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The Agassiz RCMP apprehended a man who barricaded himself in a Beaman Drive home late Wednesday night. (Observer File Photo)

Man barricaded in Agassiz home surrendered to police

The Wednesday night incident ended peacefully

The Agassiz RCMP apprehended a man who barricaded himself in a Beaman Drive home late Wednesday night. (Observer File Photo)
The Chehalis River wildfire has razed about 800 hectares since Saturday and remains classified as “out of control” and as a wildfire of note as of Thursday (photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)

2 wildfires remain out of control north of Harrison Hot Springs

Nearly 900 hectares burned

The Chehalis River wildfire has razed about 800 hectares since Saturday and remains classified as “out of control” and as a wildfire of note as of Thursday (photo/B.C. Wildfire Service)
The community celebrated the class of 2023 at Agassiz Elementary Secondary School on Friday, June 2. (Adam Louis/Observer)

Local leaders impart words of wisdom on the Agassiz-Harrison class of 2023

A joyous Friday afternoon ceremony ushered the class of 2023 out of…

The community celebrated the class of 2023 at Agassiz Elementary Secondary School on Friday, June 2. (Adam Louis/Observer)
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RCMP responding to man barricading himself in Agassiz home

Pedestrians and motorists ordered to stay away

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Smoke from wildfires north of Harrison Hot Springs billowed over the mountains on the village’s horizon on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo/Kelly Maxwell)

UPDATE: Chehalis River Wildfire upgraded to wildfire of note

The human-caused blaze has burned 800 hectares

Smoke from wildfires north of Harrison Hot Springs billowed over the mountains on the village’s horizon on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo/Kelly Maxwell)
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‘I wish him well’: Harrison Mayor largely mum on councillor’s resignation

Coun. John Buckley resigned after roughly 7 months in office

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Water restrictions are in place in Harrison Hot Springs; watering lawns is considered a non-essential use of water. (Black Press File Photo)

Just a reminder: Harrison Hot Springs water restrictions now in effect

Measures help ensure adequate water for firefighting, household needs

Water restrictions are in place in Harrison Hot Springs; watering lawns is considered a non-essential use of water. (Black Press File Photo)
Rapidly rising smoke can be seen near Sasquatch Provincial Park as three wildfires blaze in the Agassiz-Harrison area. (Photo/Simone McNally)

UPDATE: Chehalis River wildfire north of Harrison doubles in size to 300 hectares

Three wildfires in Agassiz-Harrison area, two out of control

Rapidly rising smoke can be seen near Sasquatch Provincial Park as three wildfires blaze in the Agassiz-Harrison area. (Photo/Simone McNally)
RCMP vehicles block Cheam Avenue on the scene of an incident on Tuesday (June 6) morning. Witnesses say a pedestrian was struck near the entrance of Agassiz Elementary Secondary School. (Photo/Bryan Floris)

UPDATE: Cyclist walks away with minor injuries after struck in Agassiz crosswalk

RCMP, B.C. Ambulance Service on the scene

RCMP vehicles block Cheam Avenue on the scene of an incident on Tuesday (June 6) morning. Witnesses say a pedestrian was struck near the entrance of Agassiz Elementary Secondary School. (Photo/Bryan Floris)
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Harrison advisory commission head resigns, citing concerns with mayor’s leadership

Sonja Reyerse-Peters made ‘difficult decision’ to step down amid conflict

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Wildfire number V10588 (Chehalis River) has burned 30 hectares as of Monday afternoon near Harrison Hot Springs. (BC Wildfire Service)

3 wildfires burn at least 42 hectares near Agassiz-Harrison

1 fire known to be human-caused, 1 under control

Wildfire number V10588 (Chehalis River) has burned 30 hectares as of Monday afternoon near Harrison Hot Springs. (BC Wildfire Service)
Former councillor John Buckley (second from the right) and dozens of his fellow Harrison Hot Springs residents look over and discuss the updated proposal for development at 511 Lillooet Avenue. Buckley resigned effective immediately on Monday, June 5. (Observer File Photo)

