Sports
Bike Month – Heart Institute challenges Ottawa Valley to go the distance and be active!
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute invites members of the media to the official launch of Active Transportation (AT) Month in Renfrew County and Bicycle Month in Mississippi Mills, and to raise awareness about the importance of physical activity and active transportation. Lanark County’s will also challenge Renfrew…
Enjoy the outdoors and get fit with Nordic Pole Walking
by Mary Davies Want to firm up that little pot-belly? Tone your physique and improve your health? Nordic Pole Walking (NPW) allows you to do both while enjoying the outdoors. NPW evolved from cross-country skiing in the 1930s, when Nordic biathletes developed the technique to maintain training levels…
Summer Senior Games for OSGA District 7A
by Marilyn Snedden In these next 2 months the local seniors will be competing in 16 sports events…
101st year of Almonte Lawn Bowling begins new season
by Cliff Bennett The Almonte Lawn Bowling Club (ALBC) is pleased to announce the opening of its 101st…
Almonte Tennis Club open house and upcoming events
Mark your calendars for the Almonte Tennis Club Open House on 25 May, 10:00 – 2:00 (Rain date…
The fun of winter hiking
by Neil Carleton When the days are bright and crisp with snow on the ground, members and friends…
Running the Blakeney rapids
by Brent Eades I was out at Blakeney today and happened across a large group of whitewater paddlers…
Almonte District High School curling teams win Timbits Elementary Provincial Championship
This past weekend ADHS was represented by two curling teams at the Timbits Elementary Provincials in Gananoque. Team…
Almonte Riverside Trail temporarily closed
by Jordan Smith The Almonte Riverside Trail, a recreational trail that runs along the Mississippi River between Strathburn…
Nordic pole walking clinics in cooperation with Lanark County CARP
Janet Crawford is a Certified Nordic Pole Walking Instructor and is offering free instructional clinics to the population…