BRENDA CHRISTINE ALBERTS, 1950-2016 The community of Langley has lost one of its driving forces, and a family has lost their loving wife and mother. Brenda Alberts, 66, passed away July 25, 2016. Born Brenda Christine Blueman in 1950 in … Continue reading
Fort Langley’s May Day parade starts at 11 am on Monday May 23, 2016 (Victoria Day). The route for the 94th May Day parade runs along Glover Road from Mavis Ave to 88th Ave, then heads along 88th to Trattle … Continue reading
Today the start of a major beautification to the “main street” of Fort Langley was launched. The village core will soon be rid of the blight of overhead wires and utility paraphernalia. Mayor Jack Froese and Councillors Charlie Fox and … Continue reading
The 92nd annual May Day Parade in Fort Langley starts at 11 am, but come early to get parked and enjoy the Lions Pancake Breakfast (Lions Hall at 88th & Glover). After the parade go to the Community Park (vendors, … Continue reading
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King Richard Brodeur’s annual “Art on Ice” show opens on Saturday March 29, 2014 also featuring Amanda Jones and Patricia Falck.
While not intended, a rally at the Fort Langley Community Hall today brought back the joyful memory of the ground breaking celebration of the Coulter Berry building in August of 2013. The on-again off-again drama of the building’s construction continues … Continue reading
This morning the Fort Langley community celebrated the opening of a beautiful new coffee shop on the riverfront. The LELEM’ Arts and Cultural Cafe operated by Seyem’ Qwantlen was launched with a traditional Kwantlen First Nation ceremony. The cafe, located … Continue reading
On Tuesday evening an enthusiastic crowd welcomed the Coulter Berry building with an official ground breaking ceremony.
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Alan Wylie’s 75th solo show marks a career highlight and coincides with his 75th birthday. The show opens on Sunday June 16, 2013 (Noon to 4 pm) at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery in Fort Langley. Wylie has pulled out … Continue reading
Jack Turpin is painting the town in Fort Langley at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery. From Country Lane Antiques to the CN Station and back to Coulter Berry and Frontier Hardware.
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Fort Langley’s village core was reinvigorated with the return of the Lee Family’s grocery store. The new store, Lee’s Market, opened at 9 am on Sunday December 9, 2012, almost two years after fire destroyed their Fort IGA. Lee’s Market … Continue reading
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By Roxanne Hooper. Brenda Alberts as a youngster, had her picture taken sitting on the bumper of her Grandma Vincent’s car. She now shares her grandmother’s butter tart recipe with all. Brenda Alberts, owner of Birthplace of B.C. Gallery in … Continue reading
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The Great Painters Challenge at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery on August 5 wraps up at 3 pm with performance by Hard Times Blue Grass Band. At 4 pm the winners of the Great Painters Challenge will be announced. Birthplace … Continue reading
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Join the Lee Family at 2 pm on Saturday June 16, 2012 for the time capsule event to mark progress in the construction of their new grocery store. The new store at the corner of Mavis and Church will replace … Continue reading
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Al Colton, one of Langley’s best-known artists has rolled up his canvass and put away his brushes for the last time. By Roxanne Hooper, Langley Advance June 13, 2012 An icon in the arts world passed away in Langley last … Continue reading
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Alan Wylie’s “Close to Home” Show opens Sunday June 10, 2012 at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery. Visit with Alan on Sunday,1 to 4 pm. Fine Art / Fine Dining at the Lampliter with Alan Wylie: Call Brenda 604 882-1191.
