With the Christmas season having come and gone, West Shore residents will soon be looking to put away lights, wreaths and ornaments, and get rid of their tree.
Locals wishing to complete that last task have an opportunity to do that in a convenient location this weekend while giving back to a good cause.
Rod Grier, owner of Total Tree Care, will have his chipper set up in the Real Canadian Superstore parking lot in Langford on Saturday and Sunday (Jan. 7 and 8) from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. to take care of your tree disposal needs. The service is by donation, with all funds going to support the Goldstream Food Bank.
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joel.tansey@goldstreamgazette.com
