Friday, May 22, 2026
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors

For sale: Brompton e-bike in mint condition

I have a Brompton e-bike in mint...

For sale: Bedroom set

BEDROOM SET $250.  Double bed, dresser, mirror and...

Enerdu

Latest

Council rejects Enerdu’s request for noise bylaw exemption

by Edith Cody-Rice The Enerdu construction site was silent tonight as Council considered its request for a noise bylaw exemption. For the past several weeks, Enerdu workers have been working...

Enerdu rejects meeting with neighbours over noise violations

Enerdu's Ron Campbell has sent this letter to the Town's Chief Administrative Officer: Please accept this letter as our continued desire for an “Exception By Council" under section 8 of the...

Enerdu warned of possible charges

by Brent Eades Following numerous complaints about late-night construction at the Enerdu site in the heart of Almonte, bylaw officer Jim McBain has issued this warning to Enerdu: You are not following...

Council agrees unanimously to proceed on Heritage District study

by Brent Eades Town Council agreed last night to begin the process of potentially having the central business district, the riverfront and adjacent areas designated...

Enerdu in 3D — RiverWatchers provide architectural model

by Brent Eades Throughout the debate about Enerdu's plan to build a large hydroelectric plant in the heart of Almonte, one very important piece of...

Big crowd turns out for 'Save Our River' fundraiser

by Brent Eades The Old Town Hall was packed Saturday night as local musicians donated their time and talent to raise awareness about the impact...

Big crowd turns out for ‘Save Our River’ fundraiser

by Brent Eades The Old Town Hall was packed Saturday night as local musicians donated their time and talent to raise awareness about the impact...

Council Motion on Enerdu Project

by Shaun McLaughlin first published in Shaun on Council On Tuesday May 21, Council unanimously passed a motion co-written by Alex Gillis and me (with...

Get a 'Save Our River' lawn/window sign for only $20

by Brent Eades I stopped in to visit the good folks at the Almonte Sign Company on Robert Street and ordered a small batch of...

Get a ‘Save Our River’ lawn/window sign for only $20

by Brent Eades I stopped in to visit the good folks at the Almonte Sign Company on Robert Street and ordered a small batch of...

With respect to Enerdu

by Ian MacLean I would like to submit the following: 1.0   Please refer to Appendix A to the 2012 Final Environmental Report.  It is entitled Appendix A:...

Response Part 2 to Mark Priddle by The Mississippi RiverWatchers

The following is a second part of RiverWatchers’ response to Mark Priddle’s letter as published in The Millstone on April 22, 2013. Our initial...

Some Enerdu proposed expansion Part II order requests not received by the MInistry of the Environment – action needed

by Mike O'Malley  It appears that some of the Part II Order requests may not have been received by the Ministry of Environment. The Mississippi RiverWatchers have...

New Ontario rules to give local residents a say in the construction of power plants

by Edith Cody-Rice The Globe and Mail has noted that after the gas plant cancellation fiasco, the Ontario Liberal government is moving to  make sure local...

Why I oppose Enerdu: a personal essay on life in our small town

by Brent Eades In recent weeks I seem to have become one of the more visible of the many, many opponents to the Enerdu hydro...

What’s at stake: a walk along the river

by Brent Eades So spring has finally arrived and our town is bursting into leaf. I took a stroll along the Riverwalk today with a...

What's at stake: a walk along the river

by Brent Eades So spring has finally arrived and our town is bursting into leaf. I took a stroll along the Riverwalk today with a...

FOLLOW US