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Homicide investigation launched after body found in burning car

A vehicle fire in Mississippi Mills last...

Adult recreational volleyball, join us

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Learn about the Junior Civitans

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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,...

Fall news from Home Hospice North Lanark

Fall is a season of gratitude and community. As the colours of autumn begin to brighten our communities, we are reminded that every season brings opportunities to connect, support one...

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...

Gay Cook’s fresh raspberry tart

Makes 6 to 8 servings I went to the market yesterday thinking I would make a strawberry pie, only to find newly arrived fresh raspberries....

Fulton’s Blueberry basil sauce on Red Fife peach pancakes

Blueberry Basil Sauce serves 4,. This sweet, sticky sauce is also great over some Red Fife peach pancakes! Ingredients 1 quart wild Ontario blueberries 6 leaves of Ontario thai basil 2 tbsp Fulton's...

A garden party for the guide dogs for the blind and a new brewing adventure

by Gay Cook A Garden Party & Tea takes place on the property of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North,...

Almonte inventor creates new technology to combat obesity – the ever-loving donut with 60% less fat

by Joan Levesque You may have seen the sign at the corner of Industrial Rd and Ottawa St. for the past two Friday mornings  “Donuts”...

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