Anglers Young and Old Come out for the Annual Fishing Derby

More than 250 youngsters participated in last Saturday’s popular fishing Derby hosted by the Millbrook and District Lions’ Club and the Millbrook Chapter of Trout Unlimited. They were looking to snag one of six tagged fish among the 256 Brook Trout that had been added to the pond the week… Continue reading

Local Film Production Contributes to Local and Provincial Economies

This week’s film production seems to have had a different flavour than ones in the past. The disruption to the downtown was well-managed by friendly, helpful crew.  Considerable investment was made in the downtown area to bring the village to the director’s vision of a small, seaside town called Whispering… Continue reading

Alderville Historian is Keynote Speaker for Historical Society’s AGM

The thriving Alderville First Nation is located on the south shore of Rice Lake and is home to the largest intact tract of native grassland in Central Ontario, the Alderville Black Oak Savanna.  MCHS is honoured to have as keynote speaker for our public Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May… Continue reading

Millie Evades Capture but Reacher is Not So Lucky

The Millbrook Fishing Derby was a resounding success, with over 250 young anglers casting their lines into the Millbrook Pond. Anglers were rewarded for their efforts as well, with reports of more 100 fish caught throughout the morning. The rain held off for a while but there was a chill in… Continue reading

Dressing up for Trivia

Drum roll please!  On the red carpet March 28 will be the glitterati of Cavan Monaghan and beyond, dressed to the nines for A Night at the Movies-themed Trivia Night!  Dressing as your screen idol is optional, but definitely adds to the fun.  And fun it will be, with the… Continue reading

North Cavan Students Perform at Legion Public Speaking Competition

North Cavan Public School once again delivered the only contestants for this year’s Legion Public Speaking event that was held last month.  Three students in each of the Junior and Senior groups took the stage to tell their stories to an appreciative crowd. Junior students in grades one to three… Continue reading

Here Comes the Santa Claus Parade, Next Stop 2024!

Allan Packman is doing his best Tom Hanks impersonation as he rides the Polar Express float prepared by Otonabee Massage and Wellness of Bailieboro. Reports indicate that this was one of the best parades ever, with 17 floats, marching bands and of course Santa dropping by for a visit. KG