Millstone

A slower pace of life

By an Almonte ‘Native’ To stimulate discussion and relive memories…… Listen! Do you hear that? The distinctive clopping sound of a horse’s hooves as it...

The joy of books

Mary and Terry Lumsden of Mill Street Books sent along this charming video

An exciting month ahead at Mill Street Books

by Mary and Terry Lumsden An exciting month ahead! Broaden your knowledge of Canadian history by learning more about the Patriot War during a book...

Almonte family physicians’ relocation to 95 Spring St. is underway

The relocation of the 11 Almonte family physicians with the Ottawa Valley Family Health Team (OVFHT) to a single clinic location at 95 Spring...

The night sky at the Mill of Kintail

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority will once again be offering its astronomy course at the Mill of Kintail on Friday evenings commencing April 13....

James Stevenson – obituary

STEVENSON JAMES DOUGLAS Surrounded by the love of his family, in hospital at Almonte on Friday, March 2, 2012. James Stevenson of Blakeney in his 61st year. Cherished husband...

Darling, fetch the caviar for our guests, won’t you!

by L. G. William Chapman, B.A., LL.B. Some people enjoy the privilege of an exceedingly charmed existence. One can only hope...

Gay Cook’s Greek Lamb Pilaff with Greek salad

4 – 5 servings This recipe came from an English friend who was shot down in Crete during the Second World War. There, he learnt to...

Venus and Jupiter aligned on February 26, 2012

Pat Browne captured this photo of Jupiter, Venus and the moon on February 26,showing the moon nuzzling closer to Jupiter. In the foreground you...

Jeannie Campkin – obituary

CAMPKIN LORRAINE JEAN Peacefully with family at her side in Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Lorraine (Jeannie) Campkin (nee; Regan) of Toronto, age 82 years. Loving...

Pharmacy Awareness Week 2012: Your pharmacist

The contributions of Canadian pharmacists are being recognized during Pharmacy Awareness Week, which runs March 5-10, 2012. This...

Pharmacy Awareness Week 2012: Your pharmacist – your partner in health

The contributions of Canadian pharmacists are being recognized during Pharmacy Awareness Week, which runs March 5-10, 2012. This year’s theme is “Your pharmacist – your...

Venus and Jupiter lined up accompanied by a crescent moon on a clear night.

A brilliant show in the night sky this weekend as Venus and Jupiter line up

If you look up in the night sky this evening, you will see Venus, Jupiter and Earth's moon converge for a spectacular show. Venus and...

EARTHFEST, April 20 in Carleton Place

An Almonte baby boom

Brenda Edgerton — obituary