News and More: The rise of the highly contagious Omicron variant has state officials surprised — and concerned. Canby High School was put on a secure hold while police investigated a reported threat that turned out to be a misunderstanding. 

Canby Conversation: We catch up with Sharon Schneider and Deb Harman, live from this year's Canby Community Food & Toy Drive giveaway by Canby Kiwanis, which served nearly 400 families and 1,000 local children this year.

Canby Hall Pass: Heather Schloe, Swan Island Dahlias.

More info: http://canbyareachamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/canby-hall-pass-promotion-2546 

This Week's Sponsors: DirectLink, Ellison Team Homes, Marquis Hope Village, The Book Nook, Wild Hare Saloon, Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., Retro Revival

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