Adam Louis
@adamlouis.bsky.social
Award-winning writer/editor. I specialize in news but write other things, too. Please hold your applause.
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Adam Louis
@adamlouis.bsky.social
· Nov 11
So, what can you expect here? I specialize in local news for Agassiz, Harrison and the surrounding area. I also write my own stuff. I cook a lot.
Like what do people do here? I’m just kind of going to do my own thing. That ok for everyone?
Like what do people do here? I’m just kind of going to do my own thing. That ok for everyone?
This is a cool shot from Becci Corder from this year's Witches' Paddle on Harrison Lake. The event raised $235 for cancer research.
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This is a cool shot from Becci Corder from this year's Witches' Paddle on Harrison Lake. The event raised $235 for cancer research.
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Harrison Hot Springs has aided local search and rescue efforts in a big way this week.
Harrison council supports underwater Search and Rescue drone
Council approved up to $3,500 for purchase of new drone
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Harrison Hot Springs has aided local search and rescue efforts in a big way this week.
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A former chief of the Sts’ailes First Nation has been sentenced to 15 months of probation for public mischief.
Ex-Sts’ailes chief sentenced to probation for public mischief
Ralph Leon will serve 15 months probation following 2022 incident
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
A former chief of the Sts’ailes First Nation has been sentenced to 15 months of probation for public mischief.
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Poppy season has arrived.
First poppies delivered in Agassiz-Harrison
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Poppy season has arrived.
Residents have been calling this a positive
move toward government transparency.
move toward government transparency.
Harrison Hot Springs councillors will not be convening for a retreat this year.
Harrison council scraps retreat plans
A 2-2 vote divides council during Monday meeting
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Residents have been calling this a positive
move toward government transparency.
move toward government transparency.
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This photo accompanying a news story about the heist at the Louvre is perfection.
October 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
This photo accompanying a news story about the heist at the Louvre is perfection.
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Jays fans look to gain Game 7 edge by kidnapping beloved Seattle radio psychiatrist
Jays fans look to gain Game 7 edge by kidnapping beloved Seattle radio psychiatrist
SEATTLE, WA - With the ALCS series headed to a winner-take-all game 7, Toronto Blue Jays fans have attempted to gain an advantage over the Mariners by abducting Dr. Frasier Crane, beloved radio person...
www.thebeaverton.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Jays fans look to gain Game 7 edge by kidnapping beloved Seattle radio psychiatrist
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Not to be THAT dictionary, but…
It’s ‘per se,’ not ‘per say.’
It’s ‘dog-eat-dog world,’ not ‘doggy-dog world.’
It’s ‘hunger pangs,’ not ‘hunger pains.’
It’s ‘one and the same,’ not ‘one in the same.’
It's 'buck naked,' not 'butt naked.'
It’s ‘per se,’ not ‘per say.’
It’s ‘dog-eat-dog world,’ not ‘doggy-dog world.’
It’s ‘hunger pangs,’ not ‘hunger pains.’
It’s ‘one and the same,’ not ‘one in the same.’
It's 'buck naked,' not 'butt naked.'
October 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Not to be THAT dictionary, but…
It’s ‘per se,’ not ‘per say.’
It’s ‘dog-eat-dog world,’ not ‘doggy-dog world.’
It’s ‘hunger pangs,’ not ‘hunger pains.’
It’s ‘one and the same,’ not ‘one in the same.’
It's 'buck naked,' not 'butt naked.'
It’s ‘per se,’ not ‘per say.’
It’s ‘dog-eat-dog world,’ not ‘doggy-dog world.’
It’s ‘hunger pangs,’ not ‘hunger pains.’
It’s ‘one and the same,’ not ‘one in the same.’
It's 'buck naked,' not 'butt naked.'
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A young duck has a new lease on life thanks to volunteers and rescue workers in Harrison Hot Springs.
PHOTOS: Stuck duck successfully rescued in Harrison
Juvenile pie-billed grebe set free thanks to volunteers, wildlife rescuers
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A young duck has a new lease on life thanks to volunteers and rescue workers in Harrison Hot Springs.
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More than 8,000 hazelnut trees planted in an Agassiz orchard fell victim to the dreaded Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB), virtually wiping out the local industry.
Agassiz's hazelnut industry comeback remains a tough nut to crack
UFV researchers dedicated to bringing farmers back into the black
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
More than 8,000 hazelnut trees planted in an Agassiz orchard fell victim to the dreaded Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB), virtually wiping out the local industry.
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A tribute to veterans may well be on its way to a local crosswalk in Agassiz.
Agassiz Legion asks council for veterans memorial crosswalk
Similar crosswalk installed in Alberta earlier this year
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A tribute to veterans may well be on its way to a local crosswalk in Agassiz.
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A big name in the Canadian music scene will grace the stage during the Agassiz Holiday Train stop this year.
