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Tickets are now available for one of the biggest events of the season. The fourth annual Follow Your Heart Benefit Concert is set for Saturday, March 7.
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Follow Your Heart benefits Variety Children’s Charity

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January 15, 2026 at 7:24 PM

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Heritage Park is once again throwing open its doors for the best local home show of the year.
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Home expo back at Chilliwack’s Heritage Park for three days - Agassiz Harrison Observer

2026 Chilliwack Home, Leisure and Outdoor Living Expo includes prizes, speakers and more

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January 14, 2026 at 8:39 PM

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This week came in with a soaker, dropping nearly 90 millimetres of rain on Agassiz-Harrison on Monday (Jan. 12).
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Record rain hits Agassiz-Harrison - Agassiz Harrison Observer

2025 a drier-than-average year in area: Weather Canada

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January 14, 2026 at 5:09 PM

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The Chilliwack Players Guild is continuing a tradition of producing radio plays written decades ago, with the upcoming Beautiful For Ever. The radio was written by Austin Stone, the late father of guild member Ed Stone.

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Chilliwack Players Guild presents sixth radio play by Austin Stone - Agassiz Harrison Observer

Beautiful For Ever first aired on BBC in 1953 and is being brought back to life by author’s son

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January 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM

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The Harrison Hot Springs Fire Department recently held their annual dinner and awards banquet, looking back on their year of service in 2025.

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The Harrison Hot Springs Fire Department recently held their annual dinner and awards banquet, looking back on their year of service in 2025.

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January 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM

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Lillooet Avenue in Harrison is getting a change of scenery soon.

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Harrison beautification project drawings available for review - Agassiz Harrison Observer

Lillooet Avenue in Harrison is getting a change of scenery soon.

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January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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Agassiz-Harrison property values have remained fairly steady as the real estate market showed “softening” across the Lower Mainland.
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Harrison property value up by 3 per cent - Agassiz Harrison Observer

Kent values remain unchanged

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January 7, 2026 at 9:16 PM

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Village of Harrison Hot Springs officials have released a statement responding to a letter to the editor from ex-mayor Ed Wood.

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Harrison officials debunk ex-mayor’s letter - Agassiz Harrison Observer

No untreated sewage discharged into local waters, village states

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January 6, 2026 at 11:48 PM

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Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue (KHSAR) volunteers have officially welcomed a new tool into their arsenal.
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VIDEO: Kent Search and Rescue underwater drone is online - Agassiz Harrison Observer

Harrison Hot Springs council credited for funding drone

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January 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM

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An Agassiz woman who claimed the only authority over her is God was judged competent to stand trial for reckless discharge of a firearm.
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Agassiz woman who said Jesus is her lawyer deemed fit to stand trial - Agassiz Harrison Observer

Denise Angela Norris charged with reckless discharge of a firearm

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January 5, 2026 at 11:19 PM

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Man wins $500K from $1 Extra add-on purchased in Rosedale - Agassiz Harrison Observer

Michael W. told BCLC that he plans to treat himself, maybe buy new car with winnings

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January 5, 2026 at 9:39 PM

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Here is what Agassiz-Harrison was talking about Back in the Day…
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Back in the Day: January edition - Agassiz Harrison Observer

Here is what Agassiz-Harrison was talking about Back in the Day…

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January 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM

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Agassiz-Harrison is home to 15 new trees.
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Kent recieves BC Hydro grant for new trees - Agassiz Harrison Observer

New trees right at home in Agassiz-area parks

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January 5, 2026 at 8:07 PM

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Though Agassiz-Harrison is a little too far south to be home to actual penguins and polar bears, the dawn of a new year is reason enough for people to act like the arctic animals.

PHOTOS: Agassiz-Harrison greets 2026 with a freezing dip - Agassiz Harrison Observer

Events in Harrison Hot Springs, Harrison Mills draw crowds every year

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January 2, 2026 at 9:16 PM

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Here is the second part of our look back at the biggest local stories of the year.
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2025: A Year In Review – Part 2 - Agassiz Harrison Observer

Sandpiper pro golfers play 180 holes for ALS

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December 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM

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2025: A Year in Review – Part 1 - Agassiz Harrison Observer

A look back at a year in news

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December 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM

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Canadian music icons The Barenaked Ladies played in front of a huge crowd in Agassiz on Friday, Dec. 19.
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VIDEO: Barenaked Ladies make season bright in Agassiz - Agassiz Harrison Observer

Canadian band performed on CPKC Holiday Train

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December 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM

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A local singer is brightening up the virtual airwaves with some holiday music of her own.

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LISTEN: Local singer releases classic Christmas song cover - Agassiz Harrison Observer

Wendy Gray’s voice graces the airwaves

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December 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM

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A group of grinches allegedly visited Downtown Chilliwack in the early morning of Dec. 18, destroying Christmas decorations put up by merchants.

Woman caught on camera ruining Downtown Chilliwack Christmas lights with knife - Agassiz Harrison Observer

Downtown BIA releases surveillance video to help identify alleged vandals

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December 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM

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Coming off of a regular meeting earlier this month looking into pay parking, council’s Monday meeting brought up an off-leash dog park in the village.