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

Marion County parks supervisor Kevin Thompson is shown in front of the Little North Santiam River at North Fork Park. The facility (and river access) will become available May 15. James Day

Tour shows promise of Canyon parks

Marion County is getting ready for the great reveal of its under-restoration Santiam Canyon-area parks. The seven parks, North Fork, Bear Creek and Salmon Falls in the North Fork/Elkhorn area and Niagara, Packsaddle, Minto and […]

A Santiam Hospital community health worker administers a blood sugar and cholesterol screening test at the April 11 Santiam Canyon Community Health Fair in Mill City. Submitted

Good turnout for health fair

More than 50 community members participated in a community health fair held Thursday, April 11 at the Canyon Service Center in Mill City. Volunteers and area agencies and professionals provided a wide range of health-related […]

Get ready to fish, win prizes, have fun

This year’s Detroit Lake Fishing Derby promises to “keep kid’s fishing.” More than 1,000 adults and children are expected to attend this popular event, sponsored by the Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association. Other sponsors […]

Calendar

WEEKLY EVENTS  ​​Monday Stayton Community Food Bank – 9 a.m. – noon, 1210 Wilco Road. Monday – Friday. 503-769-4088 Group Fitness – 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Canyon Service Center, 844 S First Ave., Mill City. […]