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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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Gay Cook’s Apricot Up-Side-Down Cake

8-9 inch (20 – 22.5 cm) cake This up-side down cake recipe is one of my favourite desserts using apricots rather the traditional pineapple. There...

STORY CONTEST: On the Job

by Mike Doyle This story was written in the summer of 1975 when I worked very briefly for the Rosamond Woollen Company, a textile mill...

Gardening in Almonte: The end of summer?

by David Hinks For many the beginning of August signals the end of the heat of summer and time to prepare for the fall –...

Generous sponsors supported Hospital Golf Classic

Many generous sponsors supported the 2013 Summer Hospital Golf Classic to raise funds to purchase equipment for Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM)....

Bon Ton-Style Fried Chicken

by Susan Hanna Serves 4. If you are looking for a special meal for the August long weekend, look no further than Bon Ton chicken –...

Gardening in Almonte: Mainly about the garlic!

by David Hinks While it is probably about three weeks before I will harvest my garlic, it is already available from producers at local Farmers’...

August 1-7, 2013 is World Breastfeeding Week

By Anne-Marie Carter-McAuslan and Rachel Sutton World Breastfeeding Week 2013—August 1 to 7—reminds reminds midwives, physicians and nurses of the importance of assisting women to be...

Gay Cook’s Raspberry or Strawberry Lassi Drinks

Makes 2 - 3 servings I was introduced to the mango lassi drink when I sat down to enjoy a meal in an Indian restaurant. This...

Gardening in Almonte: What a difference a week makes!

 by David Hinks Last week we were starting to see the results of more than two weeks of very hot weather with virtually no rain....

Donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters generates significant returns

A study by the Boston Consulting Group finds that Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs generate an average social return on investment or SROI of...

Don’t let a headache ruin your summer holidays

by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson Most of us have experienced a headache at some point in our lives.  Headaches often pop up just when you have plans...

Dr. Frank Murphy retiring from practice after more than 40 years

by Susan Hanna   Almonte family physician Dr. Frank Murphy is retiring August 13, 2013 after more than 40 years in practice. “It’s been a most enjoyable...

Roasted Cherry Tomato, Corn & Israeli Couscous Salad

 by Susan Hanna Unlike regular couscous—small grains of durum wheat—Israeli couscous is a toasted pasta shaped in tiny balls, about the size of small peas....

Gardening in Almonte: What a difference a month makes!

 by David Hinks  Notwithstanding the number of overcast days when rain or thunderstorms have been threatening we have actually had very little rain in the...
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