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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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Smoky Sausage, Tomato and Chickpea Soup

by Susan Hanna Makes 8 servings. This hearty soup from Canadian Living’s Best Soups and Stews is a perfect lunch or light supper after you’ve been...

Gardening in Almonte: Augusta Park before the Snow

  A Tale of Two Bridges I did a walk-through of Augusta Park on Saturday just before the end of another halcyon day of unseasonably mild...

Seeking investors to re-purpose Almonte mansion as co-housing

Thinking of downsizing? Want to live in a lovely, big, rambling, 19-century riverside mansion? This isn’t for everyone but if you would like to live...

Gay Cook’s Cheese Fondue

A cheese fondue is a favourite with friends and family during the cold weather especially in front of a blazing fire. Who ever holds the long...

Gardening in Almonte: Food for Thought

I have written many times about growing our own local food and the importance of food security in our community. One of the most...

Equator Coffee wins prestigious philanthropy award

In the presence of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, Lifetime Achievement Award-winner and Cognos founder Michael Potter, and 23 other business leaders with their employees,...

Abandoned kittens find good home

A follow-up from the reader who found two abandoned kittens on a rural roadside last week: I want to thank you for posting the ad...

What colours do concrete mixer trucks come in?

Theresa Peluso Yesterday (Tuesday, November 8) as I was driving north on Bridge Street, past the LCBO, what should I see in the opposite lane,...

Braised Chicken Thighs with Marinated Artichokes

 by Susan HannaThis recipe from Food and Wine calls for marinated artichoke hearts and meaty green olives. After browning the chicken thighs, transfer to...

Gay Cook’s Mulligatawny Soup   

by Gay Cook This soup was created during the time the British occupied India between 1858 and 1947. Milder spices along with apple gave it...

Gardening in Almonte: The Hoop House Revisited

A snowfall of close to 10 centimetres last Thursday was an incredible shock to the system. Friday morning the vegetables in local gardens were...

Red dot at post office = no junk mail

Joy Stratford reminded us of this little-known fact about your box at local post offices. We discovered this ourselves some years back: Canada Post will...

Ghosts, Goblins and Giving

by Catherine Cameron Hallowe’en has always been a noteworthy occasion in my family.  Our son was born on October 31 and since that day, my...

Town celebrates long-standing businesses at Old Town Hall

Mississippi Mills' 1st annual Long-standing Business Recognition Event an enjoyable night for all By Jill McCubbin On 20 October 2016, in celebration of national “Small Business...
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