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Abbotsford’s JP Siou is set to take on the Spartan Death Race, which begins in Vermont later this month. (Submitted)

Atypical Abbotsford athlete taking on Spartan Death Race challenge

Local trainer JP Siou received a last-minute invite to daring event in Vermont, hopes to survive

Abbotsford’s JP Siou is set to take on the Spartan Death Race, which begins in Vermont later this month. (Submitted)
Athletes have until Thursday (June 15) to register for the Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus Games. (Betty Johnston photo)

Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games athlete registration closing next week

Interested participants can register for one of 28 sports until June 15, Games run Aug. 22 to 26

Athletes have until Thursday (June 15) to register for the Abbotsford 2023 55-Plus Games. (Betty Johnston photo)
Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen has signed with the DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins. (Foto von Jan-Philipp Burmann/City-Press GmbH)

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen signs with DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins

Virtanen initially signed with German-based team in February

Abbotsford’s Jake Virtanen has signed with the DEL’s Fischtown Pinguins. (Foto von Jan-Philipp Burmann/City-Press GmbH)
Last week the Abbotsford Canucks signed Jett Woo for one season and also dealt Vincent Arseneau to the Providence Bruins.

Abbotsford Canucks sign Jett Woo, deal away Vincent Arseneau

Canucks move Arseneau to the Providence Bruins for future considerations

Last week the Abbotsford Canucks signed Jett Woo for one season and also dealt Vincent Arseneau to the Providence Bruins.
UFV will host the Canada West women’s basketball tournament next February. (UFV Cascades photo)

Abbotsford hosting 2024 Canada West women’s basketball tournament

University of the Fraser Valley welcome teams from Feb. 21 to 25, 2024

UFV will host the Canada West women’s basketball tournament next February. (UFV Cascades photo)
The Abbotsford Canucks have signed forward Cooper Walker to a one-year AHL contract. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Abbotsford Canucks sign Cooper Walker to one-year contract

Guelph Storm captain, son of Scott Walker joining Canucks for 23-24 season

The Abbotsford Canucks have signed forward Cooper Walker to a one-year AHL contract. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
Forward Marc Gatcomb, shown here during playoff action against the Bakersfield Condors, has been signed to a one-year extension by the Abbotsford Canucks. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks sign forward Marc Gatcomb to one-year extension

Rookie right winger had eight points in 45 games for Abbotsford in 2022-23

Forward Marc Gatcomb, shown here during playoff action against the Bakersfield Condors, has been signed to a one-year extension by the Abbotsford Canucks. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
Alex Kannok Leipert, shown here fighting Calgary’s Adam Klapka in January, has been signed to a one-year contract extension by the Canucks. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks sign Alex Kannok Leipert to one-year extension

Defenceman collected four points in 44 games with Abbotsford in 2022-23 season

Alex Kannok Leipert, shown here fighting Calgary’s Adam Klapka in January, has been signed to a one-year contract extension by the Canucks. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
(Jean Konda-Witte photo)

Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games torch lighting begins 100-day countdown to event

Saturday’s torch lighting ceremony builds anticipation for Games in August

(Jean Konda-Witte photo)
Fast Air held a fundraiser at the charter service’s new hangar facility and raised over $25,000 for Surrey’s Mackie’s Place Youth Social House. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford’s Fast Air hosts for Surrey’s Mackie House, holds groundbreaking ceremony at YXX

New facility set to open in November, over $25,000 raised for Surrey’s Mackie’s House

Fast Air held a fundraiser at the charter service’s new hangar facility and raised over $25,000 for Surrey’s Mackie’s Place Youth Social House. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
North Vancouver’s Taylor Durham earned a spot at the RBC Canadian Open after winning the qualifier at Abbotsford’s Ledgeview Golf Club on Friday (May 12). (RBC Canadian Open photo)

North Vancouver’s Taylor Durham wins RBC Canadian Open qualifier in Abbotsford

Ledgeview Golf Club hosts first regional qualifier, two Abbotsford golfers eligible for final event

