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Diana’s Quiz – August 8, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  How many breaths do...

Diana’s Quiz – August 8, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  What is the name...

Be aware: Mississippi water flows “significantly higher than normal”

Residents and visitors are advised that water...

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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...

Honey Sesame Halloumi Spinach Salad

by Susan Hanna If you are looking for a tasty, light meal on a warm summer day, try this salad from NYT Cooking. Make the dressing and toss it with...
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Community oven taking shape near Library

by Jeff Mills Excitement is building beside the Almonte Public Library near the Farmers' Market, as the Neighbourhood Tomato Community Gardens works on the Friendship...

Yard of the Week — Judy and John Riopelle

This impeccably maintained corner property at 325 Tait McKenzie Drive, owned by Judy and John Riopelle, was chosen as this week's yard of the...

Reminder: daily commuter bus back in service

Earlier this year we reported on the imminent closure of the only bus service running from Almonte to Ottawa each day. A reader reminds us...

2017 Flower and Edible Show a blooming good time

Visitors to the District 2 Flower Show hosted by Almonte, Pakenham and Carleton Place Horticultural Societies were treated to a stunning sight of colourful...

Gay Cook

Gay Cook's computer screen froze last night just as she was sending in today's  recipe. It is at  computer hospital right now, in recovery...

The Hub is temporarily relocating

The Hub has been a fixture of downtown Almonte since 1974.   During that time the proceeds from selling used clothing, housewares, toys, books and...

Gardening in Almonte: All About Tomatoes!

Like all good things the end of the outdoor gardening season is fast approaching - one of the surest signs is the focus of...

Robots invade Beckwith

by Rob More From August 8 to 25, the Beckwith Municipal Office was invaded by people and machines of the future.  Beckwith Tech Camp has...

Yard of the week times two!

We have two Yards of the Week to share today: This garden has it all, raised bed for vegetables, trees for shade, bee nests and...

Munro Meadows neighbours celebrate community

Just before sundown, on Thursday, August 17th, residents of Munro Meadows gathered in their community park to enjoy the lively music of "Judge a...

Gardening in Almonte: A Tale of Two Gardens!

Last week I had the opportunity to revisit the community garden at the frenetically busy intersection of Preston and Somerset Streets in one of...

Bocconcini Chicken Burgers

by Susan Hanna I prefer chicken or salmon burgers to beef, so I was looking forward to trying these chicken burgers from Canadian Living. I...

Gay Cook’s Chocolate Almond Cake

by Gay Cook  I enjoy making this delicious cake as it’s the perfect time of the year to have with fresh local raspberries at their...

A way to make paddling accessible on the Mississippi?

EDITOR'S NOTE: I received  this very interesting letter from a reader about efforts elsewhere in Ontario to get folks out paddling on their local...
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