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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...

Gaye and Bryn ‘put themselves in the picture’ for AGH

Having a first-class hospital is one of the things that Gaye Bennett-Matthews and Bryn Matthews believe makes Mississippi Mills such a wonderful place to...

Town celebrates long-established local businesses

Second annual long-standing appreciation events celebrates local businesses The Municipality of Mississippi Mills celebrated the achievement of local businesses on Wednesday evening at its 2nd...

Special Hub meeting called for October 30

EDITOR’S NOTE: We have received this update from the Almonte Community Coordinators (ACC) Concerned Membership Committee (CMC): NOTICE: SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF ALMONTE COMMUNITY...

A missing piece of Clayton history

Several years ago an important record of the history of Clayton went missing. The Women’s Institutes across Ontario were directed in the 1940s by...

Stuffed Shells with Marinara Sauce

by Susan Hanna This baked pasta recipe from Bon Appetit is perfect comfort food on a chilly fall night. You will need a few hours...

Gardening in Almonte: Vignettes from a Garden Party

This past Saturday we had a garden party at the Carleton Place Community Garden on Townline Road in Carleton Place to announce the winner...

Almonte commuter bus: fare and schedule info

Several weeks after emailing the company that now runs the daily Almonte-Ottawa commuter bus I received the reply below, with due apologies for its...

AGH digital records will mean better care

Next step toward electronic health record begins October 24 -- thank you for your patience Jane Adams, Almonte General Hospital Almonte General Hospital is taking the next...

Almonte Civitan honours member accomplishments

In 2016/17, the Almonte Civitan Club raised over $65,000 that was then given to many Almonte community services, organizations and individuals to support their...

High-speed Internet coming to Concession 8

Re: Ramsay Concession 8 high speed fibre Internet service Hi Neighbour! MM2020 has been working with the Community Fibre Company (CFco) to bring Internet connectivity to...

Gardening in Almonte: We’re goin’ to a garden party

Circle the date October 14! Yes, that’s right – this Saturday, sun or rain from 11am to 1pm; we are having a garden party...

More about ‘Friends of Mississippi Mills’ group

Friends of Mississippi Mills There has been a noted increase in tension in our friendly little town these days.  I believe the root cause is...

Trout Nicoise Salad

by Susan Hanna Nicoise salad usually features tuna, but this recipe from Canadian Living uses rainbow trout, which is a nice change. Hard boil eggs,...

Update on the Hub and Rebound

EDITOR'S NOTE: We have received this update from the Almonte Community Coordinators (ACC) board of directors: Almonte Community Co-ordinators (ACC): HUB & Rebound Update  The ACC...

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