Fraser Heights Community Association

The Fraser Heights Community Association and its predecessor the Fraser Heights Ratepayers Association have contributed to the well-being of the community of Fraser Heights for over the past 50 years. Over those years, the focus has been on the retention and improvement of our community look and feel, shaping development through input to the City of Surrey, and ensuring and promoting safety in our community.

Fraser Heights is the area north of Highway 1, running from Golden Ears Way to the Port Mann Bridge.

While the organization historically has had regular public meetings to inform residents of the Association’s activities, Covid changed that approach, and the organization has largely been on-line, with communication through our web site at fhca.ca, and through group email communication.

The landscape for community organizations generally has changed significantly in the past 5 years. Development guidelines have been upended by Bill 44, where developers can proceed with higher density construction without any input from residents (or for that matter, from the City). Safety issues have been complicated through the Police transition, though some of the slack has been picked up by Neighbourhood Watch programs working toward a more safe environment.

Several of the current Board Members of the FHCA have indicated that they will not be putting their name forward for the next year, and the Association now is looking for nominations for a Board of Directors that will chart a future for the organization, including meeting structure (on-line or in-person), mandate, and fund raising methods. Board Members must be residents of Fraser Heights who are willing to volunteer their time to represent the best interests of our Community.

If you are interested in contributing to your Community by getting involved as a Board Member with the Fraser Heights Community Association, please forward your name and contact information to directors@fhca.ca, or alternatively call or text the President Ed MacIntosh at 604-818-7793. We will be sending out a notice of general meeting for regular business and election of a Board of Directors in the coming weeks.

The Surrey Christmas Bureau, a local charity that supports low-income families during the holidays, is offering a meaningful volunteer opportunity this Christmas season.
Each December, their Toy Depot transforms into a place filled with laughter, gratitude, and a touch of Christmas magic — where parents can choose toys for their children and feel the joy of giving once again.
The Bureau is inviting community members to volunteer with them between November 19 and December 20 at their Toy Depot (13665 102 Avenue, Surrey). The Depot operates Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers help families shop for toys, organize donations, and keep the holiday spirit alive throughout the season.
I have attached a PDF document with details on the organization as well as a “What-to-Expect” page for volunteers.
If individuals would like to volunteer independently on their own schedules, they can sign up through the Individual Volunteer Form:
👉 Individual Volunteer Form
Most groups join for a half-day or full-day shift, and every volunteer leaves knowing they’ve helped make Christmas happen for Surrey families in need. Last year, they supported nearly 2,000 families and almost 5,000 children, and this year, the need is even greater.

The providers of this daycare were at the welcome to Kindergarten event at Erma Stephenson School on Thursday May 29th.
If you are interested, see the contact information on the leaflet shown below.

Here is your chance to shape the future of your City – but you have to send in your comments by July 31.

The City of Surrey is updating the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) which provides a long-term vision for the future.

Here is your chance to provide your input on the core values for the City and any detail on:
– public transportation
– parks
– housing development and planning

Go to the link below and provide your input on the survey.

www.surrey.ca/ocp

ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF FRASER HEIGHTS

Note that there will be an expansion of transit in East Fraser Heights in the future. We can expect route 338 to be implemented by year end 2024 or early 2025. Instructions on how you can provide comments on that and other services can be found in Translink’s 2024 investment plan in the below link. Please take this opportunity to let them know you are from Fraser Heights and that you want and need more public transportation from your community.
Your input is important and valued.
Sincerely,
Ed MacIntosh
President
Fraser Heights Community Association

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IN COVERING OUR COSTS BY SENDING A CONTRIBUTION THROUGH AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT E-TRANSFER TO: fhcabanking@gmail.com

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The Fraser Heights Community Association will be having its next general meeting this coming Wednesday.

Date:    Sep 27 2023
Time:    7:00 PM
Place:   Fraser Heights Secondary School Auditorium

Agenda (subject to change):

• Opening remarks
• Treasurer’s report
• Safety & police report – Sgt Kuldeep Dhillon
• Development
  * project 7922-0254-00 (58 townhouse units)
  * project 7922-0243-00 (3 family & 1 park )
  * project 7923-0155-00 (temporary truck parking )
  * project 7923-0011-00 (7 lots)
  * project 7921-0170-00 (13 lots)

• Rogers telecommunication tower (160 St & 108A Ave)
• Vape shop
  1)  Licensing through City
  2)  Retail shop
  3)  19+ Same as liquor store
• 10693 Fraser Glen Drive
• Child care building at Erma Stephenson School
• Upgrading 104 Ave from 160 St to 168 St
• 3 way stop at Barnston Drive & 177A St
• Paving intersection at 160 Sty & 108 Ave
• Paving 110 Ave between 156 St & 157 St complete
• Announcements

Please let your neighbours who might not already be members of the association know about the meeting. All residents of Fraser Heights are welcome.   Donations can be e-transferred to:  fhcabanking@gmail.com

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF FRASER HEIGHTS

We, as the Fraser Heights Community Association (FHCA) executive, have recently received a number of enquiries and concerns about our community. Accordingly, we have contacted the City and School Board, and have listed the issues and the responses below. They are in no particular order, just a list.

We also encourage every resident to report concerns directly to the City at my.surrey.ca

1) Crosswalks & intersections on 104 Ave, namely 164 St & Fraserglen Drive
a. The City plans to upgrade and widen 104 Ave between 160 St to 168 St in the next 2-5 years. This will address the concerns referenced above.

2) Paving 160 St & 108 Ave intersection & 110 Ave between 156 St & 157 St
a. The City will flag the intersection with engineering for short term patch repair. The long-term solution is for the street to be repaved.
b. 110 Ave — this requires a capital repaving approval at a future date. The FHCA will be following up further on this matter.

3) Traffic lights not changing on 156 St under highway 1
a. These lights are the responsibility of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI). The sensors may have been affected by the recent paving. The FHCA will be following up further on this matter.

4) Bus stops built in East Fraser Heights, but with no added transit
a. The City is responsible for building the bus stops. This was done in preparation for the extra transit route which was planned for Fraser Heights. These plans were put on hold during the pandemic. Efforts are now being made to restart this project.

5) What is the structure partially constructed behind Erma Stephenson School
a. This structure will be for daycare. It is being built by School District 36. It is intended to be completed by the end of 2023.

Please help support your community association to cover operating costs by E-transferring a contribution to fhcabanking@gmail.com

Each and every contribution is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
FHCA Executive