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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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Canada Day baby at Almonte General Hospital!

The Almonte General Hospital welcomed its first Canada 150 July 1st baby at 8:23 a.m.  Emmersyn, a baby girl weighing 8 lbs 3 oz...

Yard of the Week: Eileen Hennemann and Allan Stanley

This backyard oasis on Country Street in Rural Ramsay is the home of Eileen Hennemann and Allan Stanley.   A welcoming arbour leads to a...

Grilled Spice-Rubbed Chicken Drumsticks

by Susan Hanna Serves 6. Barbecuing weather is here and this recipe from Cook’s Illustrated is a terrific way to celebrate the season. Brine chicken drumsticks...

‘Makerspaces’ teach young people coding and tech

by Robert More Most of us know that we live in a digital world today and the internet has made the world a really small...

Gardening in Almonte: More on Invasive Plants

More on Japanese Knotweed The cards and letters keep on coming! I received a further comment from a reader to the effect that Japanese Knotweed...

Neighbourhoods celebrate Canada 150 through ‘micro grants’

Municipality awards 13 micro grants across Mississippi Mills What would your neighbourhood do with $150 this summer? Would you organize a vintage car show, a...

Khodor Jarous caters large school board event

Khodor Jarous recently catered a luncheon in Ottawa for 115 staff of the Ottawa Catholic School Board. The feedback from luncheon goers was very...

Reflections on the school year — proud to be a Thunderbolt

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was submitted by Grade 10 ADHS student Pippa Norman. It recounts a big year of achievement at our local high...

Yard of the Week — Sue Adams and Geoff Stewart

656 Bellamy Mills Road, Clayton is the home of gardeners Sue Adams and Geoff Stewart.  This lovely garden and outdoor space includes an ornate...

Gay Cook’s Freshly Made Lemonade

by Gay Cook Fresh lemonade made from scratch at home, creates a truly delicious fresh tasting drink that is loved by all ages. It’s extra...

Gardening in Almonte: Know Thy Enemy!

In last weeks column I reported that I had been horrified with the veritable witches’ brew of six or seven of the most invasive...

French Bistro Steak Salad

by Susan Hanna This lovely salad from Canadian Living features grilled steak and grilled green beans and radishes tossed in an herb-infused honey-mustard dressing. Be careful...

Gardening in Almonte: Buyer Beware!

I had the occasion last week to check out a large-scale landscaping project. What I saw horrified me! Two new large perennial beds, very...

Big day for retail on Mill Street next Saturday

As you shop Mill Street on Saturday June 17, four businesses will be celebrating special occasions with refreshments, specials and smiles. All are open from...
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