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Naismith students visit the Almonte Lawn Bowling Club

By Maureen Dagg On June 17, teacher Joe...

For Sale: Solid wood furniture/brass accents

From the 1970s. Tallboy. $75 Two bedside...

Local backhoe rentals available

Bcon is a local small business expanding...

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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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Vote tomorrow on filling Deputy Mayor position

We received this letter in regard to the decision by Council tomorrow on how to proceed with filling the late Deputy Mayor John Levi's...

Informed decision-making based on public input?

George Yaremchuk I read with interest the Council agenda for the upcoming meeting on Tuesday Feb 5, especially in regard to the public meeting pertaining...

Reader comments on filling of Deputy Mayor’s job

Dear Mayor Lowry and Council While we all are saddened by Deputy Mayor John Levi’s unfortunate death, I am certain council will regroup and business...

The issue of citizen engagement

We heard it throughout the municipal election campaign and we heard it again last night at the Council meeting. How do Mississippi Mills citizens...

Reader cites local contributions to community

Reader Chris Baburek shares this letter sent to Mayor Christa Lowry. Dear Christa, In reviewing the highlights of the Special Meeting of Council held on December 11,...

Heads Up Mississippi Mills!

I attended the ‘Special’ Council meeting last night primarily to hear about the agenda items related to the Striking Committee and Advisory Committees. I...

The good that can come from social media

by Karen Hirst For all that has been written about the downside of Facebook, I feel compelled to acknowledge that much that is positive can...

Trail o’ poop?

A reader sends these letters: Just took our first walk on the trail from Church St towards CP. Would have been a much nicer experience if...

A blueprint for construction

Karen Hirst Over this past summer, those of us living in the town of Almonte have gotten used to taking a detour and thus avoiding...

Election thoughts

To the Editor: I believe our residents/voters can be divided into two particular types: Those residing here who came here having been attracted by the...

Ripe for Exploration

by Karen Hirst One of the many pleasures of retirement is the hopeful availability of free time ... time to explore what otherwise might have been...

Garbage dumped on the OVRT

We received this discouraging letter and photo from a reader today.  Is anyone missing a sofa, drywall and carpeting? If so you can pick them...

A kind young man deserves a home-cooked dinner

EDITOR'S NOTE: I received this letter yesterday from a reader. If you are, or know, the young man in question, please get in touch...

In Only Seconds: A Tribute to Love

Reader Bernadette van Duyvendyk sends this touching poem, inspired by the account of the Gatineau man who clung to his 4-year-old daughter by her fingertips...
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