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My Body, the Earth ~ a 6-Week Writing Workshop

MY BODY, THE EARTH ~ A 6-WEEK...

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An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

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Reconciliation Through Art returns this fall

Building on the growth and success of the last two years, Reconciliation Through Art returns this fall bigger and better, at new family-friendly times: September 27 and October 2–4....

Carleton Place is the first in North America to host this 160-metre record

An embroidered cloth 160.5 metres long, stitched by communities across 14 European countries, will be shown outside Europe for the first time on September 13, at UA FEST in...

Almonte’s Fibrefest is back on September 12 and 13!

Almonte, ON- Come on out to the scenic town of Almonte on September 12 and 13 to celebrate the wonderful world of fibre arts at the 31st Fibrefest -...
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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

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...

A rich trove of Almonte history on Facebook

I've been remiss in not drawing attention to this marvellous Facebook group run by CP-based blogger and historian Linda Seccaspina, Tales of Almonte. With daily...

Rosemary Leach artwork at SchoolBOX Latin Fiesta auction this weekend

I’m passionate about Latino culture. The hardships that Nicaraguans have suffered in the past year have inspired me to donate “Asparagus” to Almonte's SchoolBOX...

Jubilee: a John Dunn story

Some information for readers from Michael Dunn: 'Billy' was Dad's younger brother and was killed when he ran out in front of an oncoming car...

Almonte in Concert names Steinway grand piano, October 20

On Saturday, October 20 at 7:30 pm in the Almonte Old Town Hall, the first concert of the Almonte in Concert (AIC) season will...

Buy Almonte’s most popular book, win a bottle of prosecco!

Mary Lumsden, Mill Street Books One day soon it will happen. Someone is going to walk into Mill Street Books looking for a recommendation. If...
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