Water Monitoring System Report
In February, the Peterborough Utility Group presented its annual report on the Water and Wastewater systems for Millbrook. Water reports like these are taken very seriously by all municipalities. After the mismanagement of the Walkerton water system, the province introduced strict statutory standards of care for local water treatment plants with personal liability for…
First House
The oldest house in the Village is very hard to find. You could live here your whole life and not even notice it, unless you paid attention. I first spotted it on a walk with my boys several years ago. It was set back from the road and seemed to float in the distant…
Farm Credit Helps Canadian Farmers Grow
At last month’s farm show, staff from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) was on hand offering their services to the crowds strolling through the aisles. They need no introduction to the agricultural community, but the nature and extent of their services is less understood by the general public. Established in 1959, this federal Crown Corporation…
50 Years a Street-Rodder
Arlene Baillie is a pioneer in the automotive sports field. Last month at a car show in Toronto she was acknowledged for attending every U.S. National Street-Rodder show in the last fifty years. She is the only Canadian to have done so, and one of the rare female participants in this male-dominated sport. Long…
Young Pirates Invade the Legion During March Break
Another season of theatrics wrapped up during March break as Funfolk Theatricals demonstrated their poise and creativity in four performances of the original play entitled The Horrible, Terrible Pirate King. The cast of 24 aged five to fourteen embraced the story, assuming characters both noble and not, gamely joining in song when required. Whether…