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Answers to Diana’s Quiz – July 18, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  The two Diomede Islands...

Outdoor chairs for sale

Two Faulkner 'zero gravity' chairs in navy,...

Caroline Yuill — obituary

Yuill (nee Drynan), Caroline Ann Peacefully at home...

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Just wondering…

I wonder why the bunny and her baby insist on chewing on the pedals on my flowers in my garden. Despite the fact that I have sprinkled red pepper...

Calling all new residents to Mississippi Mills

Welcome. It’s so nice to meet you. It can be scary moving to a new town, but rest assured you have chosen wisely—your life is going to change for...

Reader comments on importance of volunteers

I was really pleased to see the News article published on the Mississippi Mills municipal website entitled From the Office of the Mayor – National Volunteer Week – April...
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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...

PRATAC, Do You Realise What You Are Proposing?

By Robin Sukhu I received a PRATAC flyer in my mailbox highlighting that Michael S. Polowin will be a special guest at their upcoming meeting. ...

Of Peanut Butter & The Rail Trail 

by C. H. Wells I recall reading, a few years ago, the online comments of a young mother incensed by a ban on peanut...

Participatory Democracy in Action

By Robin Sukhu Municipal elections are coming up.  I recognize how important the job of Mayor is to our municipality. I no longer want to...
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