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Answers to Diana’s Quiz – June 6, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  D-Day occurred on June...

Almonte Solstice Event, June 20

Celebrating Solstice Together Paddle with Indigenous elder,...

Cat looking to be adopted

Clara, a silver tabby, needs a new...

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Home Hospice North Lanark seeks new board members to support community care

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is currently seeking dedicated, community-minded individuals to join its Board of Directors and help guide the organization into its next chapter of growth and...

ConnectWell seeks volunteer board members

Contribute to our community! Join our volunteer Board of Directors ConnectWell Community Health is a fully accredited charitable organization, governed by a community-based volunteer Board of Directors. We focus on...

April is Advance Care Planning Month: Encouraging conversations about what matters most

April is Advance Care Planning Month, a time dedicated to encouraging individuals and families to think about what matters most to them and to share their wishes for future...
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Protect yourself and others – get a flu shot this fall

Flu season is upon us, so it’s time to protect yourself and others by getting a flu shot. Ottawa Valley Family Health Team family...

Patient/Resident Safety Week celebrated care providers’ role

by Mary Wilson-Trider  Last week was Patient Safety Week in Canada. The Canadian Patient Safety Institute established Patient Safety Week in 2005 to “inspire extraordinary...

Don’t get caught with the ‘I over did it’ syndrome this fall

by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson, Chiropractor   There is no prettier sight than the colourful fall leaves in Lanark County.  Soon enough though we will be raking...

Peter Hamer is new Ottawa Valley Family Health Team Executive Director

   Peter Hamer is very excited about the opportunities that lie ahead in his role as the new Executive Director of the Ottawa Valley...

Family Councils enrich residents’ lives and support their loved ones

 by Marilyn Wilson-Trider Admission to a long-term care facility is a life-changing event for both the person who is admitted and their family. The admitted...

Junior Civitan recognizes Hub Hospice

by Glenda Jones  At a recent meeting of the Junior Civitan Club, President Owen Farrier presented Hub Hospice Board member Eloise Caverson with a cheque...

Crain & Schooley marks 60th anniversary with donation to Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation

Crain & Schooley Insurance has made a generous donation of $12,500 to the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation “The year 2013 marks the 60th anniversary...

Do you know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion?

 by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson, Chiropractor Concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI) can happen to anyone, on or off the sports field.  One...

Dr. John King practised medicine in Almonte for 46 years

Dr. John King, who practised medicine in Almonte for 46 years, passed away September 22, 2013. Born in Moncton, NB, Dr. King came to Almonte...

Dr. Karen Turcotte joins Ottawa Valley Family Health Team

by Susan Hanna  Dr. Karen Turcotte has started a family practice in Almonte as part of the Ottawa Valley Family Health Team (OVFHT). Dr. Turcotte joined...

Ed McPherson is the new Lanark County Ambulance Service Chief

        The new Chief of the Lanark County Ambulance Service (LCAS) plans to elevate the organization’s service level and visibility in the community. “We are currently...

Junior Volunteers contributed more than 1,800 hours in the summer of 2013

The 2013 Junior Volunteer Program at the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor ran from June 28 to August 30 and had 42 participants. “There were many...

AGH/FVM Foundation focusing on major gifts and planned giving

The Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM) Foundation will focus on major gifts and planned giving this fall. “With the assistance of Foundation Board members, Foundation...

Tips on easing the transition from summer to fall

by Rich Nightingale, RN  How many times have we heard or said, “I need a vacation to recover from my vacation”. Your summer vacation is full...
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