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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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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!...

Councillor Duncan Abbot thanks Steve Maynard.

Thank you to Steve Maynard for his letter.  For the first time we have a practical positive suggestion from the supporters of Don Maynard...

Steve Maynard proposes alternative to selling of park

I hope that this submission helps people understand that there is a very reasonable alternative to selling Don Maynard Park. I will start with an...

Family seeks info on death of Renfrew couple near Almonte

Editor's Note: We received this letter today from the family of the couple killed in a crash on the March Road recently. Yesterday, my husband...
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