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Motorcycle riding gear for sale

Olympia motorcycle riding suit. Excellent condition. Size...

Presentation on spreading of municipal waste on agricultural land

On Tuesday evening, August 25th, we had...

Open house for new executive townhomes and apartments in Almonte

A new townhome development in downtown Almonte...

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Presentation on spreading of municipal waste on agricultural land

On Tuesday evening, August 25th, we had a chance to present in front of council to discuss the spreading of municipal waste on agricultural land bordering the Indian River....

Thank you

On Saturday Evening, July 25th, I spent some time in the filled-to-capacity Almonte Hospital Emergency Room for an increasingly severe abdominal pain which, as I would learn early the...

Thanks to a Caring Community

Many thanks to all those who responded to my article in the Millstone last month on helping a new Syrian refugee family settle in Almonte. A number of generous...
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$548,000 for rail trail is from ‘Commuter Cycling Program’

by Doug Preece Well, I guess it's a done deal.  Lanark County councillors have voted for a mixed-used OVRT trail combining ATVs with active users...

No two people

No two people can stand in exactly the same spot at the same time and see the same thing. We all see something slightly...

Successful candidates … what is required?

by Karen Hirst I don't know about you but I am feeling the vibes of a very competitive election campaign brewing in the wings with...

Has Almonte lost its way?

We know as Canadians, that when tragedy strikes out country, communities rally together in love and support to help those in need. By contrast,...

The flag flap, going too far

by Allan Brown Where to begin?  What’s been said that can't be undone?  How many more negative posts must this town put up with?  Let...

PRATAC damages Almonte’s image on national news

by Ken Charron With regret, I don't read the local news as much anymore. It's been drowned out by concerns from international news. However, today...

Saskatoon reader writes on Humboldt flag issue

Good Morning Editor, My name is Tammy Arnason and I am from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Recently, I had heard on the news that your mayor, Shaun...

Avid local cyclist comments on rail trail

I have to say I am reading the Millstone very regularly lately to keep up with latest twists and turns on the development of...

10 reasons for a non-motorized Almonte trail

10 Good Reasons the Rail Trail in Almonte Should be Limited to Active Transportation by Chris George Although it may presently be proving a challenge to...

“Oldies and newbies” share common ground

Without a doubt, cafes are a treasured addition to our communities as destinations for consuming our favorite hot and cold beverages. Maybe of more importance...

Resident emails to County send clear message on preferred trail use

County emails reveal support for non-motorized trail from local residents in Mississippi Mills and Carleton Place Chris George on behalf of Friends of the Ottawa...

Mayor writes on ‘scofflaw’ comment

In early March, Ottawa newspapers quoted me as saying ATV users were scofflaws. It was not my intention to label all ATV and OVR...

Shared responsibility on a shared trail

The Millstone readership is probably tiring of all the letters regarding the OVRT and the issue of shared use, with ensuing comments arguing both...

The OVRT debate – PRATAC’s stand

Multi-use: will this be a blessing or a curse? The Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT) stretches over 296 kilometers from Smiths Falls to the Town...
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