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In June 1981 CFS Aldergrove played host to the Aldergrove Chamber of Commerce, with Base Commander Johnston sharing the Base's history with attendees.

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The location of Paw Prints Pet Supplies and Aldergrove's first Radio Shack store in today's earlier post was correctly identified by Susan Rossit. They were among the first tenants in the building on the NW corner of 29th & 272nd, where the Watt family's house had stood for many years. I was told a number of months (maybe a year or two) ago that the Watt house was moved to the hobby farm area of 250th & 252nd, north off of 16th Avenue. Does anyone know if this is true?

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Two brand new stores opened in Aldergrove in September 1975. Who remembers where they were located? note - I've removed some of the window reflection of other buildings to make it a bit more challenging. More will be revealed later today. =)

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Mrs. Jessie Howard was one of the daughters of James Leslie Walker, an Aldergrove settler who took up land on Boundary Road. We've previously shared stories about James and his wife Jessie Matilda, but here is a nice feature on daughter Jessie, with a bit more background on the family. Mrs. Howard lived on the property at 26717 Boundary Road until she passed away in January 1976. She was survived by her sister Leslie and niece Merle.

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The north side of Fraser Highway east of 272 Street, 1959. All of the buildings in the top photo are still standing, except for the realty office on the far left. In the bottom photo, Aldergrove Automotive (formerly Ross Motors) was demolished in 1978, and the building to the east (the realty office in the top photo) was the former post office and home to Aldergrove's Postmaster, George MacDonald came down in 1975 or 1976.

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There are lots of great things happening this weekend and coming up next weekend, as well. Here is a small sampling.

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Aldergrove Builders' Supplies Ltd once stood where the Salvation Army Thrift Store is now located.

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Here's a look at "Toyland" in the Beggs' Hardware Store, fully stocked for Christmas shopping in 1958.

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66 years ago these young men were representing Aldergrove in the boxing ring.

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That time when Colonel Neil Robertson of CFB Chilliwack dropped by for a visit at CFS Aldergrove...just over 48 years ago.

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Look at how busy downtown Aldergrove was back in 1958, and who can still smell all of the leather in the Aldergrove Better Shoe Store?

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The museum will remain closed today - we apologize for any inconvenience, but we look forward to welcoming you back for the 2025 season next Sunday, 9 February, at 12pm.

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Here are the reviews and the cast list from the Tulip Time operetta that we posted about yesterday.

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64 years ago audtioning, rehearsing, set designing and costuming would have been underway for Tulip Time, presented by Aldergrove High School students. Muriel later became one of our favourite school secretaries. Sadly, she passed away a few years ago.

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Our community events post is a bit late today, but stuff happens. Note that our Aldergrove Legion has brought back Friday Night Darts for those who like to throw pointy things at the wall. =)

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Back when buildings that were in the way got moved to new locations.

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We love finding photos and articles that add to the timeline of a building, especially when it's still standing in our community.

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Petersen's Floral was located at 26641 Fraser Highway. Here we see their grand-reopening after some extensive renovations and expansions.

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Here is a nice Province Newspaper feature about CFS Aldergrove when LL Cdr Terry Wolfe took the helm.

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With all of the talk in the news about #bordersecurity and building upgrades, here's a look at when the Aldergrove-Lynden land port got security gates, way back in 1959.

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Are you in these photos? Recognize a family member or a schoolmate? Let us know in the comments. =)

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Back in the day when club initiations were a normal part of high school. Also of note in this photo is the storefront appearance of Family Fashions and the Royal Bank next door.

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Here are some ongoing and upcoming community events - please check with the organizations for any registrations or ticket availability, especially those offered by Langley Arts Council or at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #265, Aldergrove BC. Note that registration is also recommended for the Naturalist Walk.

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The District's annual School Musical concert was held at Aldergrove High School in May 1959. Do you recognize any faces or have any school musical memories?

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Mark it on your calendars

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