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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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MMFD reminder on spring brush burning

Spring cleaning your yard? Check local by-laws before open air burning Mississippi Mills Fire Department is advising to contact them regarding any restrictions and by-laws governing...

High School Mathematics

By Maureen Dagg Now that students have begun a new semester in our secondary schools, I thought I’d write about my observations as a high...

The Hub asks for opinions on best location

The Hub's building is in need of major repairs. To determine if we should repair, rebuild or relocate, we are asking YOU, our community...

Gardening in Almonte: Fruit Tree Workshop Bears Fruit

I am happy to report that the workshop on fruit trees that took place on Saturday at the new Mississippi Mills Youth Centre in...

Jessica’s Syrian Food now at Baker Bob’s!

Nour and Khodor Jarous are delighted that their Syrian food is now available at Baker Bob’s on Little Bridge Street. The dishes they’ve chosen to...

Positives of a recreational trail 

by Chris George Friends of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (FOVRT) delegation was pleased to raise the issue of the development of the rail trail...

Lightly Breaded Shrimp with Hot Garlic Sauce

by Susan Hanna This is another great recipe from Bonnie Stern’s More HeartSmart Cooking that is tasty and is only 167 calories per serving. You...

Gardening in Almonte: Fruit Trees 101, February 25

This column, if truth be told, constitutes a shameless promotion of a workshop on fruit trees to be held this coming Saturday morning February...

Dr. Chris Deschenes new AGH chief of staff

EXPERIENCED PHYSICIAN NAMED NEW CHIEF OF STAFF Dr. Chris Deschenes is no stranger to Almonte General Hospital (AGH). In fact, she’s been a family physician...

Holy Name of Mary Catholic Parish -175 years of faith in Almonte

This year, 2017, marks 175 continuous years of service to our community by the Holy Name of Mary Parish in Almonte. What a remarkable...

Successful “Vallentyne Bake” raised $1,575

Another successful "Vallentyne Bake" was held February 14th in honor of two brothers Gord and Bill Vallentyne who passed away months apart from each other...

Gay Cook’s Roasted Chicken Fingers with Peanut Butter Dip

by Gay Cook I made my grandchildren these chicken fingers with the dipping sauce this past weekend. The fingers were very popular. They ate...

The rail bed should be developed as a recreational trail

by Brad Jones Imagine a new local attraction that will boost tourism, increase economic activity for downtown merchants and encourage greater community ties between Mississippi...

Check out the windows at Pakenham General Store

EDITOR'S NOTE: Margie Argue sent us this nice note and accompanying photos. For the romantics and historians among you, and those who are neither but...
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