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Enerdu in 3D — RiverWatchers provide architectural model
by Brent Eades Throughout the debate about Enerdu’s plan to build a large hydroelectric plant in the heart of Almonte, one very important piece of information has been missing — what exactly would this thing look like? Thanks to architectural technologist John Revell, who kindly contributed his 3D…
Travel blogger loves Almonte and highlights our main street businesses
B.C. travel blogger Marc Smith is the Founder and Chief Adventurer at 30 Day Adventures. Passionate about building community 30 Day Adventures is the embodiment of Marc’s journey through life “Everything I’ve ever done is relevant to everything I will ever do” is his motto. He recently committed to spend…
Big crowd turns out for ‘Save Our River’ fundraiser
by Brent Eades The Old Town Hall was packed Saturday night as local musicians donated their time and talent to raise awareness about the impact of the proposed Enerdu hydro project on our town. Tracey Prescott spearheaded the show, which was organized in conjunction with the Mississippi Riverwatchers.…
Cultural heritage and Enerdu: lessons to be learned?
by Chris Grosset The proposed Enerdu project is increasing awareness among the community and Council of the potential…
Paramedics and firefighters test major motor vehicle accident skills
The Almonte Fire Hall was the scene of a major multi-vehicle accident on June 12, 2013. Emergency…
Silver Chain Challenge
Have You Joined the Challenge? Help us meet our goal of reaching 500 participants by June 30. We’re…
Germany’s largest private free-to-air broadcaster films in Almonte
by Brian Hargreaves On Tuesday June 11th we hosted a team from RTL (Real TV Luxembourg). RTL is…
Relay for Life in Almonte raises $117,000 for fight against cancer
The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is a celebration of survival and also a time of remembrance…
Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce update – June 2013
It is a cold and rainy day in early June and we are starting to wonder if the…
Maberly-area student is winner of 2013 Cliff Bennett Nature Bursary
The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) are pleased to announce that Maberly area student Sierra Ramsey is the…
Thirty-three years of the Textile Museum
by Michael Rikley-Lancaster Executive Director / Curator The idea to establish a textile museum in Almonte originated during…