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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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Long-service awards ceremony honoured AGH, FVM and LCAS staff

On December 1, 2012, 63 staff members of Almonte General Hospital (AGH), Fairview Manor (FVM) and Lanark County Ambulance Service (LCAS) were honoured for...

Pan-seared Lamb Chops with Red Pepper Mint Salsa

by Susan Hanna Now that you’ve had your fill of holiday turkey, ham and prime rib (not to mention time spent in the kitchen) here’s...

2012 was a very busy year for Hospital, Manor and Ambulance Service

by Mary Wilson Trider   It has been another busy year for Lanark County Ambulance Service, Fairview Manor and Almonte General Hospital (AGH). We have responded...

Cranberry Trifle

by Susan Hanna Trifle is a terrific dessert to serve to a crowd during the holiday season. I had always wanted to make it, but...

Dr. Louise Coulombe encourages palliative care for our area

by Glenda Jones More than forty people turned out on December 13 to hear Dr. Louise Coulombe, a respected palliative care physician in Ottawa describe...

Gay Cook’s spicy lentil soup with yogurt

Makes 4 to 6 servings Paradoxically, this recipe is equally great on a cold winter day or a hot summer day. Lentils and split peas...

Olives with Fennel Seeds and Orange Peel

by Susan Hanna  At this time of year, fast and easy recipes for hors d-oeuvres come in handy. This recipe for marinated olives from the...

Gay Cook’s Christmas shortbread

Makes 3-4 dozen cookies or 1 8 inch (20 cm) circle Shortbread season is upon us. In Scotland years ago, I learned how to make traditional rich, tender, buttery...

Feta and Caraway Spread

by Susan Hanna  I make this Feta Caraway Spread from an old issue of Homemakers quite often. That’s because it takes five minutes to make...

Gay Cook’s baked beans with aromatic herbs

Makes 4-6 servings With the chill of late fall ahead, baked beans are one of the loveliest and most comforting simple meals of the season. Baked...

Mustard-Pepper Chicken with Herb Sauce

 by Susan Hanna  Serves 4. This French bistro-style recipe from Bon Appetit makes a lovely dinner party entrée. You can make the delicious sauce in advance,...

Gay Cook’s blueberry squares

Makes 16 small squares approximately This is an easy-to-make, delicious streusel topped blueberry squares that are popular both summer and in winter thanks to frozen...

A new cookbook from Rose Reisman and new products from Judy’s Organic Herbs

by Gay Cook Author Rose Reisman has stepped into the breach to help us make smart choices and tips when eating-out from fast food, to...

Hub Hospice Palliative Care moves to second stage

The Hub Hospice palliative care project moved one step closer to realization on October 28 with the appointment of an official Board of Directors. ...
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