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Drag boat racers are timed over a quarter of a mile. The revitalized Fraser Valley Drag Boat Association says the Harrison River, next to the RV campground is the perfect spot for the water sport. (Submitted/Les Puchala)

Drag boat racing makes a splash in Harrison Mills

There’s something to be said for the soft tranquility and peace of…

Drag boat racers are timed over a quarter of a mile. The revitalized Fraser Valley Drag Boat Association says the Harrison River, next to the RV campground is the perfect spot for the water sport. (Submitted/Les Puchala)
The Valley Huskers’ Keegan Vicklund looks for an opening during the team’s 33-31 win over the Vancouver Island Raiders at Exhibition Field on Sunday. For video highlights from the game, find this story online at www.theprogress.com (Kim Douglas Photo)

Valley Huskers thrill hometown crowd with come-from-behind win

Three touchdowns in the final quarter and a key interception secure the victory

  • Aug 8, 2018
The Valley Huskers’ Keegan Vicklund looks for an opening during the team’s 33-31 win over the Vancouver Island Raiders at Exhibition Field on Sunday. For video highlights from the game, find this story online at www.theprogress.com (Kim Douglas Photo)
The stars of WWE are returning to Abbotsford on Sept. 30.

WWE returning to Abbotsford

Professional wrestling show coming to Abbotsford Centre

The stars of WWE are returning to Abbotsford on Sept. 30.
Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen has re-signed with the Vancouver Canucks for two more years.

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen re-signs with Vancouver Canucks

Forward inks two-year deal for $2.5 million

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen has re-signed with the Vancouver Canucks for two more years.
Bob Brown, new senior advisor of the WHL Vancouver Giants, at a press conference hosted by the NHL Vancouver Canucks in 2013, when the 1994-95 Kamloops Blazers were inducted into the British Columbia Hockey Hall of Fame. Brown was the GM of the Blazers from 1986 to 1995. (submitted photo)

Former hockey scout with NHL Oilers hired as WHL Giants’ senior advisor

Hockey exec’s experience ‘a huge asset for us as we continue our pursuit of a championship,’ GM says

Bob Brown, new senior advisor of the WHL Vancouver Giants, at a press conference hosted by the NHL Vancouver Canucks in 2013, when the 1994-95 Kamloops Blazers were inducted into the British Columbia Hockey Hall of Fame. Brown was the GM of the Blazers from 1986 to 1995. (submitted photo)
Agassiz sisters prepare for BC Games

Agassiz sisters prepare for BC Games

Girls competing in canoe/kayak races in Cowichan Valley

Agassiz sisters prepare for BC Games
Monster trucks returning to Abbotsford

Monster trucks returning to Abbotsford

Monster Madness tour arriving in September

Monster trucks returning to Abbotsford
The Fraser Valley Bandits are set to debut in 2019.

The Bandits arrive in the Fraser Valley

New professional basketball team announces name, colours and logo

The Fraser Valley Bandits are set to debut in 2019.
The bantam AA North Island Royals ball team won the Island league, earning a berth to provincials. Photo supplied

Bantam Royals tops on Island

Ball team moves onto BC’s

  • Jul 16, 2018
The bantam AA North Island Royals ball team won the Island league, earning a berth to provincials. Photo supplied
New Fraser Valley pro basketball team set to take flight

New Fraser Valley pro basketball team set to take flight

CEBL team to announce nickname, logo and colours on July 16

New Fraser Valley pro basketball team set to take flight
Members of the Vancouver Dragons basketball team with the Minor League Basketball Association’s Northwest Conference championship trophy Saturday (June 30) at Tamanawis Secondary’s gym in Surrey. (Photo: facebook.com/DragonsVanBasketball)

Dragons home in Surrey for pro league’s ‘Final Four’ basketball playoffs

MLBA teams to battle at Panorama Ridge Secondary gym this weekend

  • Jul 4, 2018
Members of the Vancouver Dragons basketball team with the Minor League Basketball Association’s Northwest Conference championship trophy Saturday (June 30) at Tamanawis Secondary’s gym in Surrey. (Photo: facebook.com/DragonsVanBasketball)
Banner season for the BCHL

Banner season for the BCHL

League record 153 players earn university scholarships

Banner season for the BCHL
Bruce Silver stands on the field where he played his first game of soccer. The 12-year-old is now playing at he highest level for his age group. Nina Grossman/The Observer

Sky’s the limit for Stó:lō soccer player Bruce Silver

Stó:lō boy makes community proud with soccer skills

Bruce Silver stands on the field where he played his first game of soccer. The 12-year-old is now playing at he highest level for his age group. Nina Grossman/The Observer
Community Foundation of the North Okanagan board president Janice Mori. (Morning Star File)

Mori earns Curl BC board position

Will serve as governor and vice chair for two years

Community Foundation of the North Okanagan board president Janice Mori. (Morning Star File)
Jason McKee leaves the Vancouver Giants

Giants say goodbye to head coach Jason McKee

Jason McKee and the Langley-based junior hockey team are ‘parting ways.’

  • Jun 15, 2018
Jason McKee leaves the Vancouver Giants
National BMX event coming to Abbotsford

National BMX event coming to Abbotsford

Sumas Mountain Nationals runs June 29 to July 1

National BMX event coming to Abbotsford
Drew Sim has been signed to the Vancouver Giants. But, the young player must finish out his midget season with the OHA Edmonton team in 2018-19, before suiting up regularly for the G-Men. (Special to the Langley Advance)

Young netminder joins Giants roster

Goalie Drew Sim, 15, is only expected to play a few games next season with the Langley-based G-Men.

  • Jun 12, 2018
Drew Sim has been signed to the Vancouver Giants. But, the young player must finish out his midget season with the OHA Edmonton team in 2018-19, before suiting up regularly for the G-Men. (Special to the Langley Advance)
Justify, with jockey Mike Smith up, crosses the finish line to win the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race and the Triple Crown, Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

Justify’s Triple Crown run caps magical run for Langley breeder

John Gunther, owner of Glennwood Farm in Kentucky, bred 13th U.S. Triple Crown champion Justify

Justify, with jockey Mike Smith up, crosses the finish line to win the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race and the Triple Crown, Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
Tiffany Foster, a 33-year-old show jumping rider who hails from Langley, was back home for the Nations Cup Sunday. She was one of only two riders to manage both rounds without a fault. (Roxanne Hooper/Langley Advance)

PHOTOS: Cheering fellow Canadian teammates from the sidelines

Two Langley-based riders suited up for Canada at the Nations Cup show jumping competition Sunday.

Tiffany Foster, a 33-year-old show jumping rider who hails from Langley, was back home for the Nations Cup Sunday. She was one of only two riders to manage both rounds without a fault. (Roxanne Hooper/Langley Advance)
Several Langley athletes medaled earlier this month in the Fraser Valley championships in Abbotsford, some earning a spot at this weekend’s provincials. (Black Press files)

BC High school track championships keep coming back to Langley

There will be 2,400 athletes, 400 coaches, and countless supporters in Langley this weekend.

Several Langley athletes medaled earlier this month in the Fraser Valley championships in Abbotsford, some earning a spot at this weekend’s provincials. (Black Press files)
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