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Patrick Proulx — obituary

Proulx, Patrick Raymond Passed away suddenly on July...

Foe sale: Tools

Hausmann Tile Cutter 7". In good condition....

Volunteers needed for food festival

Festival Mississippi Mills Multicultural Food Festival Sunday...

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Home Hospice North Lanark offers new grief and bereavement support group beginning August 18

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is inviting members of the community who are coping with the loss of a loved one to participate in a new 7-week Grief and...

Almonte Lawn Bowling Club “rolls for the cure”

July 20 was a lovely evening and the members of the Almonte Lawn Bowling Club came together for this year's Rolling for the Cure. The generosity and community spirit on...

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...
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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...

Hub hospice takes another step in the right direction

by Glenda Jones  The Hub Hospice Palliative Care is pleased to announce the hiring of Wendy Powell as the Coordinator of Volunteer Services.  Wendy, an...

“Paying it Forward” through volunteering

Volunteers really are the heart and soul of any charitable organization and Mills Community Support Corporation (the Mills) is no exception. Currently, over 200...

Help Lanark County Ambulance Service Paramedics help you

By Clinton Allan Racing against the clock to attend to a critically ill patient in their home is a challenge. From the moment an emergency call...

Backpack safety – Prevent back and neck pain this school year

by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson BASc, DC         Most of us probably have not carried a backpack in quite some time. Every day you load up you...

Your donations help purchase medical equipment at the Almonte General Hospital

Almonte General Hospital’s (AGH’s) Emergency Department serves more than 15,000 patients annually from Mississippi Mills, Lanark Highlands, West Carleton and the surrounding areas. Your donations,...

Elevated sodium levels in Almonte drinking water

The town of Mississippi Mills has put out a notice informing the public that recent water samples taken from the drinking water system servicing...

August 1-7, 2013 is World Breastfeeding Week

By Anne-Marie Carter-McAuslan and Rachel Sutton World Breastfeeding Week 2013—August 1 to 7—reminds reminds midwives, physicians and nurses of the importance of assisting women to be...

Donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters generates significant returns

A study by the Boston Consulting Group finds that Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs generate an average social return on investment or SROI of...

Don’t let a headache ruin your summer holidays

by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson Most of us have experienced a headache at some point in our lives.  Headaches often pop up just when you have plans...

Dr. Frank Murphy retiring from practice after more than 40 years

by Susan Hanna   Almonte family physician Dr. Frank Murphy is retiring August 13, 2013 after more than 40 years in practice. “It’s been a most enjoyable...
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