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Ramsay Ward candidate notes potential conflict of interest

Hello, my name is John Cochran, and...

Umbrella tree, $25

Given our chilly weather, the leaves will...

Ray Sample — obituary

Sample, “Ray” Michael Raymond (Self proclaimed Mayor of Corkery) Passed...

Arts & Culture

An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

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ANN-MARIE BROWN and ELAINE CARR at Sivarulrasa Gallery

Shows run: September 26 – October 30, 2026 Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday September 26, 2pm-4pm From September 26 to October 30, Sivarulrasa Gallery is delighted to present ANN-MARIE BROWN: BECOMING, an evocative...

Photos from a misty morning walk in Almonte

Jackie Pelot sent some photos from an early-morning walk she took on Saturday. The first, of a man fishing in the Mississippi, had me confused at first: what are...

Almonte in Concert is back for the 2026/27 season

Mark your calendars, it's going to be a great one! Another season, another lineup of exceptional artists ready to fill your world with the joy of music. Voices, strings, guitars...

An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

Proceeds from local author’s books to support veterans

WL (Bud) Gorman is a retired Canadian army officer who has lived in many interesting places and faced some interesting challenges. He and his...

So you think you know your library…

Here are 77 things that perhaps you didn’t know! The Mississippi Mills Public Library (MMPL) has a fantastic website: missmillslibrary.com and an online catalogue...

Online painting classes with BlairT.Paul

New online painting classes are being offered by recognized Canadian artist Blair T. Paul, AOCADU, OSA. Maybe you have attended a workshop in the...

‘Proper’ — Rosemary Leach

by Rosemary Leach  Thirty years ago I turned away from Virginia Woolf’s copious diaries, bored. Early Covid, I downloaded everything Woolf wrote for $3. Now, it all...

CHANNELS at Sivarulrasa Gallery, Almonte

Featured Artists: Deborah Arnold, Elaine Carr, Wendy Robertson A group exhibition, Sept 2 to Oct 9, 2020 Artists Talk & Virtual Vernissage: Wednesday September 9, 7:00pm-8:30pm....

Rhythm & Song Fall session

A Community Singing Experience Join us to sing for FUN, well-being, and a sense of connection.  Imagine, experience, and develop your voice with Jennifer Noxon FALL SESSION 2020  Because...

RAG BAG CABARET IS BACK outside on the mighty Mississippi!

After nearly four months of quarantine, shutdowns, lockdowns, social distancing, live show exile and masks, The Rag Bag Cabaret variety show is back and coming...

The Library is open again!

The Mississippi Mills Public Library is open again! In order to keep everyone safe, please be prepared to follow the guidelines listed below. If you...

Live outdoor concert at MERA, August 23

After having to cancel seven musical concerts, Music at MERA is proud to announce a fund-raising outdoor concert on Sunday, August 23rd at 2:PM,...

Threshold 

by Rosemary Leach “Every Swamp has its task,” says Jungian therapist James Hollis. I exhale: Thank you. Being an artist involves a fair amount of swamp. Places where...

Virtual vernissage July 25: ‘Michael Pittman: Hard, Hard Times’

Sivarulrasa Gallery, Almonte A solo exhibition, July 22 – Aug 28, 2020 Virtual Vernissage/Artist Talk: Saturday, July 25, 3 pm-4 pm. Artist Michael Pittman will join...

Library computer lab is open again

Mississippi Mills Public Library computer lab The computer lab at the Almonte Branch is now open by appointment only. As part of Stage 2 in...

“Almonte, Spirit of Place” now in

I told you earlier in the month about the imminent release of the lovely book Almonte, Spirit of Place by Ottawa publisher and photographer...

When the going gets tough, the choir keeps singing

Rhythm & Song Community Choir The resilience and creativity that humans have demonstrated in these last few months has been impressive. Since COVID-19 hit, everyone...

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