Author: Karen Graham
Annual Drinking Water System Review Indicates Water Systems Working Effectively
On April 1st, 2025, the municipality assumed control of the Millbrook Drinking Water System, taking the responsibility from the City of Peterborough. Since that time, the municipality handles regulatory requirements, operational and maintenance issues…
Now & Then – November 2026: The Military Medal with Bar
Sgt. Murney was in D company of the 21st Battalion, pictured above in front of Kingston City Hall before their departure overseas. The R.M.S Metagama. By Dan Bourgeois There is a Royal Canadian Legion…
Wildin’: Digging For Ganaraska Gold
By Anita Odessa I was a couple of years into foraging when I realized that November posed a particularly gloomy challenge to my outdoor enjoyment. With all of the leafy delights I loved decaying…
Local Heroes from the Great War
Pictured is the engraving on the north side of the monument at the Cenotaph in Millbrook which includes the names of A.E. Shaw and B. Fisher. The following short histories of several local WWI…
Inaugural Robert Winslow Memorial Talk Features Award-Winning Local Film Producer
Bell of Batoche – aka Frog Lake Bell, on display in Saskatchewan during a celebration of its return to the Metis people in a “Keeper of the Bell” ceremony. Last month, Mark Starowicz, Order…
New Firefighter Grads
Fire Chief Bill Balfour, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Tennant, District Chief Pete Clancy, Recruit Jamal Ruakere, Recruit William Simpson, Recruit Dawson Green, Recruit Graham Knowlton, Recruit Aristidis Kocovski, Captain Liam Pearce, Acting Captain Richard…
First Millbrook Scout Members are Out and About
They were also on hand on King St. the previous day selling apples during the Get Your Spook On event hosted by the Millbrook Business Improvement Area businesses. They have more fundraising activities in…
Stay Inside and Learn Something New!
By Courtney Spence In November, we remember the soldiers who died in military service and honour those who served in wartime. It is also a time to express our thanks to those currently serving.…
Today’s Faith – Keep The Vision
Rev. Janet Stobie When elite athletes prepare to compete in the Olympics, part of their training is to envision themselves winning. They actually visualize each step, each movement, each feeling, imagining themselves overcoming obstacles…