Andre Roberge

Over the weekend, the Ridge-Meadows South Asian Cultural Society hosted their 15th Annual Charity Gala, marking the start of Maple Ridge’s 150th Anniversary celebrations.🙌🏽

With vibrant music, savory food, and delightful entertainment featuring (among other things) comedy and dancing, the sold-out event was a resounding success! 🔥

Grateful for this community and glad to have been part of such a fantastic evening. ✨

Happy Family Day!! 🙌🏽

Thank you to the Maple Ridge Lions Club for holding the your “Winter Family Fun Day” event! 🎉

The place was buzzing and there was lots to do, including a scavenger hunt!!! 🔥

The kiddos didn’t want to leave! 🤪

Maple Ridge Firefighters, IAFF 4449

Celebrating the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness, let’s acknowledge the beauty that new beginnings bring during this festival.

Happy Diwali! 🪔

Today, we honour the brave individuals who sacrificed for the rights and freedoms we cherish.

To all veterans and the service men and women who wear a uniform to safeguard us and our communities: thank you for your dedicated service. 🙏🏽

On Saturday, I attended a packed house for the Talitha Koum Society’s Autumn Celebration Fundraiser! 🎉

It was an amazing evening, full of wonderful conversations, great music, and impactful stories of transformation. It was an incredibly moving and inspiring night! ✨

Grateful for the glimpse into Talitha Koum’s phenomenal work and dedication in living up to their motto, “loving our clients back to living.” 🙏🏽 Truly inspiring!

For more information be sure to check out their website: https://talithakoumsociety.org/

Innova Therapy Inc.

As a father to three young children, I empathize with those affected by this tragic incident. I’m very sorry for the casualty. My deepest and sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and classmates. 🙏🏽😔

Police investigating cyclist fatality.

Read our release here; https://bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2123&languageId=1&contentId=81566

This is absolutely devastating news to be learning about the fire at Hazel Trembath School. 😢

As a result of the fire, Confederation Drive is closed to vehicle traffic at Eastern and Colonial Drive.

Hoping the first responders are able to keep things contained and those in the area safe…🙏🏽

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2023-27725.

In the midst of the world's challenges, it's natural to feel a sense of hopelessness, as if darkness has prevailed. However, days like today serve as poignant reminders that there is still much to be grateful and thankful for. 🙏🏽

Amidst the chaos, it's easy to be swept away, but these moments prompt us to pause, take a breath, and reflect on the things that fill our hearts with gratitude.

Today, on National Police and Peace Officers Memorial Day, we unite to honour our officers who have given their lives while courageously safeguarding our communities.

The tragic loss of Const. Rick O'Brien in Coquitlam underscores the immense bravery and sacrifices made by these officers. Const. Rick O'Brien, and those who preceded him, will always be remembered and honoured for their unwavering dedication. 🙏🏽

Deeply saddened to learn that an RCMP officer from Rdige-Medows lost his life today, and others were injured in the line of duty in Coquitlam. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of the officers involved. 🙏🏽😔

This summer is going to be AWESOME! Let’s keep the commons clean for all to enjoy…

The South Alouette River draws tubers from all over the lower mainland each summer. The river is a great place to spend a couple of hours, cooling off and riding through some rapids. With the increase in river users, there are some habits being witnessed.
It is unfortunately quite common to see the river and banks littered with garbage and floaty debris. Many fish and wildlife live in this shared space and there is one easy step to eliminate unwanted litter: pack out what you pack in. In addition, there are some tips that will help protect other items that you bring with you from ending up in the river.
1) Purchase a durable tube, an inner tube from cars work great! With the intensity of the rapids, it is quite common that tubes won’t last the entire float.
2) Choose proper footwear that will protect your feet and the river! It is quite common to see single flipflops or crocs floating down the river or stuck in trees.
3) Use ties for your sunglasses and hats. Especially with the unpredictable nature of the river, it is common to tip over and loose them.
4) While it is fun to enjoy a cold drink on the river, please take the empty containers home with you!
5) You don’t need to move rocks to enjoy cooling off in the river! Rock pools disrupt the habitat for fish as well as other species.
When visiting the South Alouette River and other rivers this summer, keep these tips in mind to make your experience more enjoyable while protecting the health of our rivers! The river is a beautiful natural place and by taking steps to keep it clean, it can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Today, millions of Christians around the world celebrate the fact that Jesus of Nazareth, a lower-class Galilean, from a low-working-class family, i.e. a common man, armed with a humble message of peace, hope, and love, conquered one of the world’s greatest empires—bringing it to its knees.

