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Ron Hatch: A Life of Books and Adventure (1939–2021)

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By Carol Volkart, Newsletter Editor “When I heard of Ron Hatch’s passing last fall, I googled him and found an outpouring – a flood – of appreciation for him and his work coming from the province’s finest writers,” recalls Dunbar resident Helen Spiegelman. “How amazing that he made time to help a little committee pull … Read more

New Pastor on the Side of the Angels

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By Carol Volkart, Newsletter Editor When the members of Dunbar’s Immaculate Conception Parish welcomed Father John Horgan as their pastor last July, they also welcomed an expert on angels, medical ethics, and a 14,000-volume library into their community. Plus, of course, a well-known name that surprises cab drivers and requires its bearer to quickly state, … Read more

Remembering George Pinch

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by Meredith Kimball, Dunbar Community Patrol Chairperson On January 7 of this year, George Pinch died at the age of 87. He was born November 12, 1935 and grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan.  He earned an engineering degree from the University of Saskatchewan, where he met his wife, Lorna, at a church function in Saskatoon. … Read more

DEEP’s Spring Activities

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Dunbar Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness (DEEP) continues to work toward building a stronger and more resilient community in times of emergency and disaster.  The group offers neighbourhoods assistance in emergency preparedness with our Map Your Neighbourhood Program (MYN) via Zoom. A group member will help a block volunteer organize the Zoom meeting by informing residents of … Read more

Speak up for Dunbar this Election Year

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By Bruce A. Gilmour, DRA President As 2022 began, I reflected on the DRA’s 2021 accomplishments and the path forward. Much of last year’s focus will continue to influence our agenda this year. That includes an increased emphasis on collaboration with the Dunbar Village Business Association and with Dunbar residents through the newsletter, list serv, … Read more

Garden Club Jumps into Spring

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By Jutta Zeisler, President, Dunbar Garden Club After a year made challenging by record high and low temperatures, high winds and devastating floods, Dunbar gardeners are going full steam ahead into the new growing season. With high vaccination rates and venues opening up in late fall, we had anticipated being able to hold in-person meetings … Read more

The Hearts of Dunbar

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By Carol Volkart, Newsletter Editor I suspect I wasn’t the only one mystified by the big fat pink hearts that began popping up around Dunbar in February. Hearts, Valentine’s Day, February – I got that much. But what was their point, and who were they aiming at with their slogans – “I (heart) Dunbar,” “Be … Read more

St. Philip’s Anglican Church: A New Chapter

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By Debbie Matheson From its founding in the growing neighbourhood of Dunbar Heights in 1925, St Philip’s Anglican Church has served not just as a place of worship and service, but as a centre of fellowship for the whole community. The first building, constructed by parishioners, functioned as Dunbar’s community centre. There were dinners, dances, … Read more