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Cordless pole saw for sale, also seeking person(s) to stack wood

Cordless pole saw, by Black and Decker,...

Halloumi Tomato Salad with Herbs

by Susan Hanna This beautiful and delicious salad...

Homicide investigation launched after body found in burning car

A vehicle fire in Mississippi Mills last...

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Halloumi Tomato Salad with Herbs

by Susan Hanna This beautiful and delicious salad from Evergreen Kitchen is a great way to use the season’s tomatoes. Zest and juice a lemon and set the juice aside....

Learn about the Junior Civitans

Almonte Junior Civitan is looking for youth from grades 7 to 12 who are interested in developing leadership skills, giving back to the community through fun fundraising activities and...

New garden on the Alameda

This summer, a group of Almonte residents built a new garden to beautify the pathway that links the Alameda to Reserve and Albert Streets. Neighbours moved dozens of stones,...

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...

Gardening in Almonte: Season’s Greetings!

All the best for the holiday season! I plan to take a few weeks holiday from the column but promise to be back in...

All I wanted for Christmas was a home subscription to the Globe and Mail

by Neil Carleton This Millstone posting was prepared from a three page e-mail letter I sent on December 20th to the National Editor of the...

Robin’s Nest Tea Room gets raves from Ottawa Citizen

From Peter Johansen at the Ottawa Citizen: With its scenic river, historic architecture and funky high street boutiques, Almonte is always worth a visit.  But...

Carolers raise funds for Lanark Food Bank

This caroling crew, most of them members of the Valley Voices choir, sang at many Almonte restaurants as well as at the Curling Club and collected...

Christmas Holiday Wines

by Mark Cochrane It’s time to dust off that ugly Christmas sweater and get ready to enjoy the Christmas holidays. Whether you’re heading to a...

Shrimp and Broccolini Stir-Fry With Sesame Rice

If you are looking for a quick supper during the holiday season, try this shrimp stir-fry from Real Simple. Once your ingredients are assembled...

Almonte Civitan Club offers to double your donations to AGH-FVM Foundation

Members of the Almonte Civitan showed yet again they are in the giving spirit on Monday evening, Dec. 14 when they voted to continue...

Gardening in Almonte: A Very Unusual December!

I spent some time on Sunday cleaning out a composter, spreading the compost on a couple of new veggie beds and then spading the...

Gay Cook’s Cheese Soufflé

by Gay Cook          I was once terrified to tackle a soufflé thinking it was too difficult. When I decided to tackle it, I was...

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