Common Ground – September 2026
By Jill Williams “And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.”–Oscar Wilde This rainy summer continues to give us a parade of very healthy looking plants and flowers. After last summer’s drought it’s a relief to have all the common garden flowers back again. A large patch of golden glow (perennial sunflower)really lives up…
Welcome to Our Local History Centre!
Historical Society volunteer Karyn Swaffield holds one of the audio recorders used to gather stories. On Thursday, September 17, 2:00-4:00 pm, the Millbrook & Cavan Historical Society will welcome the public into the new Local History & Archives Centre for the first time, as part of the municipality’s Open House at the Old Millbrook…
Today’s Faith – Little Drops Can Make A Big Puddle
By Rev. Janet Stobie Especially on the days when my inner being feels shrouded with concerns, I step out onto our patio, where its beauty overwhelms me. Last year, Century Landscape created an oasis of God’s beauty for us. They made our tiny yard a sacred place. Christopher told me, “I’ve heard what you…
Now & Then – September 2026: A Bit About Infrastructure
Some residents continue to rely an old-fashioned pump to obtain water from the artesian well off King Street across from the Medical Centre. Municipal signage advises that water from this source has not been treated, but some prefer it because of its taste and the fact that it come out very cold. This is…
Lucky Strike Bait Works
Pictured is President Dustin Rhodes with his father Kim looking over inventory. Hooks and weights are still hand-tied on fishing lures produced by Lucky Strike. Last month, Council approved another grant under the Community Improvement Program to local manufacturer, Lucky Strike Bait Works. It’s a name that any angler will recognize, and will probably…
Wildin’
By Anita Odessa If it Doesn’t Hurt, it’s Not Nettle. Several years ago, I simplified my life and created a space for something new. I assumed that something new would be a relationship. What it turned out to be was an untameable passion for foraging edible wild plants. It was late fall when the…