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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...
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Friendship Oven opens at Almonte library

by Brent Eades It's been a busy weekend in town. Yesterday saw the opening of the splash pad and the inaugural PorchFest event, both big hits. And...

Riverfront Estates residents join forces to build dock

by Cameron Shields, community liaison officer for Riverfront Estates Some residents of Riverfront Estates got together to build a temporary dock until we can get...

Splash pad opens at Gemmill Park

It was sunny and getting warm as dozens of families gathered at Gemmill Park today for the long-awaited opening of the splash pad. This was the...

Major grant a big boost to Country Street Centre for seniors

Mills Community Support receives major grant for the Country Street Centre Mills Community Support is delighted to announce new grant funding for the Country Street...

First bike ride ever at 98½ years old!

Even 98-year-olds can enjoy bicycle month! by Millie Maloney Jeff Mills took the initiative to bring a special bike to town for bicycle month. It pedals...

Roasted Honey-Chili Shrimp with Figs & Pearl Onions

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from the LCBO’s Food and Drink is sweet and spicy. Marinate raw shrimp in sriracha while you roast figs...

Gardening in Almonte: Gardens, Canteen & Pizza Oven

I dropped into the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre (MMYC) to check on the garden yesterday and was delighted with what I saw. In the...

Pockets of paradise: The Mill of Kintail

by Michael Reynolds As I write it is the time of trilliums and trout lilies in the woods around Mississippi Mills and in my mind...

Gay Cook’s Greek or Italian Salad

by Gay Cook Spring it a wonderful time to enjoy fresh local ingredients in salads with so many new green lettuces, bright red radishes, spring...

Gardening in Almonte: A Bee in Her Bonnet?

The recent Royal Wedding provided this envious colonial gardener many views of lush English gardens and landscapes (sadly by telly only). Echoing this riotous display...

Sally Parsons writes about Palms’ last day

THANK YOU!!! A love-filled, heartfelt thank you to all who joined us at Palms the Coffee Shop on our last day at 78 Mill Street....

Wine for BBQ season

by Mark Cochrane The lawn has been cut, raking done and you’ve plucked as many dandelions as provincial election signs on March Road. Your lower back...

Salmon, Radish and Bibb Salad with Herb-Buttermilk Dressing

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Real Simple is low-calorie (205 per serving) and ready in less than 30 minutes. Whip up a buttermilk-based dressing flavoured...

Gardening in Almonte: Feel the Berm!

What an observer passing by may simply view as a pile of dirt, the ardent gardener sees form and shape - a tabula rasa...
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