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Answers to Diana’s Quiz: August 29 2026

ANSWERS A tuk tuk is a motorized...

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...

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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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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...

Everyone Matters

Comments made by Mr. Nathan Rudyk following a recent article  in the Millstone article titled "Council Rejects Enerdu's Request for Noise By-Law Exemption" of...

Reader writes on Enerdu’s bylaw violations

Open Letter to Council and Residents of Mississippi Mills Enerdu has again requested an adjustment to the Mississippi Mills noise bylaw for their project. They...

Reader raises concerns about Enerdu heritage impacts

Dear Millstone Editors This submission is in reference to the current concern regarding the noise from the construction site at Enerdu and other commitments required...

PRATAC’s position on Enerdu by-law request

Enerdu – Cavanagh and the noise by-law Cavanagh Construction wishes to work longer hours (which they have been doing) to speed up construction on the...

Enerdu does not give a dam(n) about bylaws, council or residents

It is Sunday morning at 7:30. I hear the sound of heavy equipment. Out for a walk with the dogs and what do I...

High-speed internet and rural property values

If, like me, you live in rural Mississippi Mills, you may not be aware that we are all disadvantaged when it comes to our...

Local developer seeks zoning change to build seniors housing

Editor's Note: Bryant Cougle has sent us the following information: I am trying to place a seniors subdivision on land that the town has zoned...

Report on PRATAC activities

Pakenham, Ramsay, Almonte, Taxpayers Action Committee (PRATAC) It has been very busy since we had our first Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September and...

Gerry Belisle comments on Don Maynard Park issue

In defense of the memory of Don Maynard "A Good Man" "A man who has given greatly to local parks and recreation programs has been...

Question:  What Does Santa Say Under a Retrograde Mercury?

by C. H. Wells Answer:  "OH! OH! OH!" ... And by all reports, he won't be the only one saying it! Yup – it's that time, again!...
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