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Abbotsford author Grace Fox has announced a book signing celebrating the release of her latest – Names of God: Living Unafraid.

The event occurs at House of James bookstore (2743 Emerson St.) on from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20.

Fox has now penned 14 books and stated that she wants to invite the community to join her for a special evening filled with stories, live music, book signing and refreshments.

“Names of God: Living Unafraid is a devotional study that examines seven of God’s Hebrew names and how they relate to our lives today,” she said in a press release. “God has shown us what he’s like through these names. In a world that’s scary, understanding who he is helps us live unafraid.”

In addition to signing copies of Names of God: Living…

The eyes of the pageant world will be on Abbotsford this summer when the Mrs. Canada Inc. competition comes to the Fraser Valley from July 18 to 22.

The event is affiliated with Mrs. World, Mrs. Universe, Mrs. Globe and Mrs. Earth and wins in Abbotsford can qualify contestants to advance to those larger stages.

Women will be vying in three different divisions – Mrs. (married), Miss (never married, younger than 26) and Ms. (divorced or separated, older than 26). The event occurs at the Abbotsford Arts Centre.

Mrs. Canada Inc. founder Annie Manjuran said that she acquired the company about three years ago and said she has big plans to expand the concept across the country.

“I…

American Hockey League playoff action returns to the Abbotsford Centre next Wednesday (May 8), and the Abbotsford Canucks will be building the hype locally in the days leading up to game three.

The club will be giving away two pairs of tickets to game three at secret locations on Friday (May 3), Sunday (May 5) and Monday (May 6).

Fans are advised to check the Abbotsford Canucks social media channels for hints on what the locations are on the day of the giveaway.

The first two people to find us today will win a pair of #AbbyCanuck playoff tickets! pic.twitter.com/Td6VTPBN0U

— X – Abbotsford Canucks (@abbycanucks) May 2, 2024

The Canucks will also have a presence at Highstreet…