Clearview man killed in ATV accident

A 33-year-old Clearview Township man, a resident of Creemore, has died of injuries sustained during an ATV accident. On Saturday morning, a passerby came upon the scene on Lavender Hill Road, just south of Dunedin, where the man had been trapped for several hours....

Echo publisher gets award for community work

Sara Hershoff is the 2017 recipient of the Insurance Bureau of Canada Community Award in memory of Mary Knowles.  The owner and publisher of The Creemore Echo was recognized for her many contributions to the community, both professional and volunteer, at the Ontario...

Hockey dance reverts to elimination draw

The hockey dance is going back to its roots, reintroducing live music and the elimination style cash draw.  It is the main fundraiser for Creemore Minor Hockey, which has been hosting the annual event for more than 25 years. The volunteer organization uses the funds...

Log Cabin adopts North America’s smallest jail

Creemore’s little lock-up, touted as North America’s smallest jail, is now officially the responsibility of the Creemore Log Cabin service board.  Clearview council approved a terms of reference April 23, for the newly created Creemore Log Cabin and Jail Municipal...

Art students learn the principles of pattern

The lines between art, history, geography and math were blurred during this month’s Artists in the School program. During recent weeks, artists Jordan Eveland and Gail Caswell were back at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School for the annual in-school art program...

Lions, school board named NVCA champs

Volunteers, land stewards and community partners took centre stage at the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s (NVCA) Evening of Thanks on April 17. The event, held during National Volunteer Week, celebrated the contributions of individuals, organizations and...