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Carleton Place is the first in North America to host this 160-metre record

An embroidered cloth 160.5 metres long, stitched...

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...

Letters to the Editor

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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...
Archive

We Are Not A-Muse-d – Part 2

by C. H. Wells "Part 2" of this article has been started and almost finished, and re-started and almost finished, several times, as I have...

Parks Are Our ‘Heritage’

The dismantling or sacrifice of designated parks as a source of revenue for allocation elsewhere has a deeper significance than may be initially recognized. Robert...

We Are Not A-Muse-d – Part 1

by C. H. Wells But, seriously, folks, now that I've gotten that out of my system ... https://millstonenews.com/2016/07/blot-on-the-landscape.html  ... and ... https://millstonenews.com/2016/07/enerdu-due.html ... I'd like to...

Steve Maynard letter to Council

EDITOR'S NOTE: Steve Maynard has shared this letter he sent to Council members in respect of the plan to move Don Maynard Park. Good Afternoon Everybody: I am...

Enerdu

by L. G. William Chapman, B.A., LL.B. Many in the world are intrigued by the US Republican convention currently being staged. There is a temporary...

Two readers write in support of Enerdu

Enerdu: The Flume and the Bubble Bath There has been a lot of talk recently about the world changing construction happening at the Flour Mill...

Artist Chandler Swain comments on Enerdu

My profound sadness at seeing the development of the current Enerdu project has some deep roots. By describing what I mean by this I hope...

Will Enerdu pay taxes or any other money to the town?

by George Yaremchuk Recently I’ve heard it said that Mississippi Mills will “make millions” from the Enerdu project. So I thought I’d research this claim...

It All Matters…

In my opinion the jewel in the crown of Almonte is our lovely Mississippi River that flows through its heart with its beautiful waterfalls...

Why I am against the Enerdu project

by Joane Emard Many friends have asked me why I am against this project. The quick answer is: this is a project that simply does...

Enerdu Due

Enerdu Due by C. H. Wells The lights aren't on, 'cause no one's home; They're at a protest meetin'. Supremely vexed, 'bout what comes next, The 'cons' are feeling...

The problem is bigger than Enerdu

A comment made on The Millstone about Enerdu prompted me to write this brief article about the redistribution of wealth in our society.  The...

Another reader comments on Don Maynard Park

I want to add my voice to those objecting to the elimination of Don Maynard Park.  This land was ceded to the Town as...

The Friendly Town… Really?

I am impressed by the respectful, courteous letter sent by Steve Maynard to the Mayor and Councillors of Mississippi Mills concerning the sale of...
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