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Autumn in July

by Allan Goddard Hello readers! I have had numerous...

Noreen Young’s early drawings on exhibit at the Sivarulrasa Gallery.

by Edith Cody-Rice Don’t let your daughter go...

The Tunic Show at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

by Edith Cody-Rice On Saturday August 1, the...

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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...

Almonte Lawn Bowling Club “rolls for the cure”

July 20 was a lovely evening and the members of the Almonte Lawn Bowling Club came together for this year's Rolling for the Cure. The generosity and community spirit on...

“Break the Silence” during Epilepsy Awareness Month

  Did you know that 42 Canadians will learn today that they have epilepsy? Or that 300,000 Canadian now live with this neurological disorder? It’s true,...

Travel tips to help keep your body from ‘March breaking’ down

 by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson, Chiropractor Heavy luggage, suitcases, daypacks and beach bags can all wreak havoc on our backs and necks when overloaded with weight....

Gay Cook’s Gougères

Gougères (Goo-ZHAIR) are a classical preparation often served as an taster at wine tastings or as  an appetizers. If the gougères are made bigger...

Gardening in Almonte: Interest in Gardening is Growing!

by David Hinks I had the privilege of attending two overwhelmingly successful gardening events this weekend. The first was March 1st in Ottawa at Britannia...

Partners work together to serve the needs of our community

by Mary Wilson Trider At Almonte General Hospital we often talk about being part of and serving our community. We also talk about working with...

Crispy Mustard-Roasted Chicken

Serves 3-4. This dish from the Barefoot Contessa is just as tasty as fried chicken, but is much healthier because it is baked. Chicken pieces...

Gardening in Almonte: Gardening as therapy

 by David Hinks I was reflecting this week on the role of gardening in my life. In many ways it has always been a constant,...

Vallentyne Bake at Healthy Food Technologies a huge success

by Joan Levesque The Vallentyne Bake at Healthy Food Technologies (hft) Almonte was a HUGE success Friday February 14th. In a previous story we told...

Royal Canadian Legion donation purchases cystoscope for AGH

The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation have donated $7,100 to the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM) Foundation...

Gay Cook’s Fish & Seafood Chowder

4 – 5 servings Winter is a great time to eat fish because of their high protein content that gives us needed energy to help...

Spring maple harvest season is here at Fulton’s Sugar Bush and Pancake House

Spring Maple Harvest Season opened last Saturday at Fulton’s Sugar Bush and Pancake House and includes the Maple Shoppe, restaurant, 4 marked trails, outdoor...

Gardening in Almonte: Plants just wanna’ grow!

by David Hinks  I have been checking the geraniums that I potted up last week for signs of growth – these had been pulled from...

Recreation therapy plays a vital role at Fairview Manor

By Mary-Ellen Harris Restorative care is one of the most effective models and philosophies of care for preventing avoidable declines in long-term care residents. At Fairview...

Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles

Serves 6. This recipe from the January 2014 issue of Bon Appetit tastes as good as it looks. Salmon is tossed with fennel, orange and...

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