Author: AGHS

April 14th is #NationalGardeningDay so we're going to take a look at 'gardening' along Bertrand Creek and recognize the hard work done by the Bertrand Creek Enhancement Society - BCES and other volunteers in trying to both improve, protect and maintain a healthy waterway through town.

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30 years ago in Aldergrove

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Today we hope that you will join us in remembering Jackman Manor resident George Ives, who passed away on 12 April 1993 at the age of 111. Not only was he the last surviving Boer War veteran, he was probably the oldest person to have ever lived in our community.

George lived a life of adventure and good humour, met HRH Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Diana Princess of Wales and Lady Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. George was well travelled, and we can only imagine the experiences he enjoyed through the years.

George came to Canada in 1903 (on the flip of a coin) as part of the Barr Colonists group, married Kate Nelson in Alberta in 1910, and they remained married until her passing in 1987. They had a family of 6 children, 3 of whom survived George. Their youngest son Alfred died tragically in …

Aldergrove is a happening place - look at all of these upcoming activities! Please note that some of the events listed that are coming up in the near future require pre-registration or ticket purchases.

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The Aldergrove community was always sad to see long time residents move away, but they were always sent off in style - even if they were only moving across the river and would be back frequently to visit family and friends.

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A look back at Mr. D W Poppy the year that he was recognized as a Freeman of the Township.

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Today is #vimyridgeday.

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A candid shot from the Aldergrove Fall Fair Parade, 1960. The building to the left was the original Elks Hall.

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April is the Month of the Military Child, so in today's military post, we are taking note of a few HMCS Aldergrove events with a focus on the kids, many of whom still live in the area as members of our community.

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Something that has always made Aldergrove a great community - when someone needed help, others were always ready to step up and help in any way they could. George Road is now 28 Avenue, and the Chatron family lived at number 26128.

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In the past months, a few of you have mentioned a second shoe store in Aldergrove in the early 1960s but couldn't remember the store name. Is Frank's Shoe Store the one you were thinking of? The store didn't appear to last very long, opening in August but apparently gone by December as the last advert I could find was in the Aldergrove News for 29 November 1961. The store was located at the east end of the downtown core in the Williams Block, beside Art's Pastry.

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Three newly minted teachers ready to shape young minds at North Otter and Aldergrove High School.

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A very industrious group of Guides and Brownies who had worked hard on stuffed toys to donate at Christmas time.

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Aldergrove's Royal Purple ladies knew how to get things done - and your #communitymuseum received the honour of becoming the custodian of Royal Purple Lodge 38's records when it ceased operation, so if you had a female ancestor who was a member of this lodge, we have records that you might want to look through when we are done processing, organizing, preserving and scanning them. =)

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On the 2nd of April 1912, the Aldergrove Agricultural Association became an official entity. To commemorate this date, we recognize that without the AAA, Aldergrove wouldn't have what is now Philip Jackman Park, and many do not know that Aldergrove's Centennial Committee tried to have some park improvements added as the town's Centennial Project.

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The 169 Columbia - Royal Canadian Sea Cadets formed the Guard of Honour at the Langley Fall Fair in September 1963. This Aldergrove News photo shows them being inspected by the Honourable Lt. Governor GR Pearkes.

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Aldergrove, Spring 1981.

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On the evening of 31 March 1990 the Rotary Club of Aldergrove held its Charter Night and officially came into being. Happy 35th Anniversary to the Aldergrove Rotarians, and thank you for all that you do for #ourcommunity.

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What are some of your fondest memories about growing up in Aldergrove?

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I came across this 1893 map of the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley whilst following a lead on information about a person whose name kept popping up in my land records research. His name was in an advertisement on the same page as this map, and while I have kind of figured out why the name kept popping up, I found this map far more interesting. =)

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A few of the events happening around town this weekend - note that the Pasta class starts at 11am TODAY - contact Langley Arts Council to see if there is still space available.

We've also listed some upcoming April events for which registration or tickets are required, and don't forget to check out the Cultural Artisan Market tomorrow - #supportlocal. Tomorrow night is #musicbingo night at the @Royal Canadian Legion Branch #265, take note that the branch will be closed Sunday & Monday for a film production. We hope that you'll stop by your #communitymuseum on Sunday afternoon, it's open from 12-4pm, admission by donation.

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Did you know that the Aldergrove Hotel changed ownership twice in two years?

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Looking back at Education Week 1964. I think there's a good majority of us, as former Aldergrove Elementary alumni, remember Mr. Green. His weather observations were very important to our farming community.

Another activity at Aldergrove Elementary was learning about the Post Office, which has undergone many changes since 1964.

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The group of ladies in this c.1940 photo represented the Otter Women's Institute, and were instrumental in leading the Otter community's war effort by holding "home work" sales of baked and handcrafted goods as well as providing refreshments for fundraising dances and whist tournaments held at the community hall.

They would have also helped wherever else they were needed at the time, whether it was assisting young mothers whose husbands were away fighting overseas, putting together packages for Canadian POWs or welcoming war brides when the war ended. These ladies, and those in neighbouring Women's Institutes, knew how to hold a community together in times of challenge.

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Two more photos from our recently scanned files - Aldergrove Sea Rangers. Officially part of the Girl Guides, these young ladies met at HMCS Aldergrove in 1963 and 1964. The group doesn't seem to have been active for very long, but perhaps someone out there has memories of the group and its activities. We know that June Speedie was a Sea Ranger, so she will be grilled the next time we see her 😉

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