Harrison Hot Springs councillor John Buckley resigns

The multi-term councillor cites conflict with mayor as reason for departure

Former councillor John Buckley (second from the right) and dozens of his fellow Harrison Hot Springs residents look over and discuss the updated proposal for development at 511 Lillooet Avenue. Buckley resigned effective immediately on Monday, June 5. (Observer File Photo)
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Community Camera: June 2, 2023

Mighty Mount Cheam reflects off a pool of tranquil water in the…

(Leahmarie Keegan)
Air tankers are heading to Harrison Lake to help fight a wildfire that is burning out of control east of the Chehalis River on Saturday afternoon. (Screenshot/Kamscan)

UPDATE: 2 out of control wildfires reported north of Agassiz-Harrison

The cause and size of the wildfire is currently unknown

Air tankers are heading to Harrison Lake to help fight a wildfire that is burning out of control east of the Chehalis River on Saturday afternoon. (Screenshot/Kamscan)
Valedictorian Kylie Gerrard addresses the audience at AESS’s grad ceremony on Friday, June 2.

PHOTOS: ‘We grew up, guys’: Agassiz Secondary class of 2023 crosses the threshold

The class of 2023 at Agassiz Elementary Secondary School burst forth from…

Valedictorian Kylie Gerrard addresses the audience at AESS’s grad ceremony on Friday, June 2.
CUPE BC president Karen Ranalletta speaks at a public rally at Five Corners in downtown Chilliwack in April. B.C. United has called upon the government to make decisive action to end the strike. (Black Press File Photo/Jenna Hauck)

‘Enough is enough’: B.C. United demands end to Fraser Valley transit strike

MLAs slam NDP government for lack of decisive action

CUPE BC president Karen Ranalletta speaks at a public rally at Five Corners in downtown Chilliwack in April. B.C. United has called upon the government to make decisive action to end the strike. (Black Press File Photo/Jenna Hauck)
Ivan Styles of Agassiz was arrested on Wednesday (May 31) and has been charged with one count of child pornography possession. (Adam Louis/Observer)

VIDEO: Agassiz sex offender on probation for child-porn offences arrested on another child-porn charge

Agassiz RCMP apprehended Ivan Styles on May 31 for alleged April 7 offence

Ivan Styles of Agassiz was arrested on Wednesday (May 31) and has been charged with one count of child pornography possession. (Adam Louis/Observer)
Ivan Styles of Agassiz was arrested on Wednesday (May 31) and has been charged with one count of child pornography possession. (Adam Louis/Observer)

VIDEO: Agassiz sex offender on probation for child-porn offences arrested on another child-porn charge

Agassiz RCMP apprehended Ivan Styles on May 31 for alleged April 7 offence

Ivan Styles of Agassiz was arrested on Wednesday (May 31) and has been charged with one count of child pornography possession. (Adam Louis/Observer)
District of Kent residents can still sign up for the pilot FoodCycler program, testing out a cutting-edge composting machine. (Contributed Photo/District of Kent)

Spots still open for Kent’s FoodCycler Program

Kent residents asked to try out new technology

District of Kent residents can still sign up for the pilot FoodCycler program, testing out a cutting-edge composting machine. (Contributed Photo/District of Kent)
The red circle indicates the approximate location of the proposed playground on the east side of Harrison Hot Springs. Council elected to table the issue as village staff canvasses further neighbourhoods for resident feedback. (Screenshot/Village of Harrison Hot Springs)

A playground for Woods Park? Harrison council mulls over new play area

Coun. Jackson decries lack of action from village officials

The red circle indicates the approximate location of the proposed playground on the east side of Harrison Hot Springs. Council elected to table the issue as village staff canvasses further neighbourhoods for resident feedback. (Screenshot/Village of Harrison Hot Springs)