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Leonard Drynan — obituary

LEONARD WILLIAM DRYNAN 1943~2026 It is with broken hearts...

The Appleton ‘Toonie’ Book Sale’ is back!

Saturday October 3, 9am to 4pm, 280...

John Lock — obituary

Lock, John Kenneth It is with heavy hearts we...

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

Pick of the Past

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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 -...

Drawing and cartooning for kids

Join us at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum for cartooning fun! Classes run for 8 Wednesdays beginning October 7th-November 25th, 5:30-6:45pm. The session will be led by Sam Hamilton...
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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

Rhythm & Song with Percussiano3, October 2

 Let the Season Begin! Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. Almonte Old Town Hall  As our autumn’s colours unfold, so does the excitement of the 2025–2026 Almonte in Concert...

Rosemary Leach Open Studio

“How long did it take to paint that?” “A lifetime,” sounds quippy. And it is a solid truth. You are warmly welcome to my first Open Studio...

Canadian Handwoven Overshot Coverlets exhibit at Textile Museum

A Lifetime of Collecting Part 2: Canadian Handwoven Overshot Coverlets from the Dennis and Sylvia Mills Collection - New Exhibit at the Mississippi Valley...

The Crown and Pumpkin Tour returns for 2025

A Celebrated Showcase of Artistry in Mississippi Mills The much-anticipated Crown and Pumpkin Studio Tour is set to return for its 29th year, inviting residents...

Anne Roxburgh – Watercolours at The Corridor Gallery

Mississippi Mills Library, Almonte Oct 6th -Nov 29th 2025 Meet the Artist October 18, 10:30 – 12:30pm Anne’s first introduction to art classes was with Group of...

Walking with Beth: Conversations with My 100-year-old Friend by Merilyn Simonds

by Edith Cody-Rice This is a quiet book, a book to be absorbed in a peaceful place and, as the two individuals in this book...

The Maywoods bring a John Prine birthday concert to McDonald’s Corners

A show honouring John Prine’s songwriting genius is an annual Nashville music event on the date of his birth on Oct. 10, 1946. The...

“Who will preserve their stories?”

Last Friday, CBC’s George Stroumboulopoulos met with Prime Minister Mark Carney to talk about the importance of Canadian stories and cultural sovereignty. “…this is...

Seedling Moment

Julie could bridge social groups like nobody’s business. She could be pithy and admired within the upper echelons of popular kids as easily as she...

TWO EXHIBITIONS opening at Sivarulrasa Gallery

MARINA RAIKE: SIGNALS, September 20 – October 24, 2025 HANNAH CRETIEN: POROSITÉ, September 20 – October 24, 2025 Combined Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday September 20, 2pm-4pm. From September...

Reconciliation Through Art, September 28-30

Reconciliation Through Art Returns for A Celebration of Culture and Awareness, September 28-30. Almonte, Ontario - Following its resounding reception last year, Reconciliation Through Art...

Riversong Players update!

All auditions/rehearsals/performances will all be held at the Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge St., Almonte. Auditions: September 11 & 12 5:30pm-8:30pm Youth 10+ and...

Want to make a real difference? Join Art in the Manor

Are you passionate about art and its power to heal and uplift? Do you believe in giving back to your community? If so, we...

The County Registry Office

by Bill Chapman In June of 1976 when I transitioned from Messrs. Macdonald, Affleck Barrs. &c. in Ottawa to practice law in Almonte the featured...
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