Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS)

Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS)

Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) is a registered non-profit society. In 2003, the animal control contract between the Township of Langley and the SPCA expired. A dedicated group of volunteers stepped up. They were eager to see a positive change in the way lost and abandoned animals were cared for in Langley. First of all, they lobbied the government for a municipally run animal shelter. After six long months, the animal control contract was awarded to
Festina Lente Estate Winery

Festina Lente Estate Winery

Festina Lente Estate Winery is situated on a 5-acre farm in Langley’s Campbell Valley region. It’s Langley’s newest and most intriguing winery. Owned and operated by Bill and Teresa Townsley, Festina Lente was established in 2010 as the first environmentally forward homestead. They maintain a working apiary and orchard providing the raw material for their clean and subtle wines. The winery opened it’s doors to the public in May 2017. Three Generations of Winemaking Festina Lente
Gophers

Gophers

Gophers can be found throughout Canada. These little pests are known for their burrowing behavior. Gophers can be very detrimental to yards, gardens, and pastures. Description Gophers are about 15cm in length. Pocket gophers tails, like other rodents, are completely hairless. Their name comes from their fur-lined cheeks which are used as pockets to hold both food and nesting materials (not unlike our domestic pet hamsters). Breeding Once they invade your property, gophers establish breeding populations.
When to Purchase a Ride-On Lawn Mower

When to Purchase a Ride-On Lawn Mower

Many people make the decision to purchase a ride-on lawn mower when they unable to physically handle a walk-behind mower anymore; or they have such a large area to mow that a ride-on lawn mower is just more practical. As always, you should do your research. Property size and the price you can afford for a mower will be the final determining factor, but there are a number of things to consider. Are you dealing with
Start a Backyard Chicken Coop

Start a Backyard Chicken Coop

There are some important things to know before you start a backyard chicken coop. According to our research, we found mostly resistance, not acceptance, to backyard chicken coops in the Fraser Valley. This seems to be because of the fear of avian flu in our poultry population. Protecting Farms From Infection This is a more than reasonable fear due to the area having industrial chicken farms that need to be protected from disease. Our large poultry
Horse Trails-Why the Fraser Valley is the Best Place to Ride

Horse Trails-Why the Fraser Valley is the Best Place to Ride

For those of us who are lucky enough to live in the Fraser Valley, we are certainly aware of the tremendous beauty of our surroundings. We are also grateful for all of our great horse trails. Life is rich with colour in the autumn on the lower mainland. Many of us love to get out in the great outdoors with our families. We breath the fresh air and get some exercise. We really do have the
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