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The South Coast Women's Hockey League is hosting its year-end provincial tournament in Hope March 24-26.

South Coast Women’s Hockey League teams face off in Hope with provincial title on the line

The SCWHL looks to crown a senior AA champion when teams hit the ice this weekend

 

The right lane going northbound on the Coquihalla Highway is closed for utility work. (DriveBC)

Update: Northbound lanes open on Coquihalla Highway

Utility work was being done on the highway on Saturday

 

Scan the QR code in this picture to be taken to a survey that’s part of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment’s strategic planning.

Upper Fraser Valley RCMP ask for input on policing priorities

The public is invited to take an online survey or talk face-to-face at several open houses

 

A Hope man got a four-month conditional sentence order for bear-spraying another man during a 2021 fight in Chilliwack.

Hope man gets 4 month sentence for assault after bear-spraying another man during fight

Bronson Shane Boxall got into an altercation with a co-worker on a Chilliwack job site in 2021

A Hope man got a four-month conditional sentence order for bear-spraying another man during a 2021 fight in Chilliwack.
A house for sale sign in Garrison Crossing in Chilliwack on Nov. 6, 2022. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

Chilliwack real estate market waking up after sleepy winter months

February saw an uptick in sales volume and residential properties spending less time on the market

A house for sale sign in Garrison Crossing in Chilliwack on Nov. 6, 2022. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)
A vehicle thief’s high-speed escape through snow and slush ended in a crash of “spectacular fashion” according to Hope RCMP. (Staff Sgt. Dwayne Farlin)

High-speed car chase ends in spectacular crash near Herrling Island

Police from Hope, Agassiz, BC Highway Patrol, and Chilliwack all called in to stop thief

A vehicle thief’s high-speed escape through snow and slush ended in a crash of “spectacular fashion” according to Hope RCMP. (Staff Sgt. Dwayne Farlin)
Lora Post, president of the Hope & District Minor Hockey Association, says a small group of dedicated volunteers are being stretched to the limit, and they desperately need reinforcements. (File Photo/Barry Stewart)

Hope Minor Hockey looking for volunteers

The youth association has been struggling to fill board positions since before COVID

Lora Post, president of the Hope & District Minor Hockey Association, says a small group of dedicated volunteers are being stretched to the limit, and they desperately need reinforcements. (File Photo/Barry Stewart)
Former Hope councillor candidate Sue Turgeon and former School District 78 trustee candidate Marilyn Warren cannot seek office until after the 2026 General Local Elections. (Hope Standard file)

Former Hope councillor candidate and SD78 candidate on Elections BC disqualification list

Sue Turgeon and Marilyn Warren cannot run for office until after the 2026 General Local Elections

Former Hope councillor candidate Sue Turgeon and former School District 78 trustee candidate Marilyn Warren cannot seek office until after the 2026 General Local Elections. (Hope Standard file)
Pink Shirt Day is observed across Canada on the last Wednesday in February. (File)

SD78 observes Pink Shirt Day

Students, teachers from Agassiz to Boston Bar stand up against bullying

Pink Shirt Day is observed across Canada on the last Wednesday in February. (File)
Chlliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon encouraged Canadians to always be inclusive and open-minded, in light of Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 22. (Photo/Kelli Paddon)

Area leaders take a stand for Pink Shirt Day

Bullying has no place in our lives

Chlliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon encouraged Canadians to always be inclusive and open-minded, in light of Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 22. (Photo/Kelli Paddon)
The vehicle is commonly referred to as an Argo, and is an eight-wheeled utility vehicle that had been stolen from the Keith Wilson Road area of Chilliwack last November. (Silodrome)

Military utility vehicle stolen from Chilliwack turns up in search of Hope property

Illegal drugs, prohibited firearm, and stolen truck also found at property

The vehicle is commonly referred to as an Argo, and is an eight-wheeled utility vehicle that had been stolen from the Keith Wilson Road area of Chilliwack last November. (Silodrome)
Police received a report that a 31-year-old man had passed out behind the wheel of the stolen truck near 3rd Avenue and Hope Street on Feb. 15. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Man arrested in Hope after passing out at wheel of truck stolen from Chilliwack

