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  Annual address from Mayor Lowry
  
  Thanksgiving message from Mayor Lowry
  
  Mayor Lowry comments on cost sharing motion
  
  A review of the Service Delivery Review report
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  Diana’s Quiz- September 18, 2021
  
  Answers to Diana’s Quiz – September 11, 2021
  
  Diana’s Quiz -September 11, 2021
  
  Answers to Diana’s Quiz – September 4, 2021
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News
- OPP charge local man with numerous offences after break-in
  
  Celebrating Phase 2 of the Riverwalk
  
  $1 million gift to support youth in Mississippi Mills
  
  Step One of the Provincial Reopening Plan!
  
  The Millstone is 10 years old!
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- Online art lessons with Blair Paul
  
  Plant sale, September 25
  
  Climate rallies in Almonte and Perth, September 24
  
  Ribbon-cutting for the new Almonte Community Dock, September 26
  
  Folk in the Forest – an outdoor concert for a good cause!
Obituaries
- All Book of Remembrance
  
  Kevin Gallagher — obituary
  
  Terry Tosh — obituary
  
  Barbara Stewart — obituary
  
  Doug Fulton — obituary
Arts
- All An Artist’s Notes Books John Dunn’s Stories Pick of the Past
  
  Almonte’s Tony Belcourt discusses Metis identity, September 23
  
  Children’s fall programs at the Library
  
  Eric Walker and Louis Thériault at Sivarulrasa Gallery
  
  Neil Carleton art exhibition at the Almonte Library
Nature
- All Backyard Birds Environment For the Birds Green Talk Nature Shady Characters What is That?
  
  What is That … Species at Risk?
  
  What Is That … Frolicking Family?
  
  Program empowers youth to be leaders in wilderness protection
  
  What Is That … Masterful Mimic?
Living
- All Food and Drink Gardening Health Peaceful Pockets of Paradise
  
  Wheels for Wishes
  
  Home Hospice North Lanark offers practical caregiver training
  
  Greek Salmon with Lemon Feta and Orzo Salad
  
  September 30th is Orange Shirt Day

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