Community News

WEST CARLETON – While every day feels like Christmas in West Carleton, last weekend was especially Christmassy, with holiday themed events every day across Ward 5 including three Santa Claus parades on Saturday.

DUNROBIN – Last Sunday (Dec. 1) the volunteers of St. Mary’s Anglican Church hosted a winter clothing drive, and the congregation and community showed up to make sure those struggling in the community will be able to stay warm this winter.

KINBURN – The work is done and now it’s time to celebrate Clem Smith and all those who helped him get his property cleaned up after a devastating fire in October.

DUNROBIN – Each year, Dunrobin’s community Christmas tree gets a little bit bigger, and every year for the last eight, the decorating and lighting of it is a beacon the holiday season has arrived.

KINBURN – When Clem Smith’s barn burned down on Oct. 28 it wasn’t just a loss for him, but the whole community.

KINBURN – Dunrobin’s Dorothy Richardson is so committed to good health, she didn’t even take a day off for her 90th birthday.

KINBURN – It was a fire that shocked and saddened the community.

CARP – While the clouds prevented the flagpole’s shadow from being seen travelling across the face of the memorial at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, it was the only complaint that could be made of the weather as roughly 700 people paid their respects at the West Carleton War Memorial Remembrance Day ceremony held in Carp.

KINBURN – When it comes to partying, nobody has more experience that seniors. So, when the Kinburn Seniors Association (KSA) celebrates its 50th anniversary, you know they are going to do it right.

CARP – Carp Health Access’ (CHA) Oct. 26 workshop focused on the challenges caregivers must overcome caring for West Carleton’s elderly and shone a light on some of the services and options available to help overcome those challenges.