St. John’s Ida Cemetery Board Recognizes Allen McCamus
Over forty people, family and friends, including members of St. John’s Church in Ida, joined in celebrations on July 31, to recognize the retirement of Allen McCamus from the Cemetery Board and as a happy coincidence, the birthday of Allen’s wife Waunita. Allen had faithfully served this entire community for over 50 years as…
Local Art on Display at Open Studio Event
This weekend, ceramic artist Jane Wilson opens the doors to the private studio at her home at 700 Carmel Line for an Open Studio event showcasing the work of four local artists. This is the third event where recognized local artists offer the community a peak at some of their creations. Among the exhibits…
Mountain Bikers Return to Millbrook for Another Enduro Race
Sunday, October 1st will see the return of the Enduro Race in Millbrook. This will be the third year this mountain bike race has taken place in town, and its attendance is growing. Last year, 127 riders participated in the event, up from 100 in the previous year. Organizer Alex Schmidt hopes the participation…
Shelter Demolition at Maple Leaf Park on Hold
At the August meeting, Council was asked to approve the demolition of the shelter on the west side of Maple Leaf Park which has been used solely for storage for many years due to its state of repairs. The building has not aged well, with visible cracks in the block foundation, the concrete blocks…
Squirrel Creek Welcomes Customers to New Retail Facility
Last month, the Brackenridge family hosted an Open House to showcase a new warehouse and showroom built on their farm on Brackenridge Drive south of Millbrook. The 8400 square foot building is a testament to the success of this family business operating as Squirrel Creek Farm Services which serves the maple syrup and crop…
Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance Prepares for Fall Watershed Forum
Building off the success of their first Watershed Forum last September, the Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA) is gearing up for their second Forum scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Monday, September 25th, 2023, to be held again at the Millbrook Royal Canadian Legion at 9 King Street East in the heart of…