Agassiz

• Family of three, including infant, dies in Agassiz crash

  The family, which has not been identified, was travelling along Lougheed Highway at about 3:27 a.m. when their vehicle collided head-on with a tractor-trailer.

  Traffic

  Jul 10, 2024
  
• Pedestrian killed in Agassiz, B.C. collision

  RCMP said the man was struck on Lougheed Highway near Maria Lane shortly after 10 p.m. and died at the scene.

  Crime

  May 28, 2024
  
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• Manitoba election 2023 results: Agassiz

  Agassiz is a provincial riding located in Southwestern Manitoba.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
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• ‘Aggressive’ human-caused wildfire near Harrison Lake grows to 800 hectares

  The Chehalis River wildfire is now considered a Wildfire of Note as it grows to over 800 hectares near Harrision Lake. No evacuation alerts or orders have been issued so far.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2023
• Federal correctional facility in Agassiz, B.C. locked down for ‘exceptional search’

  The lockdown was implemented at Mountain Institution to enable staff members to conduct an ‘exceptional search.’

  Crime

  Jan 4, 2023
• BC Parks Foundation buys key section along ‘heart of the Fraser River’

  With two kilometres of riverfront, it’s one of the single largest conservation events on the Fraser River in years.

  Environment

  Dec 30, 2022
• Sprinklers deployed to structures in path of 1 of 2 wildfires near Agassiz

  The District of Kent has opened an emergency operations centre to streamline firefighting efforts for the Bear Mountain and Limbert Mountain wildfires.

  Fire

  Nov 18, 2022
• District of Kent issues evacuation alert as crews battle dual fires near Agassiz

  Strong winds are fanning the flames of the Cemetery Hill and Bear Mountain fires detected Thursday morning, said BC Wildfire Service spokesperson Marg Drysdale.

  Fire

  Nov 17, 2022
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• Air quality advisory expanded to Metro Vancouver, all of Fraser Valley

  B.C. should be well into its rainy season, but persistent hot and dry weather have created drought conditions. Nearly 1,700 wildfires are currently active throughout the province.

  Health

  Oct 14, 2022
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• 9 puppies rescued after ‘amazing mom’ leads B.C. SPCA to her hidden den

  “We would never have found these puppies if Dallas hadn’t led us there. She is an amazing mom who knew her puppies needed help.”

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2022