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August brings two new exhibitions to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Two new exhibitions are coming to the...

Fitness & Freedom for Women – Strength Starts at Home!

I'm excited to announce the official launch...

Events at the Legion: 100th Anniversary, Summer BBQ

The Royal Canadian Legion 100th Anniversary Please join...

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Home Hospice and Naismith Men’s Shed Partnership

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Naismith Men’s Shed was looking for ways to stay connected while observing social distancing requirements. Home Hospice gave a Zoom presentation to...

ADHS students create ‘memory boxes’ for parents who experience perinatal loss

Families experiencing perinatal loss at Almonte General Hospital will soon receive handcrafted memory boxes thanks to a compassionate community initiative involving The Souls Nest, Almonte and District High School,...

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...
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Rideau Valley Diabetes Services provides education and support

 If you have pre-diabetes, have been newly diagnosed with diabetes or have had diabetes for a long time, Rideau Valley Diabetes Services (RVDS) provides...

Tips To Help Manage Osteoarthritis

By Jennifer Fergusson, Chiropractor We all know somebody who suffers from stiff achy joints, maybe it’s you? One cause of painful joints is osteoarthritis, also called...

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...
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