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Naming Things After Trump

Reflections from the Swamp Richard van Duyvendyk Dear Reader, As...

Almonte Legion presents The Jerry Lee Band

Almonte Legion Branch 240 presents The Jerry...

St. George’s 125th Anniversary Service, September 13

In 1901 the first worship service was...

R. Tait McKenzie and Naismith collections will stay at Kintail

Editor's Note: The future of the R. Tait McKenzie and Naismith collections at the Mill of Kintail has been uncertain for some time now. We are happy to share this good news: The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is pleased to announce that a proposal from the Municipality of Mississippi...

Thank you for your donations

The Millstone would like to heartily and gratefully thank all of the donors who came forward during our recent...

Operators are NOT standing by: The Millstone’s occasional fundraising drive

I’m pretty sure I’ve used this gag before, playing off the catchphrase heard in countless infomercials and telethons. Anyway: The...

Living

Unique Fatherhood Program in Almonte, October

Jacob Berkowitz I really wanted to be a good dad. And when I became a...

Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Sauce

Blueberries are usually for dessert, but this savoury blueberry sauce from Canadian Living is...

Remembering Doctor Deschenes

Dear Almonte, I want to express my sincere thanks to all of you who came...

Arts & Culture

Reconciliation Through Art returns this fall

Building on the growth and success of the last two years, Reconciliation Through Art...

Carleton Place is the first in North America to host this 160-metre record

An embroidered cloth 160.5 metres long, stitched by communities across 14 European countries, will...

Almonte’s Fibrefest is back on September 12 and 13!

Almonte, ON- Come on out to the scenic town of Almonte on September 12...

Science & Nature

Explore Ontario’s highlands with Upland Nature Guides

Official launch of Upland Nature Guides Outdoor business offers guided day hikes across Ontario’s highlands Griffith,...

What Is That … on the Ditch Daisy?

The common white and yellow flowers of the ox-eye daisy are a familiar sight...

One Small Step into Nature: Discover the Festival of the Wild Child

Every great journey begins with one small step. An acorn starts small before growing into...

Obituaries

Leonard Drynan — obituary

LEONARD WILLIAM DRYNAN 1943~2026 It is with broken hearts to announce the sudden...

John Lock — obituary

Lock, John Kenneth It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of...

Patrick Proulx — obituary

Proulx, Patrick Raymond Passed away suddenly on July 30, 2026 in Arnprior,...

George Dennie — obituary

Dennie George Henry (Former Millwright at the Almonte Flour Mill) Passed away peacefully with...

Billboard

Almonte Legion presents The Jerry Lee Band

Almonte Legion Branch 240 presents The Jerry Lee Band Saturday,...

St. George’s 125th Anniversary Service, September 13

In 1901 the first worship service was held in...

Classifieds

Perennials for sale

There is still time to plant your perennials for...

Motorcycle riding gear for sale

Olympia motorcycle riding suit. Excellent condition. Size 2XL. Asking $300...

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Your Letters & Stories

Naming Things After Trump

Reflections from the Swamp Richard van Duyvendyk Dear Reader, As most of you know, I am not very...

Presentation on spreading of municipal waste on agricultural land

On Tuesday evening, August 25th, we had a chance to present in front of council...

Awakening at the Swamp

Reflections from the Swamp Dear Reader I hope that you are enjoying these cooler days of summer,...

Thank you

On Saturday Evening, July 25th, I spent some time in the filled-to-capacity Almonte Hospital Emergency...

Thanks to a Caring Community

Many thanks to all those who responded to my article in the Millstone last month...

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