Touch a Truck Event Returns to the Fairgrounds on September 14th

Back by popular demand, the fairgrounds on Frederick Street will once again be showcasing vehicles of all shapes and sizes, including police and paramedic vehicles, Fire trucks, UTV’s, race cars, farm vehicles and cranes.  Youngsters take full advantage of the opportunity to get up close and personal with emergency vehicles… Continue reading

Enduro Mountain Bike Race Returns October 6th

At the August Council meeting, Enduro Race organizer Alex Schmidt was on hand to request permission to use part of the Millbrook Valley Trail system for another edition of the Ganny Enduro Mountain Bike Race. This is the eighth of nine races in the Enduro series and the fourth time… Continue reading

Doula by day, Chemist by Night?

Georget Pounall has been creating skin and hair care products for family, friends and young “customers” since 2020.  A practicing Doula, in her day job she supports families as they follow the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth and postpartum.  After work, she creates hair and skin care products for her… Continue reading

Brandy Bliss Cleaning Services Makes it a Pleasure to Come Home

Brandy Bliss is ready to transform your home with a thorough cleaning service.  She brings three years of service, a focus on detail and a pride in her work that will make it a pleasure to come home.   She offers all levels of cleaning services, from a quick basic wipe… Continue reading

Another Local Film Written and Produced by Local High School Student

Cavan-Monaghan Township has yet another film to add to its growing list of productions filmed in its beautiful rural landscape. After three long years of hard work and dedication, the short film BEHIND THE LINES, written, directed and produced by Crestwood student Kayden Carlton, is finally ready to be seen…. Continue reading

Community Paramedicine Program Alleviates Pressures on Hospitals and Patients

Peterborough County/City Paramedics (PCCP) provides emergency medical care to citizens and visitors of both Peterborough County and City.  Their territory covers a population of almost 150,000 and an area of more than 3.8 million square kilometres with a staff of highly-trained medical professionals consisting of 76 Full-Time Paramedics, 64 Part-time… Continue reading

Council Approves Six CIP Projects  

At the last Council meeting in June, Council approved six new grant applications for the 2024 Community Improvement Plan Grant for a total expenditure of $34,400.00. The amount available for this program in the 2024 Capital Budget was $59,718 due to an accumulation of unspent funds from the program years… Continue reading

Ladies’ Night Entertains

Perfect conditions allowed visitors, vendors and performers to enjoy the ambiance of downtown Millbrook at last week’s Ladies’ Night. The event featured booths showcasing skin care, fragrance products and decorative items, real estate services and information about local organizations including Girl Guides and the Kawartha Junior Beekeepers association.   Millbrook Valley… Continue reading