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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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Yard of the Week

Peter Treff has lived at 153 Bay Road in Clayton for six years and has built his garden and grounds from "scratch". The property is...

Gardening in Almonte:  Wow! What a downpour!

The fervent supplications to the rain-gods finally paid off. A heavy all-day rain on Saturday delivered over two and a half inches of water...

Drought can contaminate wells, warns Health Unit

Health Unit urges well owners to test their water and conserve water during continuing drought conditions With many of our conservation authorities declaring moderate to...

Syrian Food at the Almonte Farmers’ Market

This past Saturday I had the delightful opportunity to visit Almonte and enjoy the exciting Puppets Up festival. Many restaurants were in full swing...

Yard of the Week

Rollande and André Martel at 4870 Panmure Road near Blakeney have been working on their 14-acre property for 11 years. It hosts a vegetable garden,...

Gardening in Almonte:  Don Maynard Park: A Modest Proposal

I finally took a walk around Don Maynard Park yesterday to check out what the fuss is all about. I discovered a hidden gem...

Trash dumped on MM rural road

How would you feel if this was left on your front lawn? It was an awful sight to come home and find someone's  bedroom "leftovers"...

Almonte’s HFT donuts now available at Farm Boy

  Great news for Healthy Food Technologies donut lovers!!     They are very proud to announce that HFT donuts are now in Farm Boy grocery...

Reader writes about Pakenham Horse Show — August 13

by Jane Beall Saturday, August 13th, my husband Pat Wolfe and I will put his two Norwegian Fjord horses and my mini in the horse...

Roasted Red Peppers and Cherry Tomatoes with Ricotta

by Susan Hanna When I saw this recipe in the July 2016 issue of Bon Appetit, I knew I had to make it. Aside from...

Yard of the Week

This rural yard is located at 736 - 6th Concession in Cedar Hill.  Lori Ray and her husband Dan have been working on this...

Gardening in Almonte:  A Tale of Three Markets

Saturday was a perfect day for a drive in the country and a sojourn at three of my favourite Farmers’ Markets. First stop was the...

Gay Cook’s Beef Burgers with Onions, Bacon and Pesto

Our warm summer is the time for barbecued burgers. The meat choice can be either ground beef or lamb with 20% fat, which is...

Yard of the Week

Arbours covered with grape vines and clematis, urns overflowing with colourful flowers, side herb and vegetable gardens, a water fountain and a Buddha overseeing...
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