Despite the major inconvenience of hand-delivering 4,000papers last month, there was an upside: the paper benefited from the support of community members across the age spectrum who stepped up to help . Fortunately the weather was lovely, so volunteers delivering in town or driving through the municipality did not have… Continue reading
Parks and Recreation staff entertained more than 150 youngsters on Thursday evening at a Hallowe’en party at the CMCC. There were activities across the facility, with a riddle walk along the track, a craft room and photo wall in the studio, story time in the Overlook room and a variety… Continue reading
Anecdotal reports of intense local tick infestations are not exaggerated. Local veterinary clinics confirm they are seeing evidence of prolific tick activity as they find many clients have become unwitting hosts to this pest. By now most pet owners and nature lovers understand that ticks can bring serious con-sequences. They… Continue reading
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
