Category: 2016
Tell us our Future- it’s up to you!
Did you know there’s actually a US website called Newspaper Death Watch? It keeps tabs on the number of newspapers that have ceased publication since 2007. But this is not a trend only in…
Barn Quilt Trail Project Seeking Artistic, Fabrication and Financial Support
Karen Graham At this week’s Council meeting, Lenka Petric of the Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Trail Project presented an overview of the status of this impressive community project. With a current target of 30…
Council Goes a Second Round for the 2016 Budget
Karen Graham Last Thursday, Council members met for a second round of budget discussions. Director of Finance, Kimberley Pope had a new draft based on new and more accurate information for the upcoming year,…
Missionaries at McDonalds’
Cara Tetro It has been just under three weeks since Matt Marsiske of Pontypool joined Chris Nelder of Millbrook for several overseas missions in Krivoy Rog, Ukraine. They have been busy working under a…
Animal Surgical Patients Need Blood Transfusions, Too
Karen Graham Business in the emergency practise of local veterinary clinic, Cavan Hills, has picked up significantly over the past few years. Dr. Audrey Chouinard believes pet owners are taking more dramatic (and expensive)…
Your Will: A Final Gift to Your Family
Robert Hiseler, LL.B. I spend a good portion of my time helping people with wills and estates. Which leads me to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) more often than you would think. I…
Buck or Two Plus Re-Opens February 1st
Karen Graham Our local dollar store is getting new management and new inventory as Bill Clarke assumes responsibility for the fledgling retail outlet. The store will be managed by his daughter Julie, along with…
Local Organic Farm Expands Produce Line
Maryann Caldwell Merridy Senior and Eben Hancock are the owners and operators of the 100 year old farm known as Puddle Duck Farm which they purchased in 2012. Since then, they have been busy with: house…
Jordan Landry and Tim Belch Host Town Hall Meeting
Karen Graham With school cancelled because of blowing snow, hosts Landry and Belch were uncertain if many would turn out for their Town Hall meeting Monday evening to discuss their concerns about issues facing…