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Issue No. 1 • Back to School • August 2026
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Presented in Partnership with
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A message from The Abbotsford School District
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As we begin the 2026-2027 school year, the Abbotsford School District is delighted to welcome students and families back. We wish everyone a wonderful year ahead, filled with learning, connection, memorable moments and new opportunities.
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We also extend our congratulations to the Patrika team on the launch of their first newsletter and look forward to seeing it become another valuable way to connect and celebrate our community.
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The Patrika Community Conversations
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Abbotsford School District
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More From Abby Schools
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Follow the Abbotsford School District on YouTube and see our schools and community in action. From student and staff stories to special events, district highlights and livestreams of graduation ceremonies, our channel is another great way to stay connected and celebrate what’s happening across Abby Schools.
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What started with a few big questions for some of our youngest learners is becoming a story we get to follow year after year. Journey to 2036 follows a group of Abbotsford students as they grow, learn and make their way toward graduation in 2036.
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Catch up on Season 1 and Season 2,
and stay tuned — Season 3 is coming soon!
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There are many community resources available to support students and families in Abbotsford. The School District has gathered many of them in one convenient place to make it easier to find the information, services and support your family may need.Resources include mental health and wellness, food and housing, childcare, newcomer services, educational supports and more.
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Back-to-school season often means getting children back into routines — earlier bedtimes, packed lunches, homework, reading and busy schedules. But there is another important part of a healthy school routine that can sometimes be overlooked: movement.
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7 Tips for Parents
Back-to-school season gets busy quickly. Between school supplies, lunches, new schedules and after-school activities, health can easily fall to the bottom of the list. Here are seven simple things parents can keep in mind as kids head back to school.
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What's Happening in Abbotsford
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Mark your calendar for these upcoming community events.
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Punjabi Folklore — 3rd Annual Folk Dance Event
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Saturday, August 22 | 4:00–8:00 PM
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@Matsqui Centennial Auditorium
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An afternoon celebrating Punjabi folk dance and culture, presented by Punjabi Folklore Bhangra Academy. Tickets are $25.
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Abbotsford Farm & Country Market
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Saturdays| 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
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Shop directly from local farmers, food producers and artisans at Abbotsford's long-running traditional farmers' market. The market runs Saturdays through October 31.
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Fishin' for Fun — Family Event
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Saturday, August 29 | 2:00–5:30 PM
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A family afternoon featuring fishing, farm animals, live music, a comedy magic show, games, food and more.
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Egyptian Bazaar
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Saturday, August 29 | 4:00–8:00 PM
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@OPEX Abbotsford, 1575 McCallum Road
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A free, family-friendly cultural market featuring Egyptian food and drinks, artisan goods, Arabic calligraphy, henna, live portrait artists, crafts and games.
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Abbotsford Weather
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A Look at the Weeks Ahead
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Warm Days, with a Little Rain in the Mix
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Abbotsford is heading into the final stretch of August with a little bit of everything. Expect a warm start to the weekend before cooler temperatures and rain arrive Saturday and linger into Sunday. Sunshine returns to start the following week, with daytime highs generally settling into the low-to-mid 20s. As we head toward September, the outlook remains fairly comfortable, with a mix of sun and cloud and a few chances of showers along the way.
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Planning ahead? Check the latest 14-day Abbotsford forecast from The Weather Network.
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Message from The Publisher
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As The Patrika approaches 30 years of publishing and serving our community, we are excited to begin a new chapter with the launch of the Abbotsford Community Newsletter.
For nearly three decades, The Patrika has grown alongside the community we serve. This newsletter is another way for us to stay connected — sharing local stories, useful information and the people and organizations that make Abbotsford such a special place to call home.
We invite you to explore our new newsletter and website, and we thank you for your continued support as we take this next step together.
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Dr. Andy Sidhu
Publisher, The Patrika
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