Celebrating 100 Years of Abbotsford News

25 April 2023News & Announcements

Congratulations to Abbotsford News on their 100th year anniversary of telling stories in our community! 

Initially started in 1906 by John A. Bates, the first iteration of what we now affectionately known as ‘Abby News’ was titled the Abbotsford Post. From there, the paper would go on to change hands and names, multiple times over the last century. The Abbotsford News, as it’s known today, has been part of Black Press Media since 1997.

We’re so grateful to Abbotsford News for their many years of support for the Foundation’s work. We may be a youngster compared to the paper (only being 43 yrs old at this time 🙂 but we’ve been strong partners in helping make Abbotsford a stronger, more connected and caring community. Always willing to lend a hand, the Paper has sponsored numerous Foundation initiatives like our Vital Signs reports, our Smart & Caring Golf Classic, and our Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund, as well as highlighting our work in so many articles (over 100 at last count).

Here a just a few examples of their efforts in sharing our work with the community of Abbotsford:

To read this article, click here

To read this article, click here

To read this article, click here

To read this article, click here

To read this article, click here

We’re so grateful to Abbotsford News for their dedication to sharing the vibrancy of our local community. We look forward to another 100 years of partnership, support, & caring in Abbotsford. Happy Anniversary to the entire team at ‘Abby News’ and thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do for Abbotsford.

To learn more about the Abbotsford News and their 100th year anniversary, click here

RELATED POSTS

News & Announcements, Stories of Impact
Sara’s Story
When Sara Goetz reflects back on her high school days at Robert Bateman Secondary, she remembers the time with great...
News & Announcements
Celebrating Black History Month
February marks Black History Month, a time to highlight Black Canadians’ accomplishments, history, and heritage. It’s also time to recognize...
Grants & Funding, News & Announcements
2023 Student Awards Now Open – Find an Award that Fits You!
Our 2023 Student Awards Program is officially open for applications!  Each year we provide hundreds of awards to local students...
Grants & Funding, News & Announcements
2022: A Record Year
We live in one of the most generous communities in Canada. Thanks to our community’s generosity, we granted over $3...

We respectfully acknowledge that we are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Stó:lō people, the Semá:th First Nation and Mathxwí First Nation. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for the continued stewardship of this beautiful land.