Fort Langley may soon see the revitalization of its downtown main corner after the Jan 2011 fire that destroyed the town’s only grocery store. A new building is being proposed by Eric Woodward and will be the subject of a … Continue reading
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Come early and get your parade-watching spot on Glover Road, the main street of Fort Langley. The Fort Langley May Day Parade starts at 11 am on Monday May 21, 2012. Join in and enjoy the May Day festivities after … Continue reading
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Recognition has been given to the extensive streetscape renovations to a major part of downtown Fort Langley by Eric Woodward. The entire block of storefronts on the west side of Glover Road received facade enhancements consistent with Langley Township’s heritage … Continue reading
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Tomorrow (Tuesday Oct 18, 2011) Cole Armour performs on the Ellen DeGeneres Show (2 pm on CFTO and 4 pm on CTV). The 12-year-old singer is already a sensation here in BC having won top honours at the Kiwanis Fraser … Continue reading
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The Birthplace of B.C. Gallery has partnered with the Fort Langley Lions to help raise funds for the installation of a flag pole in the veterans’ section of the Fort Langley Cemetery. The goal is to have the flag pole … Continue reading
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Spend the weekend in Fort Langley and enjoy the BC Day festivities. At the National Historic Site join Hudson Bay Company workers, Aboriginal traders and trappers as they swap stories, play music, and show off traditional skills like carding and … Continue reading
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Tomorrow Al Colton turns 90. He plans on taking a break to celebrate his birthday, especially after completing a dozen paintings for the Rivers, Rails, Trails Show opening this weekend at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery in Fort Langley.
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Today, three new paintings by Al Colton, who celebrates his 90th birthday in two weeks, sold before they could be put into frames. The Dean of Art has been busy painting for his upcoming show “Heritage Really Matters” in September. … Continue reading
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Fort to Fort Trail completion and the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery artists are celebrating the trail’s popularity and historical significance. The waterfront trail connects the site of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s first … Continue reading
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The history that can be found along the Fort to Fort Trail has inspired Lyle Longstaff in his recent paintings. One shows the Houston House which is located across Allard Crescent from the cairn that marks the location of the … Continue reading
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Marlene Grant (bottom row, 3rd from left) and Audrey Chwaklinski (bottom, 4th from left) together with Gerry King and Patsy Lee paid a visit to the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery today to see paintings by their former art teacher, Mr. … Continue reading
Metro Vancouver’s Glen Valley Park includes a designated heritage site, the circa 1917 Hassall Residence. The house was restored by Metro with help from the Langley Heritage Society and now serves as the park caretaker’s residence. Born in Birmingham in … Continue reading
Parklane Homes has finally been given the green light to complete the last 3 building sites in their award-winning Bedford Landing neighbourhood. The other 205 building sites, already occupied or under construction, include 183 single family homes, 21 row home … Continue reading
The Heritage Matters Concert on Sunday October 17 will raise money to help the conservation of the Willoughby Community Hall. The 310-seat Chief Sepass Theatre in Fort Langley will be full for the evening concert featuring four outstanding musical acts. … Continue reading
Al Colton’s Show “Heritage Matters” is on in the Pine Room of the Gallery for the month of October. The Dean of Art is currently working on a painting of the Willoughby Community Hall which is one of the oldest … Continue reading
Saturday October 2, 2010 the Derby Reach / Brae Island Parks Association and Metro Vancouver are hosting HERITAGE APPLE DAY at Derby Reach Regional Park (Heritage Area on Allard Crescent) from 11 am to 2 pm.
Brenda and Kurt Alberts’ Birthplace of B.C. Gallery proudly presents “Heritage Matters” by Al Colton Show Opens September 25, 2010 Birthplace of B.C. Gallery 9054 Glover Road Historic Fort Langley Open Daily 11 am to 5 pm Click Here for … Continue reading
Next weekend, St Andrew’s United Church in Fort Langley will celebrate 125 years of service. Weekend celebrations (Sept 24 – 26, 2010) include musical memories, anniversary tea, open house and a pioneer worship service. Yesterday, church volunteers installed a new … Continue reading
This afternoon, Al Colton allowed the news media a rare interview at his studio. Mark Forseyth (B.C. Almanac, CBC Radio) interviewed the Dean of Art in his home studio in preparation for the CBC TV supper-hour newscast (Gloria Macarenko and … Continue reading
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Tonight the residents of Bedford Landing were officially welcomed to the community of Fort Langley. The “welcome party” was held at the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery and a ghost from the past brought a message from Queen Victoria. James Murray … Continue reading
The window in the Birthplace of B.C. Gallery’s west-facing wall has new eyes. The wall was built with Squamish rock and now its window has become a work of art relevant to our province’s history. The artist responsible is Margo … Continue reading
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