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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...

It’s winter: time to load up on vitamin D

There has been a lot of talk lately, especially by those living in our cold northern climate, about vitamin D and the importance of...

Stay off the ice!

We received this notice today from the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. Keep off the ice on bodies of water in the Mississippi River watershed. As...

Syrian newcomers to Almonte share first impressions

The Holy Name of Mary parish in Almonte welcomes the Jarous family to Almonte. They arrived January 14, having travelled from Beirut to Aman and...

Almonte Horticultural Society celebrates 95 years

2016 marks the 95th anniversary for the Almonte and District Horticultural Society (A&DHS).  A special event and gardening projects  are being planned to celebrate...

TR Leger offers range of services to newcomers to Canada

TR Leger Immigrant Services (TRLIS) has been serving the Upper Canada District School Board region since 2008, offering information, orientation and support to newcomers...

Gay Cook’s Celeriac and Apple Soup

by Gay Cook  Makes 5 to 6 servings Celeriac is also called celery root. It's available in the cooler weather through fall and winter until the...

Message of thanks from Moose McGuire’s

It has been two weeks since our restaurant was destroyed by fire. We continue to struggle with the shock and sadness, but we have...

New Year Resolutions

by Mark Cochrane A new year, a new attitude and possibly some new year’s resolutions to be made. Maybe that diet will last beyond February...

Gay Cook’s Leftover Chicken or Turkey Salad with Green Grapes

by Gay Cook  This is a tasty and quick way of using up left over chicken or turkey. 3 cups (750 ml) cooked,  cubed, chicken or...

Gardening in Almonte: A Modest Proposal!

I know! I know! I promised to take a few weeks off but I have been doing some reading and talking to people over...

200th anniversary of Perth settlement to be celebrated

On January 8, 2016 at the Perth Civitan Hall, everyone is invited to kick-off a major milestone in 2016 – the 200th anniversary of...

Cranberry-Raspberry Mousse

If you are looking for an easy, make-ahead, refreshing and light dessert for New Year’s, try this cranberry-raspberry mousse from Canadian Living. Simmer the...

AGH looks back on successful year

By Mary Wilson Trider  As we approach the end of one year and think about our hopes for the coming year, it is a good...

Gay Cook’s Christmas Shortbread

by Gay Cook I receive many requests for this famous recipe which are crisp but melt in your mouth. In Scotland years ago, I learned...

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