Aldergrove News
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
contributor: Anson, Don
issued: 2022-08-29
issued: 1959-05-07
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note: 7^ Subscribe to THE NEWS; Only $2.50 Year The Aldercji "Progress Through Vigilance" News PHONE BAldwln 65170 Aldergrove, B. C, Thursday, May 7, 1859 VOL. 2. No. 11 7c per copy—(2.50 yearly • L A/s Concerned About Jackman Road Deadend Both M.I..A ':-■ for Delta Riding have acted on the recent letter tor- warded them by Aldergrove Chamber ot Commerce regarding tho proposed dead-ending of Jackman Road when new freeway passes through. Gordon L. Gibson, M.L.A., visited Aldergrove Monday and Journeyed through Jnckmsn to Glen Valley accompanied by Merle Cour- temanche, chairman of Aldergrove Highwayi Committee. Hia main concern was for the people living north of the proposed cut-off, particularly those trom Glen Valley, and he stated he will contact the Highways Department Immediately and also see Minister Gaglardl when he arrives back from a visit to Europe. He said he had received numerous letters from organizations including PTA's and is concerned over the action taken in cutting off this road. He suggested an overpass might be preferable to an underpass but said this would have to be left to engineers. George Massey, M.L.A., spoke on the telephone for about 20 minutes to Jeff Rowley, corresponding secretary of Aldergrove Chamber of Commerce. He showed great Interest and asked to be kept informed of developments. He thought Gaglardl would be far more impressed If the Chamber were to get the full backing of Municipal Council. At least two petitions of protest are being drawn up by residents living north of the proposed deadend. AHS Drama Plays And Performers Win High Praise Both Aldergrove entries in the Fraser Valley East Drama Festival at Abbotsford were presented on Thursday, April 30. Each of the plays was Adjudicated by Mr. Sidney Risk. "Favour Is Deceitful," received praise as "the most mature play presented so far In the Festival." Mr. Risk also complimented the excellent Interplay and effective contrasts between characters. He named Marlene Greer, who played Mrs.…
note: Title changes in chronological order: Aldergrove Herald (1957-10-16 to 1958-02-20), Aldergrove News (1958-02-27 to 1964-04-30), Central Fraser Valley Echo (1964-05-06 to 1964-12-23), Central Valley Star (1967-01-17 to 1969-02-05), and Aldergrove Star (1969-02-12 to 1991-12-31). Presented to the Alder Grove Heritage Society by Kurt Langmann and Family, July 1, 2021.
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Aldergrove (B.C.)
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0418618
language: English
lat: 49.0851
long: -122.4707
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Aldergrove : [publisher not identified]
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source: Original Format: Alder Grove Heritage Society
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