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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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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...

An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

Publisher packs pub

Not content to release just one book, Shaun has released two – and both are available at Mill Street Books in Almonte.  Mary and...

International Women’s Day film “Pray the Devil Back to Hell”

 Please join Lanark County Interval House in celebrating International Women's Day on Wednesday March 7, 2012 at the Rideau Canal Museum 34 Bechwith Street...

The joy of books

Mary and Terry Lumsden of Mill Street Books sent along this charming video

An exciting month ahead at Mill Street Books

by Mary and Terry Lumsden An exciting month ahead! Broaden your knowledge of Canadian history by learning more about the Patriot War during a book...

In the Garden of Beasts – Book Review

 In the Garden of Beasts is both a biographical portrait of Hitler's 1933 Germany in his first mandate as chancellor  and a cautionary tale about...

Being Nick

Nick, of course, is the world famous mascot of Puppets Up!  Well, at least he’s famous around here.  For the past seven years Nick...

Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month chooses signature artwork for 2012

Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month (MMBM) is back for 2012. It may be only February but we are excited for June and the warm weather...

From Chicken Coop to Cultural Centre – Let’s Start Small, Dream Big!

This was the message from Saskia Praamsma, this past Monday in her presentation to the Town's Culture and Recreation Committee. Supported bythe volunteer directors...

From Chicken Coop to Cultural Centre – Let's Start Small, Dream Big!

This was the message from Saskia Praamsma, this past Monday in her presentation to the Town's Culture and Recreation Committee. Supported bythe volunteer directors...

Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff – book review

by Amelia Gordon   Many of us know of the life of Cleopatra through the plays of Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw and the lush 1963...

The Mississippi Mills Public Library declares food for fines a success

The Mississippi Mills Public Library is reporting great success with its food for fines program. In December, it permitted patrons to pay fines by...

Ronnie Burkett appears at the National Arts Centre for Puppets Up!

Ronnie Burkett, Canada's foremost puppeteer, will be appearing at the National Arts Centre from March 13th to April 1st with his current Theatre of...

Terry Tufts plays last gig at the Barley Mow

 It’s Thursday night and Terry Tufts is singing at the Barley Mow. There he is, wearing his iconic "Pang Hat" (made for him by Susan...

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