Month: March 2026

HMCS/CFS/NRS Aldergrove has long been a supporter of our community's groups, from youth to pensioners.

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It's a municipal election year, and we always hope that our readers are keeping up with politics in their local communities. Civic engagement is very important, and here's a look back at what Langley Township's council was up to 94 years ago.

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We haven't done an "Our Neighbours" post in awhile, so today we're going to the Otter community, which was home to Township of Langley Public Works Superintendent William Homewood.

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A fine looking troop of Guides, Brownies and Cubs celebrating Scouts & Guides Week, 1972.

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Arts, entertainment, food for the soul and board games. Here's some of what's coming up in #ourcommunity.

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A little bit about North Otter Elementary

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The hockey teams weren't the only Aldergrove sports squads picking up the hardware in 1988.

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Aldergrove Bantam AA Bruins adding to their banner collection, 1988.

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I was trying to track mentions of LCDR Jim Ellerton in the Aldergrove Star and found these two items about John D. Ellerton. I also learned that like many residents of 'The Base', the Ellertons were avid bowlers at Alder Lanes.

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Were you aware that Aldergrove once had its own army?

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We're wondering if there any knitters amongst our readers who would be willing to knit a pair of Canadian Army socks for our military exhibit. This is the same pattern used by all of the Canadian Red Cross units to make much needed socks for our soldiers. We can provide the wool. =)

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We seem to be missing the 1 June 1994 issue of the Aldergrove Star, which may have had the class photos in it, but we did find this photo of former County Line students at their high school graduation. Can anyone out there provide names (and where that person is in the photo)?

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So many upcoming events food fundraisers, community markets, entertainment and opportunities to learn new things - be sure to check with organizers for registration or ticket requirements.

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The Hourglass Restaurant's grand opening, March 1988.

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Congratulations to the 1994-95 U-14 Gold Division Aldergrove Warriors soccer team, who brought home their league division cup.

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Extended obituaries are incredibly helpful when researching the history of an area. Here are the obituaries for Larry & Ina Murphy, long-time residents of the Otter community.

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LCDR W. D. Henderson took over the helm at HMCS Aldergrove on 11 July 1969.

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Aldergrove Food Bank was the recipient of fundraising by the First Otter Brownie Troop in February 1993. Were you in this Brownie group?

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Some think that the movement to bring back commuter rail south of the Fraser is a 21st century idea, but it really started back in the late 20th century, almost 30 years ago.

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1992-1993 Aldergrove Tween B Ringette Team

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Parents, teachers, employers - do you know an outstanding 15-21 year old? Nominations for the Sassy Awards close today! Aldergrove Figure Skating Club presents Journey Into The Deep tonight at 630pm. Can't get enough of Veronica's awesome apple perogies? The fundraising continues tomorrow, 11am-4pm. There are lots of events for all ages happening around town, so get out there and #makesomememories.

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The 1992-93 AMHA Valley Gravel Sales Atom 'A' Bruins hockey team had a very winning season.

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Who remembers when the Spanos family opened Mary Gina's Family Restaurant?

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Unique fundraising the Aldergrove way...although I don't know that it was very popular. The first also seems to have been the last as we can't find further mention of a "pie drop" in subsequent years.

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In February 1967 there was a wave of break-ins in town, and it seems that the Navy Base was not exempt from being prowled.

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