Interurban Heritage Rail starts this Sunday

The Interurban will once again carry passengers, starting this Sunday! Full throttle for rail revival in Cloverdale – Cloverdale Reporter By Jennifer Lang – Cloverdale Reporter Published: June 19, 2013 3:00 PM Updated: June 19, 2013 3:48 PM After more than half a century and thousands of hours of volunteer effort, the dream is about […]

New Rail for the Valley brochures are ready

The Friends of Rail For the Valley Society has come out with some nice brochures ahead of the provincial election! Much credit goes to Robbin Yager for designing these brochures. RFV1FAi??-Ai??This is a one-fold brochure, 11×17 inches, B&W RFV1FcmykAi??-Ai??This is the same one-fold brochure, 11×17 inches, COLOUR (quantities limited) RFV2FAi??-Ai??VOTE FOR CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT LIGHT […]

Rail for the Valley – Saturday March 16 PRE-ELECTION WORKSHOP

To all supporters of Rail for the Valley, The election is just around the corner! Our Society has been hard at work on some ideas for the provincial election. If you want to get involved and put regional rail service for the Fraser Valley on the map this coming election, please attend this upcoming workshop: […]

Surrey pitches light rail transit line – British Columbia – CBC News

Click on the link to see the CBC video. Surrey pitches light rail transit line CBC News Posted: Jul 2, 2012 12:37 PM PT Last Updated: Jul 2, 2012 1:49 PM PT The City of Surrey’s rapid transit plan (Note:CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external links.) The City […]

Friends of Rail For the Valley – AGM this Sunday

Hi everyone, TheAi??Friends of Rail For the Valley SocietyAi??will be holding our Annual General Meeting this April 15. Where:Ai??University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford Campus, Room B121 When:Ai??Sunday April 15, 2:00pm All are welcome to attend the AGM. Membership in our Society costs just $10 per year. At the meeting, elections will be held for […]

April 15 Friends of Rail For the Valley AGM

Mark your calendars, Announcing… Annual General Meeting of Friends of Rail For the Valley, inc Sunday April 15, 2PM University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford Room B 121 Details are To Be Announced. We hope to have a guest speaker and/or a video presentation. YouAi??can help speed up the coming of light rail Share your […]

VOTE THIS SATURDAY

  Municipal elections are upon us, this Saturday Nov. 19.Ai??You can vote from 8:00AM to 8:00PM. We must have strong local representation to get passenger rail moved forward.Ai??Local elections are often all about voter turnout, which, some elections, is only 20-25%. The good news on that is, your own vote makes more of an impact. […]

Rail For the Valley gives Top Honours to Rick Green

  Media Release: Rail For the Valley gives Top Honours to Rick Green Rail For the Valley has singled out Langley Township Mayor Rick Green for Top Honours when itAi??comes to advocating timely, sustainable transportation options. Among South of Fraser politicians hisAi??efforts have been outstanding in ensuring that people understand that there are affordable and […]

Chilliwack council candidates views on passenger rail

As most of you are aware, there is only one candidate running for Mayor – our current mayor Sharon Gaetz. As for council, it's another story. There are many candidates, with varying views on Rail For the Valley   Here is a link to an illuminating Chilliwack Progress questionnaire: http://www.theprogress.com/news/election/133171628.html The three best answers with regard to […]

All Candidates Meetings happening now – go to one in your community

  Municipal elections are less than 2 weeks away!    Abbotsford has an All Candidates Meeting coming up (for council candidates): When: Tuesday Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.  Where: Matsqui Centennial Auditorium So far, the campaign in Abbotsford has been focused entirely on water. It's time to broaden the debate. This meeting is a perfect chance to […]