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Third local Alzheimer walk shines
Sunday’s fundraiser in Aldergrove, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C., raised in the neighbourhood of $20,000.
Folks of all ages stepped up on a beautiful, spring-like Sunday afternoon in Aldergrove, to raise money and honour their friends and loved ones, and for a worthy cause. The Langley/Aldergrove/ Abbotsford Investors Group Walk for Memories event that started a little after noon at Aldergrove Athletic Park raised in the neighbourhood of $20,000 through online donations, walk-in regis-
Sunshine greeted two- and four-legged participants in the Langley/Aldergrove/ Abbotsford Investors Group Walk for Memories. Troy Landreville/Langley Advance
trations/pledges, and donations toward the refreshments. Roughly 200 people turned out to walk in support of the
Alzheimer Society of B.C. In 23 communities across the province on Jan. 26, people raised funds and awareness for
support services for the 70,000 people in B.C. who live with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The numbers are expected to grow as the Canadian population ages. According to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., in addition to the 70,000 people already affected, an additional 15,000 individuals will develop dementia this year. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Established in 1981, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. helps those living with dementia, secures funding for support and research, and raises awareness about the disease. The first two walks raised about $75,000 for the society.
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Should residents have say in public art? Participatory public art split Langley City’s council, in a debate over expression and obscenity. by Matthew Claxton mclaxton@langleyadvance.com
A series of public art projects caused a spirited debate at Langley City council on Jan. 27, with one project being given the cold shoulder. Councillor Rosemary Wallace brought forward two reports suggesting some artworks
that could be created around the community. The first report called for five projects, all to be done before the City is a host of the B.C. Seniors Games this coming September. The projects include artistic signage directing visitors to the Langley Community Music School and Al Anderson Memorial Pool, murals at the Langley Lawn Bowling Club, on the Douglas Park pump house, and on the washrooms the Penzer Bike Skills Park, and banners depicting musical and sports themes for 207th Street. All the projects would cost about $53,500, plus additional funds for printing and hanging the banners, Wallace reported. There is
money in the budget for public art already from fees paid by developers. Coun. Dave Hall had some concerns, though they were not about the costs. “I can live with the expenditure of an existing budget,” Hall said. He wondered whether it should be the City council that has the final say on which artists’ proposals are turned into permanent works. He wanted more public input first. “Perhaps in reflecting on that, maybe some changes are made,” Hall said. “Otherwise it’s just a few people at this table judging the worth of this art. And it’s public art.”
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