Author: Karen Graham
Jump Into June
By Courtney Spence The weather is finally starting to warm up with more consistent temperatures! As Becky likes to say, “we are all just plants who want the warm sunshine.” Although it is tempting…
Common Ground – June 2026
By Jill Williams “The world’s favourite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.”– Edwin Way Teale There were no complaints around here about the cool rainy spring. After the showiest spring…
Funding Available for Farmers in East Central Ontario
The East Central Farm Stewardship Collaborative is offering funding to farmers in East Central Ontario in 2026-2027. Projects are eligible for 100% funding up to a maximum of $10,000 depending on the practice, helping…
Share the Road
Large farm equipment navigates downtown Millbrook on its way to a field east of town. Planting season has begun in the area, bringing with it the seasonal bump in slow-moving vehicles and farm equipment…
Brain Cancer Canada Has New Ambassador: Brooke Turney
Brooke with her family in happier days. Her strong Christian faith has helped her navigate the loss of daughter Sofie, centre, who died of an aggressive brain cancer two years ago. Brooke Turney grew…
Time Capsule Opened at Millbrook South Cavan Public School
This time capsule was sealed on June 28th, 2000 as at Millbrook South Cavan Public School. On May 22nd, Millbrook South Cavan students were introduced to the contents of a time capsule created by…
School Council Treats North Cavan Students to Lacrosse Training
Last month, students in grades 2 through 6 enjoyed a 50 minute Lacrosse training session with Curtis Conley of Nationwide Lacrosse. A substitute teacher in his day job, Conley was well-equipped to communicate effectively…
Josh Helm Recognized at County Recognition Awards Event
Millbrook Foodland owner Josh Helm earned a County Recognition Award last month. On Thursday May14th Otonabee South Monaghan hosted the Peterborough County Community Recognition Awards. That evening, Josh Helm of Millbrook Foodland was awarded…
Millbrook Valley Trails Work Day
Roughly forty volunteers put their backs into efforts to repair and refresh sections of the Millbrook Valley Trails in early May. They were treated to a wide variety of weather, from brilliant sunshine to…