Otonabee Conservation was established in 1959 and is one of 36 members of Conservation Ontario charged with protecting, restoring, and managing the natural resources within the Otonabee Region watershed on behalf of its eight-member municipalities. Conservation Authorities boundaries align with local watersheds, in recognition that land and water resources are… Continue reading
Lions Steve Paul and Paul Haynes were awarded the prestigious Melvin Jones award at the Millbrook and District Lions’ President’s dinner on June 17th. This award recognizes outstanding humanitarian work by a Lions member. Congratulations to you both. The Lions’ Food Trailer will be seen out and about at events… Continue reading
Pictured is the progress on the new fire hall as of last Friday. Emergency vehicles will enter the building via an extension of Highlands Blvd which runs through the new Towerhill North subdivision, and exit the building directly onto County Rd. 10. Last week, water and wastewater pipe was installed… Continue reading
Approximately 240 kids attended Children’s Day on Thursday, June 6th, with Millbrook South Cavan students in grades one through three braving the rain to come on foot while North Shore Public School from Keene came on a bus. There were eight stations of interest including the antique tractors, Squirrel Creek… Continue reading
Last week, Township Councillors, staff and volunteers with the Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Trail (CMBQT) Committee, gathered in celebration of community spirit and cultural heritage for a formal ribbon cutting ceremony of the Rising Sun Quilt Block. Designed by local quilter Kate DeKlerk and painted by local artist Maya deMaria,… Continue reading
At the May 6th meeting, Council accepted the proposal for the design and installation of a splash pad at the community centre. This feature was identified in the Vision – 2035 Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan and the area where it will be installed is currently used as a sand… Continue reading
The 4th Line Theatre was one of three festivals in the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock provincial riding that received grant funding from the provincial government last week. The Lindsay Exhibition and The Grove Theatre along with the 4th Line theatre each received $55,000 as part of the $19.5 million Experience Ontario funding… Continue reading
Bernadette adds a County Recognition award for Business Excellence to her list of awards, including two from the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce as well as a grant for small business from Belleville’s McDougall Insurance. With a patio, a liquor license and a new menu,Bernadette is always finding new ways to… Continue reading
