Community News

CARP – It was a brand-new event for the West Carleton Garden Club and Horticultural Society (WCGC), and it was a hit right off the bat thanks to the help of two other garden clubs and a large crowd eager for the gardening season to arrive.

BUCKHAM’S BAY – It wasn’t their usual day, but the Constance Bay Kids Ice Fishing Derby returned to Buckham’s Bay Saturday (March 4) after a two-year absence due to COVID-19.

CONSTANCE BAY – It’s brand new space for Constance and Buckham’s Bay youth to get their sweat on, and Constance and Buckham’s Bay Community Association (CBBCA) director and project lead Katrin Bachmann says it’s been warmly welcomed.

CARP – There was no ice, but there sure was lots of fun at last weekend’s Carp Winter Carnival.

FITZROY HARBOUR – Bethel-St. Andrew’s United Church has done a lot of things for its community over many, many years. But yesterday (Feb. 21) was the first time in flipped pancakes for them.

WOODLAWN – West Carleton’s three Anglican churches henceforth will be their own parish and new incumbent Reverend Dr. Alana McCord is excited to learn about her new community.

CONSTANCE BAY – The second annual Northern Off Road Girls Charity Ice Fishing dDerby netted a big payday for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre now under construction in Carp.

FITZROY HARBOUR – Record breaking cold weather, a Thursday (Feb. 2) evening snow squall, -40 degree Celsius weather, a wind chill that added to that, Mother Nature tried her best, but even she couldn’t stop the Fitzroy Harbour Winter Carnival.

KINBURN – Savvy Seconds has been through the wringer the last few years.

CARP – Card players were overjoyed to return to Carp Fair Euchre which kicked off Saturday (Jan. 21), but it was a bittersweet start to the series as those in attendance paid honour to long time euchre volunteer John Verney.