Local Firefighters’ Association Donates Trailer to Cavan Monaghan Fire Department

After months of fundraising activities including a baseball tournament and a “boot drive” at the Millbrook Fair, the local Firefighters’ Association unveiled the new trailer purchased on behalf of the township on October 2nd at the municipal office. This significant purchase was made possible by a number of organizations and… Continue reading

Community Runs for St. John’s Anglican Church

The 12th Cavan Hills Country Run, organized and executed by the St. John’s Anglican Outreach Committee, took place with favourable weather for running featuring sunny skies and seasonal temperatures last Saturday. The event kicked off at the McCamus farm on Stewart Line with 152 registered participants who had signed up… Continue reading

Appreciation from Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation

Letter to the Editor On behalf of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Millbrook Needlers for their beautiful donated quilts, pillowcases and knitted clothing. The children who receive these items are currently being assisted by the Kawartha -Haliburton Children’s Aid Society. Sometimes… Continue reading

New Programs at Your Local Library

Storytime 2.0 has three weeks of programming under its belt! The feedback has been constructive and positive. This more inclusive programming structure supports infants and children attending Storytime. We haven’t done away with the actual story reading and sing-a-longs, and still plan to do crafts at popular times of the… Continue reading

Centennial Place Hosts Video Outlining WWII Wartime Service of Resident Wilf Smith

Last week, a different kind of movie was shown at the Fireside Lounge at Centennial Place. Residents, staff, friends and family were gathered to watch a 45-minute documentary outlining the experiences of Royal Canadian Air Force member Wilf Smith during his service as a bomber pilot in World War II…. Continue reading

Jazz Festival Held on Stewart Line

Century Barn Weddings and Events developed and operated by Dave and Susan Stewart, recently sponsored a jazz festival in their barn which has been lovingly transformed into a spectacular venue for weddings and other special events. The free jazz festival was hosted for invited neighbours and vendors as a way… Continue reading