More details have been released regarding the stabbing death of a man behind the Safeway at 203rd St and Lougheed Highway last week.
A 25-year-old Coquitlam man has been charged with the murder of James William Ball, 43.  Police have not released the name of the man charged as he has not made a court appearance yet.
At this point, police believe that the incident that led to the stabbing was a personal dispute between the two men, and not related to gangs or drugs.  Ball had no known criminal record.
Ball arrived …

It’s been something that has been talked about for as long as I can remember: “It’s just a matter of time until a major disaster hits the Lower Mainland.” What’s the percentage of people who are actually prepared for a disaster when (not if) it happens?  Probably not as high as you think.
While there’s no shortage of information on what you might need to help your family survive the first 72 hours after a disaster, tonight you’ll have an opportunity to hear about it first hand in the Maple …

Members of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team have been called in after a man was found near the loading dock of the Safeway at Lougheed Highway and 203rd Street around 6:15 this morning.
The man was transported to Ridge Meadows Hospital where he later died.  Foul play is suspected, but no further details are available at this time.
We’ll post more information as it becomes available.
Andrew Douglas (ad@ridgemeadowspost.com)

This Sunday, come out to one of the two Rivers Day celebrations being held here in Maple Ridge.
The Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) will be hosting their festivities at the Rivers Heritage Center in Allco Park (24959 Alouette Road, Allco Park), and the Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society (KEEPS) will be gathering at the Kanaka Creek Regional Park – Riverfront (Lougheed Highway & Haney By-pass on River Road).  Both celebrations run from 11am – 3pm.
The ARMS event will feature stage acts, a barbecue, fishing and interactive displays for …

Hot on the heels of the Terry Fox Run, the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast is taking place between September 23rd and October 1st.  About a hundred law enforcement officers from around the Lower Mainland will be taking part in the event, which will bring them to the Ridge Meadows area next Tuesday and Wednesday (September 29th and 30th).
From the Cops for Cancer website:
The Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops For Cancer is a unique community-based event that raises funds for pediatric cancer research and support programs for children with …

Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to post about this earlier in the summer, but I felt that it was something worth mentioning if you’re looking for an activity to take your kids to, at least one more time this year.  The Ridge Meadows BMX track will be hosting it’s final evening of racing for this year on Tuesday night.  Registration runs from 5:30 – 6:30 and the first gate drops at 7pm.
We’ll be providing more coverage of the racing when they start up again next March.  If you’ve …

This is the next installment in our series of weekly posts that will spotlight local websites pertaining to the Ridge-Meadows area.  Some will be photo sites, some will be the sites of local businesses, and some will be blogs.  If you’d like your site to be showcased, please send an email to the address at the bottom of this post.
With all the talk lately of supporting local businesses, what better way to do so than by purchasing plants for your gardens that were grown by those who know the Ridge-Meadows …

In addition to the open house at the ACT this Saturday, there’s also a wine and beer tasting festival on Saturday night, starting at 7:00pm.  Take part in the silent or live auctions or the 50-50 draw.  There will also be local restaurants showing off their best dishes and great live music.
Tickets are $45 at the ACT box office, or only $40 if you purchase them from the Meadowridge Rotary.  All proceeds help to support arts projects and events in the Ridge Meadows area.
The festival is being held at the …

The ACT is going to be holding an open house this Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm for anyone interested in learning about the upcoming season at the theatre, including:

self-guided tours, including the backstage area
artist demonstrations and displays
tours of the Maple Ridge Art Gallery
Arts Council Member Group information

You’re also invited to pick up your 2009-2010 season brochure.
For more information on this event, contact the ACT (604.467.2787) or by email (info@mract.org).  The ACT is located at 11944 Haney Place.
Andrew Douglas (ad@ridgemeadowspost.com)

Just received a tip from the fine folks who run the Maple Ridge Weekends website.
Take a trip back in time, to the community’s earliest days, while taking in the lovely scenery along the Fraser River.
The Port Haney Heritage River Walk is a short paved walking trail that weaves through the heart of Port Haney, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Maple Ridge. This walk is perfect for the whole family, and a wonderful way to connect to the past with no less than 12 heritage sites and buildings along …