Barenaked Ladies to perform on Agassiz Holiday Train stop
Canadian music greats ride the CPKC Holiday Train to Agassiz Dec. 19
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A big name in the Canadian music scene will grace the stage during the Agassiz Holiday Train stop this year.
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Explorers on the hunt for a gold mine worth billions have set foot once again in the Harrison Lake area.
'Deadman's Curse' searches for more clues in Harrison area
The History Channel show recently started its third season
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Explorers on the hunt for a gold mine worth billions have set foot once again in the Harrison Lake area.
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A night of glamour and giving is on the horizon for Harrison Hot Springs.
Upcoming masquerade gala in Harrison supports good causes
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A night of glamour and giving is on the horizon for Harrison Hot Springs.
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Former Chilliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon called out current Chllliwack-Cultus Lake MLA Áʼa꞉líya Warbus and the Conservatives for walking out on a vote condemning the views of the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA).
Ex-Chilliwack MLA slams B.C. Conservatives for walking out on ARPA vote
Kelli Paddon called out 'inclusive' Chilliwack MLA Áʼa꞉líya Warbus
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Former Chilliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon called out current Chllliwack-Cultus Lake MLA Áʼa꞉líya Warbus and the Conservatives for walking out on a vote condemning the views of the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA).
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The Sts'ailes First Nation carried a message with them as dozens of people marched nearly 4 kilometres in observance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: We are here, and we are resilient.
PHOTOS: 'Stronger together': Agassiz-Harrison observes Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Sept. 30
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Sts'ailes First Nation carried a message with them as dozens of people marched nearly 4 kilometres in observance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: We are here, and we are resilient.
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B.C. Healthy Communities has invested $15,000 in a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) plan for the village of Harrison Hot Springs.
Harrison receives $15K grant for DEI plan
Harrison's grant goes to build a DEI plan for village
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
September 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
B.C. Healthy Communities has invested $15,000 in a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) plan for the village of Harrison Hot Springs.
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An Agassiz restaurant recently made a cameo in a Netflix movie that premiered this month.
Agassiz restaurant makes cameo in Netflix rom-com
Sossy's Salloon makes a big screen appearance
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
September 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
An Agassiz restaurant recently made a cameo in a Netflix movie that premiered this month.
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Former Sts'ailes First Nation Chief Ralph Leon is set to be sentenced for public mischief stemming from a 2022 incident.
Ex-Sts'ailes chief to be sentenced for public mischief
Sentencing set for Oct. 31
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Former Sts'ailes First Nation Chief Ralph Leon is set to be sentenced for public mischief stemming from a 2022 incident.
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Dozens of Agassiz-Harrison runners finished the race on behalf of Canadian hero Terry Fox.
PHOTOS: Agassiz-Harrison runs for Terry Fox
Event raised at least $6,000 for cancer research
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Dozens of Agassiz-Harrison runners finished the race on behalf of Canadian hero Terry Fox.
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"It never rains at the Agassiz Fall Fair" was inscribed on umbrellas for sale at arguably one of the biggest local weekends of the year.
And this time, the umbrellas were right.
And this time, the umbrellas were right.
PHOTOS: Fall kicks off with Agassiz Fall Fair, Corn Festival
Fair weekend draws thousands every year
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"It never rains at the Agassiz Fall Fair" was inscribed on umbrellas for sale at arguably one of the biggest local weekends of the year.
And this time, the umbrellas were right.
And this time, the umbrellas were right.
The timing on this could be an issue, given the increased interest among locals concerning an proposed housing complex in Harrison that has stirred up a great deal of controversy. We shall see.
Council meetings could be moving back to the village office in Harrison Hot Springs – but that is a discussion for another day.
Harrison council to discuss moving meetings again
A move back to village office still up for discussion
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The timing on this could be an issue, given the increased interest among locals concerning an proposed housing complex in Harrison that has stirred up a great deal of controversy. We shall see.
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The Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island) First Nation is speaking out as fishing fever grips anglers with the abundant return of sockeye salmon.
Sq'éwqel nation calls for respect as sockeye fishing underway
Seabird Island community urges peaceful fishing for all
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island) First Nation is speaking out as fishing fever grips anglers with the abundant return of sockeye salmon.
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It was another outstanding swim season for our very own Agassiz-Harrison Aquanauts (AHA).
Agassiz-Harrison swimmers close out a successful 2025
Aquanauts hit personal records, brought home medals
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
August 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It was another outstanding swim season for our very own Agassiz-Harrison Aquanauts (AHA).
One of summer's most beloved events has shut the books on yet another successful year.
PHOTOS: Storytime in the Park closes another successful chapter
Beloved summer event ends with a ninja kick
www.agassizharrisonobserver.com
August 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
One of summer's most beloved events has shut the books on yet another successful year.