Author: AGHS

Happy Victoria Day weekend! There are SO many events this weekend and coming up in the next week, there's no excuse for not finding something to do. Please note that some events require tickets or pre-registration, and the August butterfly release is open for pre-orders. Have a happy and safe weekend, everyone.

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58 years ago today...

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Due to the proximity of Aldergrove's naval base to Chilliwack's army base, locals grew accustomed to military training exercises being conducted in the area. Sometimes soldiers were dropped off with minimal supplies and told to make it back to base while eluding capture (with Abby PD and the RCMP trying to make that aspect as difficult as possible), sometimes the bases were put under "attack" and sometimes they had to deal with mock civil unrest.

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Happy Mother's Day - here's a look at the adverts from the Aldergrove News for 8 May 1958, along with a report on the County Line PTA Mother's Day Tea.

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From our archives: an aerial photo of Abbotsford International Airport. The most likely date is the early 1960s, as this photo may have been taken during the same flight as many of the Aldergrove aerial photos found in our archives.

You can read more about the airport's history here: https://www.abbotsfordairport.ca/airport-history

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There's no shortage of community events coming up this weekend and into the coming weeks. Be sure to note if an event requires tickets or pre-registration. Don't forget that the Aldergrove Legion is a great place to take Mom for breakfast on Sunday.

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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.

#CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget #storiesmatter #ourcommunity #localhistory

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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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Today we're checking in at Otter School, 1967.

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A piece of trivia that might come in handy one day. =)

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That time when the past-its-prime original water tower at HMCS Aldergrove was demolished.

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It's Election Day in Canada, and while the attached news article from the Langley Advance is speaking about the Township Election for 1943/4, the sentiment is the same. VOTE! It would be nice to see the 1958 record high for voter engagement shattered. It is both interesting and relatable that while voting during war years was high, the average was highest during the Cold War era.

#getoutandvote #CanadianElection

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A 46 year old news article, still relevant today.

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This was a fun game to watch - the merchants put up a valiant effort in their battle against Langley RCMP but couldn't overcome that 3 goal deficit.

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Here's our Community Calendar for the coming week - please check with event hosts for pre-orders, registration, tickets or more information.

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Building the new Trans Canada Highway - 1961. Aldergrove's residents, along with Aldergrove Chamber of Commerce and Aldergrove Volunteer Fire Department fought a long and often heated battle with Victoria to have an overpass built at 272 Street. Victoria prevailed, so now when things are all backed up at 264 and Highway 1 (which never ever happens), the closest alternatives are the circuitous routes via Otter or Bradner Roads. Provincial Highways minister Gaglardi was not a popular politician in these parts.

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The Rose Garden Motel was built by JL Tibbett around 1949. In one of the "to be scanned" boxes at your #communitymuseum is one of the motel's guest registers.

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