Author: AGHS

I came across this news article about an Upper Fraser Valley map in the Chilliwack Progress, and found the map available as a free PDF download from Library-Archives Canada. I wish the map included our section of the valley, but the information shown is still very useful in our studies. If you want a copy of the map, the download is available through this link:

http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.redirect?app=indreswescan&id=886&lang=eng&ecopy=n0008406

#storiesmatter #IndigenousHistoryMonth #ArchivesAwarenessWeek #localhistory #mapsareawesome

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Today we're sharing some of the first HMCS Aldergrove Naval Station news columns that appeared in the Aldergrove newspaper.

#storiesmatter #localhistory #ourcommunity #royalcanadiannavy #ArchivesAwarenessWeek

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While this photo was from the start of the 1974 school year, we're posting it today as students enter their final month of school for the 2024-25 year to remind drivers to please use caution when driving near our schools and watch out for youngsters, teens and parents.

#drivesafely #localhistory #storiesmatter #ourcommunity #sd35

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From Our Archives: Family BBQ night at Parkside Centennial mid-1990s.

#ArchivesAwarenessWeek #storiesmatter #localhistory #schooldays #ourcommunity

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In amongst our Aldergrove Star Collection that was donated by the Langmann family, are several proof sheets that give us a glimpse into which shots were chosen for the weekly newspaper. These photos were taken for the 6 September 1990 edition. In an age when photos are rarely printed on paper and when film negatives are just as rare, it will be a bit of a challenge for the archives of the future to be able to keep a photographic record of these modern times.

#storiesmatter #localhistory #ArchivesAwarenessWeek

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Does anyone recognize these children or the teacher (or the school gym)? This photo was in one of the Aldergrove Star boxes dated 1992.

#storiesmatter #localhistory #schooldays #ourcommunity

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Lots to do in #ourcommunity this weekend, and several upcoming events that have opened their registration forms.

#storiesmatter #makesomememories #takelotsofphotos

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It's our AGHS president's annual birthday fundraiser. Any and all support is greatly appreciated.

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From the Aldergrove Star for 21 June 1995 - Aldergrove's Mosquito Rockies ball team wins tournament at Vernon.

#storiesmatter #localhistory #youthsports #ourcommunity

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The Aldergrove News depended on neighbourhood correspondents to get community news to the editors each week. Some of these ladies carried out the task for several years. It is thanks to these ladies and those who followed that we are able to find so many historical news nuggets from #ourcommunity.

#storiesmatter #localhistory

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For those interested in Canada's maritime history.

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News bits from the Naval Station - 1958 & 1959.

#localhistory #storiesmatter #ourcommunity #royalcanadiannavy

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The ecological systems of north Aldergrove 1992 still need protection from "progress" in 2025. Can you spot the fourth deer (no prize like what was offered by the Star).

#storiesmatter #ourcommunity #localhistory #protectnaturalhabitats

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Aldergrove Baseball action in May 1995.

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Welcome back to school - it's the Betty Gilbert Class of 2003-4 Talent Show. The video was only 30 minutes in length and seems to jump a bit, so we're pretty sure it's not the entire show but we hope you enjoy it anyway. =)

@bgmsraptors #storiesmatter #localhistory #ourcommunity #schooldays #sd35

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Another weekend with so many events going on starting this afternoon with Shortreed Community Elementary School's Family Fun Fair. Some of the upcoming events listed do require registration and/or tickets, so be sure to get more information about them if you want to attend. We encourage you to get out there and #bepresent in #ourcommunity by supporting local schools and community groups.

#makesomemories #storiesmatter #takelotsofphotos

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We've talked about the old County Line Store before, but had not posted this story from the Langley Advance. While it wasn't on Grosvenor-Laing property, the empty store was one more building in the area that went up in flames.

Our second story today, which we missed in our 1962 Grosvenor-Laing recap, is somewhat more tragic as it resulted in the loss of 14 dogs. The house, which was a Grosvenor-Laing rental, was home to the Anson family. Except for the dogs, no humans were home when the fire started. Mr. Anson was the Editor and Advertising Manager for the Aldergrove News for a number of years.

#storiesmatter #localhistory #ourcommunity

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That time when Robert Probert won a car from Blazer Motors.

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Sports photos from the 24 May 1995 edition of the Aldergrove Star.

#storiesmatter #localhistory #ourcommunity #youthsports

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Members of the Aldergrove Legion's Volunteer Construction Crew working on the 1974 building extension.

#supportyourLegion #localhistory #storiesmatter #ourcommunity

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There's no council meeting to keep many of us occupied today, so let's look back at 1963 to see what the region's planners and politicians were cooking up in the way of development and land use. What are your thoughts on this report vs where the Township is today?

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1962 for the Grosvenor-Laing project in north Aldergrove started with another fire and a flooding issue, followed by a bumper berry crop, followed by more fires. By the end of the year, some were pondering the proliferation of fires - even though the January fire did appear to be an accident.

#storiesmatter #localhistory #ourcommunity

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Industrial development in the Langley district wasn't quite as front and centre in the press in 1961. Probably because Grosvenor-Laing had its fingers in many pies, including Guildford, Dell and a Victoria shopping mall as well as industrial parks along the Fraser River.

#storiesmatter #localhistory #howwegothere #ourcommunity

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A heartfelt thank you to the British Columbia Historical Federation for awarding our society with a $1200.00 grant from the Centennial Legacy Fund for the purchase of an overhead scanner that will greatly assist in the digitization of documents, books, photos and maps in our collection that cannot be placed on a flatbed scanner due to their size and/or fragility.

#digitizinghistory #storiesmatter #localhistory #ourcommunity

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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.

#makesomememories #localhistory #storiesmatter #takelotsofphotos

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