Watch Out for Turtles!
A few weeks ago, a Cavan resident advised that there were snapping turtle hatchlings on the road near a creek by her home. She reported having rescued more than 100 of the endangered creatures. There were more to come – many more, as I would discover. Our Ontario turtles are semi-aquatic; while they spend…
New Bingo Hall Proposal Receives Council’s Support
In June, Council received a proposal to open a new bingo centre in the existing facility of Kawartha Downs in Fraserville from Richard Weldon, the Managing Partner of Kawartha Downs’ new owner, Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund. Gaming facilities are regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), and township staff has been…
Soil Health is Top of Mind for Today’s Farmers
Approximately 50 visitors attended the ONFARM presentation in early September held in a field at Woodleigh Farms and hosted by the farm operator, Norm Lamothe. The audience was diverse – young and old, and almost half were women. They came to hear how they could make their operations more efficient, sustainable and environmentally responsible.…
Millbrook Valley Trails Welcomes Mountain Bikers at Enduro Race
On Sunday, approximately 130 mountain bike riders arrived at the Millbrook Fairgrounds for another Ganny Enduro race. Riders were treated to beautiful conditions for this event which travelled through the Millbrook Valley Trails. The race consisted of two segments, with the morning ride slightly shorter than the afternoon trip. In between, riders were treated…
Open Studio
Last weekend, four local artists showcased their work in an Open Studio event on Carmel Line. Featuring work in clay and woody by Jane Wilson Angelo de Petta, Barbara Walker, and John Ireland. Visitors are welcome by appointment until October 10th. Hodgwils@nexicom.net, or call 705-932-5545.
Peterborough Petes Preseason Game at the CMCC
Millbrook was one of three local communities selected to host a Peterborough Petes pre-season game last month. Not only did this provide the opportunity for three neighbourhoods to see the OHL team play in their own community rink, the local minor hockey clubs also received a financial boost from the ticket sales from their…