In the Community

Virden residents were given the opportunity on May 20 to properly dispose of household hazardous waste. The town of Virden hosted a Household Hazardous Waste day at the Farmer’s Market location from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The Virden Craft Show was held May 6from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Tundra Oil & Gas Place. The hall was bustling with Virden crafters who set tables set up for attending public to view.

Students, Grades 1-4, at Goulter School, participated in Jump Rope for Heart on May 8. Twelve stations were run by teachers and volunteers throughout the afternoon.

Congratulations to James and Elizabeth Hargrave on the birth of their daughter Isabelle Anthea. Isabelle was born on Apr. 25 in Medicine Hat Alberta and was 8 lbs 5 oz and 20" long. Hudson, Alec and Savannah are delighted to have a new sister.

The Annual Spring Luncheon was held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Virden Lions Club building on May 5. The Virden & District Hospital Auxiliary put on a large spread of delicious food for over 120 people.

Came for the stone heads and found so much more!

The skatepark committee in Virden, consisting of Donna Hunter President, Miranda Dryden-Careme Vice-President, Secretary Marla Wilson, Treasurer Lynette Grumpelt, and board members Eduardo Giannico, Lorraine Davidson, Kim Bjornsson, Barb Finley, Dalt

Academic Excellence Awards: (back l-r) Abby Collen, Ethan Gertz, Connor Inkster, Rhett Grieve, Georgia Abel, Tanisha Nolan; (front l-r) Hannah Tinant, Paige Dryden, Thane Hayward, and Matthew Sanders.

Principal's Awards: (l-r) Olivia Hayward, Jessie Henry, Brady Rhodes, and Dreyson Potter.

Citizenship Awards: (back l-r) Elizabeth Anderson, Avery MacDonald, Kennedy Langevin, Esther Pringle, Seth Bjornsson, Emma Rhodes; (front l-r) Ean Levandosky, Reign Spring, Keira Peters, Cameron Martin, and Shanna Yaskow.