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‘The Taffetas’ July 30 – August 2

THE TAFFETAS is being presented by DFT...

For Sale: Biscuit Joiner

Mastercraft 5A Adjustable Biscuit Joiner. $80.00 Please call...

Marilyn Smith — obituary

Smith, Marilyn Eileen Nov. 11, 1953 – June...

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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...

Reader supports heritage status for Pinehurst

I would like to add my support for the recent article advocating "heritage status” for the Pinehurst property. I had no idea this property had such a historic and...
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Closing the Great Divide – What about a Mississippi Mills Day?

by Tracy Stimpson I am very jealous of artistic people.  I pride myself on being a smart dude but I don’t have an artistic bone...

Reader comments on Maynard Park

If Any Councilors or the Mayor are Reading----- It is decision making time regarding the fate of Don Maynard Park..."Do Nothing" or " Create Lots....

Reader questions mayor’s tax graph

I find it interesting that the  Mayor of Mississippi Mills puts forth a graph illustrating the taxes paid by various municipalities; however I see...

To publish or not to publish

by C.H. Wells I cannot and will not attempt to speak for Brent, Edith or The Millstone site, but I can and do wish to...

PRATAC’s Brian Gallagher responds to anonymous letter

The Committee to reform Municipal Government in Mississippi Mills An unsigned letter critical of the Municipal Council appeared in the offices of the Municipality and was...

Reader comments on anonymous letter

Part of the solution or part of the problem? by Karen Hirst Surely we aren't surprised by the anonymous letter written to the Municipal staff and...

Another reader’s view on rail trail

Dear friends of the Ottawa valley railway trail , over the past weeks and during the recent meetings I have noticed a lot of...

A reader’s view on the rail trail

To the committee considering the development of The Rail Trail, and to citizens of Almonte and area. I have lived 24 years in this area:...

Reader suggests a compromise on rail trail

As noted by many residents, putting motorized vehicles and pedestrians on the same pathway is a dangerous proposition. As a skier, biker and hiker,...

Reader expresses concerns about multi-use rail trail

ATVs, Motor Bikes and Snowmobiles Downtown and in Our Neighbourhoods? Don Johnston At the Lanark County Open House on the future of the old CP...

Rural mailbox takes a hit

Editor's Note: We received this from a reader on Friday, While we won't normally publish anonymous letters, we waive that rule in cases like...

Reader comments on Ottawa Street bike lanes

There is no 'them' and 'us' division when it comes to biking... most have biked once or twice in their lifetime and many continue...

“Multipurpose” is a squidgy use of the term

by Gretta Bradley I think if everyone were being honest, they would admit that mechanized and non-mechanized recreational activities are not really compatible. Hikers, cyclists,...

Reader comments on recent rail trail meeting

Lanark County CAO asked for apology for comments at OVRT public consultation meeting The evening of Thursday Feb. 16th, the Almonte Old Town hall was...
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