KPRDSB Approves Plan to Keep North Cavan Students at Crestwood

After months of analysis, consultations and digesting community feedback, on December 10th the KPRDSB concluded that the most acceptable way to balance school populations in the Crestwood family of schools was to separate the destination of North Cavan and Millbrook South Cavan students. North Cavan students will continue to attend… Continue reading

Extensive Mould Triggers Permanent Closure of Millbrook Arena

Prior to opening the arena to users in the fall, tests are performed to ensure the building is safe to occupy.  This process was initiated after a Designated Substance Survey of the Millbrook arena conducted by engineering consultant Cambium Inc. in 2023 identified the presence of mould.  At that time,… Continue reading

Annual Christmas Bazaar Welcomes the Season Once Again

St. Thomas More Catholic Parish is pleased to announce that this year’s Annual Christmas Bazaar in November was once again a tremendous success! The event brought together parishioners, neighbors, and friends for a day filled with amazing crafts, delicious baked goods, raffles, amazing finds and a delicious lunch. We extend… Continue reading

Keeping our Firefighters in Fighting Form

Cavan Monaghan is served by a Volunteer Fire Department which has only four full time staff, which includes the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief, a Fire Clerk and a Fire Prevention Officer. At the most recent Council meeting, a new position to support Firefighter training was approved.  In the… Continue reading

50 Christmas Gift Baskets for Seniors

Wow – Millbrook certainly supports the community! These three valuable volunteers gather to load up for deliveries in our community. Pictured from left to right are Cathy McIntyre from Millbrook and Area Guiders, Ralph L and Jeff S from Millbrook Community Care. Millbrook and area guiders make these gifts for… Continue reading

New Project Designed to Keep Farmland Productive

Late last month, Farms at Work announced a new project designed to help keep farmland eastern Ontario productive.  The eighteen-month program called Agricultural Sustainability:  New Demographics in the Greenbelt, targets non-farming owners of farmland and is funded by a grant from the Greenbelt Foundation. The Greenbelt Foundation estimates that more… Continue reading

Millbrook Christmas Parade Captures the Magic of Community Spirit this Year

Hundreds of visitors lined the street to see this year’s Christmas parade which featured creative floats, local dancers, baton twirlers. The youngest participant was only two days old and enjoyed the ride with her Dad Tanner Haas and Mom Margaret. The guest of honour did not disappoint, despite an attempt… Continue reading

Peterborough Curling Club Invitation

Peterborough Curling Club, located at 2195 Landsdowne St. West, invites you to come out to try curling, Saturday January 4, 6:30 pm. If you have a New Year’s Resolution to get active, this is a great place to start! No experience necessary! All curling equipment and instruction provided. You will… Continue reading

Springville Christmas Market

The Springville market moved indoors in December, setting up in the Honky Tonk Angel space at the back of the Golden Wheel restaurant. Among the vendors displaying their gifts was Linda Walton, pictured with her granddaughter. She offers photos mounted on canvas, and can create personalized art from digital photographs… Continue reading