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George Dennie — obituary

Dennie George Henry (Former Millwright at the Almonte Flour...

Free: Queen-size Sealy Posturepedic

Queen-size Sealy Posturepedic Mattress (Sleep Country) • clean,...

Explore Ontario’s highlands with Upland Nature Guides

Official launch of Upland Nature Guides Outdoor business...

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Lawn Bowling Club to host 96th Annual Governor General’s Tournament

Saturday, September 5, 2026 will be the 96th Annual Governor General's Tournament, hosted by Almonte LBC this year at 157 Robert St., Almonte.  Unfortunately, Governors General have not attended...

Upcoming election and the secret sauce

George Dunfield, who some will remember as a past Mayor of Almonte and generally wonderful guy, said , "Everyone should take their turn" referring to municipal elections and participatory...

New roof at St. George’s in Clayton

St. George’s Anglican Church in Clayton has its roof, including the steeple, reshingled by Sure Top Roofing in time for the 125th anniversary celebration of continuous worship in this...

Berbere Brown Sugar Chicken

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from NYT Cooking flavours chicken with berbere spice, which originated in Ethiopia. Brown the chicken and set aside. Add...

A new Syrian family arriving in Almonte

Ten years after the community began organizing to welcome the first four Syrian refugee families to Almonte, a fifth family will be arriving on...

Ginger-Garlic Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

by Susan Hanna This stir-fry recipe from Bon Appetit combines tender pieces of chicken with bok choy, mushrooms and snow peas in a ginger-garlic flavoured...

Learning to Care: HHNL’s Fall Practical Caregiver Training Course

When Margaret’s husband, David, was diagnosed with a serious illness, she suddenly found herself in a new role: caregiver. She loved him deeply and...

Bean Salad

by Susan Hanna You can use any mix of canned and fresh or frozen beans in this recipe adapted from Greta Podleski’s Every Salad Ever....

Dogs and pot are a bad mix

A couple wrote recently to tell us that their 12-week-old puppy had suddenly become ill, staggering and having difficulty standing. Fortunately, a close neighbour...

Local schools to take part in International Space Station project

Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Three Local Schools Ready for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity, Thanks To UCDSB’s Real World Learning Support. Students at Pakenham P.S., Naismith...

Community Compost Composers are looking for your leaves

The Community Compost Composer team is ready to accept Almonte’s leaves to make fungal dominant compost (FDC)/leaf mould-Gardeners Gold! FDC re-enlivens the biology of...

Grilled Steak with Tomato Tartare

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is a good way to use up end-of-season tomatoes. Marinate the steak in Worcestershire sauce, oil, salt...

Palestinian olive oil—save the shipping cost to Almonte

Jacob Berkowitz I want to share an opportunity to buy some amazing olive oil—and in the process directly support Palestinian farmers and families. The back story:...

Fresh Tomato, Basil and Prosciutto Pasta

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is a quick and easy way to use up end-of-summer tomatoes and basil. Sauté garlic and tomatoes...

Plant sale at the Library, September 20

Almonte & District Horticultural Society Fall Plant Sale Saturday, September 20, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Located at the Library Gardens (behind the library) 155...

Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

by Susan Hanna This summer I’ve been making many of the recipes in Canadian cook and author Greta Podleski’s new cookbook Every Salad Ever. It’s...

Be a Leader in Care: HHNL is Hiring a Manager, Clinical Services

Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is more than a place that provides hospice care—it’s a community. Every day, our Program Coordinators and Visiting Volunteers...

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