Insights & Community Updates

At Kel-Mor, we’re always proud to support local projects that make a real difference in the community. One of those projects is the community garden at Emil Anderson Group’s office in Rosedale, where fresh produce is grown and donated to the Chilliwack Salvation Army to help support local people facing food insecurity. This year, Kel-Mor donated another truckload of Planter Blend topsoil to help the garden continue growing through the 2026 season. It’s the second time we’ve s

At Kel-Mor, we believe local materials can do more than support landscaping projects, driveways, and job sites. Sometimes, they help build places where the community can gather, learn, grow, and share. This spring (2026), Kel-Mor is proud to support The Seedling Garden, a volunteer-led community garden at Chilliwack Seventh-day Adventist Church, located on Riverside Drive in Chilliwack. We recently met with Lori Kriwokon, who is part of the church team and volunteer group hel

Across British Columbia, the landscaping and construction industries continue to evolve. From new infrastructure investment to changing homeowner preferences, the way outdoor spaces are designed and built is shifting. For homeowners and contractors in Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley, these changes are influencing everything from landscaping materials to the types of outdoor projects people are choosing for their homes. Understanding these industry trends can help homeown

If you’re planning a landscaping project in Chilliwack or anywhere in the Fraser Valley, you’ve probably asked yourself: Do I need topsoil or mulch? It’s a common question, and the answer depends entirely on what you’re trying to achieve. While both materials play important roles in landscaping, they serve very different purposes. Understanding the difference can help you choose the right product for your garden project. What Is Topsoil? Topsoil is the upper layer of soil

At Kel-Mor one of the partnerships we’re incredibly proud of is our long-standing support of the Chilliwack Chiefs, a team that means as much to the Fraser Valley as any local tradition. Kel-Mor Visits The Chilliwack Chief's Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting the Chiefs at the Chilliwack Coliseum with Barry Douglas, the team’s Vice-President. He gave us an insider’s tour that reminded us just how much pride, effort, and heart go into building a winning club both on and

Some outdoor spaces are landscaped. Others are carefully designed to feel like a seamless extension of the home itself. That’s the level Jovak Landscape & Design operates at. The Origins of Jovak Landscaping & Design Founded in 2005 by John and Lynn, Jovak has built a reputation across the Fraser Valley and parts of Metro Vancouver for delivering high-end outdoor living spaces with precision, creativity, and an exceptional client experience. We recently sat down with Jovak’s

Parallel Paving is one of those companies you notice quickly in Chilliwack. In just a few short years, they’ve built a reputation for high-quality asphalt work, reliable crews, and projects completed properly from the ground up. Professional Asphalt Paving in Chilliwack & Abbotsford With a paving crew of 12 skilled professionals, they handle everything from residential driveways to commercial and civil paving projects across Chilliwack and Abbotsford, and they’re continuing t

At Kel-Mor, long-term relationships matter. Some partnerships are built over years, others over decades, and a few feel like they’ve always just worked. Our relationship with Transformations Landscaping is one of those. 18 Years of Partnership in the Fraser Valley We recently sat down for lunch with Dave Babcock of Transformations Landscaping to catch up, talk projects, and reflect on a partnership that’s now been going strong for 18 years. In that time, both of our businesse