Canby History

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Ever the story of this stone on corner of Knights Bridge Road and Holly Street.

This unusual rock is in memory of Laura (Mrs. W.H.) Thompson. Placed by her son, Neal, who found the "desert stone" in Central Oregon, had city permission to place the memorial honoring his mother, who has led her Camp Fire Girls in clearing brush from the tiny park given to the city by Mrs. Charles N. (Wilhelmina) Wait. The well attended park dedication in 1933 preceded long use of the spot for Camp Fire Girl ceremonials. Mrs. Thompson was an early member of the Canby School Board.

05/24/2026

Just horribly sad! Run free little bear without fear.

At approximately 10:50 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, Canby Police were dispatched on a call that reported a bear sighting near Canby Burgerville. Canby Police tracked the bear to a private property located in the vicinity of North 3rd Street and Locust Street. Oregon State Police (OSP) and Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) also responded to the call.

At the scene, Canby Police observed a bear in the tree on private property. None of the responding agencies had a tranquilizer dart in their possession. OSP contacted Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for assistance.

At approximately 11:15a.m., while waiting for assistance from ODFW, Canby Police observed the bear begin to climb down the tree. At that time, a crowd of people had gathered near the scene to also observe the bear. Additionally, the County Fairgrounds and the Canby Saturday Market, where members of the public were congregating, were just blocks away from the scene. Because of public health and safety concerns generated by the bear’s proximity to and movement towards the public, the agencies decided to stop the bear with lethal force.

“This is an unfortunate circumstance, and I imagine the decision to use lethal force was not taken lightly. Law enforcements’ first responsibility is to protect the health and safety of residents, and I appreciate the multi-agency coordination.” said Canby Mayor Brian Hodson.

Canby Police regret that such an action was necessary to protect public health and safety and would like to remind the public that ODFW has published a guide for preventing bear encounters. Please refer to the ODFW webpage “Help Keep Bears Wild” for more information.

Please contact the Oregon State Police, Northern Command Center, non-emergency line at 1-800-442-0776 with questions regarding this event.

05/12/2026

Anyone remember the post about a mysterious tombstone. Got access to an old file. It was translated in 1996. Stay tuned for more of the mystery. I also have a copy of a letter from Myra Weston… unfortunately she didn’t have the answer.

05/02/2026

Canby's Theater back in the day est. 1950's. Does anyone recognize this building now?

05/02/2026

Canby is participating in Stamp Out Hunger please leave non-perishable by your mailbox May 9th for your carrier to pick up!

Ready to help letter carriers across the nation ?
Just leave your nonperishable food donation by your mailbox on Saturday, May 9, and your letter carrier will take care of the rest. All donations stay right in your community, helping stock the shelves of local food banks and pantries.

04/18/2026

It smells like garden time in Canby! Prepping today! What are you planting this year?

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

03/31/2026

Frank Blecha's Old Giffy Way Cafe 1942. Wonder if the Army stopped by for lunch. It was located on HWY 99 at Barlow.

03/25/2026

Canby’s A&W back in the day.

02/08/2026

Parsons Pharmacy on NW 2nd & Grant St. Est. 1959.-1960