Author: Lucas Bennett

Maple Ridge Fire and Rescue is helping residents stay cool during the summer by hosting community water events. These fun gatherings combine fire safety lessons with refreshing water activities for families. On Wednesday, July 23, the first Hot Summer Nights event took place at Firefighters Park, located at Fire Hall No. 4, 11240 238 St., Maple Ridge. The event drew many families eager to beat the heat and enjoy the summer evening. Children and adults had the chance to cool down with water sprays and participate in hands-on fire safety activities. Some even got to use a fire hose and…

The quiet community of Maple Ridge is in shock after a violent neighbourhood dispute left three people dead, including a married couple known for their kindness and strong ties to the area. Police say the couple was found dead inside their home following an altercation with another man who lived nearby. That man, who investigators say was involved in the dispute, is also dead. Neighbours have identified the victims as a friendly and caring couple who had lived in the area for several years. Their deaths have shaken the neighbourhood, where violence of this kind is extremely rare. Authorities say…