by Cat Flack | Nov 13, 2020 | News
The first thing I noticed about Pete Smith was his twinkling blue eyes. Those eyes that looked so merry and bright have witnessed firsthand the atrocities of war. Not World War One or Two but that most unpopular war, the Vietnam War. Not that any war is popular, but...
by Trina Berlo | Nov 6, 2020 | News
Midwest Metals is supporting an effort to raise funds for a costly wheelchair device that will allow a local girl to stand up, and possibly walk on her own one day. The Fraser family has been fundraising for two years for the assistive device for their nine-year-old...
by Trina Berlo | Nov 6, 2020 | News
This Remembrance Day, people will be asked to observe a moment of silence wherever they may be at the eleventh hour. Wreaths will be laid at local Cenotaphs, but the public is asked not to attend, due to the pandemic. Creemore Legion officials will hold a brief...
by Trina Berlo | Nov 6, 2020 | News
The Creemore Echo will be proceeding with its annual food and toy drive this year. Donations will be welcome at 3 Caroline Street West, beginning Nov. 13. The toys will be distributed to area children-in-need by County of Simcoe paramedics as part of their annual toy...
by Trina Berlo | Nov 6, 2020 | Events, News
Many volunteers from several community groups have been working behind the scenes to find a way to safely celebrate Christmas in the Valley. The festivities traditionally take place the first weekend of December, and that won’t change but the events themselves will be...
by Trina Berlo | Nov 6, 2020 | News
Simcoe Muskoka is seeing the highest increases in cases of COVID-19 of the pandemic and that the majority are in the southern part of Simcoe County. Simcoe Muskoka Medical Officer of Health Dr. Charles Gardner reported this week that the growth rate in the region is...
