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For sale: Obstacle course for kids

Double slackline, two lengths of 50 ft....

Walter Faraday — obituary

Faraday, Walter Robert May 16, 1935 – June...

Stationary bike for sale

We have a Sunny stationary bike for...

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An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

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Celebrating creativity and community: Casey Gayton wins the 2026 Noreen Young Award for the Arts

Puppets Up! is thrilled to share some magical community news. On Friday, June 26, representatives from the festival attended the Almonte District High School graduation to present the second...

Tait McKenzie students curate book list for National Library Collection

Students at R. Tait McKenzie Public School are helping shape a future national library collection, curating a list of Canadian books for a new public space led by Library and Archives Canada...

Join the Almonte Legion Pipe Band — beginner lessons start this October

Have you always been captivated by the sound of bagpipes or the beat of drums? Now’s your chance to learn. The Almonte Legion Pipe Band is welcoming new members...
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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

Almonte woodcarver creates art from a failing tree

When John Peters heard that a beautiful tree that was in a friend's front yard garden had to be cut down, he responded to...

Almonte Celtfest planning its 20th year in 2016 – volunteers needed!

Plans are underway for the 20th anniversary of Almonte Celtfest, July 8-10, 2016. The organizing committee has met three times this fall to discuss...

Calling all young musicians

Almonte in Concert Youth Music Club A Brand New Season starts in December What an opportunity!  To perform in a concert hall with superlative acoustics, a...

Almonte in Concert needs you!

Almonte in Concert is seeking board members and volunteers as it prepares for its 2016-17 seasons.  We are grateful to all those who attended...

Design contest – all ages welcome

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The Advert: A John Dunn Story

“Space!” thundered Gordon, as he threw his arm out in a great sweeping arc like the swing of a scythe blade to gather in...

Local author Jennifer Kingsley wins book award

Former Almonte resident Jennifer Kingsley has won the National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor Literature (Non-fiction) for her  book Paddlenorth, which chronicled a two-month...

Featured artists at General Fine Craft this month

We are thrilled to be showing the work of 2 buzz-worthy emerging artists for the month of November: Paintings/ Collage and Photos by Lily Swain  Jewelry...

Trashdance — A Community Musical

by Sandy Irvin, Mississippi Mills The redoubtable Fern Martin has done it again. The local playwright and activist is tackling a troublesome topic through song...

Remarkable pumpkin carvings down on Coleman Island

For many years Coleman Island resident Kathleen Fry has  carved an amazing series of  pumpkins for Halloween. This year is no exception. Here is...

My Kitchen Year by Ruth Reichl – book review

by Edith Cody-Rice Ruth Reichl is a foodie’s foodie. The former editor in chief of Gourmet Magazine which was closed by its owner Condé Nast in 2009,...

Like a book club on strategic planning

By Jill McCubbin I want to bring this book - Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design - to the attention of anyone...

Students sing for Syrian refugees

By Madeline Tang Performers, friends, and families alike gathered at Notre Dame Catholic High School in Carleton Place on Thursday, October 22, 2015, to eat...

Canoe Country by Roy MacGregor – book review

by Edith Cody-Rice Canoe Country is the latest offering by author and columnist Roy MacGregor raised in the heart of canoe country in Algonquin Park...
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