Merridy Senior and Eben Hancock have been operating their local organic farm on the edge of Millbrook for six years now, and their business continues to evolve as they seek new ways to grow. Theirs is a traditional mixed farm operation on 100 acres, but most of their labour happens… Continue reading
Pictured are visitors to the Staples’s property where they saw modern production of that sweet syrup during the local maple event last month. Despite poor maple harvesting weather, the sun broke out for the event. More than 100 people dropped by Red Mill Maple Syrup’s location on Deyell Line,… Continue reading
On the afternoon of April 13th, Galerie Q welcomed the Peterborough Chinese Association Members and their families in their first painting event with artist Valerie Kent of Cavan Art Gallery and Studio. An experienced teacher, Valerie provided step by step instruction adapting to the participants. Everyone enjoyed watching the demonstrations… Continue reading
The Kawartha Pony Club branch wishes to thank each and every one of their guests and supporters who attended and donated to their very successful Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Through raffle, meal tickets and cash donations, the club raised $1,762.31 at that event. The Millbrook Lions’ Den was the perfect venue… Continue reading
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,… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
After suggesting ongoing transfer payments from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) that for a core funding component in municipal budgets across the province were in jeopardy in February, last week the province provided welcome news to many rural municipalities struggling to maintain local infrastructure with a one- time grant. … Continue reading
