Tag: Cavan-Monaghan
Township Budget Conclusions
The Township budget passed with little comment last month, with Council approving a 2.5% hike in the municipal portion of the local property tax bills. The total operating budget amounts to $7,144,906 with the…
Cavan Monaghan Community Centre
Last fall’s Harvest Dinner event organized and hosted by township staff raised $6,398.77 towards the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre project. The sold out event featured family-style dinner with local food, beverage and entertainment delivered…
Newspaper Club – March 2019
Hockey Tournament Supports Local Children with Autism By Newspaper club member Ryan P. On February 18, 2019 an outdoor hockey tournament was held at Lakefield College for boys and girls aged eleven and twelve.…
Legion Hosts Annual Public Speaking Contest
On Sunday, February 10th, the Royal Canadian Legion in Millbrook hosted the annual Youth Education Public Speaking Contest. Participants were invited from all local elementary schools, and twelve entrants joined each of the two…
Kawartha Pony Club Gears up for the Season
Local horselovers find like-minded colleagues at The Kawartha Pony club. It is one of 150 branches of the Canadian Association which boasts a membership of about 3,500 and is supported by almost 1,000 volunteers. …
Cavan Agri Services: Helping Generations of Farmers Grow Their Businesses
It’s basic math, applied to chemistry. Crops use nutrients, absorbing them to fuel their growth. When crops are harvested, these nutrients are harvested as well, leaving behind soil that has been depleted by its…
Pump Track Proposal Receives Warm Reception
Council was introduced to an interesting recreational opportunity at last month’s Council meeting when biking enthusiasts John Frizzle and David D’Agostino outlined their proposal for a local Pump Track. These installations consist of a…
Thanks for years of service
Former Council members John Fallis and Jordan Landry were thanked for their years of service last month, receiving a photo of the Millbrook Valley Trail by local artist George Raab. Pictured is Mayor McFadden,…
Local Litter
Photo supplied. Pictured is one of a steady stream of discarded beer cases that find their way onto township roads. Bud Light seems to be a particular favourite along Zion Line. Not only is…