Australia Wildfires By Newspaper club members Sydney McKeown and Danika Rudy Right now in Australia there is an unbelievable amount of fire rapidly spreading around the country. These have been going on since November of 2019, and they are still burning to this day. There have been many rich people… Continue reading
A March break tradition continues as Funfolks Theatricals prepares for its twelfth season providing fun-filled family entertainment delivered by the local youth under the expert guidance of local children’s author and Cavan resident, Shan McFadden. This year’s cast of twenty-four children continue to prepare for four performances of this year’s… Continue reading
The bell rings at 7:00 pm on Friday, February 28 at the Millbrook Legion Hall for students, teachers and staff who spent time on reading, writing and ‘rithmetic at area schools, past and present. Of course, everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the stories, witness the reunions, and take… Continue reading
While hockey playoffs may be top of mind, it is also time for young local athletes to look ahead to warmer temperatures and plan their activities for the spring and summer season. One of the growing clubs in the area is the Peterborough Minor Ball Hockey League (PMBHL) based in… Continue reading
Maple Leaf Cavan FC Soccer club is gearing up for a very busy soccer season this year. The club offers a fun recreational house league program to children born in years 2017 through 2008. The recreational division season is ten weeks long and runs from May 25th until the end… Continue reading
The Kawartha Junior Beekeepers Program was established in 2017 and is a hands-on program for children aged 9 to 14 years who are interested in learning about beekeeping. The program follows the beekeepers’ year – from equipment preparation to honey harvesting. Each month, from February to October, the students learn… Continue reading
Reaction to the October 10th announcement by the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board proposal to establish an intermediate program for grade seven and eight students at Crestwood next fall continues as parents grapple with its implications. The proposal stems from the pressure from new housing developments in the Millbrook… Continue reading
Christmas in the Village 2019 By Newspaper club member Maia McLean, Grade 7 On December 5th, we had our annual village Christmas get together in downtown Millbrook. There were sleigh rides, a gingerbread house competition, crafts, hot chocolate, popcorn, vendors, Santa Claus and a magic show! Lots of students from… Continue reading
On Sunday a group of Grade 7 students from Mrs. Noble’s class brought their creations to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market, joining almost 50 vendors in the old arena for a final market event in the village. Amongst the items for sale were jewellery and décor items, hand knit hats and… Continue reading
