Following a long standing tradition, we are bringing back the monthly Council Column, which will give the opportunity to Council Members to communicate directly with our readers about the issues they are facing on our behalf. We kick off this feature with an update from Mayor Scott McFadden, who provides… Continue reading
Karen Graham For Gregg Frederick, going to the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto this week is old hat- been there, done that. He has even walked away with some top awards, having won Bull Calf Champion in 2011. That has not dampened his enthusiasm for this annual ritual which requires… Continue reading
Karen Graham This summer, Millbrook resident Andrew Kim completed his degree at the Royal Military College as well as his military training and was formally received as an Officer into the Canadian Armed Forces in his Comissioning Ceremony held at the College which is located in Kingston, Ontario. Andrew is… Continue reading
Valerie Kent It is true that many small towns lose their younger members when they go off to schools and to work in larger centres. It is always exciting when someone returns from a positive experience away from their home town to another new adventure back home again. Dorothea Hines… Continue reading
Karen Graham At the Information session hosted by ORCA on Tuesday, host Marinigh and Senior Project Manager Alfred Breland of consulting firm Hatch Ltd. outlined some of the issues that will be addressed in the Addendum to the Environmental Study to bring the Millbrook Dam Reconstruction project in line with… Continue reading
Nexicom’s legacy is rooted in its local community involvement and dedication in helping people. That dedication stems from the owners, John and Paul Downs, who exemplify the importance of family and community. Both brothers have recognized the ongoing efforts put forth by The Millbrook & Cavan Historical Society to raise… Continue reading
With the help of fundraising efforts from over 55 volunteers, the Legion has completed the construction of a new ramp at the back of their building to provide easy access to their second story location. The building had previously been serviced by a motorized chair lift, but at the age… Continue reading
Corner Office Kathie Lycett I believe that buildings can have a soul. You’ve heard it before: “If only this house could talk!” Well, some houses do talk. They tell stories of people, to new people who want to hear. Barns, schoolhouses and churches talk more than houses do because they… Continue reading
Sarah Sobanski Chances are that as October gets underway, you’ve been apple picking, or like many drooling Canadians, you’ve been patient for fresh locally grown apples to appear in bushels at grocery stores across the province. Apples are a long standing favourite dating back to prehistoric times, originally cultivated as… Continue reading
