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Sandra McManus — celebration of life

McManus, Sandra Anne Passed away peacefully at the...

Fashioning Identity: Clothing and the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community of the Mississippi Valley

On Sunday, June 7, the Mississippi Valley...

What is that … Rapturous Song?

Some biologists define songbirds as those perching...

Arts & Culture

An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

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John Dunn's Stories

Lanark Lit Writing Competition

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Two exhibitions opening: Cathy Ross and Hannah Cretien at Sivarulrasa Gallery

Shows run: June 6 – July 10, 2026 Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday June 6, 2pm-4pm From June 6 to July 10, Sivarulrasa Gallery is delighted to present CATHY ROSS: THE SEASONS in...

Love Is in the Air: Calliope women’s choir welcomes spring

Calliope Women’s Choir returns to St. Andrew’s in Pakenham this June with Love Is in the Air, a spring concert at that blends joyful exuberance with heartfelt storytelling and...

Updates from Riversong Players

Riversong Players presents June production of Godspell, upcoming auditions for Finding Neverland, and new summer youth intensive ALMONTE, ON — Riversong Players is preparing for an exciting summer season filled...
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An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

Books

John Dunn's Stories

Lanark Lit Writing Competition

Pick of the Past

“Clarence” by Marcia Taylor – Lanark Lit, Honourable Mention, Adults 18+

Clarence by Marcia Taylor In the barn doorway, Clarence sat on a hay bale with his back to the warm November sun. This might be the...

Puppets Need a Few Hands

We are all fully engrossed in the Winter Olympics, and it is hard to imagine, but in less than six months the puppets will...

‘The Evolution of Recorded Home Music’ — February 28

In conjunction with our new music exhibit, we are excited to announce our next NLHS Speaker Series talk, The Evolution of Recorded Home Music,...

“Fresh Milk” by Neve Kuchinad – Lanark Lit, Runner-up Youth 17+Under

Fresh Milk by Neve Kuchinad This summer my family went on a two-week long trip to Europe. We landed in Milan, Italy and did a big loop...

Updates from Riversong Players

Riversong Players announce tickets on sale for The Strings of the Violin and an expanding season of community theatre Riversong Players is proud to announce...

LOVE LOVE LOVE at Sivarulrasa Gallery

February 14 to March 20, 2026 Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday February 14, 2pm-4pm From February 14 to March 20, Sivarulrasa Gallery is delighted to present LOVE LOVE...

An Irish bookseller visits Mill Street Books – February 16-18

by Ann Shea, owner of Mill Street Books As part of the Canadian and European Booksellers Associations, we are delighted to be participating in the...

“In and Out of the Water” by Arya Burkart – Lanark Lit, Runner Up, Youth 17 and Under

In and Out of the Water by Arya Burkart Have you ever looked up while underwater on a beautifully warm and sunny day? The experience is...

New album release: The Gathering by Jennifer Noxon

With the chaos and craziness of our worn and weary world, if you dig deep enough, there is always a little nugget of good...

“Grief and Relief – Holding Close to Let Go” by Jane Olivier – Lanark Lit, Runner Up, Adults 18+

Grief and Relief—Holding Close to Let Go by Jane Olivier And so, he went and did it, the bastard. He upped and left me. Despite all his...

“Hold On” by Kimberly Lemaire – Lanark Lit, Winner, Adults 18+

Hold On by Kimberly Lemaire St. Jean, Quebec, July 2001. It was only a modest parcel. My course staff stared accusations at me anyway. I could...

Most borrowed books of 2025 at Mississippi Mills Public Library

1. Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall 2. The Women by Kristin Hannah 3. The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny 4. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 5. One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune 6. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros 7. The...

“Code Duello” by Mattea Crabtree – Lanark Lit, Winner, Youth Ages 17 and Under

Code Duello by Mattea Crabtree June 13th, 1833 The young man stood up straight, back pressed firmly against that of his rival. Every muscle was taut. He...

Filmmaker with Almonte roots plans Hallmark Christmas parody

Brennan Martin, who grew up in Almonte, tells us about a new film he's working on set in Almonte, called 'The Friendly Town.' Brennan says...
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