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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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Too many unanswered questions by County about rail trail

by Almonte resident Chris George Within the next few weeks, Lanark County Council will pass a trail management plan for the Ottawa Valley Rail Trail...

Think spring & gardening with Horticultural Society

Instead of just dreaming about spring and gardening, start preparing with your local gardening club and receive some of the best help you can...

Gay Cook’s Chile con Carne

by Gay Cook  This popular and well known delicious dish was first created in Texas in 1950. What makes this dish so popular is the...

Hoisin Chicken Rice Bowl

by Susan Hanna Grain bowls — any type of grain topped by a variety of ingredients — are a great way to bring healthy nutrition...

Gay Cook’s Cranberry Orange Muffins 

by Gay Cook Makes 12 large muffins 18 small muffins 13/4 cup (275 ml) whole wheat flour or unbleached white flour 1/2 cup (125 ml) white...

Salmon with Winter Slaw

by Susan Hanna Makes 6 to 10 servings. After all the holiday feasting, it’s time for some lighter fare. This salmon with winter slaw, adapted from...

Pharmacies open Christmas Day

Two local pharmacies are open Christmas Day: Remedy RX, Pakenham: 10 am to 2 pm Shoppers Drug Mart, Almonte: 10 am to 6 pm

Jeff Mills comments on Augusta Park rink

With ice like this I could see the potential for a fundraising curling bonspiel to top up the money needed to install a small...

Patti Guimond honoured for seniors contributions

North Lanark Senior Games +55 Presentation Patti Guimond of the Waterside Retirement home in Carleton Place has been a tireless supporter of senior groups in...

Meals on Wheels now in CP

Mills Community Support extends Meals on Wheels service to Carleton Place Having received requests for this service from many seniors, Mills Community Support will bring...

Lanark County’s dumbest criminal?

We've received this press release from the local OPP detachment. Though we're not experts on such matters, it seems to us that the best...

CAO Diane Smithson moves on to new post

We received this press release today from the Mayor's office. Today, Diane Smithson officially issued her resignation as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). After twenty years...

Augusta Street rink nearly ready to open

After a lot of hard work by a committed group of volunteers the outdoor rink at Augusta Street Park is nearly ready. It should be open...

Gay Cook’s Gingerbread Cookies

These delicious, crisp gingerbread cookies are full of nourishment especially made wirh maple syrup.  During pioneer days, these cookies were snack food for children when they walked...
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