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Duane D.O. Gibson will be kicking off his third annual Black Canadian history school tour called Black Music 365 on Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Chilliwack. (Samantha Pickard/Special to The News)

Black history to be taught by rapper in Lower Mainland classrooms

Duane D.O. Gibson will be taking Black Music 365 across Canada

Duane D.O. Gibson will be kicking off his third annual Black Canadian history school tour called Black Music 365 on Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Chilliwack. (Samantha Pickard/Special to The News)
Tyree Buchannan, commitee chair Pamala Combs, Lily, 4, Lukas, 13, and Gavin, 10 collected Christmas trees and bottles at the annual tree chipping fundraiser on Jan. 7. The event was held to raise money for the upcoming dry grad party scheduled to take place at George Preston in about 10 months. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

Rainy weather doesn’t deter Langley community’s support for annual tree chipping fundraiser

D.W. Poppy Secondary’s dry grad committee on a mission to raise money for upcoming dry grad

Tyree Buchannan, commitee chair Pamala Combs, Lily, 4, Lukas, 13, and Gavin, 10 collected Christmas trees and bottles at the annual tree chipping fundraiser on Jan. 7. The event was held to raise money for the upcoming dry grad party scheduled to take place at George Preston in about 10 months. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
Patty Lester, Langley Christmas Bureau coordinator, overlooked the main gift sorting area set up in the foyer of Langley City hall. (Langley Advance Times files)

Langley Christmas Bureau helped 838 families and more than 1,830 children

Program that provides gifts for local children is run entirely by volunteers

Patty Lester, Langley Christmas Bureau coordinator, overlooked the main gift sorting area set up in the foyer of Langley City hall. (Langley Advance Times files)
The Alder Grove Heritage Society and other education and history groups have posted condolences on their social media about the passing of Maureen Pepin. (Alder Grove Heritage Society Facebook)

Aldergrove educator and historian dies

Maureen Pepin taught for many years and was involved in many community initiatives

The Alder Grove Heritage Society and other education and history groups have posted condolences on their social media about the passing of Maureen Pepin. (Alder Grove Heritage Society Facebook)
A mud-splattered excavator was digging up the site of the Alder Grove Town Centre project on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Workers were preparing the site of the foundation of the large-scale project on the former Aldergrove mall site. The first three yet-to-be-completed buildings have been completely sold out. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Alder Grove Town Centre project foundations taking shape

Workers are preparing site of former mall for multi-building residential complex

A mud-splattered excavator was digging up the site of the Alder Grove Town Centre project on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Workers were preparing the site of the foundation of the large-scale project on the former Aldergrove mall site. The first three yet-to-be-completed buildings have been completely sold out. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Ernie Jantzen, founder of Clothes2U is a retired marketing professional. He has organized multiple clothing drives in Surrey, Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Langley since 2002. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Local Aldergrove man hosts free clothing drive for community

Ernie Jantzen continues tradition of helping those in need

Ernie Jantzen, founder of Clothes2U is a retired marketing professional. He has organized multiple clothing drives in Surrey, Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Langley since 2002. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
During the recent “big freeze” in late December, Lou Fasullo had an opportunity to send a drone about 75 feet up in the air and snap some aerial shots of the partially frozen Fraser River, including sections of Brae Island and Bedford Channel. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

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  • Jan 4, 2023
During the recent “big freeze” in late December, Lou Fasullo had an opportunity to send a drone about 75 feet up in the air and snap some aerial shots of the partially frozen Fraser River, including sections of Brae Island and Bedford Channel. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Former Fort Langley Lawyer, Robert Kearl’s book, Tales and Torts: Stories of a Country Lawyer is a collection of 30 short stories based on actual legal cases he dealt with in his 44-year-long career. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Fort Langley lawyer turns to writing, shares 44 years of legal experience in his new book

Tales and Torts: Stories of a Country Lawyer also offers a glimpse into the evolution of Langley

Former Fort Langley Lawyer, Robert Kearl’s book, Tales and Torts: Stories of a Country Lawyer is a collection of 30 short stories based on actual legal cases he dealt with in his 44-year-long career. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Langley Meals On Wheels Services Society executive director Shannon Woykin (left), chef Jessica Lemay (centre) and cafe co-ordinator Karen Long showed off some of the tempting treats Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the just-opened Firehouse Cafe at Aldergrove Community Station House in the 2900-block of 272nd Street. Funds raised by the venture support the non-profit Langley Meals On Wheels. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Meal On Wheels opens Firehouse Cafe in Aldergrove

Sales support non-profit agency

Langley Meals On Wheels Services Society executive director Shannon Woykin (left), chef Jessica Lemay (centre) and cafe co-ordinator Karen Long showed off some of the tempting treats Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the just-opened Firehouse Cafe at Aldergrove Community Station House in the 2900-block of 272nd Street. Funds raised by the venture support the non-profit Langley Meals On Wheels. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
“Pastor Mike Vaters of Living Waters Church helps a senior in a wheelchair enjoy the ice skating event on New Year’s Day. A family member looks on with a smile. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

