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The tree chipping event will be by donation. (Black Press Media photo)

ARMS to host a tree chipping fundraiser

Event to be held on Jan. 8, 2022

The tree chipping event will be by donation. (Black Press Media photo)
The recycle depot in Maple Ridge is gearing up to receive holiday recycling. (Special to The News)

Make ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ this year’s mantra for holiday waste

Recycle BC to start picking up styrofoam starting Dec. 27

The recycle depot in Maple Ridge is gearing up to receive holiday recycling. (Special to The News)
From left, Sandra Comeault, Matt Olson, and Reynold Comeault shopping for items for the families they sponsored. (Special to The News)

Maple Ridge realtors sponsor seven families this Christmas

The Olson Team raised more than $2,000

From left, Sandra Comeault, Matt Olson, and Reynold Comeault shopping for items for the families they sponsored. (Special to The News)
Angela Morel and her team of helpers made 594 gift bags for seniors in addition to 10 packages for residents of the local hospice. (Special to The News)

More than 600 gift bags to be donated across Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

594 bags going to local seniors and another 10 packages to Maple Ridge hospice

Angela Morel and her team of helpers made 594 gift bags for seniors in addition to 10 packages for residents of the local hospice. (Special to The News)
Maple Ridge’s Doug Nolin grabbed a picture of some fine feathered friends – namely Canadian geese – grazing in a field north along 224th Street recently. (Special to The News)

SHARE: Gaggle of geese enjoying a few breaks in the cloud

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  • Dec 27, 2021
Maple Ridge’s Doug Nolin grabbed a picture of some fine feathered friends – namely Canadian geese – grazing in a field north along 224th Street recently. (Special to The News)
Team manager Alyson Orr said while this was the first time the team had sponsored families, she hoped to do it every year. (Special to The News)

Rustlers sponsor families in need through Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society

Teams make a donation to the Friends in Need Food bank as well

Team manager Alyson Orr said while this was the first time the team had sponsored families, she hoped to do it every year. (Special to The News)
Maple Ridge’s Belinda Perkins snapped this shot from the dike along the Alouette River, before much snow could be seen along the local mountain range.(Special to The News)

SHARE: View alongside the river

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  • Dec 26, 2021
Maple Ridge’s Belinda Perkins snapped this shot from the dike along the Alouette River, before much snow could be seen along the local mountain range.(Special to The News)
(From A Christmas Story by Jack Emberly/Special to The News)

Jack Emberly narrates a made-in-B.C. Christmas story

Longtime News columnist relates a tale by Geoff Clayton

(From A Christmas Story by Jack Emberly/Special to The News)
Grade 1 and 2 students from Highland Park Elementary shared some of their Christmas art with you, our readers. (Special to The News)

Christmas through the eyes of babes

This Pitt Meadows class chose to create ornaments containing their holiday art

  • Dec 25, 2021
Grade 1 and 2 students from Highland Park Elementary shared some of their Christmas art with you, our readers. (Special to The News)
Lexi Power (Special to The News)

GALLERY: Pitt Meadows kids share an artistic Merry Christmas

French immersion students from a local elementary school offer a variety of images for the holidays

Lexi Power (Special to The News)
Publisher Lisa Farquharson shares her best wishes with you for the holidays and beyond. (The News)

VIDEO: Merry Ho-Ho, one and all

May the holiday season be safe and joyous for everyone in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Publisher Lisa Farquharson shares her best wishes with you for the holidays and beyond. (The News)
Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students

DEAR SANTA: Maple Ridge students have a message for the Santa

Enjoy a selection of letters from local children published online throughout the day Dec. 24

Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students
Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students

DEAR SANTA: The man in red has some fans in Maple Ridge

Enjoy a selection of letters from local children published online throughout the day Dec. 24

  • Dec 24, 2021
Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students
Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students

DEAR SANTA: Maple Ridge students grateful for Santa’s past gifts

Enjoy a selection of letters from local children published online throughout the day Dec. 24

  • Dec 24, 2021
Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students
Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students

DEAR SANTA: Maple Ridge kids send messages to the Jolly Ol’ Elf

Enjoy a selection of letters from local children published online throughout the day Dec. 24

  • Dec 24, 2021
Letters courtesy of Alexander Robinson Elementary students
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DEAR SANTA: Maple Ridge students write to St. Nick

Enjoy a selection of letters from local children published online throughout the day Dec. 24

  • Dec 24, 2021
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Lozan Yamolky, the new caretaker at Malcolm Knapp UBC Research Forest, decorated a tree at the entrance to the forest, then stepped back to take a few pictures. The reflections in the Christmas balls turned out looking like happy faces, with trees for eyes, road for a smile, and the photographer as the nose. “I invite people to come and hike in this hidden gem, but please remember no bikes, no dogs, and no smoking here. Bring the family and people you love and enjoy the healing walk this forest offers here,” said Yamolky. “I will keep the decorations hanging until the new year, so when it snows again, you can come and see the smiling faces for yourselves.” (Special to The News)

SHARE: Smiling out at you from the forest

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  • Dec 24, 2021
Lozan Yamolky, the new caretaker at Malcolm Knapp UBC Research Forest, decorated a tree at the entrance to the forest, then stepped back to take a few pictures. The reflections in the Christmas balls turned out looking like happy faces, with trees for eyes, road for a smile, and the photographer as the nose. “I invite people to come and hike in this hidden gem, but please remember no bikes, no dogs, and no smoking here. Bring the family and people you love and enjoy the healing walk this forest offers here,” said Yamolky. “I will keep the decorations hanging until the new year, so when it snows again, you can come and see the smiling faces for yourselves.” (Special to The News)
From left, Mary Robson, Executive Director of Friends in Need accepts a check from Vanguard employee Brian McCann, along with founder Jacob Kuehne and his wife Candice. (Friends In Need Food Bank/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge company raises $20,000 for food bank

Fundraising took place at Vanguard Mechanical Ltd. project sites

From left, Mary Robson, Executive Director of Friends in Need accepts a check from Vanguard employee Brian McCann, along with founder Jacob Kuehne and his wife Candice. (Friends In Need Food Bank/Special to The News)
Young’s home has elaborate Christmas decorations and a donation box for Make-a-wish. (Bryce Young/Special to The News)

VIDEO: Maple Ridge man raises funds for Make-A-Wish through holiday lights

Sixth year of collecting donations, with a goal of $3,000 this year

Young’s home has elaborate Christmas decorations and a donation box for Make-a-wish. (Bryce Young/Special to The News)
Dr. Bhupinder Johar and Jyoti Talwar of Haney Animal Hospital present a cheque to Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation. (Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge vet donates thousands to hospital

Donation to fund life-saving equipment at Ridge Meadows Hospital

Dr. Bhupinder Johar and Jyoti Talwar of Haney Animal Hospital present a cheque to Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation. (Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation/Special to The News)