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“Umlaut (left) and her sister, Chowder, show off their mortarboard caps, souvenirs of their graduation from TinyKittens Mewniversity. Umlaut has a Master’s degree in Kitten Socialization and Miracle Kittening, and Chowder majored in Kitten Socialization and Beautiful Flooftastic Tabbiness.” (Susan Cormier)

Donors around the globe help with Langley kitten’s medical emergency costs

All healed up, Pixie and her sister have found their furever home

“Umlaut (left) and her sister, Chowder, show off their mortarboard caps, souvenirs of their graduation from TinyKittens Mewniversity. Umlaut has a Master’s degree in Kitten Socialization and Miracle Kittening, and Chowder majored in Kitten Socialization and Beautiful Flooftastic Tabbiness.” (Susan Cormier)
The third χʷəχʷéy̓əm Indigenous collection on a KPU campus, after the first in Surrey last year and the second in Richmond earlier this month, focuses on medicines from the land. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Medicines from the land: Indigenous collection at KPU Langley

Collection features salves, products, and books

  • Feb 1, 2023
The third χʷəχʷéy̓əm Indigenous collection on a KPU campus, after the first in Surrey last year and the second in Richmond earlier this month, focuses on medicines from the land. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
48 dancers turned out Saturday, Jan. 28, for Aldergrove’s Old Time Dance Club, which has resumed at the Aldergrove Heritage Hall after shutting down during the pandemic. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Old-time dancers return to Aldergrove Heritage Hall

Club resumes regular Saturday event after lengthy pandemic shutdown

48 dancers turned out Saturday, Jan. 28, for Aldergrove’s Old Time Dance Club, which has resumed at the Aldergrove Heritage Hall after shutting down during the pandemic. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Sandra Smithman, left, Andrew Walters, Andy Litjens, and Jarek Krupa pose for a photo on Jan. 27, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)

Three construction workers recognized for life-saving efforts at Surrey job site

After colleague’s cardiac arrest, calm, focused trio performed CPR until paramedics arrived

Sandra Smithman, left, Andrew Walters, Andy Litjens, and Jarek Krupa pose for a photo on Jan. 27, 2023. (Photo: Anna Burns)
ReFeed Canada CVO Stuart Lilley shows off their BC-made worm beds to the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation and Langley East MLA Megan Dykeman. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley’s ReFeed Farm takes centre stage in documentary “Rethinking Food”

Farm’s circular nutrition model and regenerative farming techniques showcased in film

ReFeed Canada CVO Stuart Lilley shows off their BC-made worm beds to the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation and Langley East MLA Megan Dykeman. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Jim and Barb Orlowski went on a “nice circle walk” around Brookswood Pond, south of Noel Booth Park, last week and were taken by the stunning scenery. “The view from the northeast was lovely with the reflection and the warm sunlight,” said Jim. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

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  • Jan 30, 2023
Jim and Barb Orlowski went on a “nice circle walk” around Brookswood Pond, south of Noel Booth Park, last week and were taken by the stunning scenery. “The view from the northeast was lovely with the reflection and the warm sunlight,” said Jim. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Langley resident Franc Vrstovsek is “frustrated” with the growing population of rats and rodents and is looking for other safer alternatives. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

Some rat poisons are no longer legal to buy or sell

Humane society wants stricter actions while residents look for alternatives

  • Jan 28, 2023
Langley resident Franc Vrstovsek is “frustrated” with the growing population of rats and rodents and is looking for other safer alternatives. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
Bill Rough is the owner of Langley-based Advance Pest Control. He has been in the industry for 11 years. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Getting rid of rats and mice? Some expert advice could help

In this multi-story series, the Advance Times shines a light on an…

  • Jan 28, 2023
Bill Rough is the owner of Langley-based Advance Pest Control. He has been in the industry for 11 years. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
“Stephanie Bailey, animal care expert and owner of Eversong Woods Rattery, and Bryan Sullivan, director of upcoming documentary “Rat City,” work together with their furry co-stars on the film set. The documentary is premiering on Friday, Jan. 13 on CBC’s The Nature of Things. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Rats, camera, action: Langley resident gets creative in a new rat documentary

Stephanie Bailey, plays a key role in the upcoming CBC Documentary premiering on Friday, Jan. 13

“Stephanie Bailey, animal care expert and owner of Eversong Woods Rattery, and Bryan Sullivan, director of upcoming documentary “Rat City,” work together with their furry co-stars on the film set. The documentary is premiering on Friday, Jan. 13 on CBC’s The Nature of Things. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Rodent complaints investigated by Fraser Health in 2021 and 2022 by calendar year. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

