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Aldergrove once had a citizen-led planning committee but council abolished it, only to bring back a similarly styled committee 5 years later under the guise of revitalization.
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Today we recognize the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a look back at the Victory Bond adverts from the 10 May 1945 edition of the Langley Advance, which reminded those at home that while Germany had surrendered, the Pacific Theatre was still an active battle zone, and there was much work yet to be done in Europe.
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In the early 1990s there was a movement afoot in regards to Aldergrove standing on its own, with the cause being put to the forefront by the 'Aldergrove Republican Army' and 'Aldergrove Without Langley (AWOL)'. Here are just a few of the news highlights from the Aldergrove Star.
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In today's HMCS Aldergrove history, we congratulate RCAF Cpl Fred R Brick on receiving the Canadian Forces Decoration for long service and good conduct.
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April 1997 was a busy time for Aldergrove's hockey and rugby players. Sports exchange programmes have always been a great way for our community's youth to forge new friendships and travel beyond our borders.
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Upcoming events in or near our neighbourhood - note that some require pre-ordering, registration or tickets.
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Councillor Kunst is present at this ceremony, remembering the two young Langley men who are buried at Groesbeek - Joseph Jones of Milner and Robert Jamieson of Willoughby.
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The new elementary school at Coghlan opened in May 1959.
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Today's story is about Our Neighbour Leslie McDonald - lawyer, judge, community volunteer and WW2 veteran. He was the son of Aldergrove's postmaster George McDonald and his wife Isabella.
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