News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon

Merry ol’ Santa Claus gives The Canyon Weekly readers the inside scoop on his views on page 5. JIM KINGHORN

Children’s giveaway inspires others

Merry Thriftmas!  ’Tis the season for giving and two Lyons youngsters wanted to help other girls and boys have a good holiday by donating some of their toys. Their motivation came from mom, Amanda Bodenstab, […]

Santa tells all … almost

What if you could ask Santa Claus one question – what would it be? And what do you think he’d say? A reporter from The Canyon Weekly recently got that chance, sitting down with the man from […]

Find a painted rock; win a prize from SOCC

Get snuggly warm  and venture out to find two rocks hidden daily in Mill City as part of Santiam Outreach Community Center’s Christmas happenings. SOCC, along with its Salem partner ROCC, will host the “12 […]

Scio Fire District offers holiday help

Each year with the generous donations of the community, the Scio, Crabtree and Bilyeu Den volunteer firefighters are able to provide gifts for children and food for families who need a little help. Completed applications […]

Thanksgiving and Christmas help available

Churches have joined forces to provide a Thanksgiving food certificate and children’s Christmas gifts to those living in the Santiam Canyon who qualify for assistance.  The Thanksgiving food certificate and Christmas gifts will be distributed […]

City of Mill City

City takes over Fourth event

The city of Mill City has elected to take over the annual 4th of July Celebration after no volunteers stepped up to coordinate the annual event. The theme for 2023 is “Freedom Isn’t Free ~ […]