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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...

Open house for new executive townhomes and apartments in Almonte

A new townhome development in downtown Almonte...

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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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The Internet and English

by Bob Lee An examination of various on-line forms of English makes us realize that the English that we have long considered “good English” is...

Lanark County Food Bank – 25 Years of Community Service

by Brian McGruther This year marks the 25th year that the Lanark County Food Bank has provided service to the community. We started operation in...

The student’s perspective on the teacher’s labour dispute

by Julia M. Langlois Students have been noticing the effects of the present labour dispute in Ontario. Class field trips, clubs and after school activities...

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...
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