Langley community comes together for New Year’s day family ice skating events

Two local non-profits bring together hundreds to celebrate the start of 2023

“Pastor Mike Vaters of Living Waters Church helps a senior in a wheelchair enjoy the ice skating event on New Year’s Day. A family member looks on with a smile. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
Scouter Martin Lylyk, of the First Walnut Grove Scouts unloaded a tree Saturday, Dec. 31 at Walnut Grove Secondary School. Organized by the First Walnut Grove scouts, it was believed to be the first Christmas tree recycling event of the season. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Tree chipping season gets underway in Langley

Scouts collect Christmas trees and bottles for recycling in Walnut Grove; more events this weekend

Scouter Martin Lylyk, of the First Walnut Grove Scouts unloaded a tree Saturday, Dec. 31 at Walnut Grove Secondary School. Organized by the First Walnut Grove scouts, it was believed to be the first Christmas tree recycling event of the season. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Two-year-old Finn from New Westminster had a close-up look at some ducks in Langley City’s Brydon Lagoon on Saturday, Dec. 31, during the fifth annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4Kids) organized by the Langley City-based Explore Science Club. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Kids count birds at Langley’s Brydon Lagoon

Fifth year for annual event, part of North American initiative

Two-year-old Finn from New Westminster had a close-up look at some ducks in Langley City’s Brydon Lagoon on Saturday, Dec. 31, during the fifth annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4Kids) organized by the Langley City-based Explore Science Club. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man, Mothering Heights was the top pick for kids, and Jurassic World was the top pick for moviegoers at the Fraser Valley Regional Library in 2022. (FVRL images)

Kids and teens reached for humour off Fraser Valley Regional Library shelves in 2022

Dog Man, Wimpy Kid, Baby-sitters Club series all top picks for young Fraser Valley readers

Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man, Mothering Heights was the top pick for kids, and Jurassic World was the top pick for moviegoers at the Fraser Valley Regional Library in 2022. (FVRL images)
There are some days when canoeing or kayaking in the Bedford Channel is just out of the question. Fair to say the cold snap that froze much of the Fraser River leading up to Christmas created less than ideal paddling conditions, as captured by Fort Langley’s own Wout Brouwer. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

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  • Jan 3, 2023
There are some days when canoeing or kayaking in the Bedford Channel is just out of the question. Fair to say the cold snap that froze much of the Fraser River leading up to Christmas created less than ideal paddling conditions, as captured by Fort Langley’s own Wout Brouwer. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
16-day old bunnies (Rabbitats Facebook)

Rabbit rescue group hopes to create Langley sanctuary

Rabbitats is fundraising to buy into a co-operative site with another animal rescue organization

16-day old bunnies (Rabbitats Facebook)
Brian Smith and Terry Hughes built a wheelchair ramp as part of the AOK Extreme Home Repair project in Langley City in 2021. (Langley Advance Times files)

Trained volunteers in high demand for home retrofit

Kindness group gearing up for next Extreme Home Repair later this spring

Brian Smith and Terry Hughes built a wheelchair ramp as part of the AOK Extreme Home Repair project in Langley City in 2021. (Langley Advance Times files)
This barred owl shocked Langley City’s Alice Kennedy when he dropped into her yard recently for a visit. He landed in a tree, as well as on her back fence. While perched on the chainlink, his back to Kennedy, he swivelled his head around to keep an eye on her. “Barred owls live mainly east, north, and south of coastal B.C., according to my bird book. I live in Langley City, so was definitely surprised to see this owl in my backyard,” Kennedy shared. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

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  • Jan 2, 2023
This barred owl shocked Langley City’s Alice Kennedy when he dropped into her yard recently for a visit. He landed in a tree, as well as on her back fence. While perched on the chainlink, his back to Kennedy, he swivelled his head around to keep an eye on her. “Barred owls live mainly east, north, and south of coastal B.C., according to my bird book. I live in Langley City, so was definitely surprised to see this owl in my backyard,” Kennedy shared. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
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)
”Dorothy Humberstone, a 76-year-old resident of Fort Langley, takes the polar bear swim challenge in the Bedford Channel waters. Humberstone has been participating in the event for years and brought dozens of family members to join her this year.

Langley residents brave the cold for annual Polar Bear Swim

Fort Langley’s unofficial event returns after two COVID-19 hiatus years

”Dorothy Humberstone, a 76-year-old resident of Fort Langley, takes the polar bear swim challenge in the Bedford Channel waters. Humberstone has been participating in the event for years and brought dozens of family members to join her this year.
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