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
News
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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