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Sep 21, 2024 · The aurora borealis was visible near Harrison Lake once again this past weekend. The Northern Lights are visible when electrons collide with the earth's upper atmosphere, typically 80 to 500 kilometres above the ground.
Harrison council greenlights hotel development
Jan 6, 2025 · A new major development in Harrison Hot Springs took another step forward during the village council's final meeting of 2024. Council unanimously approved a development permit for a 72-unit hotel with a three-floor parkade and a 33-seat restaurant. The proposed hotel would be located in what is ...
Harrison firefighters recap a busy year
3 days ago · The Harrison Hot Springs Fire Department had another busy year in 2024. Firefighters took time to recap their year in a recent social media post. The HHSFD responded to 172 calls in 2024 and logged more than 4,000 hours in training, volunteer efforts and practice. In addition to a variety of ...
Five sent to hospital following crash near Mission-Maple Ridge …
1 day ago · Five people were sent to hospital following a two-vehicle crash near the border of Mission and Maple Ridge on Saturday, Jan. 11 on Dewdney Trunk Road east of 288 St. A statement from B.C. Emergency Health Services said paramedics received a call at 7:28 p.m. about a motor vehicle incident in the ...
New council members take oath in Harrison
Oct 10, 2024 · Mayor Fred Talen and Coun. Mark Schweinbenz – the newest members of Harrison's village council – took their oaths of office during a special portion of the regular council meeting on Monday, Oct. 7.
Harrison mayor declares state of local emergency
May 21, 2024 · Harrison Hot Springs Mayor Ed Wood has declared a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) for the village. The declaration on Tuesday (May 21) morning relates to the threat of wildfires, with the mayor stating that the threat of interface wildfire poses an imminent threat to loss of life and property within the village’s boundaries.
2024: Agassiz-Harrison In Review (Part 1)
Dec 31, 2024 · An Agassiz logging company is getting some time to shine in an international spotlight. Founded in 1980, Peters Contract Logging is one of four logging companies to be featured on the new Discovery docuseries “Timber Titans,” which premieres at 7 p.m. PST on Discovery on Monday, Feb. 5.
UPDATE: Barn fire extinguished near Harrison Hot Springs
Nov 26, 2024 · Update: 12:30 a.m. The Agassiz, Harrison Hor Springs and Popkum fire departments responded to a barn fire on Monday evening at about 9 p.m. Agassiz Fire Chief Gerald Basten told The Observer that extra water tender trucks were dispatched to the McPherson Road fire as it was out of range of other fire protection.. A resident returning home reported the fire, and by the time firefighters ...
UPDATE: Structure fire knocked down west of Agassiz
Dec 30, 2024 · The Agassiz Fire Department was called out to the 5400 block of Lougheed Highway on Monday (Dec. 30) afternoon. There are reports of a structure fire and a large column of black smoke. A vehicle and attached garage are reportedly fully engulfed in flames. The Harrison Hot Springs and Popkum fire ...