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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...

Gay Cook’s Red Lentil Soup with Red Bell Pepper

  by Gay CookThis is a delicious and simply made red lentil soup with chopped fresh red bell pepper. The soup that cooks rather quickly...

Double your donation! “True gentleman’s ” legacy continues to support AGH-FVM

Ian Keith (Ike) Taylor passed away on November 22, 2009, but his legacy has continued to live on at the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor...

New option for custom homes and renovations opens its doors near Almonte

PROJEX Design Build My company was first established in 2009, after I spent 10 years working for Halliday Homes in Carleton Place. After Halliday was...

Radiothon raising funds and awareness for Hospice Renfrew

Annual Valley Heritage Radio Holly Jolly fundraiser set for Saturday, December 5 Dignity. Comfort. Support. These are just three things offered to patients and families of...

Indian-Spiced Chicken Legs

Here’s a tasty recipe from Canadian Living’s Best Weekend Pleasures that uses inexpensive chicken legs. Marinate the chicken for up to 12 hours and...

Gardening in Almonte: Hope!

How can we respond in the face of the madness in the world; in face of the incredible cruelty of war, murder and terrorism...

Gardening in Almonte: The Power of the Hoop!

This past Sunday it was clear, bright and sunny. A beautiful day! The outdoor temperature at 9 am in Almonte was only one degree...

Get Cultured: Sauerkraut 101

  Amy Longard, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, will be leading a workshop at Dandelion Foods on November 16 on Making Sauerkraut. She will provide an overview...

Gay Cook’s Christmas Fruit Cake   

Makes 3 to 4 loaf cakes - 5-in x 9-in/13 cm x 23 cm   2 lbs (1 kg) white raisins 1 1/2 lbs (675g) candied pineapple...

Shrimp, Snow Pea and Cashew Stir-Fry

This tasty stir-fry from Canadian Living includes soba noodles, which are made from buckwheat flour. While you marinate the shrimp for a few minutes,...

Wine tasting at the cottage – Part 2

by Mark Cochrane The wine tasting at the cottage this year turned out better than I had planned. My original intent was to do a...

Almonte Fair Annual Meeting

There are major decisions to be made at the Annual meeting of the North Lanark District Society to be held on Wednesday, Nov.18 at...

Gardening in Almonte: Whither the Neighbourhood Tomato?

The times they are changing for community vegetable gardens in Mississippi Mills. The main force behind community vegetable gardens in Mississippi Mills is the...

Local student raises $10,315 towards Arctic expedition

Josh Thompson Well, a lot has happened since I last wrote in the Millstone about my upcoming opportunity to take part in an Arctic expedition.  ...

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