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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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A pointed critique of latest Council meeting

An Exercise in Demockery:  the February 19, 2019 Mississippi Mills Council Meeting Dear Members of Mississippi Mills Council: This is an open letter to you since...

Another voice on Deputy Mayor selection process

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concerns about the process to find a replacement for the position of Deputy Mayor in Mississippi Mills. The...

More on tomorrow’s Deputy Mayor vote

Councillors, You will be considering the appropriate mechanism whereby the presently vacant council seat will be filled. I ask that you consider the following points...

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...
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