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Spring is in full swing and there's no shortage of reasons to get outside this week. A trail running clinic in Chilliwack on Thursday, a family e-bike demo at Vedder Park on Friday, and a kidney disease fundraiser run in Abbotsford on Sunday — a good week for anyone who's been meaning to get moving.
– Emily
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One in ten Canadians has kidney disease. Abbotsford is walking about it this Sunday.
Photo: Kidney Foundation of Canada
One in ten Canadians has kidney disease — and most don't know it until significant damage has already occurred. It has no cure, and over 4 million Canadians are living with it today.
On June 7, the Kidney Foundation of Canada is bringing communities across B.C. together for the annual Kidney Walk, including a local event in Abbotsford. The walk raises funds for research, patient programs, and awareness around kidney disease and organ donation.
Among those speaking at the Abbotsford event is local resident and author Alister Mathieson, whose granddaughter lives with kidney disease. He and his granddaughter co-authored a children's book, Kaylee and Koru and the Long Way Home, with proceeds supporting the Kidney Foundation.
"I know all too well the journey kidney patients and their families face every day," said Mathieson. "I invite others to join me at the Kidney Walk. It will be a wonderful community event featuring food, activities, and an opportunity to celebrate our collective efforts while shining a brighter light on kidney disease."
SPONSORED BY THE MISSION FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Early Bird discounts for the Mission Folk Music Festival available to June 22
Are you ready for a sweet Fraser Valley summer weekend full of brilliant music and cool vibes? Come find your folk at the 39th Mission Folk Music Festival, July 24-26 in beautiful Fraser River Heritage Park. The full weekend schedule is online featuring everything from indie folk and a dance-inducing brass band to Celtic tunes, Ukrainian soul, vintage bluegrass, fiery Métis fiddling, and so much more.
Come see over 25 acts on 5 stages plus the Festival Choir, Wee Folks activities, jams, dances, workshops, Artisan Market, Food Court, and a shaded beer garden. There’s on-site camping and easy parking – its affordable and fun for the whole family! Get your Early Bird evening, one-day, weekend and weekend + camping passes by June 22 and save!
Need to Know
🔫 The Bishnoi gang sent a letter to Abbotsford police last August claiming more than 1,000 foot soldiers in Canada were ready to carry out extortions, according to testimony at an immigration hearing. [CBC News]
🚗 Hope RCMP recovered items stolen from vehicles at Manning Park after a citizen tip led to the stop of a suspicious vehicle, with a 30-year-old Langley man issued several tickets. [Hope Standard]
🚑 Two people were taken to hospital in serious but stable condition after a crash on Highway 1 near Prest Road in Chilliwack on Friday afternoon. [Fraser Valley Today]
⚡ UFV is introducing revenue-neutral fees for EV charging at its campuses starting July 1, designed to cover operational costs without generating profit. [UFV]
🚧 Chilliwack council is set to vote on a $5.7-million Prest Road widening and roundabout project, with construction planned for this summer and fall. [Fraser Valley Today]
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🗓 Things to Do
Trail Running 101 in Chilliwack: Experienced local trail runners Jeremy and Carol-Ann Rolle lead a free in-store clinic on trail running at Mt. Waddington Outdoors on June 4, covering everything from gear to technique for beginners and road runners alike.
Family E-Bike Event at Vedder Park: Jack's Cycle hosts a GoByBike Week e-bike demo evening at Vedder Park on June 5. Register for GoByBike Week and log at least 1 km to be eligible for a prize draw.
Art History Talk — Mykola Bilous: Hope-based art historian Oleh Oleniev presents a talk on Ukrainian painter Mykola Bilous and his revolutionary approach to colour at Art Machine Studio A in Hope on June 7, followed by a continuation at Mountainview Brewing. Pre-registration required.
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