The Sherbrooke and Area Volunteer Fire Department is getting set to officially open its new Fire Hall.  A ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 14th at 2 p.m.  The new hall is a renovation of a former school bus garage and industrial arts shop the District of St. Mary’s turned over to the fire department.

The Chair of the department’s building committee, Ed Weir, says it’s moved into the new facility.  Weir says the difference between their old home and the new fire hall is quite significant.

The Sherbrooke and Area Volunteer Fire Department will soon have a new home.  It’s renovating a former school bus garage and industrial arts shop that the District of St. Mary’s turned over to the fire department.  The Chair of the department’s building committee, Ed Weir, says the new fire hall is larger, measuring 96 by 40 feet.

Weir says it’s raised 78-thousand dollars towards the 125-thousand dollar cost of renovations.  It continues to fund-raise, including “Chase the Ace” in conjunction with the St. Mary’s Lions Club Friday evenings.  Donations can also be made to the Sherbrooke and Area Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 2, Sherbrooke, B0J 3C0.  The department can will issue receipts for any donations.