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Maple Ridge – Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Contest

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Ken

And the race is on, to see who can grow the biggest pumpkin in Maple Ridge. The weight from 2010 was 130 lbs, so this year… what will it be for 2011? 200…. 250…. 90. The weather will play an … Continue reading →

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Pelton land exclusion application denied by ALC

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Ken

The Agricultural Land Commission denied the Pelton application for the exclusion of select lands from the ALR. In its decision the ALC stated that the request was “inconsistent with the Agricultural Land Commission Act to preserve agricultural land.” Additionally, in … Continue reading →

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2010 Pumpkin growing contest winner

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Ken

The winning pumpkin for 2010 weighed 131 lbs!

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Pumpkin growing contest in Maple Ridge

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Ken

A spirited group of Maple Ridge citizens have embarked on the search for that giant pumpkin. After wise words from Heather aka. the Pumpkin Queen of the “Pumpkin Patch , the excitement has started. Requirements: Special Seeds Soil of any … Continue reading →

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Flushing money down the toilet

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Ken

Change habits to limit tax increases Over the past decade, Maple Ridge has added more and more homes and welcomed new residents to the community, but taxpayers have been faced with increases in their property taxes almost every year during … Continue reading →

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