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The 1996 Ladies Auxiliary & Legion Executive for @Royal Canadian Legion Branch #265, Aldergrove.

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Young dancers from Aldergrove's Magic Movements Dance Studio bringing home the hardware in March 1990.

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1972 Lacrosse trophy awards were handed out during a league get together at Aldergrove Lake Park.

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While we're waiting for the spring weather to arrive, here's a look back at the 1963 Nanaimo Polar Bear swim. Aldergrove's Don Penner tied for first place with Nanaimo's Rick Price; they both stayed in the water for 48 minutes.

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There are a number of events for all ages happening around town this weekend, and several in the coming weeks that support some great causes - be sure to get your tickets soon. In other news, there's going to be a hot contest on the ice in Abbotsford next weekend as the Township of Langley Fire Department takes on the @abbotsfordfirefighters at MSA Arena. See details in this week's events poster & make plans to support our firefighters and their charities.

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Today we're stopping in at Parkside Centennial for the end of the 1972-73 and start of the 1973-1974 school year.

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Who remembers the Tourism Trailer?

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A nice "Our Neighbours" piece about Aldergrove's music teacher, Mr. Headley.

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HMCS/CFS/NRS Aldergrove has long been a supporter of our community's groups, from youth to pensioners.

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It's a municipal election year, and we always hope that our readers are keeping up with politics in their local communities. Civic engagement is very important, and here's a look back at what Langley Township's council was up to 94 years ago.

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We haven't done an "Our Neighbours" post in awhile, so today we're going to the Otter community, which was home to Township of Langley Public Works Superintendent William Homewood.

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A fine looking troop of Guides, Brownies and Cubs celebrating Scouts & Guides Week, 1972.

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Arts, entertainment, food for the soul and board games. Here's some of what's coming up in #ourcommunity.

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A little bit about North Otter Elementary

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The hockey teams weren't the only Aldergrove sports squads picking up the hardware in 1988.

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Aldergrove Bantam AA Bruins adding to their banner collection, 1988.

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I was trying to track mentions of LCDR Jim Ellerton in the Aldergrove Star and found these two items about John D. Ellerton. I also learned that like many residents of 'The Base', the Ellertons were avid bowlers at Alder Lanes.

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Were you aware that Aldergrove once had its own army?

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We're wondering if there any knitters amongst our readers who would be willing to knit a pair of Canadian Army socks for our military exhibit. This is the same pattern used by all of the Canadian Red Cross units to make much needed socks for our soldiers. We can provide the wool. =)

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We seem to be missing the 1 June 1994 issue of the Aldergrove Star, which may have had the class photos in it, but we did find this photo of former County Line students at their high school graduation. Can anyone out there provide names (and where that person is in the photo)?

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So many upcoming events food fundraisers, community markets, entertainment and opportunities to learn new things - be sure to check with organizers for registration or ticket requirements.

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The Hourglass Restaurant's grand opening, March 1988.

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Congratulations to the 1994-95 U-14 Gold Division Aldergrove Warriors soccer team, who brought home their league division cup.

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Extended obituaries are incredibly helpful when researching the history of an area. Here are the obituaries for Larry & Ina Murphy, long-time residents of the Otter community.

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LCDR W. D. Henderson took over the helm at HMCS Aldergrove on 11 July 1969.

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