In the Community

"Killing Type ", a Booktown mystery by Lorna Barrett: Stoneham, New Hampshire. The long-standing Chamber of Commerce president, is being challenged by his former lover, Tricia's sister Angelica, who has plans to draw tourists' interest to Stoneham.

Nature Conservancy of Canada and local Girl Guides contribute a “Ton” for Conservation

Tiny Tots Spring Concert and Grad

Donna Bonner enjoyed a visit from her daughter Sandra Standish of Medicine Hat and her granddaughter Ainsley Haurdahl of Edmonton. They also enjoyed visiting with Kevin and Carol Bonner.

Wayne and Susan Poppel traveled to Winnipeg to attend the 2015 University of Manitoba Convocation where Kevin Mehi graduated with his Juris Doctor.

Grade 6 students from Reston, Oak Lake, Maryfi eld, Elkhorn and Virden took part in a National Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® on Friday, May 22. The event, held at Tundra Oil & Gas Place in Virden, was presented by Virden EMS.

The Kenton Memorial Hall was the scene of Kenton’s First Sports Dinner, on Saturday April 18. A delicious roast beef supper was prepared and served by Thelma Quinn and her staff. The hall was beautifully decorated thanks to the “Fun Raisers.

True to tradition, no matter which Friday in May the Virden Farmers’ Market chooses to start up, a biting wind prevails. On May 29 it was a true test of fortitude for the regular vendors. At 10:00 a.m.

For years John Kellsey woke up before 7:00 a.m. and took the short drive to the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria B.C. There he greeted the nurses and technicians whom he had come to know very well over the years.

The Elkhorn Elks Club has a long and proud tradition of service to the community, having operated for 60 years. However like everything in life, there is change.