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The citizens' group hoping to stop a jet fuel tank farm from being built on the banks of the Fraser River is looking at its options after losing a court challenge last week.

The Delta Amateur Radio Society was out at the North 40 Park Reserve in Ladner June 27-28 for the annual Field Day. Field Day is open to all amateurs in International Amateur Radio Union Region 2 - The Americas.

Editor: Re: Interest by investors demonstrates need for T2, letter to the editor, June 19 The bulk of Cliff Stewart's comments are of an economic nature. This is quite appropriate as a response to the "need" for Port Metro's Terminal 2 project.

Editor: As a resident of Delta for over 80 years, I have seen the slow erosion of the ecosystem of the Fraser River estuary, an ecosystem that was created thousands of years ago.

Editor: Re: Interest by investors demonstrates need for T2, letter to the editor, June 19 Firstly, Cliff Stewart mentioned the cost would be about $2 billion.

Lower Mainland Green Team members dump a load of the English ivy pulled from Ladner Harbour Park last Sunday afternoon. The volunteer crew was removing invasive plants from the park.

Riders from all over to roll into town in two weeks

$2,500 goes to Hannah's Heroes from 34th annual Jog for a Jug

The Tour de Delta is asking local families to open their homes to riders taking part in this year's races. Organizers of the annual cycling weekend have a waiting list of riders that require accommodation.

With dry weather expected to continue all summer, Delta council this week moved to beef up enforcement around water restrictions.