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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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The OVRT: Ignoring the facts

by Theresa Peluso How does Lanark County Council arrive at the decisions that affect the whole county? Clearly, by ignoring the facts. Nearly two years ago,...

Lemon-Herb Sole on Crispy Potato Rafts

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Kitchn tastes as good as it looks. Toss thinly sliced potatoes in garlic, salt and pepper and arrange them...

Hospital board members play a significant role

Both Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM)) and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) have  volunteer Boards of Directors. The Boards are responsible for setting...

Vallentyne Bake raises over $3,000 for AGH

Wow! What an amazing community effort! This year the Vallentyne Bake at H.F.T. (Donut shop in Almonte) Raised $3,192 on behalf of Gord and Bill. All...

Rock n’ roll dance raises $4,500 for AGH and Hospice

by Jim Moore Holy Name Of Mary Parish, aided and abetted by the general public in Almonte and beyond, held a 60s dance at the...

Rice Noodles with Spicy Pork and Herbs

by Susan Hanna I received a subscription to the New York Times cooking website for my birthday and I’m enjoying its many offerings, including this...

Crunching the data from County rail trail meetings

by Robin Sukhu About one year ago Lanark County organized public consultations to get feedback about the rail trail. The contentious part of the OVRT...

Gay Cook’s Quebec Pea Soup

This traditional cold weather soup has been popular since the early voyagers and pioneer days as dried peas were easy to grow and store.   Serves...

Why do I like to read the Millstone?

by Christl Stephanblome, Leverkusen, Germany Some time ago I was asked to write for the Millstone about refugees. Nobody reacted to my letters except one. Then a...

Meeting our indigenous neighbours

Renewing Our Friendship Moving Towards Healing and Reconciliation: The Basics by Deane Zeeman Saturday January 13 was bitterly cold. But that did not deter a group of...

Sriracha Shrimp

by Susan Hanna This is another great recipe from Ruth Reichl’s My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Saved My Life. Marinate shrimp in a mixture...

Business booms in Lanark county

Lanark County economic development strategy complete, now the work begins by Nathan Rudyk Last Friday Lanark County held an appreciation lunch at its Perth Council Chambers...

Zanzibar school founder speaks in Almonte

by Brent Eades A remarkable young man told his inspirational story to a full house at St. Paul’s earlier this month. Shafii Mwita Haji, better known...

Session on Sustainable Official Plan, January 30

Community Official Plan Drop-In Session Council is currently reviewing the Community Official Plan (COP) to determine the changes required to meet Provincial Policy Statements and to...
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