaches took part in the third annual Ron Renville Memorial organized by the North Langley Basketball Association (NLBA) at Walnut Grove Secondary School in February. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Big turnout for Ron Renville memorial basketball tournament

Three-on-three event honours memory of late Aldergrove volunteer coach

  • Mar 3, 2023
More than 300 players and coaches took part in the third annual Ron Renville Memorial organized by the North Langley Basketball Association (NLBA) at Walnut Grove Secondary School in February. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Some Langley RCMP officers (and two firefighters) were soaked with a fire hose Tuesday, February 28, as part of the Polar Plunge fundraiser for B.C. Special Olympics. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Some Langley RCMP officers (and two firefighters) were soaked with a fire hose Tuesday, February 28, as part of the Polar Plunge fundraiser for B.C. Special Olympics. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
So many people around the globe have better lives because of the giving nature and the leadership roles that Langley’s Melissa Giles has held, including her current role as managing director with BC Rent Bank. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Giles: Leading with her head and heart

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Langley woman explains the motivations behind her global efforts

  • Mar 2, 2023
So many people around the globe have better lives because of the giving nature and the leadership roles that Langley’s Melissa Giles has held, including her current role as managing director with BC Rent Bank. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Despite snowy weather, film fans still turned out for the second annual Fort Langley Film Festival. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Despite snowy weather, film fans still turned out for the second annual Fort Langley Film Festival. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
On Saturday Feb. 26, the CNR train station in Fort Langley celebrated Heritage Week with a one-day open house.(Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
On Saturday Feb. 26, the CNR train station in Fort Langley celebrated Heritage Week with a one-day open house.(Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Spring happenings around Langley

Here’s some of what’s going on around the Langleys, including community- and support-group meetings

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Lou Fasullo captured this shot of Fort Langley and beyond from the 150-foot perspective, after Sunday’s snowstorm. “I think we got over 35 cm of snow in the Fort,” said the avid community photographer. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

SHARE: Bird’s eye view of the white stuff

Send us your photo showing how you view Langley, and it could be featured in a future edition

  • Mar 1, 2023
Lou Fasullo captured this shot of Fort Langley and beyond from the 150-foot perspective, after Sunday’s snowstorm. “I think we got over 35 cm of snow in the Fort,” said the avid community photographer. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
South Surrey Grade 3 student Zhiji Dong has been honoured by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as “one of the brightest students in the world.” (Contributed photo)

B.C. Grade 3 student ‘one of world’s brightest’

Zhiji Dong was among highest scorers in Center for Talented Youth assessment

South Surrey Grade 3 student Zhiji Dong has been honoured by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as “one of the brightest students in the world.” (Contributed photo)
Snow drops are a tell tale sign that spring is coming soon. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

LANGLEY GREEN THUMB: Spring is getting closer

Despite Arctic winds and snow of late, perennials are starting to pop up

  • Feb 28, 2023
Snow drops are a tell tale sign that spring is coming soon. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Canadians are making their final Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions, in advance of the deadline. (Black Press Media file)

QUIZ: How much do you know about money and savings?

In January and February, Canadians make their final savings contributions for the tax year.

Canadians are making their final Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions, in advance of the deadline. (Black Press Media file)
Jerry Gosling, a volunteer from Langley, has been on the council of advisors for the BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, for the past five years. He is also volunteering with Survey BC Seniors to help them collect data on the quality of life of seniors living at care homes. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Volunteers needed to survey residents Langley long-terms care home

Initiative involves visiting seniors and learning about their experiences

Jerry Gosling, a volunteer from Langley, has been on the council of advisors for the BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, for the past five years. He is also volunteering with Survey BC Seniors to help them collect data on the quality of life of seniors living at care homes. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
February’s full moon shone bright through the multi-coloured clouds in a Langley night sky. Willoughby’s Maryalice Wood capture this image near 80th Avenue. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

SHARE: February moon shining bright over Willoughby

Send us your photo showing how you view Langley, and it could be featured in a future edition

  • Feb 24, 2023
February’s full moon shone bright through the multi-coloured clouds in a Langley night sky. Willoughby’s Maryalice Wood capture this image near 80th Avenue. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Andrea Bunkowski, X-ray Mammography Supervisor, Medical Imaging, Langley Memorial Hospital using the new pedia-poser. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley hospital can capture X-ray imaging much faster

New pedia-poser chair makes the treatment safer for pediatric patients, says management

Andrea Bunkowski, X-ray Mammography Supervisor, Medical Imaging, Langley Memorial Hospital using the new pedia-poser. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Rock Step Lindy Hoppers (left) and Ali Razmi (right) are among the performers on view at the first-ever ‘Celebration of Culture’ event in Aldergrove, hosted by the Langley Arts Council at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Center - 26770 29th Ave. March 11-12. (Langley Arts Council)

‘Celebration of culture’ brings diverse music, dance, food, and a market, to Aldergrove

Event at Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre hosted by Langley Arts Council

Rock Step Lindy Hoppers (left) and Ali Razmi (right) are among the performers on view at the first-ever ‘Celebration of Culture’ event in Aldergrove, hosted by the Langley Arts Council at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Center - 26770 29th Ave. March 11-12. (Langley Arts Council)
A commercial building in Langley was vandalized with threatening messages and graffiti earlier this week. The walls were repainted the next day. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley building vandalized with threatening messages

‘It may continue to be targeted,’ says City councillor

A commercial building in Langley was vandalized with threatening messages and graffiti earlier this week. The walls were repainted the next day. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: What’s there to do in Langley? Lots

Here’s some of what’s going on around the Langleys, including community- and support-group meetings

Langley resident Yves Ho will come dressed in full Star Wars character gear to climb the 48-storey staircase of the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre on Sunday, Feb. 26. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Langley resident Yves Ho will come dressed in full Star Wars character gear to climb the 48-storey staircase of the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre on Sunday, Feb. 26. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Participants of all skill levels gathered at the Aldergrove Legion for a fun-filled day of poker, raffles, and community building. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Mangat family memorial poker tourney raises thousands for cancer support

Legion was packed with poker players who were looking for fun and chance to help

Participants of all skill levels gathered at the Aldergrove Legion for a fun-filled day of poker, raffles, and community building. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
Charlie Emack, two, checked out a hand pump at the BC Farm Museum in Fort Langley on Family Day, 2023. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Charlie Emack, two, checked out a hand pump at the BC Farm Museum in Fort Langley on Family Day, 2023. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
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)