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Noreen Syme — obituary

Syme, Noreen Mary (Proud Bell Employee for 24 years) Passed...

From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall by Whit Fraser

By Edith Cody-Rice   Canada has a deep wealth...

For sale: Volt e bike – Bravo V2

This bike is in excellent condition, used...

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 that I am standing for re-election as Mayor of Mississippi Mills in the October 2026 election. Earlier this week, I picked up my nomination package from the Clerk’s Office, a simple...

Alto: Coming soon to a neighbourhood near you?

by Brent Eades What Is Alto? Alto is a planned high-speed rail network running from Quebec City to Toronto, announced in...

Mississippi Mills takes top honours in Globe and Mail survey

by Edith Cody-Rice On Saturday January 31, the Globe and Mail published a long feature called Canada’s Most Liveable Cities....

Living

Pinehurst: Jane Jacobs and the positive side of Nimbyism

I attended the December 2, 2025 public meeting of Mississippi Mills council regarding the...

Gingery Pork and Snap Pea Stir Fry

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Bon Appetit makes a tasty weeknight dinner. Slice pork...

Almonte Civitans put $145,000 back into community

Over $145,000 put back into our community this past year! The Almonte Civitan Club is...

Arts & Culture

From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall by Whit Fraser

By Edith Cody-Rice   Canada has a deep wealth of accomplished writers and Whit Fraser is...

Carleton Place Porchfest–putting young musicians and entrepreneurs centre stage

Carleton Place Porchfest returns August 22 – bigger, bolder, and putting young musicians and...

It’s “The Perfect Time” to share the winner of our Prom Memories contest

It’s “The Perfect Time” to share the winner of our Prom Memories contest Congratulations to...

Science & Nature

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...

Decluttering as environmental action

Emma Brown Everything we own will eventually have to go somewhere. How much stuff do...

Obituaries

Noreen Syme — obituary

Syme, Noreen Mary (Proud Bell Employee for 24 years) Passed away peacefully on May...

Meed Barnett — obituary

Barnett, Meed 19 May 2026 (artist, chorister, and activist) The family of Meed Wetterau...

Keith Munro — obituary

Munro, Keith Gilbert (Loving Father) Passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026 in...

Kevin O’Connell — obituary

Kevin O’Connell Kevin O’Connell passed away peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital...

Billboard

Mississippi Mills turns clutter into care with the first annual Amazing Almonte Garage Sale

Participate in the first annual Amazing Almonte Garage Sale...

Ramsay Women’s Institute at the Great Almonte Garage Sale

The Ramsay Women’s Institute is participating in the Great Almonte...

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For sale: Volt e bike – Bravo V2

This bike is in excellent condition, used 1 season,...

Kayaks for sale

$350 for both kayaks including 2 paddles, or $200...

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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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