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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...
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Green Bean and Olive Salad  

by Susan Hanna This salad from Canadian Living is a great side dish for fish or grilled meat. Blanch the beans and make the dressing....

Almonte resident helped raise the new Canadian flag in Sinai 60 years ago

Pictured is the new Canadian flag being raised on February 15, 1965, at Camp Rafah, Sinai Desert, Egypt, Canadian Bases Unit Middle East. The soldier...

Pakenham Horticultural Society celebrates 100 years

Look who’s turning 100! The Pakenham Horticultural Society was funded in 1925, and is looking forward to a year of Celebrating a Century of Gardeners...

Plant the future: Support the Home Hospice Tree Fundraiser!

Dreaming of Spring? HHNL started selling trees in spring of 2016 and for the past 4 years we have sold an assortment of over 300...

Municipal storm closures, February 13

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills Municipal Office will be closed tomorrow (Thursday, February 13) due to the significant weather event. This closure also includes the...

Penne Arrabiata

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Ina Garten is a delicious take on an Italian favourite. Lightly cook garlic cloves and then roughly chop them...

Al Potvin Family Foundation donates $30,000 to local charity

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is pleased to announce its third annual grant to the Upper Canada District School Board “Champions for Kids”...

A note from Jo and Ray

I (Jo) have lived at 264 William for 51 years and brought up three children (all very successful). I was on my own until...

Almonte Junior Civitans give back to our community

Fundraising by Almonte Junior Civitan members resulted in several significant donations to organizations in our community. The Juniors ran a coat check for the Violet...

Messsage from Mayor Lowry on tariffs

Office of the Mayor February 5, 2025 There has been a lot of uncertainty these days.  We heard that heavy American tariffs would be in place,...

U-First!® dementia care training coming to Home Hospice North Lanark

Are you caring for someone with dementia or other cognitive impairments? A valuable opportunity to enhance your caregiving skills is coming to Home Hospice...

One-Pot Italian Sausages with White Beans and Kale

by Susan Hanna This one-pot recipe from America’s Test Kitchen is perfect for supper on a cold winter night. Puree beans, tomatoes, juice and broth...

Flattened Chicken Thighs with Roasted Lemon Slices

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking yields tasty and juicy chicken thighs. At least two hours before cooking (but preferably the day before)...

Evolution Wellness is open on Ottawa Street

Young entrepreneur opens wellness clinic in Almonte offering local residents hot yoga among many other health and wellness services  Emma Kealey has spent the last...
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