February 2026

Dear Editor, [Re: New bridge flies into place at Maple Ridge park, Feb. 14, www.mapleridgenews.com] I saw the story of the bridge being air lifted in Kanaka park. There was once a very large fallen tree at the foot of Ferguson in Whonnock, that crossed Kanaka Creek and locals used it as a foot bridge. […]

One Abbotsford athlete’s creativity will be on display this summer as young rugby players from all across the province gather to build up their skills at the U15 Build a Bear Camp. Samatha Grewal is a member of the Abbotsford Rugby Football Club and was one of two B.C. youth athletes to create winning designs

In Loving Memory ~ July 4th 1927 – February 13 2026 Dorothy passed away unexpectedly in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on February 13, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to Vern and Alice Twaites, Dorothy lived a long and full life centered around family, friendship, and community. She was predeceased

Country Fest turns 125 years old this year, and Maple Ridge city council has been asked for some extra funding to celebrate the milestone anniversary on July 24 to 26. Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Country Fest manager Graham Vanstone appeared before council on Tuesday, Feb. 17 to talk about some new initiatives this year, and

An impaired driver was arrested in Abbotsford last week with his four children in the vehicle after allegedly crashing into two vehicles in Langley and fleeing the scene. None of the children were injured, police said. According to a social media post from the Abbotsford Police Department on Thursday (Feb. 19), the 27-year-old man now