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Naslund skates with local kids
Over 150 kids swarmed the ice at MSA Arena in Abbotsford on Sunday afternoon, one team at a time, for a chance to skate with the leading scorer in the NHL.
 
Two local men accused in huge GST scam
An Abbotsford man and a Mission man are accused of bilking the federal government of more than $22 million through phony GST rebate claims.
 
Price too high, council says no to sewer inquiry
There will be no inquiry in the international sewer contract between the cities of Abbotsford and Sumas, Wash., because city councillors weren't prepared to pay the $50,000 for a full inquiry.

Angry local seniors join Pharmacare rally
Fraser Valley seniors are heading to Victoria to join a rally today, hoping to protect their rights to access affordable prescription drugs through British Columbia's Pharmacare plan.
 
Teen's suicide raises questions for Sto:lo child welfare program
Sto:lo First Nation child welfare program Xyolhemeyhl is denying suggestions it was responsible for a teen boy who took his own life recently.
 
Pleasantview the rallying point for health concerns
Mission residents are once again rallying to prevent cuts that could affect a health-care facility, this time Pleasantview Care Home, called the "star of the Fraser Valley" due to its high quality care and the good relations between its administration and staff.
 
Aram gets four years for drug killing
In a sign of what was to come, Shafa Aram's mother entered Surrey provincial courtroom 102 with red, glazed eyes and tears streaming down her cheeks.
 
Decision on troubled nightclub coming today
Judge Wally Oppal is expected to make his ruling on the suspension of the Luxor Nightclub's business licence today.

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