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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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Almonte firm is international player in sports systems

by Marc Snelling Almonte’s own Sport Systems Canada Inc. (SSCI) is growing.  Its facility on Industrial Drive is set to undergo a $1.4 million expansion,...

Tender and Crisp Chicken Legs

by Susan Hanna These tasty chicken legs from Jamie Oliver are quick and easy to make and are a great weekend dinner on a chilly...

Gardening in Almonte: Moral Compass?

How do we decide right from wrong? I’m not talking the biggies here – grand theft auto, bank robberies and the ilk – but...

A show of love: get your Hub pin

We at Mississippi Mills Youth Centre love the Hub. Actually we feel indebted to the Hub for the great love they have shown local youth...

Gay Cook’s Poached Eggs in Fresh Tomato Sauce

by Gay Cook Some local tomato crop may still are available in a few stores. Local tomatoes are rich in colour and taste and easy to...

Birthday wishes to Johanne Polis

Allan Goddard writes: I met a friend of Johanne Polis at the hardware store today, and we chatted recalling the days of Almonte Natural Foods....

Gardening in Almonte: Good intentions?

Good intentions often lead gardeners down a road that in hindsight they may wish they had not chosen. With apologies to Robbie Burns, the...

Coffee with Council

by Tracy Stimpson A few weeks ago I had the privilege of having coffee with three Mississippi Mills council members, one-on-ones that happened over two...

Spicy Sichuan Noodles — Dan Dan Mian

by Susan Hanna This delicious noodle dish from Cook’s Illustrated features ground pork, a spicy sauce, ginger, garlic and a delicious boost from ground Sichuan...

Gardening in Almonte: Gardening with youth in Mississippi Mills

I am convinced that the health of our society can be improved by spreading the knowledge of gardening and of growing our own food,...

Message from Hub directors

Important message to HUB members and our community from the HUB/Rebound Board of Directors Dear Almonte Community Co-ordinators (Hub/Rebound) Member, You need to know that in the...

Gay Cook’s Sweet and Spicy Nuts

by Gay Cook  Makes about 3 cups 2 cups (500 ml) whole almonds, pecans and or walnuts 1 egg white 1 tsp (5 ml) water ...

The Hub’s Nancy Hall

by Fern Martin Almonte is blessed with many people who make a difference. One of those is The Hub's "get-er-done" Nancy Hall. I was astonished when...

Gardening in Almonte: Hope for the Future

With accelerating speed each day gets shorter and shorter with less and less sunlight as we head towards the December Solstice. We all know...
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