The gymnasium of Richard Bulpitt Elementary was filled with the sound of music as students and teachers, along with Education Minister Peter Fassbender and the Langley Board of Education, officially opened the school.

The new $26.2-million Yorkson-area middle school took a big leap toward its anticipated opening date as Langley MLA Mary Polak joined community stakeholders in officially breaking ground on the barren site.

In the spirit of community that Lynn Fripps spent a lifetime advocating, students, stakeholders and Langley MLA Mary Polak gathered today to officially open the new $12.6-million elementary school.

Education Minister George Abbott was joined by Langley MLA Mary Polak and the Langley board of education today to sign a project agreement for the new elementary school in the South East Yorkson area.

Willoughby slopes families will soon see work begin on the new $15-million, 21-classroom elementary school and Neighbourhood Learning Centre slated for this rapidly-growing community.

This week hoop dreams come alive as 20 teams from around the province meet for the 66th Annual B.C. Senior Boys' AAA Basketball Tournament in the Langley Events Centre.