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Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen is the subject of sharp words from members of the party he left, including the past president of the Abbotsford South riding association. Ron Gladiuk said van Dongen’s shocking announcement and criticism of Premier Christy Clark and the party are a betrayal. “He’s lost his political compass,” said Gladiuk, who has worked with van Dongen since 1994, and
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Senior killed while walking
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An elderly pedestrian who was out for his morning walk was struck and killed Tuesday morning in the 31300 block of Blueridge Drive, just east of Townline Road. The 74-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was hit by a O E D I V LINE white GMC Safari van at about 6:30 ON ws.com a.m. and was pronounced dead at abbyne th the scene. The collision occurred near Harr Harry Sayers elementary. Const. Ian MacDonald said the man was crossing from the north side of the road to the south, but it was not known as of press deadline whether he was in the nearby crosswalk at the Continued on A5
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Vanessa Beckman of Twisters Gymnastics Club showcased her tumbling skills during the floor routine at the 17th annual Twisters Invitational meet last weekend. The event drew over 650 athletes from across the province to the Ag-Rec Building.
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