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 did not anticipate visiting so many people’s bed sides in their final moments of life when I started in this…
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 Assistant Manager C.J. Tobin who has been working at the store under the previous management, so there will be plenty…
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 and barn improvements,caring for the animals (lots of cows and chickens, three Indian running ducks, a goat and two cats) and…
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 our municipal government. With fifteen attendees, many came with something specific on their minds. The meeting was opened by Councillor…
The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team Celebrates 5th Anniversary
The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team celebrated its fifth year during which they have brought new health care professionals and health programs for patients in our area including nurse practitioners, family health nurses, medical receptionists, clinical social workers, a psychologist, pharmacist, registered dietitian, occupational therapist, respiratory therapist and a foot care specialist.…
Three Millbrook Teams Compete in the largest Atom tournament in North America
Karen Graham What began as a typical one day, 8 team tournament in 1958 has blossomed into a five day event as this year’s Peterborough Liftlock Atom Hockey tournament includes 116 teams, up more than 20 from last year. With divisions from all levels of play from all-star to house league, with a separate…