Dear Editor, [RE: A new Maple Ridge city council could kibosh recreation facilities, The News on Friday, July 17] In regards to the article stating the mayor is “willing to die politically on recreation hill,” I have a couple of comments and one suggestion. Regardless of where you stand on this issue, as to whether […]
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During a commute in Maple Ridge, a quick-thinking cyclist pulled out his phone and caught a doe and two fawns crossing a busy road – using the crosswalk. The three deer crossed Abernethy Way along 216 Street, Thursday morning, July 23 – although, the light was red. Traffic waited patiently as the animals crossed. Dave
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Maple Ridge resident Matthew Mikes is a national champion in fly fishing. Mikes took first place at the Canadian National Fly Fishing Championship held from July 1-4, in Merritt and Princeton. The competition was held at Corbett Lake, Batstone Lake, Face Lake, and the Similkameen River, between the town of Princeton and the highway bridge
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Vancouver now lead the Western Conference after defeating the Saskatoon Mamba 104-97 Saturday night on home court in Langley. Their win also secures home court advantage in the playoffs for the Bandits, who will officially begin the postseason on Thursday, Aug. 6. Five players were in double figures and Bandits led the entire game, ahead
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Dear Editor, There’s been much dialogue on the city proposals for recreation facilities and City staff have done well providing information available. Conversations I have heard seem to focus on losing the golf course. RELATED: City of Maple Ridge considering new $393M recreation proposal I feel the bigger concern is poor transparency and reliability of
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