Last week, Trent and Fleming students in environmental studies were working on a case study in Cavan Monaghan. Under the supervision of Freshwater Conservation Canada (formerly Trout Unlimited) staff, they were planting tree and shrub sap-lings and installing fixtures designed to alter the flow of water to improve fish habitat… Continue reading
A happy confluence of factors led to Voyageur Canoe Company’s startup in Millbrook back in 1969. Who were those individuals who made Millbrook the preferred location for this innovative new enterprise? What made Voyageur Canoe unique? Our Historical Society is pleased to invite Voyageur’s Glenn Fallis back to take us… Continue reading
At the October 20th Council meeting Council supported a request by the Director of Finance/Treasurer Officer Kimberly Pope to apply for a grant to help offset expenses the municipality incurred during the March 2025 ice storm under a new program which pays out up to 75% of eligible expenses. The… Continue reading
Last week, founders of Postcards to the Front Canada joined Millbrook South Cavan students in Mrs. Parish’s Grade 5 class as part of their global awareness studies and empathy development work. This was the group’s third visit to the school, and they spoke to students about Ukraine, where it is… Continue reading
By Dan Bourgeois Most people in this part of the world know the local Legion Hallon King St in Millbrook. Many have attended various events in this venerable building. However, not that many know that the building was originally an armoury, built by the federal Department of the Militia (now… Continue reading
This year’s annual Open Studio last month featured some new artists along with many of the ones whose work we’ve long admired. The new artists were new to the show, not new to their craft. Among them was Jane Zednick, a strong community activist. Jane is well- known locally for… Continue reading
Nicole Turco is an experienced Pilates instructor from Cavan who will be launching her own studio later this month on the second floor of 22 King St. East which is the location of the Millbrook Community Care office. The studio will offer classes seven days a week, and will include… Continue reading
Meeting in September at the Legion, the sponsoring families were given a preview of the veteran banners that honour their relatives and exchange stories about their service to the nation. Here are a few of their stories. A.T., Gordon and Roderick Armstrong: The Armstrong brothers are uncles of Margaret, Paul… Continue reading
A crew from The Line Painting Company came to Millbrook on October 21stto paint the commemorative crosswalk across Allen Lane to connect the sidewalk between the Legion and the Cenotaph. The installation utilized a special paint called Methyl Methacrylate(MMA) which is designed for pavement marking. It has a life expectancy… Continue reading