Fraser Health numbers show 500% increase in rodent related complaints in Langley

Community one of the ‘rattiest cities of Canada,’ recent report reveals

  • Jan 28, 2023
Rodent complaints investigated by Fraser Health in 2021 and 2022 by calendar year. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
Guests at the River Basin Days workshop at Campbell River Regional Park use a handheld microscope to study and draw the flora and fauna of the park. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Residents enjoy mother nature using all five senses

Langley residents had the opportunity to explore nature using all five senses…

Guests at the River Basin Days workshop at Campbell River Regional Park use a handheld microscope to study and draw the flora and fauna of the park. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Natalie Wood-Wiens, manager of Indigenous services at KPU, and Zena Mitchell, associate vice-president of enrolment services and registrar at KPU. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley’s Kwantlen Polytechnic University to offer graduation parchments in Indigenous language

KPU becomes one of the first universities to do so

Natalie Wood-Wiens, manager of Indigenous services at KPU, and Zena Mitchell, associate vice-president of enrolment services and registrar at KPU. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
The couple reported that they did not have their phones with them to take pictures or videos, but they called the airport to inquire if any pilots had reported seeing the mysterious objects. (Stock photo)

Mysterious red objects sighted in Langley City skies

A couple out for a walk in Langley City on Sunday night…

The couple reported that they did not have their phones with them to take pictures or videos, but they called the airport to inquire if any pilots had reported seeing the mysterious objects. (Stock photo)
Matthew Reed created his Free Blockbuster kiosk as his Grade 12 Capstone project. It’s drawn a lot of attention since then. (Michelle Reed/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

Langley teen’s ‘Free Blockbuster’ brings tiny video store to Walnut Grove

Not to mention the microwave popcorn

Matthew Reed created his Free Blockbuster kiosk as his Grade 12 Capstone project. It’s drawn a lot of attention since then. (Michelle Reed/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
Royal Canadian Legion Aldergrove Branch #265 2023 executive posed for a photo. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Membership is up at a ‘busy’ Royal Canadian Legion Aldergrove Branch

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the branch

Royal Canadian Legion Aldergrove Branch #265 2023 executive posed for a photo. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Patrick Calihou explained sourcing nails to build the authentic York boat behind him was a challenge. He was one of several presenters at Vive les Voyageurs at historic Fort Langley on Saturday, Jan. 21. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vive les Voyageurs returns to historic Fort Langley

First in two years

Patrick Calihou explained sourcing nails to build the authentic York boat behind him was a challenge. He was one of several presenters at Vive les Voyageurs at historic Fort Langley on Saturday, Jan. 21. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Dorothy Mckay shares a series of pictures depicting all four seasons as seen through the eyes of a local resident, including a train pictured north on 208th Street. She also share more, from fallen leaves turning gold along the one-way street in Downtown Langley, to a mother duck swimming with her babes in Brydon Lagoon early in the spring, from a sunset along the western border of Langley capture in late summer, to construction on Brydon Crescent caputred in more damp winter-like conditions. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

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  • Jan 23, 2023
Dorothy Mckay shares a series of pictures depicting all four seasons as seen through the eyes of a local resident, including a train pictured north on 208th Street. She also share more, from fallen leaves turning gold along the one-way street in Downtown Langley, to a mother duck swimming with her babes in Brydon Lagoon early in the spring, from a sunset along the western border of Langley capture in late summer, to construction on Brydon Crescent caputred in more damp winter-like conditions. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Ernie Jantzen, founder of Clothes 2U, sorts through donations with volunteer Ana at the clothing drive event in Aldergrove. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

Clothes 2 U drive brings gently used clothing to Aldergrove

Local founder Ernie Jantzen planning next one in White Rock

Ernie Jantzen, founder of Clothes 2U, sorts through donations with volunteer Ana at the clothing drive event in Aldergrove. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
Lion dancers returned to Cascades Casino in Langley City on Sunday, Jan. 22, to welcome the Year of the Rabbit. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Langley’s Cascades Casino welcomes the Year of the Rabbit

Lunar New Year celebration returns

Lion dancers returned to Cascades Casino in Langley City on Sunday, Jan. 22, to welcome the Year of the Rabbit. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Critter Care provides opportunities for interns to learn about wildlife rehabilitation, such as feeding young otters. (Critter Care website)

Langley wildlife shelter holds 50/50 Mega Draw

Critter Care is raising money for its work rescuing injured animals

Critter Care provides opportunities for interns to learn about wildlife rehabilitation, such as feeding young otters. (Critter Care website)
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