North Vancouver’s Taylor Durham earned a spot at the RBC Canadian Open after winning the qualifier at Abbotsford’s Ledgeview Golf Club on Friday (May 12). (RBC Canadian Open photo)
Abbotsford Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson spoke with the media at a year-end press conference on Tuesday (May 9) and stated it was a year of growth for young players. (YouTube capture)

Abbotsford Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson praises development in 2022-23 season

Johnson believes several players took major steps this season, wants franchise to keep building

Abbotsford Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson spoke with the media at a year-end press conference on Tuesday (May 9) and stated it was a year of growth for young players. (YouTube capture)
Abbotsford’s Gurleen Maan will be looking for love in the new CTV unscripted series Farming For Love.

Abbotsford’s Gurleen Maan begins TV journey on Farming With Love on May 28

New unscripted reality series airing on CTV on Sunday nights

Abbotsford’s Gurleen Maan will be looking for love in the new CTV unscripted series Farming For Love.
Calgary Wranglers goalie Dustin Wolf and Abbotsford Canucks forward Nils Höglander shake hands after Calgary’s 3-2 win on Friday (May 5) to eliminate the Canucks 3-1. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks eliminated by Calgary Wranglers in four games

Canucks lose three one-goal games in series, power play scores just once in four games

Calgary Wranglers goalie Dustin Wolf and Abbotsford Canucks forward Nils Höglander shake hands after Calgary’s 3-2 win on Friday (May 5) to eliminate the Canucks 3-1. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
A large crowd is expected for tonight’s game four between the Abbotsford Canucks and the Calgary Wranglers inside the Abbotsford Centre. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Sell-out crowd likely for tonight’s crucial game four between Abbotsford Canucks and Calgary Wranglers

Abbotsford Centre hosting a must-win game for the Canucks in the AHL’s Pacific Division semifinal

A large crowd is expected for tonight’s game four between the Abbotsford Canucks and the Calgary Wranglers inside the Abbotsford Centre. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
The Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games torch lighting is set for Abbotsford’s Jubilee Park on May 13. (Instagram)

Free ice cream, local entertainment set for Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games torch lighting ceremony

Jubilee Park hosts the official 100-day countdown to the Games on May 13

The Abbotsford 55-Plus BC Games torch lighting is set for Abbotsford’s Jubilee Park on May 13. (Instagram)
Abbotsford goalie Spencer Martin tries to see through 6-8 Calgary forward Adam Klapka during AHL playoff action on Wednesday (May 3). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Canucks stay alive with 3-2 win over Calgary on home ice

Canucks and Wranglers will meet on Friday in Abbotsford for game four

Abbotsford goalie Spencer Martin tries to see through 6-8 Calgary forward Adam Klapka during AHL playoff action on Wednesday (May 3). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
The Monster inflatable obstacle course is coming to Abbotsford. (Rob Jones photo)

The Monster inflatable obstacle course coming to Abbotsford

Event takes over Tradex from June 15 to 18

The Monster inflatable obstacle course is coming to Abbotsford. (Rob Jones photo)
The Abbotsford Canucks will have to win three straight games against the Calgary Wranglers starting tonight (May 3) to advance in the AHL playoffs. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

So you’re saying there’s a chance… Abbotsford Canucks face tall task of completing reverse sweep

Only six teams in the history of the AHL have come back after falling behind 2-0 in best-of-five

The Abbotsford Canucks will have to win three straight games against the Calgary Wranglers starting tonight (May 3) to advance in the AHL playoffs. (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
SFU football player and Abbotsford product Sam Davenport has wrote a letter to SFU president Joy Johnson to urge her to reconsider scrapping the football program. (Wilson Wong/SFU Athletics)

SFU footballer pens letter to university pleading to bring program back

Abbotsford’s Sam Davenport states that uncertainty around the team has destroyed his mental health

SFU football player and Abbotsford product Sam Davenport has wrote a letter to SFU president Joy Johnson to urge her to reconsider scrapping the football program. (Wilson Wong/SFU Athletics)