By Peter Zinn, for The Canby Chronicle Journey of Heroes is a four-day, three-night, all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for veterans, made possible through the Vital Life Foundation from Marquis and Wish of a Lifetime from AARP. Over the four days, participants receive flights to
By Peter Zinn, for The Canby Chronicle Farmer’s markets offer more than a place to buy fresh produce. They bring local growers and neighbors together while giving shoppers an opportunity to see where their food comes from and to support those who grow it. For a community like Canby,
By Peter Zinn, for The Canby Chronicle On Aug. 5, 1985, Guy Romaine opened Canby Fultano’s, a local fixture serving traditional flavors on a cornmeal crust. With evergreen staples like Pepperoni or Hawaiian, and more modern combinations like Chicken Feta and Chicken Pesto, Fultano’s has been serving Canby
By Raymond Rendleman, for The Canby Chronicle Other duties as assigned: The dunk tank was Canby Interim Chief Jose Gonzalez’s assignment on the evening of Aug. 4. Gonzalez said he genuinely had fun letting members of the public compete to drop him in the water, but his duty in
Matt! Love the new newspaper! We love everything about Canby and its local small town feel and community. Thanks for running with this vision and making it happen for us! Grateful! -Benton Dear Matt, Congratulations on the premiere edition of the Canby Chronicle. Like you, my wife and I believe
By Raymond Rendleman, The Canby Chronicle He does it for fun, but Randy McGuire also gets to connect with history and family by taking his model-boat hobby to levels beyond the comprehension of most fellow Canby residents. These are not the model boats you might buy in a kit
“A better world begins with us” By Dennis McNabb, The Canby Chronicle For those who live in Hope Village or the greater Canby area, the name Dave Lien should be familiar. If it’s not, his smiling countenance certainly will be. Dave is a source of inspiration to anyone he
Name: Ray Keen Place of birth: Newport Beach, California. How long have you lived in Canby: 11 years. If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the area: To:gether Canby (formerly the Canby Center). Profession: Executive Director at To:gether Canby since 2015. Other
By Peter Zinn, The Canby Chronicle According to Canby Tourism, the disc golf course at North Eco Park is “designed with the beginner to intermediate level golfer in mind. Eco Park is a moderately wooded course with well-defined fairways and enjoyable greens.” Designed by Ryan Gwillim and Steve Carson,
Name: Shatrine Krake Place of birth: Portland How long have you lived in Canby: Lived in Canby 10 years and now live in West Linn. If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the area: Grew up in Aurora, so Canby had everything we needed!
By Jules Rogers, The Canby Chronicle For nearly a century, the Whiskey Hill Schoolhouse has stood as a gathering place for the community. Built in 1926 from local Douglas fir, the two-room schoolhouse served generations of rural students before being moved across the road in 1949 and transformed into
Tell Nell What's Up, Canby Chronicle There is a term for a wife who lost her spouse: a widow. There is a word for a child who lost their parents: an orphan. But there is no word in the English dictionary for a parent who has lost a
By Kathy Robinson, Canby Adult Center Director, For The Canby Chronicle When was the last time you tried something new? Learned a new game, took an exercise class, shared lunch with someone you’d never met before, laughed until your cheeks hurt. If it’s been a while, September – National
By Raymond Rendleman, The Canby Chronicle Canby Community Park is an idyllic spot for a swim and a picnic, but it’s also the deadliest spot in town. This year, Canby Fire District Chief Matt Dale decided to see for himself how this Molalla River location claims so many lives.
By State Representative Matt Bunch, For The Canby Chronicle As another school year begins, I want to wish the Class of 2027 and every student, teacher, school employee, and family across House District 51 a successful and rewarding year. The start of a new school year is always filled with
By Jules Rogers, For The Canby Chronicle Summer reading in Canby was a novel success, with more enchanting events to come this fall. More than 471 readers attended the Canby Public Library’s End of Summer Reading celebration that marked the final day of the festival literary program on Friday,
By Peter Zinn, The Canby Chronicle Hundreds of varieties of dahlias stretched across nearly 50 acres as visitors wandered between blooms ranging from tennis-ball-sized pom-poms to dinner-plate flowers nearly a foot across. Swan Island Dahlias opened its Annual Dahlia Festival on Aug. 1 to celebrate the
By Peter Zinn, For The Canby Chronicle Water arced through the air as children raced across the splash pad on a sunny 75-degree day, marking the first official celebration of Canby’s newest public park. Daphne Glen Park, formerly referred to as the Auburn Farms Park Project, opened for
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Governor Tina Kotek has officially proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon
Community
Rotary Club of Canby continues its long-standing commitment to education by investing in the dreams and aspirations of local students. This year, the club awarded 28 scholarships totaling $78,500 to graduating high school seniors and continuing college students.
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We’re lucky here in Canby to have farms throughout the area and opportunities for fresh, local bounty. Vale Garden Farm, located near the Molalla River on the south side of town, has beenin Farmer Marcus Wolf ’s family since 1960
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Celebrating 58 years of bringing 4-H and FFA youth livestock projects to auction at the annual Clackamas County Fair, Clackamas County Junior Livestock Auction (CCJLA) will be held Saturday, August 22 at the County Fairgrounds.
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It’s the perfect time to visit Flower Farmer, Canby’s treasured spot for corn, basil, beautiful flowers, and whimsical train rides! This month marks the 26th Annual Basil & Art Festival, which showcases the Canby area’s local artists.