But, it is believed, not only did this common man, undermine the power of the great Roman Empire, but more importantly, he undermined the power of death itself.

Blessings to all today… He is Risen! 🙏🏽

One message we might glean from the story of Good Friday is this: Although the world may currently be experiencing gloom and doom, (with its wars and rumours of wars), and it may seem that darkness, having cast a long shadow, is prevailing over the light, we must not forget that despite all of this, that it is always darkest before the dawn.

And so, there is always hope—hope for better days, hope for a brighter future, and hope for new beginnings.

When the sun sets tonight, Ramadan will begin for many of my Muslim brothers and sister, both in Canada and around the world.

Blessings to all of them as they celebrate a peaceful month of praying, fasting, and reflecting. 🙏🏽

marks the first day of Spring, a time of renewal and rejuvenation, and the beginning of the Persian Calendar.

May this celebration be filled with happiness, hope, and good health!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🙂🎩

May you experience a little luck today, and perhaps stumble upon a four leaf clover…🍀🍀

Be sure to mark your calendars and vote!!! 👏🏽💪🏽

SEE THIS YEAR'S FINALISTS Check out this year's Kraft Hockeyville finalists.

Hey, , You may have received your Property Assessment for the year.

The assessed numbers are based on home sales from July 1st, 2022 when the
market was extremely hot.

These assessments are used as part of the property tax equation. If you think the assessment is too high, you may want to appeal this assessment.

If you do, you MUST make your appeal by Jan 31st. That said, there is no guarantee in your assessment being reduced. 🤞🏽

Here is a link to www.bcassessment.ca


https://www.mapleridgenews.com/news/property-assessments-rise-in-maple-ridge-and-pitt-meadows/

Property assessments rise in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows - Maple Ridge News Typical houses now valued at more than $1.2 million

Way to gooooold!!! 😜👏🏽

🇨🇦Go Canada!🇨🇦

WORLD CHAMPIONS!

🇨🇦🏆🇨🇦🏆🇨🇦🏆🇨🇦🏆🇨🇦

So grateful for the many blessings this past year.🙏🏽 I am very grateful for having had the privilege to run for City Council and for having met so many kind hearted members of this wonderful community. 😌

Like many of you, I’ve heard we will be facing significant economic challenges next year. We’ve all seen the price of groceries go up, our heating costs have gone up, and the bank of Canada interest rates, have also gone up. We might want to ask, what’s next?

May we not be dismayed. We’ve come through so much the last couple of years. I have hope in our community, and I believe that with the strength 💪🏽 of the Canadian spirit, together, we will get through any difficult time we face. ❤️

May this next year be better than twenty 23’s, (Michael Jordan of course 😉)—the greatest of all time!

2023 GOAT year confirmed!! Here’s to 2023!!!🥂

Have a safe and happy New Year!! I look forward to seeing many of you in the New Year. 🙂

Took the kids out to see the on Saturday night.🚂 The street was packed!

Close to $50,000 was raised for the Friends In Need Food Bank. ❤️👏🏽

Both Virginia to Vegas and MacKenzie Porter gave stellar performances. 🎵🎤

This was a fantastic Christmas event for the community. 😊🎄🎅🏽

Important info!!! Stay safe.

Road & Weather Update: Crews are fully deployed around the city working on the priority routes identified on the City’s snow response plan which you can find here at www.mapleridge.ca/1230.

Snow is expected to continue to fall throughout the day ending this evening with accumulations of anywhere between 5 and 10 cm depending on where you live in the community. Temperatures will drop well below zero into the evening and overnight. Crews will stay on the priority routes until the snowfall ends, then move to secondary routes.

Please adjust your driving to the road conditions. Remember to clear your sidewalks as the snow falls to avoid ice buildup. Stay safe everyone.

