Come Celebrate Family Day at the Millbrook Family Centre Feb. 19
The Old Millbrook School Family Centre will be hosting Family Day celebrations this year on Monday, February 19 at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin Street, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. There will be lots of fun activities for everyone to participate in and enjoy both in the great outdoors, as well as inside when…
Now That’s Perseverance! Local Farms Celebrate 150 Years
Two Cavan area farmers have recently received commemorative plaques acknowledging their family’s more than 150 years of dedication to farming in the township. Recipients Allan Bigelow and Murray Foster who are both 4th generation farmers on original parcels purchased by their great- great- grandfathers. The award was launched in honour of Canada’s sesquicentennial…
Role of Reserves in Township Financial Position
At the December 4th Council meeting, Council received audited financial Statements for the township for the year ending 2016 from auditors Collins Barrow who assumed responsibility for the audit function for the township last year. Also on the agenda was a report outlining the Reserves & Development Charges for 2016 prepared by Director…
Millbrook Figure Skating Club – Winter Session is Beginning
The Millbrook Figure Skating Club has had a busy fall session. New and returning skaters have worked hard to develop their skills. Advanced CanSkate and Star Skaters dazzled the audience with solo performances during the Club’s Stars on Ice Show, December 1. The show was followed by the Club’s annual Christmas Family Skate for…
A Year in Review
With the holidays over and everyone getting ready to take on a new year, it seems appropriate to look back at 2017 from a council perspective. In 2017 there were almost 30 Regular and Special meetings, as well as various committee meetings and public information sessions. These meetings, along with the regular day…
Rising Calls Prompts Firefighter Recruitment
Fire Chief Bill Balfour outlined the rationale for a requesting more support for the Cavan Monaghan Fire Department at the December 18th Council Meeting. The primary motivator is an ongoing increase in service call volume received by the department. Requests for service have risen by 44% over the ten year period ending 2016…