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ADHS students create ‘memory boxes’ for parents who experience perinatal loss

Families experiencing perinatal loss at Almonte General Hospital will soon receive handcrafted memory boxes thanks to a compassionate community initiative involving The Souls Nest, Almonte and District High School,...

What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario babies

I’ve written here before about my interest in the spread of AI technologies, from their halting early steps when they seemed like little more than mildly amusing party tricks,...

Al Potvin Family foundation donates $40,000 to help support Civitan accessible playground

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is pleased to announce a recent donation to the Almonte Civitan Club in the amount of $40,000. The donation will go towards the Civitan Club’s fundraising...

A Hidden Gem: Almonte Lawn Bowling Club

A Hidden Gem: Almonte Lawn Bowling Club offers fun, fitness and friendship for all ages. by Katie Freeman and Colleen Skjaveland A local, non-profit organization is...

Roasted Fish with Peas and Radishes

by Susan Hanna This lovely spring meal from NYT Cooking combines succulent salmon or trout with sautéed radishes and peas. While the fish is roasting,...

Medals for local bowlers

A member of our local Silver Blades 60++ Senior Hockey team has made Almonte proud by winning gold recently.  The event was held by...

Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Broccolini

by Susan Hanna This sheet-pan recipe from Food and Wine combines succulent chicken thighs with roasted potatoes and broccolini. Marinate the chicken in a yogurt-lemon-spice...

March Road: Slow down, you’ll get there soon enough

Editor’s Note: A reader was in touch to express concern about what she and some of her friends and family see as an increasing...

Honey Garlic Shrimp

by Susan Hanna This tasty dish from NYT Cooking can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. Marinate shrimp briefly in a honey-garlic...

Walk This Way leads the Sean Egan Wellness Walk, April 26

Free public walk through Almonte honours longtime wellness advocate On Saturday, April 26, at 9:30 am, more than 100 children and youth from BGC Ottawa’s...

The 55 Plus Expo: Empowering Our Active Community to Age Well

On Thursday, June 5th, 2025, Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) and The Municipality of Mississippi Mills are proud to partner in hosting the 55...

Fish Marbella

by Susan Hanna This quick and tasty recipe from NYT Cooking substitutes fish for chicken in the traditional Marbella recipe. Thinly slice lemons and place...

Celebration of Life for Alice Halpenny, April 26

Halpenny, Elizabeth “Alice” (Loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother) It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Alice on October 28, 2024 at Bruyere Health...

Free community workshops on bicycles and hiking

Bicycle & Hiking Workshops Want to learn how to fix your bicycle or how to get started in bike touring or backpacking? Join Jordan Smith...

Halloumi Wraps with Hot Honey

by Susan Hanna This wrap from Evergreen Kitchen is fresh and delicious. Make the cilantro yogurt sauce and set aside. Prepare your wrap topping and...

What do trees and Home Hospice North Lanark have in common?

At first glance, trees and Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) may seem unrelated. But both provide lasting, essential support—one for the environment and the...

Know a ‘guardian angel’ at our hospital? Pin them!

Over 500 dedicated healthcare professionals, support staff, and volunteers at the Almonte General Hospital, Fairview Manor, Ottawa Valley Family Health Team, and the Lanark...

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