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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...

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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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Mayor Shaun McLaughlin responds to Heritage Conservation District – Still a hard sell with ‘conscripted’ property owners

This a well articulated view of current affairs regarding the proposed HCD. I will comment on some points mentioned here that I've heard before. 1....

Heritage Conservation District – Still a hard sell with ‘conscripted’ property owners

Not My Back Yard – Or My Front Yard, Either! Almonte's proposed Downtown Heritage Conservation District is proving to be a hard sell among some...

A vote too close to forget

Dear Editor:  On May 6, your local MP Mr. Gordon O’Connor voted against a national dementia strategy becoming enshrined into Canadian law.  MP Claude Gravelle’s private...

Veteran Stan Carter describes role of merchant navy in WW2

After reading Kelly Kent's article of the upcoming event , I found it highlighted much of the effort and losses to the RCN and the Royal Navy....

Stephen Brathwaite comments on Mill Street’s Cuban Mix food truck

Mill Street developer Stephen Brathwaite sent the following letter to members of Town Council. Hi folks, I understand that 6 people have written letters of complaint...

First pollen

Dear Neighbours, As our Spring slowly arrives, daily bringing a new sign that indeed the sun will encourage the teeny green shoots up out of...

Eviction at Dungarvon

Question: How Is Your Municipal Government Spending Your Tax Dollars? Answer: Evicting property-owners and disabled seniors from their homes. No one who has been in Almonte long...

Mississippi Mills – an embarrassingly filthy town.

About two weeks ago, we had a visitor from out of town. In the course of our conversation, he remarked that he was a...

Welsh male choir praised for its stellar performance

by Noreen Young A heartfelt thanks to the Almonte United Church organizers who worked so hard to bring the TORONTO WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR to...

Mary Wilson Trider responds to criticism of the cuts at the Almonte General Hospital

The misleading and critical tone of the letter, Cuts at Almonte Hospital, written by Greg Jones, compel me to ensure the facts are understood....

Sweet Sweet Mississippi

by Laura Cook Sweet Sweet Mississippi (to the tune of Sweet Home Alabama chorus) Sweet sweet Mississippi Where the sap runs so clear Sweet sweet Mississippi Lord, that maple taste...

Spring Dance raises $8,200 for Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor

Thank you to all who attended our 2015 Spring Dance featuring Eddy and the Stingrays. We had so much fun turning back the clock...

Jack Elgood’s family thanks the community

JACK ELGOOD 1930-2015 We would like to thank all the friends, neighbours, business associates, Scouters, former colleagues and students, fellow choristers and church members who...

Open letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne about hydro costs

Ms. Wynne, Your silence on the matter of skyrocketing hydro costs in Ontario is extremely disturbing. Thousands of Ontarians, particularly those living in the rural areas,...
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