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Jenny Holly Hansen   -   Apr 09, 2025 A History of Growth: Abbotsford’s Journey from Settlement to Urban Center
A History of Growth: Abbotsford’s Journey from Settlement to Urban Center

The city’s name is believed to come from Harry Braithwaite Abbott. From Stó:lō people to farmers settling in, from strategic location to intentional growth, Abbotsford has a rich history. Let's talk about it.

Abbotsford: A City Named for a Railway Pioneer
Jenny Holly Hansen   -   May 09, 2025 Abbotsford: A City Named for a Railway Pioneer

the origins of the city's name are a quiet tribute to one of the many figures who helped shape its early growth: Harry Braithwaite Abbott, a railway official with the Canadian Pacific Railway. Let's talk about him.

by 1. Jenny Holly Hansen & WBN News Abbotsford
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Jenny Holly Hansen   -   May 09, 2025 Abbotsford: A City Named for a Railway Pioneer
Abbotsford: A City Named for a Railway Pioneer

the origins of the city's name are a quiet tribute to one of the many figures who helped shape its early growth: Harry Braithwaite Abbott, a railway official with the Canadian Pacific Railway. Let's talk about him.

by 1. Jenny Holly Hansen & WBN News Abbotsford
Jenny Holly Hansen   -   Apr 09, 2025 A History of Growth: Abbotsford’s Journey from Settlement to Urban Center
A History of Growth: Abbotsford’s Journey from Settlement to Urban Center

The city’s name is believed to come from Harry Braithwaite Abbott. From Stó:lō people to farmers settling in, from strategic location to intentional growth, Abbotsford has a rich history. Let's talk about it.

by 1. Jenny Holly Hansen & WBN News Abbotsford
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