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MAYOR’S ADDRESS A7 Henry Braun outlines city plans and changes at breakfast attended by 400
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Watering lawns will be prohibited in Abbotsford and Mission starting on Friday, as Stage 3 water restrictions go into effect. Stage 3 brings a complete ban on all lawn sprinkling; no new lawn sprinkling permits will be issued; and non-re-circulating fountains will be prohibited. Residents can still hand-water flower and vegetable gardens. With the hot weather, average daily water demand went up 25 per cent in June compared to last year. City staff will be patrolling and educating the public about water use reduction if they see people still watering, after which there will be a warning and then a ticket. For more, visit ourwatermatters.ca. Abbotsford hit a new temperature record for June 27, with a high of 32.3 C last Saturday. The previous record was in 2000, at 31.1 C. Sunday cooled slightly with a high of 30.9 C. Abbotsford’s all-time high for June is 34.1 C. According to meteorologist Matt MacDonald recent overnight temperatures in Abbotsford are sitting close to 10 degrees above normal, at 16-17 C.
HOME INVASION A5 Woman, 62, attacked by several men while she’s putting out trash
MAJOR BARN FIRE A3 Firefighters save cattle, battle flames in huge Sumas Prairie farm building
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85¢ These children were among locals who crowded Albert Dyck Park in Abbotsford last Saturday as the day’s temperature JOHN MORROW Abbotsford News climbed to 32.3 C. Forecasts are calling for continued temperatures in the 30s this week.
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