Maple syrup fundraiser returns to Golden this spring.

Ecole La Confluence's annual maple syrup fundraiser has begun to raise money for student activities and playground improvements, and orders are due March 6.

Ecole La Confluence's Parent Advisory Committee has launched its annual maple syrup fundraiser. The campaign is the school's largest source of financial support for student activities. Funds are used for skating, swimming, cross country and alpine skiing. They also help improve playground spaces that are open to the community outside school hours. Key details: - Organizer: Ecole La Confluence Parent Advisory Committee. - Purpose: The fundraiser is the largest financial support system for students and helps fund skating, swimming, cross country and alpine skiing. - Community benefit: Funds contribute to playground improvements that are accessible to the wider community outside school hours. - Food bank option: Cans may be purchased as donations for the Golden Food Bank; last year 28 cans were donated and the committee aims to double that number this year. - Pricing and deadline: Single 540 ml cans are listed at $14, a 12-can bundle at $160, and a gallon at $95; the order deadline is March 6. Summary: The fundraiser supports student programs and shared community playground spaces and includes an option to donate cans to the Golden Food Bank. Orders are being taken through March 6, and the committee has set a target to increase food bank donations from last year.