Keen-eyed citizen helps Hope RCMP recover stolen truck

Police received a report that a 31-year-old man had passed out behind the wheel of the stolen truck near 3rd Avenue and Hope Street on Feb. 15. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Taking place just in time for Family Day (Feb. 18), the Sunshine Snowfest promises to be “fun and engaging” for both adults and kids - and a great way for families to make memories together. (Terry Ananny/SVCRS)

Juno award musician Norman Foote performing at Sunshine Snowfest on Feb. 18

Hot chocolate forest and live entertainment promised for Saturday’s winter festival

Taking place just in time for Family Day (Feb. 18), the Sunshine Snowfest promises to be “fun and engaging” for both adults and kids - and a great way for families to make memories together. (Terry Ananny/SVCRS)
The provincial government announced $23.9 million in funding to help plan for and mitigate future climate-related disasters, like the flooding that hit Abbotsford and other communities in November, 2021. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

Provincial government announces $23.9 million in flood mitigation funding

49 local governments and First Nations are receiving money to create more climate change resilience

The provincial government announced $23.9 million in funding to help plan for and mitigate future climate-related disasters, like the flooding that hit Abbotsford and other communities in November, 2021. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)
One person has reportedly died in a mobile trailer fire that broke out early January in Hope. (Google Maps)

Firefighters discover human remains following trailer fire in Hope

Fire department says person was said to be home in the evening prior to early-morning blaze

One person has reportedly died in a mobile trailer fire that broke out early January in Hope. (Google Maps)
Fraser-Cascade School District 78 is seeking uncertified special ed assistants for Kent Elementary and uncertified teachers teaching on call district-wide. This can be a common strategy for school districts when facing labour shortages. (Graphic/ SD78)

Fraser-Cascade school district seeks uncertified special ed assistants, on-call teachers to bolster educational labour pool

Hiring uncertified personnel common in widespread labour shortages, superintendent said

Fraser-Cascade School District 78 is seeking uncertified special ed assistants for Kent Elementary and uncertified teachers teaching on call district-wide. This can be a common strategy for school districts when facing labour shortages. (Graphic/ SD78)
Many graduates of Hope Minor Hockey are still involved in area hockey, like Brad Bone, who is head coach of the Chilliwack Minor Hockey Association. (File Photo/Barry Stewart)

Hope Minor Hockey lines up tournament, jamboree for next month

Volunteers needed to help run events

Many graduates of Hope Minor Hockey are still involved in area hockey, like Brad Bone, who is head coach of the Chilliwack Minor Hockey Association. (File Photo/Barry Stewart)
A 37-year-old Hope man has been arrested after breaking and entering into a business and stealing around $2000 worth of merchandise. (File photo by Advocate staff)

37-year-old man arrested in relation to theft of $2,000 worth of items from Hope business

Break-in and theft occurred Monday morning (Jan. 23) at a business on Wallace Street

A 37-year-old Hope man has been arrested after breaking and entering into a business and stealing around $2000 worth of merchandise. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Two people are in custody after a man and woman were held against their will in a residence on Fifth Avenue. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Man and woman rescued from a Hope residence after being held against their will

Two people now in custody as Hope RCMP continue to investigate

Two people are in custody after a man and woman were held against their will in a residence on Fifth Avenue. (File photo by Advocate staff)
The Cascade Lower Canyon Community Forest says they are disappointed after discovering someone has stolen at least $15,000 worth of wood from them. (Matt Wealick)

Thieves snag $15K of wood from Hope helicopter logging site

Culprits would have needed major equipment to drag logs, says Cascade Lower Canyon Community Forest

The Cascade Lower Canyon Community Forest says they are disappointed after discovering someone has stolen at least $15,000 worth of wood from them. (Matt Wealick)