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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...

An occasion to re-boot our collective self-perception – SRCMM update

“There is so much to be thankful for!”   We’ve been hearing this phrase repeated often… by members of the sponsor groups, by newcomer families...

Gay Cook’s Appetizers

Appetizers say “welcome” whether to one friend or a roomful of guests. Chicken Liver Pâté with Brandy This rich-tasting pâté is great for a buffet or...

97,000 reasons to be thankful

The Almonte General Hospital / Fairview Manor Foundation wrapped up the “Your healthcare close to home” seasonal appeal on Feb., 1, 2016 and the...

Seedy Saturday comes to Almonte this Saturday February 20

This fantastic opportunity to network with local gardeners and to risk getting infected with gardeners’ spring fever happens this Saturday February 20 when Seedy...

A Mississippi Mills Valentine for CHEO

On Remembrance Day, four-year old Lily whispered in her mother's ear at bedtime, "I want to give bears to the kids at CHEO on...

Mushroom and Sweet Pepper Lasagna

This is a vegetarian lasagna, but you won’t miss the meat, thanks to the mushrooms, peppers and cheese. You can even make it ahead,...

The wine taste experience

by Mark Cochrane What is it about the colour, smell and taste of wine that we find so intriguing? Why is it that we like...

Gardening in Almonte: Gardening as a team sport!

I often think of gardening as a very individual pastime. I appreciate the solitude to commune with growing things and connect with the essential...

Gay Cook’s Chicken Soup

by Gay Cook The key to this delicious flavourful chicken soup is it’s made with a free-range whole chicken. Chicken soup is a great healer...

AGH and Fairview Manor looking for volunteers

Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor are looking for outgoing, reliable people who would like to volunteer. We're looking for folks who can assist in physiotherapy,...

Gardening in Almonte: Getting a super-early start!

Perhaps it is our incredibly mild winter or the up-and-down temperatures, but I have run into several local gardeners who have already planted some...

Update on Syrian newcomers to Almonte and area

In our previous bi-weekly report we celebrated the fact that the ABC Welcome Team had secured a family for sponsorship. This week we overjoyed to...

Penne Arrabbiata

by Susan Hanna While I enjoyed the holiday turkey and prime rib, I wanted to start off the early days of 2016 with some lighter...

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