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Canadian City Council members unanimously approved an order Monday evening, calling a special election to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, legalizing the sale of all alcoholic beverages, including mixed beverages, within the city limits.

The Canadian City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with other local taxing entities Monday evening, agreeing to offer the former Canadian Apartment property, located at 203 Birch St., for sale at a public auction to be held on the courthouse steps.

At last month’s American Legion meeting here, a decision was made that today seems strangely prescient in light of last week’s two mass shooting events. The decision to which I refer was to resume Stop the Bleed training in Canadian and surrounding communities.

The Canadian/Hemphill County Chamber of Commerce is issuing a call to the general public requesting any event information that needs to be included on the annual 4th of July schedule of events, and asking that it be delivered to their office no later than Friday, May 27, at 5 pm. No exceptions will be made. All traditional Independence Day activities will take place on Monday, July 4. This year’s parade theme is “Proud To Be an American.” Please email all information to jackie@canadiantx.com or call the Chamber at 806.323.6234.

Laycee Johnson, United Way board president, presents a $3,000 donation to Canadian VFD Treasurer Bryan Bartlett on Friday, May 13. The United Way made donations to 14 fire departments in the area. Also pictured are firefighters Chase Smyth and Jackie Kidd, and Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson. PHOTO PROVIDED BY COURTNEY KENDALL