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Truck aids crews on rescue missions
Rob Blokzyl dropped by Maple Ridge Chrysler about five weeks ago to talk to the owner about a donation towards a new truck for Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue.
Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Faces & Places
A weekly feature showcasing some of this community’s people and happenings.
Ball back in Bing's court
Pitt Meadows council was unanimous in its decision last week to throw the ball back into MLA Doug Bing's court whether to continue on council or resign.
Keeping an eye on the friendly Langley sky
For a small regional airport, the runways and airspace around Langley are pretty busy.
Tax ratio driving off business
Tax time has brought out the anger and frustration of our citizens, and for good reason. Maple Ridge has increased property taxes for 11 consecutive years.
Nickels and dimes in focus
TransLink is "adjusting" the tolls on the Golden Ears Bridge. "Adjusting" sounds much better than "increasing."
Drivers lose vehicles for going over 120 km/h
A trio of drivers will be without their wheels for the next week, after learning it doesn't pay to speed in the Tri-Cities.
Locally crafted logo selected
The City of Pitt Meadows is on the cusp of its 2014 centennial year, so turned to residents to create a logo to celebrate the region's heritage and future.
Fishing with flies
This week we talk about fly fishing. You knew I would get here eventually, didn’t you?
Community hall's fate on agenda
The parks commission will consider this evening whether to agree to transfer Whonnock Lake Centre into its management. After 25 years of running it, the Whonnock Community Association asked Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Commission in November if they would take over the operation and management of the hall.
Kopcik helps Canada to two synchro bronzes
Surrey's Emilia Kopcik helped Canada earn a pair of bronze medals in team competition at the Brazil Open synchronized swimming meet in Rio de Janeiro last weekend.
Community has great parade
We attended the annual Pitt Meadows Day Parade and the festivities at Harris Road Park. We were impressed, and no doubt this year was the best ever! Kudos and hats off to the organizers, many volunteers, and all the participants.
Tax increases excuse for raises
Recently, there have been articles regarding municipal spending, the main theme being that taxes have increased more than growth or economic conditions can justify.
Goat antidote offered
In response to Mr. Banov [Librarians not needed at all, May 21 Letters, TIMES]:
