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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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Environmental concerns about river development at Almonte

by Neil Carleton Development in or along the Mississippi River has the potential to adversely affect the ecosystem.  This includes the flora and fauna of...

Lanark County Interval House thanks you

By Sarah Bingham Lanark County Interval House (LCIH) is extending a sincere thank you to the wonderful community members, volunteers, groups and organizations in Lanark...

Freedom of the Press

by Julia M. Langlois The media has a significant role in today’s society. The press is responsible for keeping the entire world connected, no small...

Jeff Mills on resolutions for the new year

by Jeff Mills New Years is a time of reflection, a rejigging of what is important to us, a time of personal promises. Most New...

Councillor Duncan Abbott responds to Brent Eades’ article on Enerdu

Dear Editor: My thanks to Brent Eades for his careful presentation of the Enerdu Project.  It falls between the "worst disaster that ever befell Almonte"...

The Almonte train wreck memorial is a symbol of the accident

Just read your article on Mr. Muldoon and his quest for a more fitting memorial. Many times the current one has been mentioned and, a...

Marilyn Snedden corrects error in ‘Almonte’s Interwoven Past’

I was interviewed by Rob Newton for his video "Almonte's Interwoven Past" and was mortified to hear myself on camera make  a serious mistake...

Mississippi Mills town taxes to increase 40% in the next five years

There have been some steep increases in our property taxes in recent years, and if Council has their way, the trend will continue.  Over...

Celebrating Seniors in Mississippi Mills

by Kate Hallas The International Day of Older Persons and National Seniors Day are just around the corner on October 1st. We can all think of...

Aerial survey of the Appleton wetlands

by Catherine Blake Last week I met Michael O'Malley of our Mississippi Riverwatchers group, to go for an early morning flight over the Mississippi River...

Councillor Shaun McLaughlin is soliciting your views on the proposed long term financial plan.

Rhonda proposed 5 options. All five plans include provisions to build up healthy reserves. Two options include using debt financing to help cover the...

Taking the high view

by Shaun McLaughlin On August 22, I had the great pleasure to fly over Mississippi Mills in the Husky float plane owned and piloted by...

Doing restorative justice

by Joellen McHard I was drawn to doing volunteer work with the Lanark Country Community Justice Programme for several reasons.  A great deal of my...

Lyle Dillabough reports on his visit to a distressed Elliot Lake

The resolve and perseverance displayed by the people of Elliot Lake isboth astounding and inspiring. With the recent tragedy centered around the collapse at the...
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