Saddle Up! By Chris Shipton Six junior members of the Ontario Appaloosa Horse Association (OAHA) are saddling up on their fundraising drive so they can participate for the second time in the Canadian National Appaloosa Show in Brandon, Manitoba this July. The show/competition attracts kids and adults from across North… Continue reading
Karen Graham Voters in our riding of Haliburton Kawartha Lakes Brock turned out in droves to cast their votes, following the national trend of high voter turnout with almost 68% of registered voters showing up at the polls, slightly higher than the national average. Unlike the majority of Canadians, however,… Continue reading
Sarah Sobanski The roar of tractor engines will sound at the Bethany Park this Saturday (Aug. 15). Bethany’s Lawn Tractor Pulls are returning to the park for the first time since 2011, with a special twist – new entry classes for antique tractors. Big name sponsors like Molson Canadian and… Continue reading
By: Lorraine Hughes Becky Davey, (AKA the composting queen) is one of the volunteers at the Millbrook Community Garden who knows a thing or two about composting. Recently, she shared some of her tips. “Why do you like doing it, composting?” I inquired as she rearranged her bags of leaves and… Continue reading
By Melodie Seto The Open Horse Show at the Millbrook Fair was more than just a local competition this year. In conjunction with the National Barrel Horse Association, some of the barrel-racing divisionson Sunday were actually District 4 Showsfor national barrel racers who came from all over Ontario to… Continue reading
By: Karen Graham Domenic Canzona and his wife Maria have an unusual life-style. For six months of the year, they work long hours every day, travelling for miles in their customized trailer visiting regional farmers’ markets where they sella wide variety of Italian and German smoked and dried meats such… Continue reading
By Celia Hunter Cayuse Creek Ranch owner Bob Coleman will host both the Pan Am Endurance Championship and the North American Endurance Team Challenge this August. Known collectively as The Americas Endurance Series, this is the first time that these events will be held in Canada. Both are international competitions… Continue reading
Celia Hunter On Thursday, April 16, Millbrook South Cavan Public School held Math Night, an event for the whole family. The gym was full as families came together for a pizza and veggie dinner before watching with wonder Jay’s Magic Show. The magician incorporated just enough math to go with… Continue reading