I was glad to meet up with my good friend, Kris, to congratulate him on his Volunteer of the Year Award at the Friends In Need Food Bank! 📣👏🏽

Afterwards, he put the kids and me to work putting food packages together for young children. They worked pretty hard. 💪🏽

As you know, this year, there is increased demand for food banks and their services throughout the lower mainland. 😔 We are fortunate, however, to have The Friends In Need Food Bank and the wonderful volunteers working to meet this demand! ❤️

Christmas can be hard on many families, but if you can, please consider donating some non-perishable items or making a financial contribution💵 to this or any food bank this year. No child should go without during this time of year. 🙏🏽❤️
🙏🏽 ❤️ 🎅🏾 🎄

After seeing the chaos on the roads on the drive into work last night, the kid’s love this, which makes my day! ❤️👏🏽

I know what they’ll have planned for me when I wake up!!! ☃️😂

All Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows public schools are CLOSED today, Wednesday, November 30, 2022. This includes all district trades programs and all Riverside Centre programs, including Continuing Education and Ridge Meadows College.

Just a little PSA reminder for all my golden aged friends out there.

Just a reminder that RMSS centres are closed when the schools in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows are closed. Be sure to listen to the news/radio before coming in when the weather is bad.

This was a great launch to the 4th annual Glow event! And a great way to get into the Christmas festive mood. 🙂🎁

I had the chance to meet Rain Pierre, the
Katzie First Nation artist who designed the beautiful hummingbird installation unveiled on Saturday, as well as his production manager at Rainawakens, Kiefer Strautman, who helped build the project. 🤜🏽🤛🏽

Rain’s father (Cyril Pierre) offered a moving speech that spoke to the need for us as a community to come together and his hope for the future of the youth. He mentioned that his desire is that they (the youth) would have the kind of childhood he wished he had growing up. ❤️

Rain’s personal & present journey is genuinely inspiring 🙏🏽, demonstrated in his artwork on display for our community. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Glow is a FREE event, and runs until Jan 6th, at Memorial Peace Park. 📣 Be sure to check out this beautiful display of illuminating lights!!!

I was honoured 💪🏽 to have the opportunity to es**rt both The Consul General of Barbados to Canada, Ms. Sonia Marville Carter, AND The Honorary Consul of Barbados in B.C., Mrs. Marilyn Mosely to this year’s Celebration of Barbados’ 56 years of Independence, and Republic Day.

(The question many of you might be asking is: What are you wearing, Andre?

I’m wearing the Official Barbados Police Uniform 🧑🏽‍✈️. So, I had an official rank AND duty to protect these amazing Barbadian delegates as they attended today’s various events 😜).

We began the day with church service at Mary Pattison Chapel. Where Pastor D reminded the patrons to DREAM BIG 🙏🏽.

Then, we headed to the Pentab of BC Building in Surrey, where the festivities took place. Two of my favourite delicacies were on the menu, fishcakes and coconut bread. We were also treated to a live steel band that played some excellent music.

I want to say The Barbados Culture Association did a fantastic job putting on and hosting this event! 👏🏽👏🏽

And a special thank you to Ms. Sonia Marville Carter (Consulate General of Barbados at Toronto) for spending the day with us as we celebrated our Independence and Republic Day. 🙏🏽

Really looking forward to the launch of Maple Ridge’s Glow! 📣

The city has been hard at work to prepare the kick-off to the Christmas Season🎄with this event.

Looking forward to tomorrow night! 😁

“Let it Glow, let glow, let it glow…🎶🎵🎼”.

It's almost time to celebrate the launch of GLOW Maple Ridge!

Join us on Saturday, November 26 for an event that's FREE for all. There will be live entertainment, snacks, children's activities, and the unveiling of “Rain Enlightens Hummingbird Illumination” by Katzie First Nation artist Rain Pierre.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀:
🔔Unveiling of the Rain Enlightens Hummingbird Illumination
🔔Live entertainment (music & performers)
🔔Mini Donut Food Truck
🔔Children's crafts & activities
🔔Storefront decorations/displays

Full Details | mapleridge.ca/glow
Holidays in Maple Ridge Events & Activities Listing | http://ow.ly/w3Zf50LE3nZ

Lest we forget. 🙏🏽