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Winter weather wreaks havoc
Good news for ski hill and tire shops CAM TUCKER camtuckertimes@gmail.com
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bbotsford snow removal crews were busy Thursday as folks in the Fraser Valley awoke to a fresh dump on the heels of a week-long cold snap. The snow began falling late Wednesday evening, blanketing roads and prompting snow crews into action. According to Rob Isaac, director of wastewater and asset engineering for the City of see SNOW, page A31
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The Abbotsford police were swamped with calls Thursday after the city received more than 15 cm of snowfall in a 12-hour period. Describing it as a “busy, busy day” for the department’s patrol division, Const. Ian MacDonald said there hadn’t been any life-threatening injuries as of press time – though a family of four put their vehicle upside-down in a ditch and a pick-up truck drove over a barrier. For more local snow photos, visit www.abbotsfordtimes.com.
Christmas campaigns can’t do it alone More people than ever are seeking Samaritans this season ROCHELLE BAKER RBaker@abbotsfordtimes.com
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he holiday season is approaching and the Abbotsford Food Bank and the Salvation Army are gearing up to ensure everyone in the community has a meaningful Christmas. Heidi Gill, program coordinator for the Abbotsford Food Bank Christmas Bureau, said the holiday fundraising campaign is underway as demand is already climbing. Every year the Christmas Bureau matches families and seniors in need with sponsors in the community, who provide a hamper packed with food and gifts. Last Christmas was the busiest year ever, with the bureau helping 717 families, includ-
“They are usually overwhelmed that other people would want to support them.” The food bank serves 4,000 people a month, ing 1,222 kids. and during the holiday season demand peaks “This year we already have 350 families and 35 when people are more financially stretched seniors,” said Gill. than ever. Those who get involved in with “We need pretty much everythe Christmas Bureau, both givers “We are really looking for thing,” said Gill, who added and receivers, reap great rewards, individuals, families or busishe said. nesses can either sponsor a folks to get on board.” “It’s a way for donors to confamily, or make cash or food nect with families in need, and its donations. a way for [donor families’] kids to In addition to the usual – Deb Lowell Salvation Army get involved and get them thinkbasics such as canned fruit or ing about Christmas in a way that meat, powdered milk, peanut doesn’t centre around them.” butter, pastas and sauce, soups or diapers, the The bureau’s families also feel they get more food bank needs coffee and hot chocolate for the than just their Christmas hamper. Christmas hampers. “There are many ways they react. One family see FOOD, page A39 wrote a sweet thank-you letter,” said Gill.
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he AHL’s Manitoba Moose make their highly anticipated return to face the Abbotsford Heat this weekend. More than 5,000 tickets have been sold for tonight’s game at the AESC, with fewer than 400 remaining for tomorrow’s match. For more, see page A28.
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