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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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Who was in the Aldergrove Volunteer Fire Department 63 years ago today? Thanks to an incredible donation of documents from the Dams family a couple of years ago, we can answer that question for you. =)

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Well they almost got it right. While reading through the old Aldergrove Star editions and 'clipping' articles for an upcoming feature in mid-April, I came across this 1992 story about the 30 year time capsule at Otter Co-op. I've attached the 2022 news coverage of the Co-op's 100th anniversary, and apparently the capsule didn't stand the test of time, nor did anyone remember when the capsule was buried.

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Did you know that an Agricultural Showcase was once planned for the Harmsworth area of Langley Township?

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With all of these great events happening around #ourcommunity this weekend, there's no excuse for spending the first weekend of spring at home. =)

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Here's what some of Aldergrove's youth got up to as winter changed to spring in 1997.

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Happy 62nd Anniversary to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #265, Aldergrove BC. Here's a look back at your 30th.

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Prior to the moving and restoration of the FJ Hart building, former Aldergrove "Hello Girl" (that is what operators used to be called) Phyllis (Cufley) Sinkinson paid a visit to the Heritage Society and the old building.

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Today we're having a look at the 1922 Royal Canadian Army Cadets parade from June 1995 and taking the opportunity to remind you that the Cadets are holding a fundraiser this Saturday night at the @Royal Canadian Legion Branch #265, Aldergrove BC. Tickets are available at the Legion.

#localhistory #storiesmatter #supportyourcadets #wewillbethere

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Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of you. Big sports news in the Aldergrove Star 37 years ago was the Aldergrove Figure Skating Club's annual ice carnival. Just look at those lovely Rink Rats.

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Just one photo today from Kathy Francis. This is Mr. Angrignon's 1958 Grade 6 class at Aldergrove Elementary.

Back Row: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Roger Norgaard, Allan Fauchon, 12

3rd Row: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

2nd Row: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Front Row: 1, 2, Howie Williams, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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1955 and 1956 Aldergrove Elementary class photos, grades 3 & 4.

Photos courtesy of Kathy Francis, brought in by Dick Smallenberg

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So many things to do this weekend and in the coming week. Check individual host pages for more information, remember that some events require registration or tickets. Have a great weekend, get out there and #makesomememories.

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These two photos are from Kathy Francis via Dick Smallenberg. Other than the teacher names, it's another Name That Student day. Don't worry, we'll have more for you over the weekend. =)

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It's Name That Singer and Date The Photo time. These are copies of a photo that were recently brought in by Dick Smallenberg - don't worry, the one with writing on it is a photocopy of the original. 😉

We'll have some Aldergrove Elementary photos for you tomorrow. =)

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Here are a couple of photos from AGHS member Dick Smallenberg of Aldergrove's first ice arena. It was located on the Francis farm, which covered land behind the post office, fire hall and where the second ice arena was eventually constructed in 1973-4.

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Visitors at CFS Aldergrove from south of the 49th in March 1975.

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A look back 50 years ago to what was developing in Aldergrove, March 1975.

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The 1973 Aldergrove Secondary School Awards Programme, again from the Aldergrove Agricultural Society collection. Like the previous two programmes, this is a catalogue scan, and the programme is stuck in an evil sticky page photo album.

As we work to get documents and objects online, better and flatter scans will be made and the items will eventually be transcribed and indexed. The speed with which collections are made available is directly related to the number of volunteers doing the work.

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Continuing yesterday's theme, here is the programme from the 1973 Aldergrove Secondary School Awards. Again, these are from catalogue scans, with the original stuck to an evil sticky photo page.

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