Stave Lake Water Project

Sometimes, our tendency when confronted with important issues is to react emotionally. Certainly, the upcoming referendum on the potential P3 Stave Lake Water supply is one of those important community issues. But as emotional as we might be tempted to be in response to this issue, it is important to be fully informed

That is why today I attended the Abbotsford Recreation Centre open house hosted by the City. Perhaps it was that extraordinary autumn day that kept people away, but the debate was certainly spirited, although led largely in opposition to the project by the Water Watch group. I came away having learned more about this important debate. I continue to absorb information in order to come to an informed decision.

Henry discussing water issues with a concerned citizen.

A consistently well attended function in our community is the Crystal Gala. The purpose of this function is to raise money that goes towards certain equipment, staffing and treatment requirements of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital, as well as the Patient Navigator Program. During the past 13 years, over $1,000,000 has been raised on these occasions for the treatment of breast cancer. This entertaining and worthwhile evening proved, again, that Abbotsford folks are generous in their support of charitable causes. Sincere thanks to the organizers and volunteers who, both in the past and again tonight, make this fundraising event such a success year after year.