Get rid of your Christmas tree in an environmentally friendly manner and support your local volunteer firefighters to boot.
Colwood fire hall is chipping trees this weekend (Jan. 3 and 4). Trees are accepted by donation, with all proceeds going to the Colwood Volunteer Firefighters scholarship fund.
Bring your tree anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. either day to 3215 Metchosin Rd. For more information, call the fire hall at 250-478-8321.
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