Veronica School News Today

Local organizations work together to raise funds and food donations through the annual 40 Cans for Lent fundraiser.

“The black community is a strong community,” Obasan said. “We seek to foster continuous unity between black residents of Airdrie and other residents of Airdrie, irrespective of their background, race, ethnicity or upbringing."

Students from local schools do their part in the ceremony and then place a Canadian flag and a poppy on the grave of each soldier at the County’s Garden of Peace Cemetery.

The Airdrie Knights of Columbus ran the 40 Cans for Lent initiative over the course of lent, raising close to $30,000 for the food bank.

This year’s drive was the most successful to date with food items and monetary donations totalling $28,000.

Sault Ste. Marie city council hasnt ruled out demolition of the derelict property, if it can find the funds to do so.

Through its charitable organization, PrimoHoagies plans to donate $1,000 a week to families as part of a “Season of Giving Giveaway.”

Parents were surprised by the announcement and say the school's directors and the board did not give parents an indication the poor enrollment numbers and financials would lead to the closure.

Parents were surprised by the announcement and say the school's directors and the board did not give parents an indication the poor enrollment numbers and financials would lead to the closure.

Parents were surprised by the announcement and say the school's directors and the board did not give parents an indication the poor enrollment numbers and financials would lead to the closure.