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Potato, Artichoke and Green Bean Salad

This delicious potato salad from Real Simple...

George Dennie — obituary

Dennie George Henry (Former Millwright at the Almonte Flour...

Free: Queen-size Sealy Posturepedic

Queen-size Sealy Posturepedic Mattress (Sleep Country) • clean,...

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Potato, Artichoke and Green Bean Salad

This delicious potato salad from Real Simple tosses red potatoes, green beans, onion, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and parsley in a zingy lemon-mustard-caper dressing. Boil the potatoes until tender and...

Lawn Bowling Club to host 96th Annual Governor General’s Tournament

Saturday, September 5, 2026 will be the 96th Annual Governor General's Tournament, hosted by Almonte LBC this year at 157 Robert St., Almonte.  Unfortunately, Governors General have not attended...

Upcoming election and the secret sauce

George Dunfield, who some will remember as a past Mayor of Almonte and generally wonderful guy, said , "Everyone should take their turn" referring to municipal elections and participatory...

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...

Caring for staff, as well as patients and residents

 by Mary Wilson Trider  Almonte General Hospital’s vision is “to be recognized as the preferred centre of primary health, obstetrical care and long-term care, providing...

Gay Cook’s Caprese (Boccachini Tomato Salad)

This popular Italian salad symbolizing their flag of red, white and green is often served as an antipasto or starter for a meal. It’s...

Gardening in Almonte: What is a weed?

 by David Hinks My dictionary defines a weed as “a plant considered undesirable, unattractive, or troublesome, especially one growing where it is not wanted, as...

New Chair and Vice Chair of AGH/FVM Foundation excited about the future

The new Chair and Vice Chair of the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM) Foundation are excited about new opportunities to support the work of...

Lemon-Pepper Chicken Thighs with Farro Salad

 by Susan Hanna The salad in this recipe from Real Simple is made with farro, a type of grain in the wheat family. It is...

Gardening in Almonte: Coping with the rain!

 by David Hinks  While it continues to be great growing conditions for vegetables such as broccoli, kale garlic and potatoes that like cooler temperatures and...

Summer white wines

by Don Cook For my third column, I have selected 3 wines that are best for outdoor entertaining and cottage living.  These wines will pair...

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