Dave Gilmore is Troughman
By Karen Graham These days, Dave Gilmore talks faster than he moves, thanks to several knee surgeries that have slowed his pace a bit. That has not translated into a slower pace for his construction business though, which continues to expand. For the past six years, Dave has owned and operated the business known…
Save the date- Another Ladies’ Night is on the Way on August 6th
By Karen Graham Another fun-filled evening of entertainment, food and shopping will hit King Street in Millbrook beginning at 4 pm on Thursday August 6thand brought to you by the Millbrook Business Improvement organization. Among the musical entertainers is Samantha Windover whose powerful voice returns to dazzle with her latest pieces. Brigdet Foley and…
4th Line Theatre’s Robber Loves His Montreal Canadiens
By Sarah Sobanski Hockey fans will want to brush up on their hockey history before going to 4th Line Theatre’s The Bad Luck Bank Robbers. For starters, the Leafs won their last Stanley Cup in 1967 and surprisingly, even after their 48-year drought, they hold the title for most cups won in the…
Get Out : Summer Pleasures
By: Glen Spurrell The deluges of June have come to an end; the trails are now much less muddy, so walking is now a pleasure again. Even though we’re getting hot, dry weather now, the early mornings are wet with heavy dew. The mud may be gone, but rubber boots are still the…
Lively discussion leads to Somber Second Thoughts about Mill Purchase
By Karen Graham A brief presentation by Alex Bushell from Save the Dam Millpond (SDMP) group about the viability of hydro power generation at the Dam location using micro-turbines was quickly overshadowed by discussions about the future of the Needler’s Dam buildings. After a pointed presentation from Save the Dam Millpond Committee Chair, Rob Jackson, Council members…
Dam Replacement Ensured by Three-Pronged Funding Announcement
By: Karen Graham On July 3rd, government dignitaries united at the site of the Millbrook Dam to share a major funding announcement that ensures this historic site will retain its pivotal place in the landscape of downtown Millbrook.The funding is split 3 ways, with Federal government and the province each contributing $1,119,363 and ORCA…