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George Stewart — obituary

Stewart, Lloyd George It is with great sadness...

Breakfast at the Legion, June 20

At the Almonte Legion Eggs to Order Hash Browns Bacon,...

Strawberry social and basketry collection launch, Middleville & District Museum

A Double Celebration: Our Annual Strawberry Social...

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 Millstone isn't holding a telethon. But you may have read that we just celebrated our 15th anniversary. So this seems a good time to remind readers that we depend on...

The Millstone is 15 years old today

by Edith Cody-Rice When my husband, Val Sears, and I built our home in Almonte in 2007–08, Val —retired from...

Mayor Lowry is standing for re-election

Mayor Christa Lowry has sent us this note: April 30, 2026 To the residents of Mississippi Mills: I am proud to share...

Living

The Tea Ladies are taking a break.

For over 6 decades, the Ramsay Women’s Institute has been serving tea and baked...

Angus Affleck announces candidacy

Dear friends and neighbours, I am writing you all to announce that I will be...

Celebrating local students

Every year since 1967, the Almonte Lions Club honours the memory of R. Tait...

Arts & Culture

Almonte-based violin, theory, and composition lessons with Shanti Sivarulrasa

Shanti Sivarulrasa’s teaching studio is now open for registrations in Almonte! She teaches violin,...

Earth for Sale by Maude Barlow.

by Edith Cody-Rice  In her opening sentence of the afterword to this book, Maude Barlow...

Come out for Almonte Celtfest’s 30th anniversary edition July 3-5!

Almonte Celtfest is celebrating their 30th anniversary this summer and you’re invited to enjoy...

Science & Nature

What is that … Rapturous Song?

Some biologists define songbirds as those perching birds known for their almost musical songs.  ...

What Is That … Early Arrival?

Every year, after making it through a winter full of blustery weather, we are...

Report on MVFN talk: “Forgotten Canoe Routes of the Canadian Shield”

April 28, 2026 The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) held their annual Spring Gathering and...

Obituaries

George Stewart — obituary

Stewart, Lloyd George It is with great sadness that we announce George’s...

Marilyn Smith — obituary

Smith, Marilyn Eileen Nov. 11, 1953 – June 4, 2026 Died peacefully in...

Keith Munro — Celebration of life, August 1

Come and celebrate the life of Keith "Greaser" Munro Saturday August 1, 2026...

Sandra McManus — celebration of life

McManus, Sandra Anne Passed away peacefully at the Fairview Manor on April...

Billboard

Breakfast at the Legion, June 20

At the Almonte Legion Eggs to Order Hash Browns Bacon, Sausage Pancakes, Toast Tea/Coffee 8...

Strawberry social and basketry collection launch, Middleville & District Museum

A Double Celebration: Our Annual Strawberry Social and the...

Classifieds

Desk for sale

Home or Office Desk, $250 Must be picked up in...

Like New E-Bike

This is a GO-Trax EBE 3 electric bike that...

Daily Crossword

A new, easy crossword every day of the week.

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Your Letters & Stories

Calling all new residents to Mississippi Mills

Welcome. It’s so nice to meet you. It can be scary moving to a new...

Reader comments on importance of volunteers

I was really pleased to see the News article published on the Mississippi Mills municipal...

A Huge Thank You!

To the people who stopped and helped my husband get up and get home after...

Reader supports heritage status for Pinehurst

I would like to add my support for the recent article advocating "heritage status” for...

Rental housing availability in Almonte for seniors

I would like to add my voice to the plea from Al Jones and his...

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