Respecting Farm Vehicles on the Road

It’s that time of year again when there is a proliferation of large farm vehicles making their way to and from fields for the harvest.  It’s a critical time for farmers as they work with and/or often against conditions thrown at them by Mother Nature to complete the final critical… Continue reading

At Your Libraries – November 2018

Hello Cavan Monaghan Library patrons!  Wondering what your library card can offer you this month? We have an amazing selection of new books arriving to curl up with in this cooler weather. Looking for a book we don’t have? We can order it through interlibrary loan services! Keep in mind… Continue reading

Municipal Election Results

As this municipal term comes to an end, we say thank you to two municipal leaders who have served our community well: Cavan Councillor Jordan Landry and former Mayor and Deputy Mayor John Fallis.  They are replaced by Cathy Moore and Matthew Graham who are both newcomers to municipal office. … Continue reading

The last four years have flown by since the last election

I truly have appreciated the opportunity to represent the Township and to work in this capacity.  It has been a delight working with staff and council members.  It has been a privilege to be part of so many community events and to see the Township grow and thrive.  These past… Continue reading

It’s time to show our generosity to Local Foodshare

This year there have been a few changes in the executive of our local Foodshare with the Brian Reynolds replacing long-time Chair David Brackenridge, but the local organization continues to address the needs of our community with some fresh recruits.  During the Christmas season, our community always demonstrates its generosity… Continue reading

One of Our Honoured War Dead: Flight-Sergeant Johnny Arundel

Recently a book, emails, and photos came into my possession that brought to life someone I knew only as a name on the Millbrook cenotaph:  J.S. Arundel. That aristocratic surname (there is a castle in England by this name) has often made me wonder about him. And now I know…. Continue reading

Don Winslow Receives Millbrook Agricultural Society’s Lifetime Member for 2019

The Millbrook Agricultural Society was pleased to award the 2019 Lifetime Member Award to Don Winslow for his contributions to the celebration of rural life at the annual Millbrook Fair.  Don Winslow’s family has been involved in the Millbrook Fair for five generations.  Don’s grandfather Louis was involved in the… Continue reading

New Management with big Plans for Local Stone and Building Supply Firm

Last May, Diane Rozon and Bill Wilks took over the Grant Drew Designer Stone business that has distributed brick and stone products in the area for more than 15 years.  The new owners plan to continue along the same path but with a vastly expanded product and service line.  They… Continue reading