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166th Almonte Fair is nearly here

Well, it is close to one month until the 166th Almonte Fair (September 11-13, 2026). The Almonte Fair has been an annual fixture in our community since 1858 (less 2 pandemic...

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...

Grilled Shrimp with Charmoula Sauce

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen combines grilled shrimp with tangy charmoula, a condiment that originated in North Africa. For the sauce, combine pepper, onion and spices...

Alliance issues the ‘Canabuck’ coin

Introducing… The “Canabuck” .999 Silver Round On Wednesday, October 17th, 2018, Canada becomes only the second country in the world to legalize the recreational use of...

Back Bridge to reopen Wednesday

From the Town: The Back Bridge will re-open to vehicular traffic at the end of the day on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018, while the Short...

Skillet Chicken with White Beans and Caramelized Lemon

by Susan Hanna Serves 4 This recipe from the New York Times combines tasty chicken thighs with caramelized lemon and shallots, white beans and kale. Brown...

Knights of Columbus supporting their communities   

Members of the Carleton Place/ Almonte Knights of Columbus Council Dr.J.F.Dunn 5153 served up cooked meals for their local parishioners and other community residents...

Survey says “We LOVE YOU Mississippi Mills!”

by Susan Macaulay Everyone knows the people of Mississippi Mills are hopelessly divided. Or are they? Using a simple seven-question survey, I’m finding there is a...

Winner named in Ca$h for Health Care raffle

Mr. Jordan Waito and local healthcare big winners after draw! (Mississippi Mills, Friday, Oct. 5)  Mr. Jordan Waito of Kanata, ON, is the winner of...

Ragged Flowers fundaiser nets $2,432 for SchoolBOX

The Ragged Flowers give thanks to SchoolBOX supporters for raising $2,432  The Ragged Flowers would like to thank SchoolBOX supporters and music fans for their...

This is one great garlic crusher

Sandra Lise, Pêches & Poivre, 89 Mill Street The Garlic Rocker.  That is what this revolutionary new garlic tool made by Joseph Joseph is called.  I like...

A chat with the Hub Hospice volunteer coordinator

The second in a series… What does Hub Hospice Palliate Care (HHPC) do? Who exactly do they help? Do they go in and cook lunch...

Farro with Salmon, Cucumber, Radicchio and Dill

by Susan Hanna Serves 4. In this recipe from the New York Times, farro (a type of wheat grain) is cooked on top of the stove...

Almonte bridge detours will last to November

It appears that the much-needed repairs to the Back and Short bridges across the Mississippi in Almonte are behind the schedule first reported, though...

About Hub Hospice Palliative Care: first in a series

What does Hub Hospice Palliative Care do? Who exactly do they help? Do they go in and cook lunch for people who are sick? Do...

Pockets of Paradise: Village of Appleton

Story and photos by Alison Ball Visitors have been attracted to the quiet, historic and picturesque village Appleton for decades because of the natural environment...

Chicken Chow Mein

by Susan Hanna Who needs take-out? This recipe from Martha Stewart is fun to make and delicious. Cook chow mein noodles until tender (or use...

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