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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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Gay Cook’s Macaroni and Cheese with Lobster

by Gay Cook We are at the beginning of the spring lobster season from the East Coast. Lobsters are a real treat that can be...

Gardening in Almonte: More Lessons from Community Gardening in Ottawa

  Last week I had the occasion to facilitate a gardening workshop at a very warm and welcoming community garden in one of the older...

Mill Street makeover starts with new Café Postino patio

As the community engages in public consultations on the future design of Almonte’s downtown core, Café Postino is leading the way with a delicious...

Almonte newcomers offer Syrian food at Farmers’ Market

Khedr and Nour Jarous, who recently arrived here from Syria, have opened a food booth at the Almonte Farmers' Market. Called Jessica's Syrian Food, named...

County gives $40,000 to re-start local youth centre

Editor's note: We were pleased to receive the following press release from Lanark County Council about its decision to contribute to the re-establishment of...

Gardening in Almonte: Some like it hot – others not so much!

An incredibly beautiful Victoria Day weekend and it seemed like everyone I talked to was planning to get out in the garden and plant...

Arroz con Pollo

Arroz con pollo — rice with chicken — is a traditional dish of Spain and Latin America. The ingredient list may seem long for...

Fish & Game Club restores Blakeney plaque

The Ramsay W.I. Wishes to acknowledge the service provided by the local Almonte Fish and Game Club for the hours spent cutting grass, dealing...

Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Ceremony, 2016

This year marks the 73rd Anniversary of the turning of the tide in the Battle of the Atlantic. Although it would continue until May...

2016 AGH-FVM Junior Volunteer Program

By Peggy Wallace The Junior Volunteer Program at the Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor provides an incredible opportunity for students to work with a...

Gardening in Almonte: Lessons from Ottawa Centretown

Much as I hate to leave Lanark County (which is about as close to paradise as I want to be), I did make a...

SRCMM update for May

During their Dinner and Business meeting this past Monday, the Almonte Civitan and Junior Civitan Clubs presented cheques from their fundraising activities in support...

A walk along the (future) CPR trail through town

by Brent Eades I spent some time on Google Maps today trying to chart the path of the old CPR tracks through Mississippi Mills. The map...

Greek Halloumi Salad with Herbed Pita Chips

This Greek salad from Canadian Living has a twist – fried halloumi cheese. Halloumi is a semi-hard, unripened, brined cheese typically made from goat’s...
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