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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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Almonte Fair roundup

This year's Almonte Fair has come and gone leaving good memories for many families. The new Carter Shows Midway lived up to their billing,...

Almonte resident raises funds to rescue dogs killed for meat in parts of Asia

by Edith Cody-Rice  The Ottawa Citizen in its July 25 edition, published a full page article on the work of Almonte resident Fran Bryerton with...

Gardening in Almonte:  Gathering Intelligence in Carleton Place

Having heard through the ‘grape vine’ that competition is heating up for the coveted trophy in the Great Veggie Grow-off, I decided to see...

Keep dogs leashed at local conservation areas

Leashed dogs a requirement, not an option Unleashed dogs a growing concern at Conservation Areas July 25, 2016, Carleton Place— Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is...

Local teen off on Arctic adventure

My name is Josh Thompson, and I’m 16 years old. A year ago, I began plans to take part in an expedition into the Arctic...

Yard of the Week

J.C. and Don Empey have been developing their 12 acre property at 1195 Concession 3A for 9 years. It is a jewel nestled in a...

Almonte postal cancellation celebrates 125th anniversary of basketball

by Neil Carleton James Naismith (1861-1939) of Almonte invented basketball in 1891 while teaching at Springfield, Massachusetts.  Today basketball is one of the world’s...

Eileen’s Potatoes

by Susan Hanna Fresh kitchen herbs are approaching their peak in the garden, and it’s sometimes hard to think of ways to cook with them....

Gardening in Almonte:  Lessons from Wellington County

I spent several days last week visiting family in South-western Ontario; while there I had the opportunity to tour the Wellington County Museum and...

Thanks from Mill Street Crepe on 5-year anniversary

Justin Trudeau gives Hummingbird a shout-out

Prime minister Justin Trudeau has tweeted his congratulations to Almonte's Hummingbird Chocolate Makers for their recent 'Golden Bean' win in a UK competition, saying...

Yard of the Week

The home of Paul and Leslie l'Arrivee on 117 Waba Road, Pakenham has been a labour of love.  A central seating area sheltered by...

Gardening in Almonte:  Mayor Swears to Weed his Patch

Another concert in Gemmill Park and more very welcome precipitation (at least from the perspective of gardeners!) I happened to run into the mayor...

Yard of the Week — July 12 2016

Once a season, the Yard of the Week is awarded to a Mississippi Mills business. This week the Almonte and District Horticultural Society has chosen...
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