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MVCA education programs this fall and winter

Education Programs – Fall and Winter 2026-2027 Engaging,...

Almonte & District Horticultural Society Fall Plant Sale

Saturday, September 19 8:30 a.m. – 10:30...

New garden on the Alameda

This summer, a group of Almonte residents...

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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...

Garden Ratatouille Pasta Salad

by Susan Hanna This delicious pasta salad from Elle Gourmet is a great way to use late-summer produce. Cook the pasta and let cool. Cook eggplant and zucchini and set...

New family physician and general surgeon practising in Almonte

 by Susan Hanna A new family physician has joined the Ottawa Valley Family Health Team (OVFHT), and a new general surgeon will begin seeing patients...

Gay Cook’s Fennel and Orange Salad

Serves 5 - 6 Fennel is a healthy, aromatic herb comprising of a large bulb with hallow stalks and feathery green tops. The fennel is...

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...

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