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RaeAnn Davey from Fulton’s Sugar Bush & Maple Shop wins tourism award

Hello friends and neighbours, We couldn't be more thrilled to share some exciting news!  In fact, we're still bubbling over with excitement since returning from the Canadian Museum of History on Tuesday...

Gas line expansion

This is an opinion piece inviting you to form your own informed opinion on two related matters affecting us all. Almonte is served by natural gas lines. We are on...

Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from NYT Cooking yields succulent chicken and crispy golden rice, all on a single sheet pan. Make a lemon-garlic-ginger-turmeric marinade and set 1 tbsp...

Gay Cook’s Cauliflower Cheese Gratin

by Gay Cook   5 to 6 servings Fresh cauliflower heads are available these days in most markets. They make a delicious cheesy dish when the cauliflower...

Gardening in Mississippi Mills: What a glorious weekend!

by David Hinks There are signs of new life all about. Some plants that we grow in the vegetable garden are very hardy perennials. In...

Health Unit promotes the importance of skin-to-skin with your newborn immediately after birth

Your baby is born… now what? Where should your baby be in the first hour after birth?...skin-to-skin? Absolutely. With the birth of your baby, their transition to...

Calabrian Grilled Pork Ribs

by Susan Hanna This easy rib recipe from the March 2015 issue of Bon Appetit yields delicious results. Pulse chiles, garlic, oil, vinegar, rosemary and...

Gardening in Mississippi Mills: Spring hopes? Hope springs?

 by David Hinks Eternally optimistic gardeners are eager for any sign of life in the garden. The following photo shows snowdrops valiantly forcing their way...

Tips for Preparing For the Spring Melt and Runoff

Spring time floods can occur in Ontario each year. Usually weather forecasts can predict rain or quick thaw events. Take this opportunity to protect...

Health Unit aims to help improve accessibility to dental programs

April is Oral Health Month. The focus of the 2015 campaign at the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is to increase public...

Gay Cook’s Old Fashioned Cape Breton Oatcakes

These oatcakes were often found in the bread-baskets in many Cape Breton restaurants. The oatcakes originated from Scotland and the recipe is at least...

Gardening in Mississippi Mills: A bridge not quite far enough!

by David Hinks Circle the morning of April 10 on your calendar. The Friends of Augusta Street Park are planning a simple get together in...

Transforming Pharmacy Services at Almonte General Hospital

With financial support from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care’s Small Rural Northern Transformation Fund, Almonte General Hospital (AGH) and its partners...

Where is spring?

by Mark Cochrane Has anyone seen spring? I’ve been looking for it these past couple of weeks but I can’t seem to find it under all...

Roasted and Charred Broccoli with Peanuts

by Susan Hanna This recipe from the January 2015 issue of Bon Appetit is a little unusual, but it is very good. It also introduced...

Peches & Poivre donation to Hub Hospice Palliative Care

Hub Hospice Palliative Care was pleased to accept a donation of $500 from Pêches & Poivre from Sweet to Savoury on March 20. In...

Gardening in Mississippi Mills: Looking Forward to Spring!

by David Hinks An early start outdoors is essential for plants that do not tolerate heat. Spring in the Ottawa Valley can be incredibly short,...

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