Author: Karen Graham
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…
Kawartha Land Trust Adds Two More Properties to its Nature Reserves
Kawartha Land Trust Ballyduff Trails. Two more properties have been brought under the protection of Kawartha Land Trust (KLT), bringing the total number of nature reserves to fifty, encompassing more than 9,100 acres across…
Mt. Pleasant Hosts Women’s Institute District Meeting
Last week, the Mount Pleasant Women’s Institute hosted the Peterborough District Annual Meeting at their hall, where they gathered to complete District business and discuss the organization’s mandate of community outreach, advocacy and education.…
Community Events – June 2026
Bethany United Church Yard, Plant and Bake Sale: Saturday, June 6th from 8 am until noon at 3 George Street, Bethany. 175th Millbrook Fair: June 11th to 14th at the Millbrook Fairgrounds on Frederick…
Celebrating the Heart of Our Village: Millbrook Community Care’s Volunteer Appreciation Event
Volunteers congregate in the lobby of the club house at Baxter Creek Golf Club last week to celebrate their extensive contributions to the community. In turn, club owners graciously paid for the entire event,…