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At a noon customer appreciation barbecue Henry Hildebrandt, owner of Fountain Tire in Virden speaks with satisfaction of the business he runs.

RM working to catch-up

The thrill of harvest at a field near you

Not every little town can run a successful one-day fair with flowers and grains, hand crafts, an array of quilts, children’s school work, and the strong livestock component that Harding has.

Staff Sergeant Steve Sumner reported 56 calls for service between July 6 and July 11. Three false alarms and 21 traffic tickets occurred during this time frame. July 6 Theft of a vehicle; SUV, the keys were left in it.

“A career in auto retailing requires hard work, business savvy, a willingness to learn and change, and a temperament well-suited to the business. A person with all of those attributes will succeed.

For the first time, St. Mary’s Anglican Church has ordained a deacon. On June 29, Anna Sproul pledged her faithfulness to that calling, to serve in the church and “to look for Christ in all others, being ready to help and serve those in need”.

On July 4, 2015, a massive hail storm sliced its way through the village of Elkhorn. In its path, it left hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to homes, personal property, animals, and vehicles.

The Virden Community Chamber of Commerce (VCCC) presents the RCMP Musical Ride, Thursday, July 14 at the Agricultural Society Fairgrounds. This will be their first time in Virden since 1978.

Wallace District Fire Department’s training site is expanding. For a water source, oilfield matting is providing a road between the training centre and the Scallion Creek, running north of Virden near the municipal airport.