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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...

Gardening in Almonte: Summertime!

 by David Hinks All of a sudden summer is here and my completely unrealistic expectations and plans for gardening are now colliding with the limitations...

Gay Cook’s Fresh Rhubarb and Berry Streusel Tart

Makes 6 servings This is rhubarb season and harvested in many gardens or found fresh at farmers markets or grocery stores. But local berries are...

Gardening in Almonte: Taking the plunge!

 by David Hinks The weather has remained unsettled with some very cool nights. I am still holding off on transplanting into the garden the very...

Asparagus and Red Pepper Frittata

Serves 4 This frittata from Canadian Living is a great dish for either brunch or a light supper (and it is a great way to...

Gardening in Almonte: Are you a risk taker?

 by David Hinks  The Victoria Day rule for planting the garden is an important rule for heat-loving and frost-sensitive plants. Looking ahead for the week...

How to avoid gardening aches and pains

by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson, BASc, DC, Chiropractor, Hands on Healing, Almonte Yard work is no small feat. Raking and mowing, lifting and turning soil, planting...

Almonte Farmers Market opens Saturday, May 18

The Almonte Farmers Market opens in the library parking lot at the top end of Mill Street tomorrow May 18 at 8:30 a.m.    

Gay Cook’s sorrel soup – chilled or hot

  Makes 4 – 5 servings I published a version of sorrel soup in the Millstone on June 28 2012, but am turning to this delicious...

Gardening in Almonte: A Return to more Seasonable Weather

by David Hinks  The weather has changed with a vengeance and we are facing over-night temperatures that can kill frost sensitive vegetables. As I mentioned...

Enjoy the outdoors and get fit with Nordic Pole Walking

 by Mary Davies Want to firm up that little pot-belly? Tone your physique and improve your health? Nordic Pole Walking (NPW) allows you to do...

Almonte and District Horticultural society contributes to the community

by Marilyn Snedden Saturday morning the Almonte and District Horticultural Society held a very successful plant sale at the Library parking lot. The cold drizzly weather was a...

Steak salad with horseradish dressing

by Susan Hanna Serves 4 This steak salad from the March 2013 issue of Bon Appetit calls for two of my favourite things about spring: the...

What happened to spring?

 by David Hinks All of a sudden it’s summer – but hold off on planting any of those heat loving plants that are very sensitive...

Creating a culture of safety for everyone

Creating a culture of safety for patients, residents, employees, physicians, midwives students, volunteers and visitors is the mandate of the Occupational Health and Safety...

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