Pubdate: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 Source: Aldergrove Star (CN BC) Copyright: 2002 Central Fraser Valley Star Publishing Ltd. Contact: http://www.aldstar.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/989 PRO-POT RALLY APPROVED BY CITY Organizers are hoping for a massive turnout for a pro-marijuana rally at Abbotsford's Centennial Park. "Similar marijuana rallies being hosted all over the world!" said Brian [name redacted], the B.C. Marijuana Party's candidate in the Abbotsford - Mt. Lehman constituency. Tim Felger's planned May 4 marijuana rally and march was granted a permit by the City of Abbotsford on April 16. "The city must be expecting a massive turnout," said Felger from his home on Bradner Road, "because they've given us the whole park and the entire Civic Plaza." Felger expressed the opinion that, "The granting of the permit for a 'Special Event Outdoor Political Rally' will deter Abbotsford's 'finest' from attending at least in uniform, and will help boost the number of supporters." Back in 1999 Felger and [name redacted] hosted several pro-marijuana rallies throughout the Fraser Valley, none of which were sanctioned by permit. Felger believes this oversight caused him several clashes with authorities, something he doesn't anticipate for the upcoming rally scheduled for 1 p.m. at Centennial Park. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Stevens