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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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John Dunn's Stories

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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...
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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

An Artist’s Notes | Kids’ Stuff    

I have lost count how many times I’ve waded in a shallow river instead of walking along the path beside it. I’ve done this many...

‘Big Sing’ raises almost $3,000 for the Hub

From the Front of the Choir  By Jennifer Noxon On December 16, 2018, close to one hundred and fifty singers of all stripes and abilities came...

Paris Echo by Sebastian Faulks

by Edith Cody-Rice Paris Echo is the latest offering of the extraordinary writer Sebastian Faulks. I remember being absolutely absorbed and astonished by his Birdsong,...

A Present for Mommy: a John Dunn story

The new baby finally arrived at Kevin’s house across the street during the night of the white moon. Monday, April 2nd by the calendar. Another...

Almonte in Concert brings Shoestring Opera to Almonte schools

On Friday November 9th, Toronto's Shoestring Opera presented Schoolyard Carmen to students in Grades 3-6 of all three Almonte Elementary schools. They arrived...

History Lesson: A John Dunn Story

In a book published in Quebec City in 1832 concerning the settlement of Canada, Joseph Bouchette says: “The first systematic emigration we have to record...

Carleton Place and Beckwith roots inspire first novel

Jackie Bennett, daughter of Cliff Bennett of Almonte and the late writer Carol Bennett McCuaig of Renfrew, has had her first novel published.  Even...

Trust by the Right Honourable David Johnston

by Edith Cody-Rice David Johnston is one of Canada's most successful Governors General, a former university president, law professor and the author of more than...

Popup art gallery opens in Arnprior

Editor's Note: I dropped in here recently -- well worth a look, some great gift-giving possibilities on display. Gallery 106 A new popup art gallery has...

Winter painting workshop with Rosemary Leach

Winter Painting Workshop, Sat Jan 26th & Sun Jan 27th (Sat 9:30-3pm including a warm lunch and snacks, Sun 9:30-1pm, snacks) 8 spaces Rosemary Leach welcomes you to her home and studio for a weekend...

‘Life Amidst Trees’ at General Fine Craft

Trees - majestic emblems of strength and beauty in nature - are the lungs of our planet; their significance is pressing in these time...

Sofie and Cecilia – by Katherine Ashenburg

by Edith Cody-Rice Sofie and Cecilia is the debut novel of Katherine Ashenburg, a well known non-fiction Canadian writer who has published in the New...

Almonte in Concert launches 2018-19 season with stellar performances

by Edith Cody-Rice Almonte in Concert launched its 2018-19 season last Saturday with splendid performances by artists James Parker and his protegés Brian Mangrum on...

‘True North Rising’ by Whit Fraser: book review

by Jim Moore Local resident Jim Moore was Assistant Deputy Minister for Northern Affairs for six years. He later served as executive director of the Inuit...
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